Rules of the Road USCG Question #954 (Set 16)

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in relation to the available depth of water.

Rule 3(h) defines a vessel constrained by her draft as a power-driven vessel which, because of her draft in relation to the available depth and width of navigable water, is severely restricted in her ability to deviate from the course she is following. This is a specific status under International Rules.

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