USCG Exam PracticeRule 26 — Fishing Vessels (lights)
A vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling has outlying gear extending 200 meters horizontally from the vessel. What additional light or shape must she exhibit?
- A. A red all-round light in the direction of the gear
- ✓ An all-round white light or a cone apex upward in the direction of the gearCorrect
- C. An all-round white light or a cone apex downward in the direction of the gear
- D. A flashing yellow light in the direction of the gear
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.26(c)(ii) requires that when outlying gear extends more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel, an all-round white light or a cone apex upward shall be exhibited in the direction of the gear. The apex-downward cone is associated with a vessel under sail with machinery, not with fishing gear indication.
Cited:33 CFR §83.26