Question 621Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, all of the following are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel __________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) trolling.
According to the Navigation Rules, vessels engaged in fishing include those using dredge nets (A), setting nets (B), and trawling (D). However, a vessel that is trolling is not considered to be engaged in fishing for the purposes of the Navigation Rules.
Trolling involves dragging fishing lines or lures behind a moving boat, rather than the stationary or slow-moving methods used in the other fishing activities listed. As a result, a vessel that is trolling is not subject to the special rules that apply to vessels engaged in fishing under the Navigation Rules.
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