USCG Exam Practice · Rule 23 — Power-driven Vessel Underway (lights)
A power-driven vessel is operating on the Great Lakes at night. Which substitution for the standard lights of a power-driven vessel underway is permitted on those waters?
- AAn all-round white light in lieu of the forward masthead light and sternlight
- BAn all-round white light in lieu of the second masthead light and sternlight, carried in the position of the second masthead light✓ correct
- CAn all-round white light in lieu of all masthead lights, carried at the highest point of the vessel
- DAn all-round white light and sidelights in lieu of all other lights
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.23(e) specifically authorizes a power-driven vessel operating on the Great Lakes to carry an all-round white light in lieu of the second masthead light and sternlight, provided it is carried in the position of the second masthead light and visible at the same minimum range. The forward masthead light and sidelights remain required.
Cited:33 CFR §83.23(e)
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