USCG Exam PracticeRule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
A sailing vessel of 12 meters in length is underway at night. What is the minimum visibility range required for her sidelights?
- A. 3 miles
- ✓ 2 milesCorrect
- C. 1 mile
- D. 0.5 miles
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.22(b)(ii) requires sidelights on a vessel of 12 meters or more but less than 50 meters in length to be visible at a minimum range of 2 miles. A vessel of less than 12 meters would require only 1 mile per §83.22(c)(ii).
Cited:33 CFR §83.22