In a crossing with risk of collision, which vessel is typically allowed to maintain course and speed but may take action to avoid collision?

In a crossing with risk of collision, which vessel is typically allowed to maintain course and speed but may take action to avoid collision?

• A. Stand-on vessel
• B. Give-way vessel
• C. Overtaking vessel
• D. Sailing vessel

Answer: (A)

In a crossing situation with a risk of collision, roles are defined as stand-on and give-way. The stand-on vessel keeps its course and speed to maintain a predictable path, while the give-way vessel must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision. The scenario describes the vessel that is typically allowed to stay on its current track but may maneuver if needed to prevent an accident; that vessel is the stand-on. It’s prepared to adjust if the other vessel fails to take appropriate action or if the risk of collision remains after the giving vessel has acted. The other options don’t fit: overtaking is a different scenario, and sailing vessel refers to vessel type rather than a collision-avoidance role.

In a crossing situation with a risk of collision, roles are defined as stand-on and give-way. The stand-on vessel keeps its course and speed to maintain a predictable path, while the give-way vessel must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision. The scenario describes the vessel that is typically allowed to stay on its current track but may maneuver if needed to prevent an accident; that vessel is the stand-on. It’s prepared to adjust if the other vessel fails to take appropriate action or if the risk of collision remains after the giving vessel has acted. The other options don’t fit: overtaking is a different scenario, and sailing vessel refers to vessel type rather than a collision-avoidance role.