USCG Exam Practice · Rule 3 — General Definitions
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which of the following is included in the definition of 'vessel'?
- AOnly motorized watercraft capable of carrying passengers
- BEvery description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft, and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water✓ correct
- CAny watercraft documented by the U.S. Coast Guard and used in commercial service
- DAny watercraft propelled by machinery or sail, excluding seaplanes
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.03(a) defines 'vessel' to include every description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft, and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. The definition is intentionally broad and is not limited to motorized, documented, or commercially operated craft.
Cited:33 CFR §83.03(a)
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