Question 1755Navigation General70% to pass
Which is TRUE on the Western Rivers when a vessel downbound with a following current is meeting an upbound vessel?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) She has the right of way only if she is a power-driven vessel.
The Western Rivers Navigation Rules state that when two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Western Rivers, the vessel proceeding with the current (the downbound vessel) has the right of way, provided that vessel is a power-driven vessel. This is because the downbound vessel with a following current is at a disadvantage in terms of maneuverability and stopping distance compared to the upbound vessel.
The other options are incorrect because A) the upbound vessel does not need to give a whistle signal, B) the crossing rule does not apply in a meeting situation, and D) the right of way is based on the power-driven status of the vessel, not whether it has a tow.
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