USCG Exam PracticeRule 26 — Fishing Vessels (lights)
A vessel engaged in fishing with purse seine gear is hampered by her fishing gear. Which additional signal may she exhibit under Rule 26?
- ✓ Two yellow lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second with equal light and occultation durationCorrect
- B. Two yellow lights in a vertical line, both flashing simultaneously at 120 flashes per minute
- C. One yellow all-round light flashing at 50 to 70 flashes per minute
- D. Two yellow lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately at 50 to 70 flashes per minute
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.26(f)(iii)(1) authorizes vessels fishing with purse seine gear, when hampered by that gear, to exhibit two yellow lights in a vertical line flashing alternately every second with equal light and occultation duration. The 50-70 flash rate describes the special flashing light defined in Rule 21, not this signal.
Cited:33 CFR §83.26