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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT take which action?
A. enter the separation zone B. engage in fishing in the separation zone C. cross a traffic lane D. proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
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This question refers to Rule 10 (Traffic Separation Schemes) of the COLREGs (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).
Rules 10(b)(i) and 10(b)(iii) strictly mandate that a vessel using a traffic lane shall proceed in the general direction of flow for that lane.
Option D describes the exact violation of this fundamental rule.
Options A, B, and C are actions that are generally restricted but are specifically addressed by other parts of Rule 10:
A. enter the separation zone: This is generally prohibited, but Rule 10(c) permits entry in case of emergency or to cross the scheme.
B. engage in fishing in the separation zone: Rule 10(g) prohibits fishing in a lane or crossing zone if it impedes any vessel following the scheme, but fishing is permitted in the separation zone itself.
C. cross a traffic lane: Rule 10(c) and 10(d) specify that crossing is permitted, provided it is done as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow.
Therefore, proceeding in the inappropriate traffic lane is the action that a vessel using the scheme shall NOT take, as it violates the very purpose of the scheme.
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