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?
- A. The ascending vessel, because it is the give-way vessel under the standard crossing rule
- ✓ The crossing vessel, because it must keep out of the way of a vessel ascending or descending the riverCorrect
- C. The ascending vessel, because it has the other vessel on its starboard side
- 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).
Cited:33 CFR §83.15