USCG Exam Practice · Rule 28 — Constrained by Draft (lights)
A mine clearance vessel is underway and making way at night. In addition to the lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel in Rule 23, she exhibits three all-round green lights. One light is placed near the foremast head; where are the other two placed?
- AOne at each end of the fore yard✓ correct
- BOne at the stern and one at the bow
- COne on each bridge wing
- DOne at the mainmast head and one at the stern
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.27(f) specifies that for a vessel engaged in mine clearance operations, one of the three all-round green lights shall be exhibited near the foremast head and one at each end of the fore yard. These lights warn other vessels not to approach within 1,000 meters.
Cited:33 CFR §83.27
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