BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vessel engaged in fishing in the narrow channel. Which statement is TRUE?

Correct Answer: Option D — The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel.

Rule 9(b) provides that a vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel. The sailing vessel, being restricted to the channel, holds the right of way over the fishing vessel in this specific narrow channel context.