Question 4Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is "risk of collision" considered to exist?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) there is any doubt that a risk of collision exists.
According to both the International and Inland Navigation Rules, if there is any doubt that a risk of collision exists, the vessel shall assume that such a risk does exist and act accordingly. This is the fundamental principle for determining if a risk of collision exists. The other options are incorrect because:
A) A steady bearing at a constant range is one indication of a risk of collision, but not the only criterion.
C) The number of vessels nearby is not relevant to determining if a risk of collision exists.
D) A "special circumstance situation" is not a defined regulatory condition for determining risk of collision.
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