Question 22 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is B) it must keep out of the way of sailing vessels. Under the International and Inland Navigation Rules, a power-driven vessel that is underway and fishing with trolling lines is considered a "fishing vessel." As per Rule 18, a fishing vessel must keep out of the way of sailing vessels. This is because sailing vessels have the right-of-way over power-driven vessels engaged in fishing. The other options are incorrect because: A) a fishing vessel is not required to sound a specific sound signal in restricted visibility, C) a fishing vessel is not the stand-on vessel when overtaking power-driven vessels, and D) the correct option is B, not all of the choices.