Question 21 GLI01 - Master-Unlimited Tonnage

The Correct Answer is C ### **Why Option C is Correct** Option C ("not result in another close-quarters situation") is a direct statement of a critical requirement found in Rule 8(d) of both the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and the Inland Rules. Rule 8 outlines the actions to be taken to avoid collision. Specifically, Rule 8(d) states (emphasis added): > "Action taken to avoid collision shall be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of the good seamanship, and, **if the circumstances of the case admit, the action shall be substantial and shall not result in another close-quarters situation.**" This requirement ensures that the mariner does not solve one immediate risk of collision only to create a new, potentially worse, risk shortly thereafter. ### **Why Other Options Are Incorrect** **A) include a speed change** This is incorrect. While a substantial speed change (altering engine revolutions or stopping) is a highly effective way to avoid collision and is often encouraged (Rule 8(b)), the rule does not mandate that *every* action taken must include a speed change. A substantial change in course alone is often sufficient and preferred, especially when there is ample sea room (Rule 8(a)). **B) be accompanied by sound signals** This is incorrect. Sound signals are used to indicate maneuver intentions (e.g., altering course to starboard or port, or operating astern propulsion) or to warn of danger/doubt (Rule 34 and 35). While *some* maneuvers must be accompanied by sound signals (specifically, when vessels are in sight of one another and altering course or speed), the initial requirement for taking action to avoid collision itself does not mandate that *every* such action must be accompanied by a sound signal. For instance, a vessel taking early and substantial action far in advance of the other vessel may not need to signal until the other vessel is in closer proximity or when the signal is necessary to confirm their substantial action. **D) All of the above** Since options A and B are incorrect, this option is also incorrect.