In a crossing situation, which vessel should maintain course and speed to avoid collision?

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Multiple Choice

In a crossing situation, which vessel should maintain course and speed to avoid collision?

Explanation:
In a crossing situation, one vessel is designated to stand-on and the other to give way. The stand-on vessel keeps its course and speed to allow the other vessel to avoid the collision, while the give-way vessel must take early and substantial action to keep well clear. This arrangement creates predictability so both vessels know what to expect. So the vessel that should continue on its current path and speed is the stand-on vessel. If it becomes clear the other vessel isn’t taking appropriate action, the stand-on vessel may need to maneuver to avoid, but the default duty is to maintain course and speed.

In a crossing situation, one vessel is designated to stand-on and the other to give way. The stand-on vessel keeps its course and speed to allow the other vessel to avoid the collision, while the give-way vessel must take early and substantial action to keep well clear. This arrangement creates predictability so both vessels know what to expect. So the vessel that should continue on its current path and speed is the stand-on vessel. If it becomes clear the other vessel isn’t taking appropriate action, the stand-on vessel may need to maneuver to avoid, but the default duty is to maintain course and speed.

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