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USCG Exam PracticeRule 17 — Action by Stand-on Vessel

Rules 11 through 18 of the Inland Navigation Rules apply only when vessels are in what condition relative to one another?

  1. A. Within half a mile of each other
  2. B. Navigating in or near restricted visibility
  3. In sight of one anotherCorrect
  4. D. On reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses

Why C is correct

33 CFR §83.11 explicitly states that Rules 11 through 18 apply to vessels in sight of one another. 'In sight' is defined in §83.03(k) as when one vessel can be observed visually from the other.

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