Which vessel is the 'give-way' vessel?

Which vessel is the 'give-way' vessel?

• A. Vessel that is anchored
• B. Vessel that has right of way
• C. Vessel required to take early substantial action to keep away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down, or changing course
• D. Vessel that is restricted in maneuverability

Answer: (C)

Give-way vessels are the ones that must take early, substantial action to keep clear of other vessels. That means they are the ones likely to slow down, stop, or alter course to avoid a collision. The other options don’t fit because an anchored vessel isn’t actively maneuvering, a vessel with the right of way is the stand-on vessel (which should maintain course and speed), and being restricted in maneuverability describes a different status that doesn’t define the give-way obligation. The key idea is: the give-way vessel yields by making a clear, early move to avoid the risk of collision.

Give-way vessels are the ones that must take early, substantial action to keep clear of other vessels. That means they are the ones likely to slow down, stop, or alter course to avoid a collision. The other options don’t fit because an anchored vessel isn’t actively maneuvering, a vessel with the right of way is the stand-on vessel (which should maintain course and speed), and being restricted in maneuverability describes a different status that doesn’t define the give-way obligation. The key idea is: the give-way vessel yields by making a clear, early move to avoid the risk of collision.