BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of which of the following?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — a sailing vessel
Rule 18(a)(iv) explicitly states that a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. This hierarchy is fundamental to the Rules, ensuring that less maneuverable vessels or those relying on wind power are given the right of way over power-driven vessels.
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