Question 4

The Correct Answer is B A **Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM)** is the correct answer because, according to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), Rule 3(g) defines a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver as a vessel which, **from the nature of her work, is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel**. This inability is inherent to the definition and is required to be signaled by the required lights and shapes. *** **Why the other options are incorrect:** * **A) Vessel towing:** A vessel towing is defined in COLREGs Rule 3(a) as a power-driven vessel, and while she is considered a privileged vessel (less constrained than a RAM), she is generally able to maneuver and is specifically obligated by Rule 18(a) to keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (among others). * **C) Vessel engaged in fishing:** While a vessel engaged in fishing is limited by its gear, she is generally able to keep out of the way of some vessels (such as vessels restricted in her ability to maneuver, or vessels not under command) and is capable of maneuvering to avoid collision. The definition in Rule 3(d) simply describes the activity, not a fundamental inability to keep out of the way. * **D) Sailing vessel:** A sailing vessel is fully capable of maneuvering by changing course and/or speed (by adjusting her sails or using auxiliary power) and is generally required to keep out of the way of vessels not under command, vessels restricted in her ability to maneuver, and vessels engaged in fishing, demonstrating that she is capable of keeping out of the way.