USCG Exam Practice · Rule 7 — Risk of Collision
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, the obligation to use all available means to determine risk of collision applies to which vessels?
- AOnly power-driven vessels operating in restricted visibility
- BOnly vessels equipped with radar
- CEvery vessel✓ correct
- DOnly vessels over 100 gross tons
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.07(a) states that every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. The rule contains no limitation based on vessel type, size, or visibility conditions.
Cited:33 CFR §83.07
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