Question 261Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE if your vessel is the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) you must keep your course and speed.
In a crossing situation where your vessel is the stand-on vessel, the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules require you to maintain your course and speed. The other, give-way vessel is responsible for taking action to avoid a collision, such as altering course or speed. You, as the stand-on vessel, should not take any evasive action unless it becomes apparent that the other vessel is not taking appropriate action. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the responsibilities of the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation.
Related Questions
#259 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require that a stand-on vessel SHALL take action to avoid collision when she determines that __________. ? #260 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. Which action should you take if you believe that risk of collision exists? #262 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. How long may you hold your course and speed?#263 INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules? #264 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, what action should the stand-on vessel normally take?