Towing & Ship-Assist · Western Rivers
When meeting on the Western Rivers, the vessel descending the river with the current generally has:
- ANo special consideration
- BThe right-of-way and proposes the manner and place of passing✓ Correct
- CTo always pass port to port regardless
- DTo stop and anchor
Explanation
The downbound vessel, having the current behind it and less control, has the right-of-way and proposes the manner and place of passage; the upbound vessel, with better control against the current, holds as necessary to allow a safe meeting.
Authority: Navigation Rules (Inland); Western Rivers custom and rule
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