USCG Exam PracticeRule 30 — Anchored and Aground (lights)
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty is at anchor. Which lights must she exhibit?
- ✓ The two all-round lights (upper white, lower red) at the masthead plus the anchor lights prescribed in Rule 30Correct
- B. The two all-round lights (upper white, lower red) at the masthead plus sidelights and a sternlight
- C. Anchor lights only, the same as any other vessel at anchor
- D. The two all-round lights (upper white, lower red) at the masthead only; no additional lights are required at anchor
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a)(iii) requires a pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty and at anchor to exhibit the two all-round lights (upper white, lower red) prescribed in §83.29(a)(i) plus the anchor light, lights, or shape prescribed in Rule 30 (§83.30). Sidelights and sternlight are required only when underway per §83.29(a)(ii).