USCG Exam PracticeRule 30 — Anchored and Aground (lights)
A vessel aground at night is required to exhibit which lights in addition to the anchor lights prescribed for her length?
- ✓ Two all-round red lights in a vertical line, if practicableCorrect
- B. Three all-round red lights in a vertical line
- C. Two all-round red lights and a flashing white light
- D. One all-round red light and one all-round white light in a vertical line
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.30(d)(i) requires a vessel aground to exhibit, in addition to anchor lights, two all-round red lights in a vertical line, if practicable. The number is two, not three, and the qualifier 'if practicable' applies.
Cited:33 CFR §83.30(d)(i)