Question 14 RVR02 - Master of LT 500-1600 GRT

The Correct Answer is B **Explanation for Option B (Correct Answer):** The situation described involves a power-driven vessel that is stopped and making no way but is otherwise fully functional (not disabled). This vessel is approached by another vessel on its starboard beam. Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), specifically Rule 15 (Crossing Situation) and Rule 13 (Overtaking), a crossing situation exists where two power-driven vessels are crossing courses so as to involve risk of collision. 1. **Status of the Vessel:** Your vessel remains a "power-driven vessel underway" because it is not anchored, made fast to the shore, or aground (COLREGs Rule 3(i)). Even though you are stopped and making no way through the water, you are still underway. 2. **Crossing Rule:** Rule 15 states that when two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side must keep out of the way (the give-way vessel). 3. **Conclusion:** Since the other vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam, your vessel is the one with the other vessel on its starboard side. Therefore, your vessel is the **give-way vessel** in this crossing situation. **Explanation for Incorrect Options:** **A) You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command.** * **Incorrect.** A vessel not under command (NUC, Rule 3(f)) is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance (e.g., engine failure, heavy weather damage). Your vessel is explicitly stated as *not* being disabled. Being merely stopped does not qualify a vessel as NUC. **C) You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.** * **Incorrect.** A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM, Rule 3(g)) is unable to deviate from her course/speed due to the nature of her work (e.g., dredging, laying cable, surveying). Your vessel is merely stopped but fully operational and is not engaged in any such operation. **D) The other vessel must give-way since your vessel is stopped.** * **Incorrect.** There is no rule in COLREGs that grants special privileges or stand-on status to a functional power-driven vessel merely because it is stopped. The hierarchy of responsibility (Rule 18) does not place a functional power-driven vessel that is stopped ahead of another functional power-driven vessel. The crossing rules (Rule 15) govern, meaning the vessel seeing the other on its starboard side (your vessel) must give way.