Under the Inland Navigation Rules, to which vessels do Rules 11 through 18 apply?

A. All vessels at all times
B. Vessels in restricted visibility only
✓ Vessels in sight of one anotherCorrect
D. Power-driven vessels only

Why C is correct

33 CFR §83.11 states that Rules 11 through 18 apply to vessels in sight of one another. Rule 3 defines 'in sight' as when one vessel can be observed visually from the other. 33 CFR §83.11; 33 CFR §83.03(k).

Cited:33 CFR §83.11 33 CFR §83.03

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