What of Rule 18; (c)?
Deck
Rules of the Road: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway and fishing with t...
Discussing this exam question.
Rule 18 applies; a "motor driven vessel with trolling lines" not a "vessel engaged in fishing" The latter is restricted in her ability to maneuver....
Rule 3
General Definitions
For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise requires:
(d) The term vessel engaged in fishing means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability.
General Definitions
For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise requires:
(d) The term vessel engaged in fishing means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability.
This vessel is considered a power vessel, not a fishing vessel. The sound signal for a power vessels in restricted visibility is 1 prolonged blast. Answer A would be true if this were a fishing vessel (ex. a vessel with trawling lines).
This vessel is considered a power vessel, not a fishing vessel. The sound signal for a power vessels in restricted visibility is 1 prolonged blast. Answer A would be true if this were a fishing vessel (ex. a vessel with trawling lines).good answer didn't know that