USCG Exam PracticeRule 15 — Crossing Situation
Inland Rule 15 applies to which category of vessels in a crossing situation?
- A. All vessels, including sailing vessels and vessels not under command
- ✓ Power-driven vessels onlyCorrect
- C. Power-driven vessels and sailing vessels, but not vessels restricted in ability to maneuver
- D. Any vessel underway and making way
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.15(a) expressly limits the crossing rule to 'two power-driven vessels.' The responsibilities of sailing vessels, vessels not under command, and vessels restricted in ability to maneuver in crossing situations are governed by Rule 18 (33 CFR §83.18), not Rule 15.