Question 272Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels I and II are underway as shown in illustration D033RR below. Vessel I is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Vessel II is a powerdriven vessel trawling. Which statement is TRUE?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Vessel I is to keep clear because the other vessel is fishing.
This is based on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), Rule 3(d) which states that a "power-driven vessel engaged in fishing shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel not under command or a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver." Since Vessel II is a power-driven vessel engaged in fishing (trawling), it has the right-of-way, and Vessel I, the sailing vessel, is required to keep clear.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Vessel II, as the power-driven fishing vessel, does not have to keep clear; B) Both vessels do not have to take action, as the sailing vessel is required to keep clear; and D) Vessel II, as the power-driven fishing vessel, does not have to keep clear.
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