USCG Exam PracticeRule 18 — Responsibilities Between Vessels
Under Inland Rule 18, which vessel type sits at the TOP of the privileged hierarchy — meaning all other listed vessel types must keep out of its way?
- A. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
- ✓ A vessel not under commandCorrect
- C. A vessel engaged in fishing
- D. A sailing vessel
Why B is correct
Under 33 CFR §83.18, a vessel not under command is the most privileged vessel type. Power-driven vessels (§83.18(a)(i)), sailing vessels (§83.18(b)(i)), and vessels engaged in fishing (§83.18(c)(i)) are all required to keep out of the way of a vessel not under command. No other vessel category in Rule 18 holds this universal give-way obligation from all others.
Cited:33 CFR §83.18