Question

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side a sailing vessel which is on a collision course. Which action is the power-driven vessel required to take?

A) maintain course and speed
B) keep clear, passing at a safe distance
C) stop her engines
D) sound one blast and turn to starboard

Answer 1

The power-driven vessel must keep clear of the sailing vessel by altering course and/or speed to pass at a safe distance, as per International and Inland navigation rules. So, the correct answer is option b.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a power-driven vessel encounters a sailing vessel on a collision course, the power-driven vessel is required to take action to avoid the collision. According to both International and Inland navigation rules, it is the responsibility of the power-driven vessel to keep clear of the sailing vessel.

This means that the power-driven vessel must alter its course and/or speed to pass at a safe distance, ensuring that there is no risk of collision. The power-driven vessel should not maintain its course and speed, stop its engines, or signal its intentions with sound signals unless this contributes to the clear understanding of the actions being taken to avoid collision. So, the correct answer is option b.