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Rules of the roadQuestion 176 of 352

Where should a vessel keep in a narrow channel?

  1. In the middle of the channel
  2. Near the limit on her port side
  3. Wherever the water looks deepest
  4. As near to the outer limit on her starboard side as is safe
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Correct answer: As near to the outer limit on her starboard side as is safe

A vessel keeps to the starboard side of a channel when it is safe and practicable.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.09 Narrow channels (Rule 9)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026