Question 614Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchor ball need NOT be exhibited by an anchored vessel if she is __________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) less than 7 meters in length, and not in or near an area where other vessels normally navigate.
The reason this is the correct answer is that under both the International and Inland Navigation Rules, vessels less than 7 meters in length are not required to exhibit an anchor ball when anchored, as long as they are not in or near an area where other vessels normally navigate. This exemption is intended to simplify the requirements for small boats that pose less of a navigational hazard when at anchor.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) vessels over 50 meters in length must exhibit an anchor ball when anchored, regardless of the anchorage; B) the vessel's rig (sail or power) does not affect the anchor ball requirement; and D) the length requirement is less than 7 meters, not over 150 meters.
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