[Oztrich Boy]

Chapman's Piloting 59th Edition 1989

Ranking

• Vessels not under command (our 16 year-old friend) Nope that applies to the present state of Abby Sunderland's boat
• Vessels restricted in ability to maneuver (our bulk carrier) restricted by water depth or nearby land, doesn't apply in open sea (unless dredging or minesweeping)
• Vessels engaged in fishing
• Sailing Vessels (Does not apply) Ella's Pink Lady
• Power-driven Vessels (Does not apply) The Silver Yang

you score 1 out of 5

[I Buried My Guns]

My crusty sailor Dad calls it the "tonnage rule".

"He who's got the tonnage makes the rules".