BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is on course 000°T. Vessel "B" is on a course such that she is involved in a head-on situation and is bearing 355°T, 2 miles away from vessel "A". To ensure a safe passing, vessel "A" should __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — maneuver to ensure a port to port passing

Rule 14(a) requires power-driven vessels meeting on reciprocal or near-reciprocal courses to alter course to starboard so that they pass port-to-port safely, accounting for slight starboard-to-starboard offsets when courses naturally align.