USCG Exam PracticeRule 27 — NUC and RAM (lights)
A RAM vessel is making way through the water at night. In addition to the three all-round lights (red-white-red), what additional lights must she exhibit?
- ✓ A masthead light or lights, sidelights, and a sternlightCorrect
- B. Sidelights and a sternlight only
- C. A masthead light and a sternlight only
- D. No additional lights are required
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.27(b)(iii) explicitly requires a RAM vessel making way to exhibit a masthead light or lights, sidelights, and a sternlight in addition to the three all-round RAM lights. This distinguishes her from a NUC vessel making way, which does not show a masthead light.
Cited:33 CFR §83.27