Question 1471Navigation General

The correct answer is D) All of the above. When a power-driven vessel is operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Western Rivers and is meeting an upbound vessel, the downbound vessel must: 1) Initiate the required maneuvering signals to indicate their intention to pass. This is in accordance with the Western Rivers Rules. 2) Propose the manner and place of passage to the upbound vessel. This allows the vessels to coordinate their passage safely. 3) Have the right-of-way, as the vessel with the current is generally considered the privileged vessel in a narrow channel situation. The other options are incorrect because they only address part of the requirements, while the correct answer covers all the necessary actions the downbound vessel must take in this situation.