Rules of the Road · Western Rivers & Great Lakes
On the Western Rivers, which vessel has the right of way when two power-driven vessels are meeting in a bend?
- AThe vessel going upstream
- BThe vessel going downstream✓ Correct
- CThe vessel on the right-hand side of the channel
- DThe larger vessel by gross tonnage
Explanation
Inland Rule 9(a)(ii) specifically addresses Western Rivers: a vessel proceeding downstream with the current has the right of way over an ascending vessel, because downstream vessels have less maneuverability due to current assistance.
Authority: Inland Rule 9(a)(ii)
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