Rules of the Road USCG Q#1139 (Set 18)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching your vessel from 235° relative is in what type of situation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Overtaking

Rule 13 defines an overtaking situation as a vessel approaching from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft the beam. A relative bearing of 235 degrees is 55 degrees abaft the port beam, placing the approaching vessel clearly in the overtaking sector, regardless of the rules of the road.

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