USCG Exam PracticeRule 18 — Responsibilities Between Vessels
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a power-driven vessel underway is required to keep out of the way of which of the following vessel types?
- ✓ A vessel engaged in fishingCorrect
- B. A vessel constrained by her draft
- C. A vessel at anchor
- D. A vessel proceeding downbound with a following current
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.18(a) lists the vessel types that a power-driven vessel underway must keep out of the way of: vessels not under command, vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver, vessels engaged in fishing, and sailing vessels. A vessel constrained by her draft is not listed in Inland Rule 18. Vessels at anchor are not underway per §83.03(i).
Cited:33 CFR §83.18