### Question
How does the law define vessel not under command?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 2003*, **vessel not under command** is defined as:

> a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2003*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES > SUBCHAPTER I-RULES > Part A-General**

