BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You may hold your course and speed until __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — action by the give-way vessel alone will not prevent collision

Rule 17(a)(ii) permits the stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision by its maneuver alone only when it becomes evident to her master that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action in compliance with the Rules.