USCG USCG ROR
Set 14 • Question #158 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open water, a vessel fishing is in a crossing situation with a vessel sailing located on the fishing vessel's starboard side. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
A
The fishing vessel because it is to port of the sailing vessel.
B
The fishing vessel because it is fishing.
✓ Correct Answer
C
The sailing vessel because it is to starboard of the fishing vessel.
D
The sailing vessel because it is sailing.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under COLREGS Rule 18(a)(iii) and 33 CFR 83.18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing, making the fishing vessel the stand-on vessel over a sailing vessel.
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