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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision

Under the Inland Navigation Rules, any action taken to avoid collision shall be positive, made in ample time, and with due regard to the observance of which of the following?

  1. AThe vessel traffic service instructions
  2. BGood seamanship✓ correct
  3. CThe stand-on vessel's intentions
  4. DThe nearest port authority regulations

Why B is correct

33 CFR §83.08(a) states that any action taken to avoid collision shall be positive, made in ample time, and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship. No other standard is specified in this paragraph.

Cited:33 CFR §83.08

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