USCG Exam PracticeRule 18 — Responsibilities Between Vessels
A WIG craft is operating on the water surface in inland waters. Under Inland Rule 18, it is required to comply with Rules 4 through 19 in what capacity?
- A. As a sailing vessel
- B. As a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
- ✓ As a power-driven vesselCorrect
- D. As a vessel not under command
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.18(f)(ii) states that a WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with Rules 4 through 19 as a power-driven vessel. This places the WIG craft at the bottom of the Rule 18 give-way hierarchy when on the surface, requiring it to keep out of the way of NUC, RAM, fishing, and sailing vessels.
Cited:33 CFR §83.18