Two power-driven vessels are crossing with risk of collision. The give-way vessel is the one that has the other vessel ______.

A. on her port side
✓ on her starboard sideCorrect
C. dead ahead
D. on her stern quarter

Why B is correct

Under both the International and Inland Rules, the vessel that has the other on her own starboard side is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.

Cited:COLREGs Rule 15 33 CFR §83.15(a)

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