BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?

Correct Answer: Option C — The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power-driven vessel.

Rule 13(a) states that notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. This rule applies regardless of whether the overtaking vessel is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel; the overtaking vessel is always the give-way.