USCG Exam PracticeRule 10 — Traffic Separation Schemes
A vessel is navigating near the termination of a traffic separation scheme. She also wishes to anchor in that area. Which combination of Rule 10 requirements applies to her situation?
- ✓ She shall navigate with particular caution and shall avoid anchoring in the area so far as practicableCorrect
- B. She is prohibited absolutely from anchoring and must proceed at full sea speed through the area
- C. She may anchor freely since she is near the termination, not within the scheme itself
- D. She must anchor only within the separation zone to keep clear of traffic lanes
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.10(f) requires particular caution near the terminations of traffic separation schemes, and 33 CFR §83.10(g) requires a vessel to so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic separation scheme or in areas near its terminations. The prohibition on anchoring is qualified by 'so far as practicable,' not absolute.