USCG Exam PracticeRule 15 — Crossing Situation
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, when two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, which vessel is the give-way vessel?
- A. The vessel that is the larger of the two
- ✓ The vessel that has the other on her starboard sideCorrect
- C. The vessel that is proceeding at the higher speed
- D. The vessel that is downbound with a following current
Why B 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 size and speed are not determining factors under this rule.
Cited:33 CFR §83.15