Practice question
When navigating in a narrow channel or fairway (canal angosto) under COLREGs Rule 9, what rule applies to small sports craft under 20 meters in length?
- They must keep as near to the outer limit of the channel which lies on their starboard side as is safe, and shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within such channel
- They have absolute right-of-way over all large commercial ships and ferries
- They must always anchor in the middle of the channel when visibility drops
- They must navigate on the port side of the channel to stay clear of outgoing ships
Answer: A — They must keep as near to the outer limit of the channel which lies on their starboard side as is safe, and shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within such channel
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