This is poorly worded as you would first wait for instruction from the other vessel. You wouldn't jump straight into taking action.
Deck
Rules of the Road: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on the Grea...
Discussing this exam question.
I agree. Based upon the diagram and question, the vessels will pass safely, and B should not take any action until/unless A does.
Agreed. No action appears to be necessary, so answer should be D.
ðŸ‘ðŸ¼
Never trust a picture. The rules state that the upbound vessel will take action to permit safe passage (give way) while the downbound shall initiate signals, have the right of way, propose the manner of passage.
RULE 16- Action by Give-way Vessel: Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
RULE 16- Action by Give-way Vessel: Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
You sound a signal of intent prior to taking action. Down bound vessel has right away and proposes manor of passage.
It’s almost like these questions are written by someone who doesn’t even speak English lol