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USCG Exam PracticeRule 13 — Overtaking

Under the Inland Navigation Rules, once an overtaking situation is established, what effect does a subsequent change in bearing between the two vessels have on the overtaking vessel's obligations?

  1. A. The overtaking vessel becomes the stand-on vessel if the bearing draws forward of the other vessel's beam.
  2. B. The situation converts to a crossing situation, and Rule 15 governs.
  3. No change in bearing relieves the overtaking vessel of her duty to keep clear until she is finally past and clear.Correct
  4. D. The overtaking vessel may resume her original course and speed once the bearing changes by more than 22.5 degrees.

Why C is correct

33 CFR §83.13(d) explicitly states that any subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear until she is finally past and clear.

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