Rules of the Road · Steering & Sailing — Stand-on
Under Rule 17, the stand-on vessel may take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone:
- AImmediately when risk of collision first exists
- BOnly after sounding five short blasts
- CAs soon as it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action✓ Correct
- DNever; she must always hold course
Explanation
The stand-on vessel must initially hold course and speed, but may take action when it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not acting appropriately, and must take action when collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 17(a)(ii)
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