Question 186Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Two power-driven vessels meeting head-on.
In a head-on situation, where two power-driven vessels are approaching each other, both vessels are required to alter course to starboard (right) to avoid a collision. This is specified in Rule 14 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), which applies to both international and inland waters.
The other options are incorrect because they describe situations where only one vessel is required to take action, such as the give-way vessel in a crossing situation (B) or the windward vessel in a sailing vessel crossing (C).
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