Question 882 Rules of the Road
90% to passBOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
A
A sailing vessel
B
Any vessel over 100 meters
C
A power-driven vessel over 75 meters
D
Any vessel over 50 meters
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Any vessel over 100 meters. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), any vessel over 100 meters in length must be equipped with a gong, or other equipment that can produce the sound of a gong. This requirement applies to both international and inland waterways. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Sailing vessels are not specifically required to have a gong, C) Power-driven vessels under 75 meters are not required to have a gong, and D) Vessels under 50 meters are not required to have a gong under the COLREGS regulations.
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