Question 4 GLI03 - Master-LT 500-1600 GRT

The Correct Answer is B A **Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM)** is defined in Rule 3(g) of both the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and the Inland Rules as a vessel which, from the nature of her work, is **unable to keep out of the way of another vessel**. Furthermore, Rule 18 (Responsibilities between vessels) specifically lists vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver as having precedence over power-driven vessels, sailing vessels, and vessels engaged in fishing, further solidifying their inability to maneuver or keep out of the way due to the constraints of their operation (e.g., dredging, surveying, mine clearance). Here is why the other options are incorrect: * **A) Vessel towing:** A vessel towing is generally a power-driven vessel and, unless restricted in her ability to maneuver (which would make her a RAM vessel), she is still obligated by the rules (Rule 18) to keep out of the way of vessels not under command and RAM vessels, and is required to take avoiding action from other vessels when she is the give-way vessel. * **C) Vessel engaged in fishing:** A vessel engaged in fishing is generally required to keep out of the way of vessels not under command and RAM vessels. While her nets or gear may restrict her ability to maneuver compared to a regular power-driven vessel, she is still obligated to keep out of the way of other vessels where necessary (e.g., sailing vessels, power-driven vessels overtaking her) and is not defined as being outright "unable to keep out of the way." * **D) Sailing vessel:** A sailing vessel is highly maneuverable. Although she has precedence over a power-driven vessel (Rule 18), she is the give-way vessel when encountering a vessel not under command, a RAM vessel, and often another sailing vessel on a different tack. She is certainly capable of taking action to keep out of the way.