USCG Exam PracticeRule 27 — NUC and RAM (lights)
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver is at anchor at night. In addition to the red-white-red all-round lights, she must exhibit which additional light(s)?
- ✓ The anchor light(s) prescribed by Rule 30Correct
- B. Sidelights and a sternlight
- C. A masthead light, sidelights, and a sternlight
- D. No additional lights are required when at anchor
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.27(b)(iv) requires a RAM vessel at anchor to exhibit, in addition to the red-white-red lights, the anchor light(s) prescribed by Rule 30 (§83.30). The underway lights of paragraph (b)(iii) apply only when making way.
Cited:33 CFR §83.27