BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should __________.

A
take avoiding action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists
B
immediately sound the danger signal
C
take avoiding action only after providing the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate
D
hold course and speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking whatever action will best avert collision
E