USCG Exam Practice · Rule 18 — Responsibilities Between Vessels
Rule 18 applies only when vessels are in what condition relative to one another?
- AWithin one nautical mile of each other
- BIn sight of one another✓ correct
- CIn a crossing situation
- DOperating in restricted visibility
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.11 states that Rules 11 through 18 apply to vessels in sight of one another. 'In sight' is defined in §83.03(k) as when one vessel can be observed visually from the other.
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