Practice question

What must the 'Buque que Sigue a Rumbo' (Stand-On Vessel) do under RIPA Rule 17 during a crossing encounter?

  1. Immediately alter course to port across the bow of the give-way vessel
  2. Maintain her course and speed, but be prepared to take action to avoid collision if the give-way vessel fails to take appropriate action
  3. Stop engines immediately whenever any other craft comes within 1 mile
  4. Increase speed to maximum to cross ahead of the give-way vessel

Answer: B — Maintain her course and speed, but be prepared to take action to avoid collision if the give-way vessel fails to take appropriate action

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