USCG Exam PracticeRule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
Under the Inland Rules, when may a vessel slacken speed, stop, or reverse her means of propulsion in the context of collision avoidance?
- A. Only when directed to do so by the stand-on vessel via sound signal.
- B. Only in a narrow channel where course alteration is not possible.
- ✓ If necessary to avoid collision or to allow more time to assess the situation.Correct
- D. Only after an alteration of course has proven ineffective.
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.08(e) states that if necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion. The Rule does not restrict this action to narrow channels or require a prior course alteration.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08