USCG Exam PracticeRule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
A vessel under oars at night does not exhibit the lights prescribed for sailing vessels under Rule 25. What is she required to do?
- A. Exhibit a masthead light and sidelights
- ✓ Exhibit an all-round white light or have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light, exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collisionCorrect
- C. Exhibit sidelights only
- D. Exhibit a sternlight only
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.25(d)(ii) states that a vessel under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed for sailing vessels, but if she does not, she shall exhibit an all-round white light or have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
Cited:33 CFR §83.25