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USCG Exam PracticeRule 15 — Crossing Situation

On the Great Lakes, a power-driven vessel is crossing a river. A second power-driven vessel is ascending the same river. Which vessel must keep out of the way?

  1. A. The ascending vessel, because it is the give-way vessel under the standard crossing rule
  2. The crossing vessel, because it must keep out of the way of a vessel ascending or descending the riverCorrect
  3. C. The ascending vessel, because it has the other vessel on its starboard side
  4. D. Neither vessel; they must both take action because risk of collision exists

Why B is correct

Inland Rule 15(b) states that on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, a power-driven vessel crossing a river shall keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river, notwithstanding the standard crossing rule in Rule 15(a).

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