Question 21 UFV01 - Master - Uninspected Fishing Vessels

The Correct Answer is C 1. **Explanation of why option C is correct:** Option C ("not result in another close-quarters situation") is a direct requirement of Rule 8(d) of both the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and the Inland Rules. Rule 8 outlines Action to Avoid Collision, and specifically states that any action taken must be "positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of the Rules" (8a) and that the change in course and/or speed "shall be sufficient to make it readily apparent to another vessel." Most importantly, Rule 8(d) mandates that action taken to avoid collision must be such as to **result in passing at a safe distance**. If the action taken immediately places the vessel in a new close-quarters situation, it fails this fundamental requirement of safe navigation. 2. **Explanation of why options A, B, and D are incorrect:** * **A) include a speed change:** This is incorrect. Rule 8 requires a change in course and/or speed that is sufficient to avoid collision. While a speed change is often very effective, it is not mandatory if a substantial and readily apparent course change alone achieves the necessary safe passing distance. For example, a 60-degree course change might be sufficient to pass safely, making a speed change unnecessary. * **B) be accompanied by sound signals:** This is incorrect. Sound signals are used to indicate maneuvers when vessels are in sight of one another (Rule 34), particularly in narrow channels, when overtaking, or when the vessel is doubtful of the other's intent. However, not every action taken to avoid collision requires an accompanying signal. For instance, if a vessel is clearly the stand-on vessel and makes a small, positive adjustment to its course to ensure a safe distance, or if the vessel takes early and decisive action well outside of visual range (though the premise specifies "in sight"), no sound signal is necessarily required unless it involves backing engines or a change of heading within specific scenarios defined by Rule 34. The core rule (Rule 8) defining the *nature* of the avoiding action does not mandate sound signals be used universally. * **D) All of the above:** Since options A and B are incorrect, this option is also incorrect.