Question 209Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. Which action should you take?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) hold your course and speed.
According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules, in a crossing situation where a power-driven vessel is overtaking a sailing vessel from astern, the power-driven vessel is the stand-on vessel and should maintain its course and speed. The sailing vessel is the give-way vessel and must take action to avoid a collision, such as altering course or reducing speed.
The other options are incorrect because slowing down (A) or changing course (B, C) would be the responsibility of the give-way vessel (the sailing vessel), not the stand-on vessel (the power-driven vessel).
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