BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a vessel to be "engaged in fishing" she must be __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — using gear which restricts her maneuverability
COLREGS Rule 3(i) and 33 CFR 83.03 define a vessel engaged in fishing as one utilizing nets, lines, trawls, or other apparatus that restrict maneuverability, excluding vessels fishing with trolling lines.
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