USCG Exam PracticeRule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A vessel engaged on pilotage duty is at anchor at night. In addition to the two all-round masthead lights (upper white, lower red), what additional lights or shapes must she exhibit?
- A. Sidelights and a sternlight
- ✓ The anchor light, lights, or shape prescribed in Rule 30 for vessels at anchorCorrect
- C. Sidelights, a sternlight, and the anchor light prescribed in Rule 30
- D. No additional lights; the two all-round lights are sufficient when at anchor
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a)(iii) requires that when at anchor, a vessel engaged on pilotage duty exhibit, in addition to the two all-round masthead lights, the anchor light, lights, or shape prescribed in Rule 30. Sidelights and a sternlight are required only when underway, per §83.29(a)(ii).
Cited:33 CFR §83.29