Question 267Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action be taken?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
This is because the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) state that the stand-on vessel (the vessel that has the right-of-way) should only take action to avoid collision if it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. The stand-on vessel should not take action unless this becomes clear, as it is the responsibility of the give-way vessel to take the necessary action to avoid collision.
The other options are incorrect because A) is too broad, as the stand-on vessel should not take action simply because their course will cross ahead of the other vessel. B) is incorrect as the stand-on vessel cannot take action at any time they feel it is appropriate, and D) is incorrect as the stand-on vessel should not wait until extremis (a situation of immediate danger) before taking action.
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