BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. Which action should you take if you believe that risk of collision exists?
• Rule 17 – Action by Stand-on Vessel (International & Inland) • Difference between normal stand-on behavior and what to do when the give-way vessel is NOT taking proper action • Use and meaning of the danger signal (five short rapid blasts)
• Ask yourself: As the stand-on vessel, what is your FIRST responsibility in a crossing situation when risk of collision exists? • Then, if the give-way vessel does NOT appear to take appropriate action, what are you permitted or required to do next under Rule 17? • When is the proper time to use five short blasts—right away, only at the last second, or after observing that the other vessel is not maneuvering correctly?
• Verify what Rule 17 says the stand-on vessel shall do initially versus what it may or shall do when the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action • Check which options involve acting immediately versus allowing the give-way vessel an opportunity to maneuver first • Confirm whether the danger signal is required the moment you see risk of collision, or only when you are in doubt as to the other vessel’s intentions or actions
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