INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another power driven vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way?

Correct Answer: Option B — The vessel moving downstream with a following current

33 CFR 83.14(a) (Inland Rule 14) specifies that on the Western Rivers, a power-driven vessel operating downstream with a following current shall have the right-of-way over an upstream vessel. The downstream vessel must initiate the appropriate signals and propose the manner of passing.