USCG Exam PracticeRule 27 — NUC and RAM (lights)
A vessel engaged in diving operations is too small to practicably exhibit all the lights prescribed in Rule 27(d). Which combination of signals shall she exhibit instead?
- ✓ Three all-round lights in a vertical line (red-white-red) and a rigid replica of Code flag 'A' not less than 1 meter in height with all-round visibilityCorrect
- B. Two all-round red lights in a vertical line and a rigid replica of Code flag 'A' not less than 1 meter in height
- C. Three all-round green lights and a rigid replica of Code flag 'A' not less than 1 meter in height
- D. Three all-round lights in a vertical line (red-white-red) and two all-round red lights on the obstruction side
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.27(e) provides that when a vessel engaged in diving operations is too small to display all lights under paragraph (d), she shall instead exhibit three all-round lights in a vertical line with the highest and lowest red and the middle white, plus a rigid replica of Code flag 'A' not less than 1 meter in height with all-round visibility.
Cited:33 CFR §83.27