7. Your vessel is approaching the entrance to a narrow channel. Which of the following actions provides the most appropriate instructions on how you should proceed? (A) Increase speed, keep a sharp lookout and keep to the starboard side of the fairway. (B) Reduce your speed and keep as near to the starboard side of the channel. (C) Reduce your speed and keep a sharp lookout. (D) Engine on standby ready to reduce your speed when required and stay on the port side of the fairway.