Question 27

The Correct Answer is A **Explanation for A (power-driven vessel):** According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), Rule 18 outlines the responsibilities between vessels. A sailing vessel is generally required to keep out of the way of all vessels except a power-driven vessel. A power-driven vessel, when encountering a sailing vessel, is the **give-way vessel** (Rule 12 - Sailing Vessels), meaning the power-driven vessel is required to 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. **Explanation why other options are incorrect:** * **B) vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM):** A sailing vessel is required by Rule 18(a)(ii) to keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. * **C) vessel engaged in fishing:** A sailing vessel is required by Rule 18(a)(iii) to keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. * **D) vessel not under command (NUC):** A sailing vessel is required by Rule 18(a)(i) to keep out of the way of a vessel not under command. (NUC and RAM vessels hold the highest right-of-way priority.)