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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Which factors are included?
A) temperature
B) aids to navigation that are available
C) state of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
D) maximum attainable speed of your vessel
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 12:47 UTC  Post #1
MyckenzieToler
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Total Posts: 15
Rule 6 has SIX components of Safe Speed:
1. Draft of vessel
2. Maneuverability of vessel
3. Presence of background lights
4. Meteorological components
5. Traffic Density
6. State of Visibility
Posted: 29 May 2022 17:43 UTC  Post #2
Freddy_L
Deck & Engine
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Total Posts: 1
How is the correct answer not C?

Rule 6(a)(v) the state of the wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards.
How is D (the maximum attainable speed of your vessel) the answer?
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