BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven...

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are approaching each other near head-on. What action should be taken to avoid collision?

Question 1 of 27070

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are approaching each other near head-on. What action should be taken to avoid collision?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Rule 14 – Head-on Situation (International & Inland Navigation Rules) • The meaning of a head-on situation between power-driven vessels • Standard collision-avoidance practice: altering course to starboard vs port

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: In a true head-on situation, are both power-driven vessels treated the same under the Rules, or is one clearly designated as stand-on? • Think about why the Rules prefer one side (starboard or port) for avoiding collision when meeting nearly end-on. Which side reduces confusion and keeps traffic patterns predictable? • Consider: If each vessel chose its own action based on who saw whom first or who is slower, would that be safe and consistent with the Rules?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the exact wording of Rule 14 – Head-on Situation in the Navigation Rules to see what both vessels are required to do. • Check which side – starboard or port – is specified in the Rule for altering course in a head-on situation. • Confirm that the Rule does not base the decision on who sees whom first or on relative speed of the vessels.