What is a stand-on vessel required to do?

The role of a stand-on vessel in navigating waterway traffic is to maintain its current speed and course unless the give-way vessel, which is the one required to yield, acts in a way that may lead to a potential collision. This means that the stand-on vessel has the right of way and should continue on its path to ensure that the give-way vessel can take appropriate action to avoid an incident. If the give-way vessel does not respond or changes its path in a way that increases the risk of collision, the stand-on vessel may then need to take evasive action.

This principle is part of the "Rules of the Road" in boating, which helps prevent confusion between vessels in close proximity and maintains order on the water. Understanding this rule is crucial for safe navigation and helps ensure that both types of vessels operate harmoniously.

The other options suggest actions that are not mandated for a stand-on vessel. For example, changing course at all times could lead to unpredictable maneuvers that might create confusion or hazards, while stopping immediately or yielding to larger vessels does not align with the rules governing stand-on behavior when the other vessel is in a position to give way.