The stand on vessel is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.

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True
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False

Answer 1

True. In maritime navigation, the "stand-on vessel" is generally expected to maintain its course and speed, but if it becomes apparent that a collision cannot be avoided, it is required to take early and substantial action to avoid the collision, which may include stopping, slowing down, or changing course.