USCG Exam PracticeRule 3 — General Definitions
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which term describes a vessel fishing with nets, lines, or trawls that restrict her maneuverability?
- A. Vessel not under command
- B. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
- ✓ Vessel engaged in fishingCorrect
- D. Vessel constrained by her draft
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.03(d) defines 'vessel engaged in fishing' as any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability. This is a distinct category from 'vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver' defined in §83.03(g).
Cited:33 CFR §83.03(d)