USCG Exam PracticeRule 18 — Responsibilities Between Vessels
A WIG craft is operating on the water surface on inland waters. Under Inland Rule 18, it must comply with the steering and sailing rules as which type of vessel?
- A. A sailing vessel
- B. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
- ✓ A power-driven vesselCorrect
- D. A vessel not under command
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.18(f)(ii) explicitly states that a WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with Rules 4-19 as a power-driven vessel. This means it assumes the same give-way obligations as a power-driven vessel in sight-of-one-another situations.
Cited:33 CFR §83.18