USCG Exam PracticeRule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel is at anchor and engaged on pilotage duty. Which lights must she exhibit?
- ✓ Two all-round lights (white over red) at the masthead plus the anchor light or lights prescribed for vessels at anchorCorrect
- B. Two all-round lights (white over red) at the masthead, sidelights, and a sternlight
- C. Anchor light only, the same as any other vessel at anchor
- D. Two all-round lights (white over red) at the masthead and sidelights only
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a)(iii) requires that when at anchor, a vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit the two all-round masthead lights (white over red) plus the anchor light, lights, or shape prescribed in Rule 30 for vessels at anchor. Sidelights and sternlight are required only when underway.
Cited:33 CFR §83.29