USCG Exam Practice · Rule 15 — Crossing Situation
Inland Rule 15 applies specifically to which category of vessels in a crossing situation?
- AAll vessels underway
- BPower-driven vessels only✓ correct
- CPower-driven vessels and sailing vessels
- DPower-driven vessels and vessels engaged in fishing
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.15(a) expressly limits the crossing rule to 'two power-driven vessels.' The responsibilities of sailing vessels and vessels engaged in fishing in crossing situations are governed by 33 CFR §83.18, not Rule 15.
Cited:33 CFR §83.15
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