USCG Exam PracticeRule 26 — Fishing Vessels (lights)
Under Annex I, the gear-direction indicating light for a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling must be placed at what horizontal distance from the vessel's two all-round red and white lights?
- A. Not less than 1 meter and not more than 4 meters
- ✓ Not less than 2 meters and not more than 6 metersCorrect
- C. Not less than 2 meters and not more than 4 meters
- D. Not less than 1 meter and not more than 6 meters
Why B is correct
33 CFR §84.04(a) specifies that the gear-direction indicating light shall be placed at a horizontal distance of not less than 2 meters and not more than 6 meters away from the two all-round red and white lights.
Cited:33 CFR §84.04(a)