USCG Exam Practice · Rule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
Under Rule 8(f)(iii), when two vessels are approaching so as to involve risk of collision and one vessel's passage is not to be impeded, that vessel remains fully obliged to comply with which rules?
- ARules 4-19 (Subpart B)✓ correct
- BRule 8 only
- CRules 9 and 10 only
- DNo rules, because her passage takes priority
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.08(f)(iii) expressly states that a vessel whose passage is not to be impeded remains fully obliged to comply with the Rules of Subpart B (Rules 4-19) when the two vessels are approaching so as to involve risk of collision. Priority of passage does not exempt a vessel from the collision regulations.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08(f)(iii)
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