Which is TRUE on the Western Rivers when a vessel downbound with a following current is meeting an upbound vessel?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — She has the right of way only if she is a power-driven vessel.
Under Western Rivers navigation rules, power-driven vessels downbound with a following current possess the right of way over upbound vessels, necessitating proper maneuvering and signaling protocols.
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