Question 200Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below. Which of the following describes vessel "A" in this scenario?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) give-way vessel.
In the scenario depicted in illustration D017RR, vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B". According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules, the overtaking vessel (vessel "A") is the give-way vessel and must take early and substantial action to keep well clear of the vessel being overtaken (vessel "B"), which is the stand-on vessel.
The other options are incorrect because: A) stand-on vessel applies to the vessel being overtaken (vessel "B"), not the overtaking vessel (vessel "A"); C) overtaken vessel also applies to vessel "B", not vessel "A"; and D) none of the above is not correct, as option B) is the proper answer.
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