USCG Exam PracticeRule 26 — Fishing Vessels (lights)
A vessel using purse seine gear is hampered by that gear. Which optional lights may she exhibit under Rule 26, and what is their characteristic?
- ✓ 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. Two white lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second
- D. One yellow light over one white light in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.26(f)(iii)(1) authorizes vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gear to exhibit two yellow lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second with equal light and occultation duration, but only when hampered by the fishing gear.
Cited:33 CFR §83.26(f)(iii)(1)