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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is TRUE?
A) The upbound vessel must propose the manner of passing.
B) The downbound vessel has the right of way.
C) The upbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.
D) All of the above
Posted: 21 Sep 2021 20:50 UTC  Post #1
EODLady
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Steering and Sailing Rules
RULE 14
Head-on Situation
(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Rule, a power-driven vessel operating on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, and proceeding downbound with a following current shall have the right-of-way over an upbound vessel, shall propose the manner of passage, and shall initiate the maneuvering signals prescribed by Rule 34(a)(i), as appropriate.
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 05:58 UTC  Post #2
Robinjack
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