USCG Exam Practice · Rule 13 — Overtaking
A vessel is deemed to be overtaking when approaching another vessel from a direction more than how many degrees abaft the beam of the vessel ahead?
- A22.5 degrees✓ correct
- B45.0 degrees
- C67.5 degrees
- D112.5 degrees
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.13(b) specifies that a vessel is overtaking when coming up with another from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam. This corresponds to the arc covered by the sternlight.
Cited:33 CFR §83.13
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