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USCG Exam PracticeRule 30 — Anchored and Aground (lights)

A vessel of 110 meters in length is at anchor at night. In addition to the required anchor lights, what additional illumination requirement applies to this vessel?

  1. She shall use available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decksCorrect
  2. B. She shall exhibit two all-round red lights in a vertical line
  3. C. She shall exhibit a special flashing light
  4. D. She may, at her discretion, illuminate her decks but is not required to do so

Why A is correct

Under 33 CFR §83.30(c), a vessel of 100 meters or more in length shall use available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decks. The word 'shall' makes this mandatory, not discretionary.

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