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What action should vessels take when meeting head on?

  1. Turn to port

  2. Turn to starboard

  3. Stop and reverse

  4. Flip a coin

The correct answer is: Turn to starboard

Vessels should always keep to the right side when meeting head on, as this is the standard rule of navigation. Turning to port or stopping and reversing would be incorrect and potentially dangerous actions, as it could result in a collision. Flipping a coin is a comical and nonsensical option, but in reality, following the rule of keeping to the right is the safest and most logical action to take.