Power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of sailing vessels except

Power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of sailing vessels except

• A. when the sailing vessel is overtaking
• B. in restricted visibility
• C. when the sailing vessel is not underway
• D. when the sailing vessel is fishing

Answer: (A)

Power-driven vessels normally must keep out of the way of sailing vessels, because sailing craft are more vulnerable to sudden moves and weather conditions. The only exception is when the sailing vessel is overtaking another vessel; in that case, the overtaking vessel must keep clear of the vessel being overtaken, meaning the power-driven vessel does not have to maneuver for the overtaking sailing vessel. So if a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the sailing vessel is responsible for avoiding, not the power-driven vessel. The other options don’t create this exception to the give-way rule.

Power-driven vessels normally must keep out of the way of sailing vessels, because sailing craft are more vulnerable to sudden moves and weather conditions. The only exception is when the sailing vessel is overtaking another vessel; in that case, the overtaking vessel must keep clear of the vessel being overtaken, meaning the power-driven vessel does not have to maneuver for the overtaking sailing vessel. So if a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the sailing vessel is responsible for avoiding, not the power-driven vessel. The other options don’t create this exception to the give-way rule.