Rules of the Road · Responsibilities — Rule 18 Sailing
Under Rule 18, a sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of which of the following?
- AA power-driven vessel crossing from her starboard
- BA seaplane
- CAnother sailing vessel to leeward
- DA vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver✓ Correct
Explanation
A sailing vessel keeps out of the way of a vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, and a vessel engaged in fishing. She does NOT generally give way to ordinary power-driven vessels.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 18(b)
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