USCG Exam PracticeRule 3 — General Definitions
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which of the following is included in the definition of 'vessel'?
- A. Only self-propelled watercraft engaged in commerce
- ✓ Every description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft, and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on waterCorrect
- C. Any watercraft that is documented by the U.S. Coast Guard
- D. Any motorized craft operating on navigable waters of the United States
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. Documentation status and propulsion type are not limiting criteria.
Cited:33 CFR §83.03(a)