USCG Exam PracticeRule 15 — Crossing Situation
Two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision. Vessel A has Vessel B on her starboard side. Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which vessel is the give-way vessel?
- ✓ Vessel A, because she has Vessel B on her starboard side.Correct
- B. Vessel B, because she has Vessel A on her port side.
- C. The vessel with the lesser tonnage.
- D. The vessel that is proceeding at the higher speed.
Why A is correct
Inland Rule 15(a) states that in a crossing situation involving risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way. Vessel A has Vessel B to starboard, making Vessel A the give-way vessel. Tonnage and speed are not determinative factors under this rule.
Cited:33 CFR §83.15