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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 26 — Fishing Vessels (lights)

A vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling is making way through the water at night. In addition to her two all-round lights, what additional lights must she exhibit?

  1. AA masthead light and sternlight only
  2. BSidelights only
  3. CSidelights and a sternlight✓ correct
  4. DA masthead light, sidelights, and a sternlight

Why C is correct

33 CFR §83.26(c)(iii) requires that when a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling is making way through the water, she shall exhibit sidelights and a sternlight in addition to the prescribed all-round lights. No masthead light is required or prescribed by Rule 26(c) for this vessel type.

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