USCG Exam PracticeRule 12 — Sailing Vessels
Under the Inland Rules, a sailing vessel underway is required to keep out of the way of which of the following vessel types?
- A. A power-driven vessel and a vessel engaged in fishing
- ✓ A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, and a vessel engaged in fishingCorrect
- C. A vessel not under command and a power-driven vessel
- D. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver and a power-driven vessel
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.18(b) lists the vessels that a sailing vessel underway must keep out of the way of: a vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, and a vessel engaged in fishing. A power-driven vessel is not in that list; rather, power-driven vessels must keep clear of sailing vessels.
Cited:33 CFR §83.18