BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning an overtaking situation is correct?

Correct Answer: Option C — The overtaking vessel must keep out of the way of the other.

Rule 13 dictates that any vessel overtaking another shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. Regardless of the propulsion method, the overtaking vessel is the give-way vessel until finally past and clear, as defined by the relative bearing of more than 22.5 degrees abaft the beam.