USCG Exam PracticeRule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
A vessel under oars at night does not exhibit the lights prescribed for sailing vessels. What is the minimum requirement for that vessel?
- A. She must exhibit sidelights and a sternlight
- ✓ She must 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. She must exhibit a masthead light and sidelights
- D. She is exempt from all lighting requirements
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.25(d)(ii) states that a vessel under oars that does not exhibit the lights prescribed for sailing vessels 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