USCG Exam PracticeRule 2 — Responsibility
Under Inland Rule 2(b), 'due regard' must be had to which of the following when construing and complying with the Rules?
- ✓ All dangers of navigation and collision, and any special circumstances including vessel limitations.Correct
- B. Vessel traffic service instructions and traffic separation scheme boundaries only.
- C. The give-way and stand-on hierarchy established by Rules 12 through 18.
- D. The certificate of alternative compliance issued by the Secretary.
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.02(b) requires due regard to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved. VTS instructions, TSS boundaries, and the stand-on/give-way hierarchy are not what Rule 2(b) specifically enumerates.
Cited:33 CFR §83.02