Question 78 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is B) You are not to impede the safe passage of the container vessel in the channel. This is correct because the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) state that a vessel crossing a channel must not impede the safe passage of a vessel that is restricted in its ability to maneuver, such as a large container vessel. As the smaller, crossing vessel, you have the obligation to keep out of the way of the container vessel. The other answer choices are incorrect. A is incorrect because vessel size is not the determining factor in the right-of-way rules. C is incorrect because you should not maintain course and speed, as you must take action to avoid impeding the container vessel.