Passing astern means which of the following?

Prepare for the COLREGs Scenarios Test. Enhance your maritime navigation skills with interactive simulations, multiple choice questions, and detailed explanations. Ace the test with thorough practice!

Multiple Choice

Passing astern means which of the following?

Passing astern means coming up from behind and going past the other vessel along its stern. In other words, you overtake the vessel from the rear rather than in front, which is why the correct description is passing behind the other vessel. The other options describe passing ahead, crossing on the same side, or stopping before crossing, none of which conveys the idea of overtaking from the stern.

Passing astern means coming up from behind and going past the other vessel along its stern. In other words, you overtake the vessel from the rear rather than in front, which is why the correct description is passing behind the other vessel. The other options describe passing ahead, crossing on the same side, or stopping before crossing, none of which conveys the idea of overtaking from the stern.

More practice questions