Question 21 GLI04 - Mate of LT 500-1600 GRT

The Correct Answer is C 1. **Explanation for why Option C is correct:** Option C ("not result in another close-quarters situation") is a direct requirement mandated by Rule 8 (Action to Avoid Collision) of both the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and the Inland Rules. Specifically, Rule 8(d) states that "Any action taken to avoid collision shall be positive, shall be made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship, and, if the circumstances of the case admit, shall **not result in another close-quarters situation**." This makes C the definitive and required component of the avoiding action. 2. **Explanation of why other options are incorrect:** * **A) include a speed change:** While a change in speed (either reducing or increasing) is an effective action and often recommended by Rule 8(b), it is not *mandatory* to include a speed change in *every* action taken. Sufficient action might involve a substantial course change alone, or it might involve slowing down, but Rule 8 does not universally require a speed change in all avoidance maneuvers. * **B) be accompanied by sound signals:** Sound signals (whistles/horns) are only required when a vessel is taking certain specific actions (e.g., altering course to starboard, altering course to port, or operating astern propulsion) *when the vessels are in sight of one another* (Rule 34). If the avoiding action is achieved solely through a moderate, timely alteration of course that does not require a signal under Rule 34, or is achieved solely through a significant reduction of speed, no sound signal is required. Therefore, sound signals do not accompany *every* action taken to avoid collision. * **D) All of the above:** Since A and B are not universally mandatory requirements for every action taken, D must be incorrect.