Question 277 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is A) The fishing vessel because it is fishing. The reasoning is based on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), which state that in a crossing situation, the vessel that is fishing (the fishing vessel) is the stand-on vessel, regardless of which vessel is to port or starboard. This is because the fishing vessel is engaged in the activity of fishing and has limited maneuverability compared to the sailing vessel. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the COLREGS rules for a crossing situation involving a fishing vessel. The sailing vessel's position relative to the fishing vessel (option C) or the fact that it is sailing (option D) are not the determining factors in this scenario.