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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is on course 000°T. Vessel "B" is on a course such that she is involved in a head-on situation and is bearing 355°T, 2 miles away from vessel "A". To ensure a safe passing, vessel "A" should take which action?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Rule 14 – Head-on Situation of the Navigation Rules • What each vessel is required to do in a head‑on situation when risk of collision exists • The difference between a general intention (e.g., port‑to‑port) and a specific helm order (alter course to port or starboard)

💭 Think About

• Think about what BOTH vessels are expected to do in a head‑on situation under the Rules. Which direction are they each supposed to alter course? • Compare the bearing of vessel "B" (355°T) to vessel "A"’s heading (000°T). Does that small difference in bearing change the basic requirement of a head‑on situation? • Ask yourself which options would clearly show your intentions to the other vessel and are most consistent with the standard, expected maneuver in a head‑on meeting.

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm that this is truly a head-on situation as defined in Rule 14 (both power‑driven, reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses, risk of collision). • Verify what Rule 14 says each vessel shall do (not just may do) to avoid collision in a head‑on situation. • Eliminate any option that would likely create confusion or go against the normal expectation that both vessels maneuver in the same, prescribed direction.

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