USCG Exam PracticeRule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel required not to impede the passage of another vessel is approaching that vessel in a manner that involves risk of collision. Which statement correctly describes the obligated vessel's duties at that point?
- A. The vessel is relieved of its non-impeding obligation once risk of collision exists and need only comply with Rule 8
- ✓ The vessel is not relieved of its non-impeding obligation and must have full regard to the action required by Rules 4-19 when taking actionCorrect
- C. The vessel must immediately stop and take all way off until the other vessel has passed
- D. The vessel must contact the other vessel by VHF before taking any action
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.08(f)(ii) states that a vessel required not to impede the passage of another vessel is not relieved of that obligation when risk of collision arises, and when taking action shall have full regard to the action required by Rules 4-19. The non-impeding duty persists.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08