Question 163Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow channel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. What action must you take?
AI Explanation
You are correct, the answer is C) not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel.
The correct answer is based on the Inland and International Navigation Rules, which require a vessel to avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel that is constrained by its draft or maneuverability, such as a large cargo vessel navigating a narrow channel. In this scenario, the 15-meter vessel should not cross the channel if it might impede the larger cargo vessel, as this would be a violation of the navigation rules.
The other options are incorrect because A) holding course and speed could result in a collision, B) initiating passing signals is not appropriate when the larger vessel is constrained, and D) sounding the danger signal does not resolve the situation and may not be necessary.
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