Question 242Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing, the vessel which has the other to starboard must keep out of the way if __________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) the situation involves risk of collision.
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) state that when two power-driven vessels are crossing, the vessel that has the other to starboard must keep out of the way if there is a risk of collision, regardless of the distance between the vessels or their relative speeds. This is the fundamental rule of "crossing situation" under COLREGS Rule 15.
The other options are incorrect because the distance between the vessels (A) and the relative speed of the vessels (D) are not relevant factors in determining the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. Additionally, the sounding of whistle signals (C) is not a prerequisite for the application of the crossing rule.
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