USCG Exam PracticeRule 27 — NUC and RAM (lights)
A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations exhibits three all-round green lights. One light is near the foremast head. Where are the other two lights positioned?
- ✓ One at each end of the fore yardCorrect
- B. One at each end of the main yard
- C. One at the stern and one at the bow
- D. One at each end of the after yard
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.27(f) specifies that for mine clearance operations, one all-round green light is near the foremast head and one is at each end of the fore yard. These lights warn other vessels not to approach within 1,000 meters.
Cited:33 CFR §83.27