BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway, you see a vessel displaying the day-shapes shown in illustration D006RR below. Which action should you take?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Stay clear, the other vessel is maneuvering with difficulty
A vessel displaying a ball, diamond, and ball in a vertical line is engaged in restricted maneuverability under COLREGS Rule 27(b). All other vessels must give way and keep clear of this operational classification.
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