You are in charge of a power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers. You must keep out of the way of __________.
⢠Inland Navigation Rules â Western Rivers special circumstances (look at the rules about vessels proceeding upstream vs. downstream with a following current) ⢠Priority of vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver compared with ordinary powerâdriven and sailing vessels ⢠General rule about power-driven vs. sailing vessels when they are crossing and risk of collision exists
⢠Ask yourself: On the Western Rivers, which vessel normally has the right of way â the one going with the current or against it? And does that apply here? ⢠Think about where a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver sits in the âpecking orderâ of responsibilities. Is it treated as higher or lower priority than normal powerâdriven or sailing vessels? ⢠Consider each option separately: in each pairing, would your crossing power-driven vessel be stand-on or give-way according to the Inland Rules?
⢠Verify the specific Inland Rule that addresses Western Rivers and Great Lakes â responsibilities between vessels. ⢠Confirm the definition and priority of a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver compared to ordinary power-driven and sailing vessels. ⢠For each choice (A, B, C), decide clearly: am I the give-way vessel or stand-on vessel in that specific situation on Western Rivers?
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