BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A", a power-driven vessel underway, sights vessel "B" which is a vessel underway and fishing as shown in illustration D014RR below. Which statement is TRUE?

Correct Answer: Option B — Vessel "A" must keep out of the way of vessel "B" because "B" is fishing.

Rule 18(a)(iii) dictates that a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. Regardless of the relative bearing, the fishing vessel’s status as a vessel engaged in fishing grants her right-of-way over a power-driven vessel in a crossing situation.