USCG Exam PracticeRule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel of 25 meters in length is engaged on pilotage duty and is at anchor. She exhibits white over red all-round lights at the masthead. Which additional light or lights is she required to show, and what rule governs the anchor light requirement?
- ✓ The anchor light, lights, or shape prescribed in Rule 30; the requirement is found in 33 CFR §83.29(a)(iii)Correct
- B. Sidelights and a sternlight; the requirement is found in 33 CFR §83.29(a)(ii)
- C. A single all-round white anchor light only, with no reference to Rule 30 required
- D. No additional lights; the white over red masthead lights satisfy all requirements when at anchor
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a)(iii) explicitly states that when at anchor, the pilot vessel shall exhibit, in addition to the white over red masthead lights, the anchor light, lights, or shape prescribed in Rule 30 (§83.30). Sidelights and sternlight are required only when underway per §83.29(a)(ii).
Cited:33 CFR §83.29