USCG Exam PracticeRule 19 — Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
In restricted visibility, a vessel detects by radar a contact abeam and determines a risk of collision exists. Which action is specifically prohibited by Inland Rule 19 when altering course?
- A. Altering course to starboard
- B. Reducing speed while maintaining course
- ✓ Altering course toward the vessel abeamCorrect
- D. Taking all way off
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.19(d)(ii) states that when taking avoiding action by altering course, a vessel shall so far as possible avoid an alteration of course toward a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.
Cited:33 CFR §83.19(d)(ii)