Which statement correctly describes the stand-on boat's behavior under normal conditions?

Which statement correctly describes the stand-on boat's behavior under normal conditions?

• A. Turn to port to avoid collision
• B. Aren't required to take evasive action - maintain course and speed
• C. Stop engine and drift
• D. Increase speed to pass ahead of the other vessel

Answer: (B)

Under normal conditions, the stand-on vessel keeps its course and speed to stay predictable and give the other vessel a clear opportunity to maneuver. The other vessel, the give-way vessel, is responsible for taking early and substantial action to avoid a collision. Only if the other vessel fails to respond or a collision risk remains should the stand-on vessel consider evasive action. Turning, stopping, or speeding up to pass ahead would disrupt predictability and are not the standard actions for the stand-on vessel.

Under normal conditions, the stand-on vessel keeps its course and speed to stay predictable and give the other vessel a clear opportunity to maneuver. The other vessel, the give-way vessel, is responsible for taking early and substantial action to avoid a collision. Only if the other vessel fails to respond or a collision risk remains should the stand-on vessel consider evasive action. Turning, stopping, or speeding up to pass ahead would disrupt predictability and are not the standard actions for the stand-on vessel.