USCG Exam PracticeRule 12 — Sailing Vessels
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, Rule 12 governing sailing vessels applies only under which condition?
- A. Whenever two sailing vessels are within half a mile of each other
- B. Only during periods of restricted visibility
- ✓ Only when the vessels are in sight of one anotherCorrect
- D. Whenever risk of collision exists, regardless of visibility
Why C is correct
Rules 11 through 18, which include Rule 12, apply only to vessels in sight of one another as stated in 33 CFR §83.11. 'In sight' means one vessel can be observed visually from the other per 33 CFR §83.03(k).