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USCG Exam PracticeRule 16 — Action by Give-way Vessel

In a crossing situation, a power-driven stand-on vessel taking independent action should generally avoid ______.

  1. A. altering course to starboard for a vessel on her own port side
  2. B. reducing speed when the give-way vessel is forward of the beam
  3. C. altering course to port for a vessel on her own starboard side
  4. ✓ altering course to port for a vessel on her own port sideCorrect

Why D is correct

Rule 17(c) states that a power-driven stand-on vessel acting under Rule 17(a)(ii) shall, if circumstances admit, not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side. This restriction applies in a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels.

Cited:COLREGs Rule 1733 CFR §83.17

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