Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #722 (Set 14)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below. In this situation vessel "B" is which of the following?

USCG Exam Illustration D017RR
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D017RR
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — stand-on vessel

Rule 13 designates any vessel approaching another from more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam as the overtaking vessel. The overtaken vessel remains the stand-on vessel and must maintain its course and speed while the overtaking vessel maneuvers clear.

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