Question 283Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel(s) shall a power-driven vessel underway "keep out of the way of"?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above.
According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules, a power-driven vessel underway must keep out of the way of:
1) a vessel not under command
2) a sailing vessel
3) a vessel engaged in fishing
This is specified in Rule 18 of both the COLREGS and Inland Navigation Rules. The power-driven vessel has the responsibility to take early and substantial action to keep clear of these other vessel types, which have the right-of-way.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not encompass all the vessel types that a power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of under the navigation rules.
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