USCG Exam PracticeRule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel underway and engaged on pilotage duty is required to exhibit which combination of lights?
- ✓ White over red all-round lights at the masthead, plus sidelights and a sternlightCorrect
- B. White over red all-round lights at the masthead only; no sidelights or sternlight are required
- C. A masthead light forward, sidelights, and a sternlight only
- D. White over red all-round lights at the masthead, plus a second masthead light and sidelights
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a)(i) and (ii) require a vessel engaged on pilotage duty to show the white-over-red all-round lights at or near the masthead and, when underway, to additionally exhibit sidelights and a sternlight.
Cited:33 CFR §83.29