General Navigation USCG Q#1562 (Set 49)

Which is TRUE on the Western Rivers when a vessel downbound with a following current is meeting an upbound vessel?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — She has the right of way only if she is a power-driven vessel.

Under Western Rivers navigation rules, power-driven vessels downbound with a following current possess the right of way over upbound vessels, necessitating proper maneuvering and signaling protocols.

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