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Inland · Rule 29

Pilot Vessels

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On pilotage duty: white-over-red all-round at masthead + sidelights and sternlight when underway, or anchor light(s) when at anchor. When not on pilotage duty, exhibits the lights of a similar-length ordinary vessel.

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COLREGs Rule 29Pilot Vessels

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