Question 247 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is B) restricted in her ability to maneuver. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. This is because a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, such as a vessel towing, dredging, or conducting replenishment operations, has limited maneuverability and may not be able to take avoiding action. Therefore, the fishing vessel is required to give way to the restricted vessel. The other options (A, C) are incorrect because a vessel under sail or crossing a channel do not have the same level of priority over a fishing vessel as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.