Question 215 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is A) If the smaller vessel is engaged in fishing, she shall not impede the passage of the other vessel. This is correct because under the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel engaged in fishing has the obligation to not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within the narrow channel. The larger 150-meter vessel has the right-of-way in the narrow channel, and the 60-meter fishing vessel must not interfere with its safe passage. The other options are incorrect because: B) The vessel in the channel is not required to slow to its minimum speed, C) The crossing vessel does not have the right-of-way in this situation, and D) The larger vessel is not considered a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver in this context.