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USCG Exam PracticeRule 27 — NUC and RAM (lights)

By day, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver exhibits three shapes in a vertical line. Which correctly describes those shapes from top to bottom?

  1. Ball, diamond, ballCorrect
  2. B. Ball, ball, ball
  3. C. Diamond, ball, diamond
  4. D. Ball, diamond, diamond

Why A is correct

33 CFR §83.27(b)(ii) states the highest and lowest shapes shall be balls and the middle one a diamond, giving the sequence ball-diamond-ball from top to bottom.

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