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On the Western Rivers, a power vessel crosses the river. It meets a power vessel going up or down the river. Who keeps out of the way?

  1. The vessel that goes up or down the river
  2. The vessel that is nearer the bank
  3. The faster vessel
  4. The vessel that crosses the river
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Correct answer: The vessel that crosses the river

A power-driven vessel crossing a river keeps out of the way of one ascending or descending.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.15 Crossing situation (Rule 15)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026