INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal?

Correct Answer: Option D — The vessel downbound with a following current

Under Inland Rule 9(a)(ii), on the Western Rivers, a power-driven vessel operating downstream with a following current has the right-of-way over an upbound vessel, proposes the manner of passage, and initiates whistle signals.