Only on inland waters within the United States and Canadian waters of the Great Lakes

All vessels at sea, regardless of location, and in all waters connected thereof

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Special rules for roadsteads, harbors, rivers, lakes or inland waterways implemented by the appropriate authorities

Submarines are not bound to any special rules

Submarines may display an intermittent flashing amber beacon as a form of identification

Submarines are exempt from displaying signal lights or shapes

What are the special rules for submarines under these international regulations?

Which authority makes special rules with respect to additional station or signal lights for the Navy?

Any vessel that is not propelled by machinery

What does 'power-driven vessel' mean according to these Rules?

Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability

Any vessel that's fishing regardless of the type of apparatus used

What does 'vessel engaged in fishing' mean according to these Rules?

A vessel unable to maneuver as required by these Rules

What does the term 'vessel not under command' in these Rules mean?

Who determines that a vessel or class of vessels of special construction or purpose cannot comply fully with the provisions of these rules?

The vessel is exempt from adhering to the Rules

They must comply with the closest possible alternatives as determined by the Secretary or the Secretary of the Navy

The vessel cannot operate until it complies with the regulations

What happens if according to the Special Rules, a vessel of a special type cannot comply with the requirements for certain lights or shapes?

The owner, master, and crew of the vessel

Under these Rules, who are responsible for adhering to the rules and any consequences of neglect?

A vessel that is currently stranded or broken

A vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver and is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel

A vessel that doesn't have enough fuel to continue its journey

What does 'vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver' mean according to these Rules?

What does the term 'vessel engaged in fishing' exclude according to these rules?

A power-driven vessel which, because of her draft in relation to the available depth and width of navigable water is severely restricted in her ability to deviate from the course she is following.

A vessel that is unable to move due to being weighed down by cargo.

A vessel that cannot change course due to mechanical issues.

What does the term 'vessel constrained by her draft' mean?

A vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground.

What does the term 'underway' mean in maritime terms?

The vessels are within radio communication range.

One can be observed visually from the other.

The vessels are on the same navigational course.

What does it mean when vessels are 'in sight' of one another?

The vessel's radar system is not functioning.

The visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any similar causes.

The ship is travelling at night with no exterior lighting.

Which scenario best describes 'restricted visibility' in maritime context?

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