Two boats are operating near each other. one of these boats must take early and substantial action to keep well away from the other boat. which is the boat that must take action? . a. the stand-on vessel. b. the give-way vessel. c. the larger boat. d. the boat with fewer passengers

The boat that must take action is the give-way vessel. This is usually applied when two vessel are involved in overtaking. The vessel who wishes to overtake is the give-way vessel, and must take early and substantial action to maintain distance from the stand-on vessel. The stand-on vessel maintains course and speed.