USCG Exam PracticeRule 2 — Responsibility
Inland Rule 2(a) states that a vessel and her personnel are not exonerated from the consequences of neglecting which of the following?
- A. Compliance with the Rules only
- B. Any precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen only
- ✓ Compliance with the Rules or any precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the caseCorrect
- D. Compliance with the Rules or any precaution required by the special circumstances of the case only, not general seamanship
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.02(a) covers neglect to comply with the Rules AND neglect of any precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen OR by the special circumstances of the case. All three bases are stated conjunctively in the rule.
Cited:33 CFR §83.02