USCG Exam PracticeRule 19 — Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Under Rule 19, what additional requirement applies specifically to a power-driven vessel operating in restricted visibility?
- A. She shall sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 1 minute
- B. She shall reduce speed to bare steerageway at all times
- ✓ She shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuverCorrect
- D. She shall post a dedicated radar watch officer
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.19(b) requires every vessel to proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility, and specifically requires a power-driven vessel to have her engines ready for immediate maneuver.
Cited:33 CFR §83.19(b)