You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — the vessels will drift together
The Bernoulli principle and pressure differentials in a narrow channel cause the vessels to experience bank effect and interaction. As the overtaking vessel approaches the stern, the low-pressure area created by the lead vessel's movement draws the two hulls together, increasing the risk of collision.
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