Question 37 GLI08 - Limited OUPV

The Correct Answer is B **Explanation for Option B (a sailing vessel):** The question asks which vessel a power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of on open waters, according to both International and Inland Rules (COLREGs/33 CFR). According to Rule 18 (Responsibilities between vessels), a power-driven vessel is considered the "burdened vessel" and must keep clear of any vessel "not under command," "restricted in her ability to maneuver," a "vessel engaged in fishing," and, relevant here, a **sailing vessel**. This hierarchy of privilege places sailing vessels above power-driven vessels, making option B correct. **Why the other options are incorrect:** * **A) a vessel that is overtaking her:** Rule 13 (Overtaking) states that "Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules... any vessel overtaking any other vessel shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken." In an overtaking situation, the overtaking vessel (which could be the power-driven vessel itself) is the burdened vessel, not the vessel being overtaken. Therefore, the power-driven vessel being overtaken is the *privileged* vessel in this specific scenario and does not have to keep out of the way. * **C) a seaplane on the water:** Rule 18 states that "Except where Rule 9 [Narrow Channels] otherwise requires, a seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation." While seaplanes must observe the Rules of the road, they are generally required to keep clear of vessels. * **D) a vessel on her port side that is crossing her course:** In a crossing situation involving two power-driven vessels (which is implied unless otherwise stated), Rule 15 (Crossing Situation) dictates that the vessel that has the other on its own starboard side shall keep out of the way. If a vessel is on the power-driven vessel's *port* side, that means the power-driven vessel has the other vessel on its *starboard* side, making the power-driven vessel the **burdened vessel** required to keep out of the way of the vessel on its port side. The statement in D is reversed: the power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of the vessel on its **starboard** side, not its port side.