The stand on vessel must maintain its course and speed unless give way vessel is not taking action.

Question

True
or
False

Answer 1

True.

In maritime navigation, the "stand-on vessel" is the vessel that has the right of way and should maintain its course and speed. The "give-way vessel" is the one that must alter its course or speed to avoid a collision. The stand-on vessel should only take action to avoid a collision if it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.