Question 27

The Correct Answer is A **Why Option A ("power-driven vessel") is correct:** The question asks which vessel a sailing vessel is *not required* to keep out of the way of. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), Rule 18 (Responsibilities between vessels), a sailing vessel is generally considered superior to a power-driven vessel when the vessels are meeting, unless the sailing vessel is overtaking the power-driven vessel (in which case the overtaking vessel keeps clear). In a crossing or head-on situation, the power-driven vessel is the "give-way" vessel and must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel. Therefore, the sailing vessel is **not required** to keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel. **Why the other options are incorrect:** * **B) vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM):** According to Rule 18, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM) is a highly privileged vessel. A sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. * **C) vessel engaged in fishing:** According to Rule 18, a vessel engaged in fishing is a privileged vessel. A sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. * **D) vessel not under command (NUC):** According to Rule 18, a vessel not under command (NUC) is the most privileged vessel category. A sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of a vessel not under command.