BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown in illustration D050RR below on your port bow. What action should you take?

Correct Answer: Option C — hold course and speed

Rule 17(a)(i) mandates that the stand-on vessel shall keep her course and speed. If the vessel is on your port bow and you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you must maintain your current heading and velocity to allow the give-way vessel to maneuver safely behind you.