Question

Sailing vessels are stand-on over power-driven vessels except __________.

A. in a crossing situation
B. in a meeting situation
C. when they are the overtaking vessel
D. on the inland waters of the U.S.

Answer 1

Sailing vessels typically have the right of way over power-driven vessels, but this is not the case when the sailing vessel is overtaking another vessel.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sailing vessels are usually considered the stand-on vessels in encounters with power-driven vessels, meaning they have the right of way. However, this rule has exceptions. One of these exceptions is when the sailing vessel is the overtaking vessel. In this situation, according to the navigational rules, regardless of whether it is power-driven or under sail, the vessel that is overtaking another must keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken.