Rules of the Road · Western Rivers & Great Lakes
On the Western Rivers, a descending vessel signals her intention to pass a vessel going upstream. What must the ascending vessel do?
- AInitiate the passing signal as the give-way vessel
- BWait for and respond to the passing signal initiated by the descending vessel✓ Correct
- CImmediately stop engines and wait for instructions
- DSound the danger signal and anchor until the channel clears
Explanation
Because the descending vessel has the right of way under Inland Rule 9(a)(ii), she initiates the whistle signal. The ascending (give-way) vessel must wait for and respond to that signal, acknowledging the descending vessel's maneuvering proposal.
Authority: Inland Rule 9(a)(ii)
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