USCG Exam PracticeRule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A vessel engaged on pilotage duty and underway at night shall exhibit which lights?
- ✓ Two all-round lights in a vertical line (upper white, lower red) at or near the masthead, plus sidelights and a sternlightCorrect
- B. Two all-round lights in a vertical line (upper red, lower white) at or near the masthead, plus sidelights and a sternlight
- C. Two all-round lights in a vertical line (upper white, lower red) at or near the masthead only, with no additional lights required
- D. A masthead light, sidelights, a sternlight, and one all-round white light at or near the masthead
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a) requires a vessel engaged on pilotage duty to exhibit two all-round lights in a vertical line at or near the masthead, upper white and lower red, and when underway, sidelights and a sternlight in addition. The color order is specifically upper white over lower red.
Cited:33 CFR §83.29