Question 288Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel navigating near an area of restricted visibility?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above.
In areas of restricted visibility, a vessel must take the following actions according to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules:
1) The power-driven vessel must have her engines ready for immediate maneuver (Rule 19(a)).
2) If the vessel detects another vessel by radar, she must determine if a risk of collision exists (Rule 19(b)).
3) The vessel must sound the appropriate sound signals to indicate her presence (Rule 19(d)).
All of these requirements apply to a vessel navigating in an area of restricted visibility in order to safely operate and avoid collisions. The other answer choices are incorrect as they only address a subset of the necessary actions.
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