Question 158 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is A) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel of less than 20 meters in length is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate safely within a narrow channel. This is because larger vessels have limited maneuverability and require more space to navigate safely, and they should have the right-of-way in narrow channels. The other options are incorrect because they do not specifically address the requirement for vessels under 20 meters to avoid impeding the passage of vessels confined to a narrow channel.