Question 256 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is D) Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. When your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not disabled, the International and Inland Navigation Rules state that your vessel is considered the "stand-on" vessel in a crossing situation. This means that the other vessel approaching on your starboard beam is the "give-way" vessel and must take action to avoid a collision, as per Rule 15 (Crossing Situation). The other options are incorrect because: A) The other vessel is required to give way, not your vessel. B) and C) Your vessel is not considered "not under command" or "restricted in her ability to maneuver" in this scenario, so you should not be displaying those shapes or lights.