USCG Exam PracticeRule 10 — Traffic Separation Schemes
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver is engaged in laying a submarine cable within a traffic separation scheme. To what extent is she exempted from complying with Rule 10?
- A. She is fully exempt from all Rules in subchapter E for the duration of the operation
- ✓ She is exempt from Rule 10 to the extent necessary to carry out the cable-laying operationCorrect
- C. She is exempt from Rule 10 only if she displays the appropriate shapes and lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
- D. She has no exemption; Rule 10 applies to all vessels without exception
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.10(l) provides that a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when engaged in laying, servicing, or picking up a submarine cable within a traffic separation scheme is exempted from complying with Rule 10 to the extent necessary to carry out the operation. The exemption is limited in scope to what is operationally necessary and does not extend to other Rules.
Cited:33 CFR §83.10(l)