Question 4 MODU01 - Offshore Installation Manager

The Correct Answer is B A **Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM)** is the correct answer because, by the definition provided in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) Rule 3(g), a RAM vessel is one "which from the nature of her work is **restricted in her ability to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel**." This definition directly incorporates the inability to keep out of the way of others, making it the definitive answer. **Why the other options are incorrect:** * **A) Vessel towing:** A vessel towing is defined in COLREGs Rule 3(h) as a power-driven vessel and is generally required to keep out of the way of vessels not under command or RAM. While she may be hindered, she is not *defined* as being unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. * **C) Vessel engaged in fishing:** A vessel engaged in fishing (Rule 3(d)) is merely a constrained vessel, obligated to keep out of the way of vessels not under command and RAM vessels, but she is still required to take action to avoid collision with other categories of vessels (like power-driven vessels and sailing vessels). Her operational status does not universally render her "unable to keep out of the way." * **D) Sailing vessel:** A sailing vessel (Rule 3(c)) is one of the more privileged vessels under the steering and sailing rules. However, she must still keep out of the way of vessels not under command and RAM vessels, meaning she is fully capable of keeping out of the way of other vessels where required.