USCG Exam PracticeRule 7 — Risk of Collision
Under both the International and Inland Rules, if any doubt exists as to whether risk of collision is present, the mariner shall ______.
- A. continue on course until the situation clarifies
- B. reduce speed and request more radar information
- ✓ deem that such risk does existCorrect
- D. sound one prolonged blast and await a response
Why C is correct
COLREGs Rule 7(a) and 33 CFR §83.07(a) are identical: if there is any doubt, risk of collision shall be deemed to exist. No further confirmation is required before treating the situation as a risk.