USCG Exam PracticeRule 30 — Anchored and Aground (lights)
A vessel of 10 meters in length is aground at night. Which statement is correct regarding the additional lights required for a vessel aground?
- A. She must exhibit two all-round red lights in a vertical line in addition to anchor lights
- ✓ She is not required to exhibit the two all-round red lights prescribed for a vessel agroundCorrect
- C. She must exhibit one all-round red light in addition to anchor lights
- D. She is exempt from all lighting requirements because she is less than 12 meters
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.30(f) states that a vessel of less than 12 meters in length when aground is not required to exhibit the additional lights or shapes prescribed in §83.30(d)(i) and (ii). She is still required to show anchor lights per §83.30(a) or (b), but the two all-round red lights are not required.