USCG Exam PracticeDanger bearings and danger circles
A vessel equipped with radar is approaching a very large vessel on a bearing that is slowly drawing aft. Under Rule 7, which statement is most accurate regarding risk of collision?
- A. No risk of collision exists because the bearing is changing appreciably
- B. Risk of collision exists because the range is decreasing
- ✓ Risk of collision may still exist even though an appreciable bearing change is evidentCorrect
- D. Risk of collision is determined solely by the rate of bearing change
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.07(d)(ii) states that risk of collision may sometimes exist even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow or when approaching a vessel at close range. An appreciable bearing change does not automatically clear the vessel of collision risk.
Cited:33 CFR §83.07