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