BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in...

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when she __________.

Question 1 of 27070

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when she __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Definition of in sight in the Navigation Rules (COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Part A - General) • Difference between visual sight, sound signals, and radar detection • Conditions when sound signals in restricted visibility are used vs. when vessels are considered in sight of one another

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Does in sight require actually seeing the other vessel with your eyes (or optics), or can instruments or sound alone count? • Which option best matches the formal definition used in the Rules, not just everyday language? • When are fog signals used, and are vessels normally in sight of each other at that time according to the Rules?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which option clearly involves direct visual observation from one vessel to the other. • Eliminate any options that rely only on sound or radar without visual confirmation. • Confirm that the definition applies to both International and Inland Rules, so it must match the standard COLREGS wording.

Question 1 of 27070

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when she __________.

Has determined that risk of collision exists

Is sounding a fog signal which can be heard on the other vessel

Can be observed by radar

Can be observed visually from the other vessel

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when she __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when she __________.