USCG Exam PracticeRule 14 — Head-on Situation
The Inland Navigation Rules' head-on rule at 33 CFR §83.14 applies to which category of vessels?
- A. All vessels, including sailing vessels and vessels engaged in fishing.
- ✓ Power-driven vessels only.Correct
- C. Power-driven vessels and sailing vessels, but not vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver.
- D. Any vessel underway and making way through the water.
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.14(a) expressly applies to 'two power-driven vessels' meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses. Sailing vessels and other vessel categories are governed by the responsibilities between vessels rule at §83.18, not the head-on rule.
Cited:33 CFR §83.14(a)