In a crossing situation, the vessel that has another boat on its starboard is the stand-on vessel; the vessel on the starboard side is the give-way vessel. Which statement is true?

• A. The stand-on vessel should maintain course and speed unless danger is clear
• B. The stand-on vessel must always turn to port
• C. The stand-on vessel should immediately stop
• D. The stand-on vessel should accelerate to pass ahead on the port side

Answer: (A)