Question 19 Rules of the Road

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?

A A fishing vessel
B A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
C A vessel not under command
D All of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) A fishing vessel. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), Rule 18, a vessel constrained by her draft (i.e. a large ship that cannot deviate from the main shipping channel due to her depth) shall be avoided by other vessels, including fishing vessels. Fishing vessels are required to keep clear of vessels constrained by their draft and not impede their safe passage. The other options (B - a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, and C - a vessel not under command) are not correct, as they do not have the same obligation to avoid a vessel constrained by draft as a fishing vessel.

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USCG Navigation Rules (COLREGS) 33 CFR Navigation Rules USCG Navigation Center
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