Port Side Vessel Action

What is the action of the vessel crossing from the port side of the vessel when it is in doubt about the safety of the situation?

• Maintain course

• Alter course to starboard (right)

• Turn off all lights

• Stop the vessel

In a crossing situation, what should the vessel crossing from the port side of the vessel do to avoid a collision?

• Give way to the vessel on the starboard side

• Give way to the vessel on the port side

• Sound the horn continuously

• Increase speed and pass quickly

When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, which vessel should keep out of the way?

• The vessel with the louder horn

• The vessel on the starboard side

• The vessel with the right of way

• The vessel on the port side

In a crossing situation, what should the vessel crossing from the port side of the vessel do if the other vessel is not taking appropriate action to avoid a collision?

• Change course to starboard

• Sound the horn continuously

• Increase speed

• Maintain course and speed

What is the primary responsibility of the vessel crossing from the port side of the vessel in a crossing situation?

• Cross directly in front

• Sound the horn continuously

• Increase speed

• Keep out of the way