Rule 3: Definitions

Question 1

Vessel Engaged in Fishing

Answer 1

Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, or trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restricts manuverability.

Question 2

Vessel Not Under Command

Answer 2

Means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules.

Question 3

Vessel Restricted in Ability to Maneuver

Answer 3

A vessel from the nature of her work is restricted.

Question 4

Western Rivers

Answer 4

Means the Mississippi River, its tributaries

Question 5

Great Lakes

Answer 5

Means the Great Lakes and their connecting tributary waters including the Calumet River as far as the Thomas J O’Brien Lock, the Chicago River, as far as the Ashland Avenue bridge, and the Saint Lawrence River as far east as the lower Saint Lambert Lock.

Question 6

In Sight

Answer 6

Means that the vessels can actually see each other and does not include detection by Radar.

Question 7

Underway

Answer 7

Means not anchored, aground, or tied to a pier.