USCG Master 25-100 Ton License Practice Test

In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, which vessel must take action to avoid collision?

The vessel on the port side The faster vessel The vessel that has the other vessel on its starboard side The vessel on the starboard side

Correct Answer:

The vessel that has the other vessel on its starboard side

Explanation:

In a crossing between two power-driven vessels, the obligation to maneuver rests with the vessel that has the other vessel on its starboard side. That vessel must give way, taking early and substantial action to avoid collision—such as altering course, reducing speed, or both. The other vessel should otherwise maintain its course and speed, only changing if the situation demands. So the vessel that has the other vessel on its starboard side is the one responsible for taking action to avoid a collision.

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