USCG Exam Practice · Rule 13 — Overtaking
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, any vessel overtaking another shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. This duty applies notwithstanding anything contained in which Rules?
- ARules 4 through 18✓ correct
- BRules 11 through 18
- CRules 9 and 10 only
- DRules 13 through 18
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.13(a) states that notwithstanding anything contained in Rules 4 through 18, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. This makes Rule 13 the overriding rule in an overtaking situation regardless of vessel type hierarchy.
Cited:33 CFR §83.13
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