BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D002RR below, vessel I is a power-driven vessel. Vessel II is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Which statement about this situation is correct?

Correct Answer: Option A — Vessel I should keep out of the way of Vessel II.

Rule 18(a)(iv) establishes that a power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. Even with the wind dead aft, the sailing vessel remains the stand-on vessel. The power-driven vessel is the burdened vessel and must take early and substantial action to keep clear.