Question 1Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below. In this situation which of the following describes vessel "B".
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) vessel B is the stand-on vessel.
In a situation where vessel A is overtaking vessel B, the International and Inland Navigation Rules state that vessel B is the stand-on vessel. This means that vessel B must maintain its course and speed, while vessel A, the overtaking vessel, must take necessary action to safely pass vessel B.
The other answer choices are incorrect because vessel B is not the give-way vessel (that would be vessel A) and vessel B is not the burdened vessel (the burdened vessel is the one that must take action to avoid a collision, which in this case is vessel A).
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