Rules of the Road · Inland-Specific Provisions
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which vessel type is given 'vessel constrained by her draft' status and thus receives additional privileges?
- AAny vessel drawing more than 6 meters
- BA power-driven vessel severely restricted in ability to deviate from her course due to her draft✓ Correct
- CSailing vessels in rivers and harbors only
- DVessels constrained by draft have no additional status under Inland Rules — the term is removed
Explanation
Inland Rule 3(h) defines the vessel constrained by draft the same as COLREGS — it must be power-driven and must be severely restricted in ability to deviate. There is no depth threshold in feet or meters; it is a factual determination.
Authority: Inland Rule 3(h)
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