USCG Exam PracticeRule 2 — Responsibility
Which of the following factors does Rule 2(b) specifically identify as justifying a departure from the Inland Navigation Rules?
- A. Adverse weather conditions that reduce visibility below one nautical mile
- B. A vessel traffic service directive issued by the Coast Guard
- ✓ Special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, that make departure necessary to avoid immediate dangerCorrect
- D. The presence of a vessel not under command in the vicinity
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.02(b) explicitly states that due regard shall be had to special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from the Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger. The other options are not cited in Rule 2 as bases for departure.
Cited:33 CFR §83.02