You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation on inland waters. The give-way vessel has failed to act and you are now so close that collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's action alone. What does Inland Rule 17 require of you?

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C. Take such action as will best aid to avoid collision — Inland Rule 17(b) requires that when the stand-on vessel finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision. Rule 17(d) also makes clear this does not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation.

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A. Continue to keep your course and speed; the give-way vessel bears sole responsibility

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B. Sound five short blasts and maintain course and speed

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D. Alter course to port to open the closest point of approach

You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation on inland waters. The give-way vessel has failed to act and you are now so close that collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's action alone. What does Inland Rule 17 require of you?

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