USCG Exam PracticeRule 2 — Responsibility
Under Inland Rule 2, the phrase 'special circumstances of the case' is best understood to mean which of the following?
- A. Conditions that exist only in restricted visibility as defined in Rule 3
- B. Situations unique to vessels of special construction holding a certificate of alternative compliance
- ✓ Any circumstance, including the limitations of the vessels involved, that may make departure from the Rules necessary to avoid immediate dangerCorrect
- D. Circumstances arising solely from traffic separation scheme operations
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.02(b) uses 'special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved' as the basis for permitting departure from the Rules when necessary to avoid immediate danger. The rule is not limited to restricted visibility, alternative compliance vessels, or traffic separation schemes.
Cited:33 CFR §83.02