Question 577 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is D) All of the above. In complying with the Rules of the Road, both under International and Inland Navigation Rules, the mariner must take due regard of: 1) The limited backing power of their own vessel 2) Radar information about nearby vessels 3) The occupation or type of the other vessel, if known This is because the Rules require the mariner to take into account all relevant factors that may impact the safe maneuvering and navigation of their vessel in relation to others. Factors like vessel maneuverability, knowledge of nearby traffic, and the specific circumstances of the other vessel are all important considerations. The other options (A, B, C) are incorrect because the Rules require the mariner to consider all of these factors, not just one or two of them.