Rules of the Road · Responsibilities Between Vessels
A vessel engaged in fishing with nets (not trawling) is underway and making way. She encounters a power-driven vessel. Under Rule 18, which is correct?
- AThe power-driven vessel must give way to the fishing vessel✓ Correct
- BThe fishing vessel must give way to the power-driven vessel
- CNeither vessel has precedence — Rules 11-17 apply
- DThe fishing vessel has precedence only if she is displaying the correct day shapes
Explanation
Rule 18(a)(iii) requires a power-driven vessel to keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. A vessel engaged in fishing showing correct lights or shapes has this privilege regardless of size. However, a vessel displaying the fishing lights must actually be fishing — if she is underway with gear stowed, she loses the privilege.
Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 18(a)(iii)
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