USCG Exam PracticeRule 30 — Anchored and Aground (lights)
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel aground at night is required to exhibit which lights in addition to the anchor lights?
- ✓ Two all-round red lights in a vertical lineCorrect
- B. Three all-round red lights in a vertical line
- C. One all-round red light and one all-round white light in a vertical line
- D. Two all-round white lights in a vertical line
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.30(d) requires a vessel aground to exhibit the anchor lights prescribed in §83.30(a) or (b) and, in addition if practicable, two all-round red lights in a vertical line. Three balls in a vertical line are the daytime shape requirement, not an additional light.
Cited:33 CFR §83.30(d)