Question 612Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) a power-driven vessel.
Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel that is being propelled by both sail and engines is considered a power-driven vessel. This is because the presence of mechanical propulsion means the vessel can be controlled independently of the wind, making it subject to the rules governing power-driven vessels rather than sail vessels.
The other options are incorrect because A) the vessel is not exempt from the rules, B) it is not considered a sail vessel due to the use of mechanical propulsion, and C) it is not a "special circumstance" vessel, as the rules clearly categorize it as a power-driven vessel.
Related Questions
#610 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver?#611 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? #613 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display indicates a vessel conducting mine clearance operations? #614 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchor ball need NOT be exhibited by an anchored vessel if she is __________. #615 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which identifier lights and or shapes is a vessel, which is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance required to exhibit?