USCG Exam Practice · Rule 2 — Responsibility
A vessel's master strictly follows every applicable Inland Navigation Rule but fails to take an additional precaution that the ordinary practice of seamen would require given the prevailing conditions. Under Rule 2, which statement is correct?
- AThe master is fully exonerated because all Rules were followed
- BOnly the vessel owner bears responsibility, not the master
- CThe master, owner, and vessel may still be held responsible for the consequences of that neglect✓ correct
- DResponsibility is limited to the crew members who were on watch at the time
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.02(a) states that nothing in the Rules shall exonerate any vessel, owner, master, or crew from the consequences of neglecting any precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen, even if the written Rules were technically followed.
Cited:33 CFR §83.02
Drill more Rule 2 — Responsibility questions
Every CaptainsGround answer cites the rule it tests — verified, not guessed. Try a free 5-question drill, no sign-up.
More practice questions
- Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which parties may be held responsible for the conseq…
- Under the Inland Navigation Rules, 'vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one anoth…
- A master invokes 33 CFR §83.02(b) to justify departing from a specific Inland Navigatio…
- Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which parties may be held responsible for the conseq…
- Which of the following factors is explicitly identified in Rule 2(b) as something that …
- According to the Inland Navigation Rules, which of the following factors must ALL vesse…