USCG Exam PracticeRule 18 — Responsibilities Between Vessels
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which of the following vessels is NOT listed in Rule 18 as a vessel that a power-driven vessel underway must keep out of the way of?
- A. A vessel not under command
- B. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
- ✓ A vessel constrained by her draftCorrect
- D. A vessel engaged in fishing
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.18(a) lists four vessel types that a power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of: vessel not under command, vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, vessel engaged in fishing, and sailing vessel. 'Vessel constrained by her draft' is a category found in the International Regulations (COLREGs) but does not appear in Inland Rule 18.
Cited:33 CFR §83.18(a)