Practice question

Under COLREGs Rule 13, what defines an 'Overtaking' (Buque que alcanza) situation, and what is the overtaking vessel's duty?

  1. A vessel coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5° abaft her beam; the overtaking vessel must keep clear of the overtaken vessel until completely past and clear
  2. A vessel approaching within 10° of the bow; the faster vessel always has the right of way
  3. A vessel approaching from the port side at any angle; the overtaken vessel must immediately alter course to port
  4. Any vessel navigating in the same general direction regardless of distance or bearing

Answer: A — A vessel coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5° abaft her beam; the overtaking vessel must keep clear of the overtaken vessel until completely past and clear

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