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USCG Exam PracticeRule 30 — Anchored and Aground (lights)

A vessel of 60 meters in length is at anchor at night. Which lights is she required to exhibit?

  1. A. One all-round white light where it can best be seen
  2. Two all-round white lights, the forward one higher, and the after one at or near the stern at a lower levelCorrect
  3. C. Two all-round white lights in a vertical line plus sidelights
  4. D. A masthead light and a sternlight

Why B is correct

Under 33 CFR §83.30(a), a vessel at anchor shall exhibit an all-round white light in the fore part and a second all-round white light at or near the stern at a lower level. The single-light option in §83.30(b) is available only to vessels less than 50 meters in length; this vessel is 60 meters.

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