BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Except where specifically required by the rules, a sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of a __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — power-driven pilot vessel on station
Rule 18 exempts power-driven pilot vessels on station from the requirement where sailing vessels must normally keep clear, meaning sailing vessels maintain normal right-of-way over pilot vessels.
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