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?
- ✓ She shall use available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decksCorrect
- B. She shall exhibit two all-round red lights in a vertical line
- C. She shall exhibit a special flashing light
- 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.
Cited:33 CFR §83.30(c)