Question 4 TV02 - Towing Vessels - Great Lakes and Inland

The Correct Answer is B A **Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM)** is defined in Rule 3(g) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) as a vessel that, *from the nature of her work*, is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. This definition directly matches the phrase "unable to keep out of the way of another vessel" used in the question. Furthermore, under COLREGs Rule 18, a vessel RAM has the highest priority over all other vessels listed (except a Not Under Command vessel), meaning other vessels must keep clear of her. **Why the other options are incorrect:** A) **Vessel towing:** A vessel engaged in towing is generally required to keep out of the way of other vessels that are less maneuverable (such as a RAM, fishing vessel, or sailing vessel). She is not defined as being "unable to keep out of the way." C) **Vessel engaged in fishing:** A vessel engaged in fishing is generally required to keep out of the way of a Vessel Not Under Command (NUC) and a Vessel Restricted in her Ability to Maneuver (RAM). While her maneuverability is restricted, she is not defined as being *unable* to keep out of the way of vessels with lower priority (such as a power-driven vessel). D) **Sailing vessel:** A sailing vessel is often granted right-of-way over power-driven vessels, but she is generally required to keep out of the way of NUC, RAM, and fishing vessels. She is also specifically required to keep out of the way of another sailing vessel when sailing on a different tack (Rule 12). Therefore, she is not universally defined as being unable to keep out of the way.