Question 195 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is C) Vessel "B". According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), when a vessel is overtaking another vessel, the overtaking vessel (Vessel "A") is the give-way vessel and must keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken (Vessel "B"), which is the stand-on vessel. This rule applies to both international and inland navigation. The other options are incorrect because: A) Vessel "A" is the give-way vessel, not the stand-on vessel. B) One of the vessels must be the stand-on vessel. D) Only Vessel "A" must keep clear, not both vessels.