Question 282 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is B) A seaplane. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), a seaplane on the water should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel. Seaplanes are considered "vessels" under the COLREGS and must follow the same rules of the road as other vessels. Power-driven vessels have the right-of-way over seaplanes, and seaplanes must take early and substantial action to keep clear. The other options are incorrect because: A) A sailing vessel must keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel, C) A vessel not under command must be avoided by other vessels, and D) A vessel engaged in fishing must avoid impeding the safe passage of a power-driven vessel.