Question 597 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is D) More than two vessels meeting. Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and Inland Navigation Rules, the situation of "more than two vessels meeting" is considered a "special circumstance" that requires extra caution and communication among the vessels involved. This is because with three or more vessels, the potential for complex maneuvering and conflicting right-of-way rules increases, necessitating special attention from the vessel operators. The other options, such as speed in fog (A), two vessels crossing (B), and a vessel at anchor (C), while important situations requiring adherence to the rules, are not specifically designated as "special circumstances" under the regulations.