USCG Exam PracticeRule 7 — Risk of Collision
Under both the International and Inland Rules, risk of collision shall be deemed to exist when ______.
- ✓ the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably changeCorrect
- B. the range to an approaching vessel does not appreciably change
- C. the relative bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change
- D. the aspect of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change
Why A is correct
COLREGs Rule 7(d)(i) and 33 CFR §83.07(d)(i) both state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist if the compass bearing — not relative bearing, range, or aspect — of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change.