BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power driven vessel is NOT making way, but is not in any way disabled. Another power driven vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.
A vessel that is merely stopped and not making way retains its normal operational status under the Rules unless exhibiting NUC or RAM shapes. Therefore, an approaching vessel on the starboard beam creates a standard crossing situation where the stopped vessel is the give-way vessel.
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