INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A", and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown in illustration D031RR below. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals what action should you take?

Correct Answer: Option C — Hold course and speed

33 CFR 83.13 (Rule 13) dictates that the vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel. Once the passing agreement is established via sound signals, the stand-on vessel must maintain her course and speed to ensure the passing vessel can safely execute the maneuver without confusion or risk of collision.