Question 261 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is C) you must keep your course and speed. In a crossing situation where your vessel is the stand-on vessel, the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules require you to maintain your course and speed. The other, give-way vessel is responsible for taking action to avoid a collision, such as altering course or speed. You, as the stand-on vessel, should not take any evasive action unless it becomes apparent that the other vessel is not taking appropriate action. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the responsibilities of the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation.