USCG Exam PracticeRule 6 — Safe Speed
A vessel equipped with an operational radar is determining safe speed. In addition to the factors applicable to all vessels, which of the following must she also consider?
- A. The traffic density including concentration of fishing vessels
- B. The state of visibility
- ✓ The possibility that small vessels, ice, and other floating objects may not be detected by radar at an adequate rangeCorrect
- D. The maneuverability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.06(b)(iv) lists the possibility that small vessels, ice, and other floating objects may not be detected by radar at an adequate range as an additional factor for vessels with operational radar. Options A, B, and D are factors under §83.06(a) applicable to all vessels, not radar-specific additions.
Cited:33 CFR §83.06