A WIG craft is operating on the water surface on inland waters and meets a power-driven vessel on a reciprocal course with risk of collision. Under the Inland Rules, how is the WIG craft treated for purposes of determining which rule applies?

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B. As a power-driven vessel, making Rule 14's mutual starboard-alteration requirement applicable — 33 CFR §83.18(f)(ii) states that a WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with Rules 4–19 as a power-driven vessel. Accordingly, when two such vessels meet on reciprocal courses with risk of collision, Rule 14 (33 CFR §83.14) applies and each must alter course to starboard.

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A. As a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, giving her priority over the power-driven vessel

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C. As a seaplane, requiring her only to keep well clear and avoid impeding navigation

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D. As a vessel not under command, giving her priority over all other vessels

A WIG craft is operating on the water surface on inland waters and meets a power-driven vessel on a reciprocal course with risk of collision. Under the Inland Rules, how is the WIG craft treated for purposes of determining which rule applies?

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