Question 22Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway and fishing with trolling lines. Which statement is TRUE?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) it must keep out of the way of sailing vessels.
Under the International and Inland Navigation Rules, a power-driven vessel that is underway and fishing with trolling lines is considered a "fishing vessel." As per Rule 18, a fishing vessel must keep out of the way of sailing vessels. This is because sailing vessels have the right-of-way over power-driven vessels engaged in fishing.
The other options are incorrect because: A) a fishing vessel is not required to sound a specific sound signal in restricted visibility, C) a fishing vessel is not the stand-on vessel when overtaking power-driven vessels, and D) the correct option is B, not all of the choices.
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