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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 3 — General Definitions

Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel engaged in a towing operation qualifies as 'restricted in her ability to maneuver' only when:

  1. AThe tow exceeds 200 meters in length
  2. BThe towing operation severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course✓ correct
  3. CThe towing vessel is not able to maintain a speed of more than 3 knots
  4. DThe tow is not under its own power

Why B is correct

33 CFR §83.03(g)(vi) limits this classification to a towing operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course. Length of tow and speed are not the criteria stated in the rule.

Cited:33 CFR §83.03(g)(vi)

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