The stand-on vessel in a crossing may take action to avoid collision by its own maneuver when?

The stand-on vessel in a crossing may take action to avoid collision by its own maneuver when?

• A. When it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
• B. Immediately on sighting the other vessel
• C. After signaling
• D. After the stand-on vessel takes action

Answer: (A)

In a crossing situation, the stand-on vessel keeps its course and speed unless it becomes clear that the other vessel (the give-way vessel) is not taking appropriate action to avoid a collision. The stand-on may then maneuver to avoid only when it’s apparent that the give-way vessel isn’t responding as required. This approach preserves predictability and allows the other vessel a fair chance to correct course or speed. Acting immediately on sighting or waiting for signaling isn’t appropriate; you assess the situation first and only take your own action if the risk remains and the other vessel isn’t responding.

In a crossing situation, the stand-on vessel keeps its course and speed unless it becomes clear that the other vessel (the give-way vessel) is not taking appropriate action to avoid a collision. The stand-on may then maneuver to avoid only when it’s apparent that the give-way vessel isn’t responding as required. This approach preserves predictability and allows the other vessel a fair chance to correct course or speed. Acting immediately on sighting or waiting for signaling isn’t appropriate; you assess the situation first and only take your own action if the risk remains and the other vessel isn’t responding.