A vessel less than 50 meters in length is engaged in trawling. With respect to the masthead light described in Rule 26(b)(ii), which statement is correct?

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B. She is not obliged to exhibit the masthead light but may do so — 33 CFR §83.26(b)(ii) explicitly states that a vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be obliged to exhibit the masthead light abaft of and higher than the all-round green light, but may do so. The obligation applies only to vessels 50 meters or more in length.

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A. She is required to exhibit the masthead light at all times while trawling

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C. She is prohibited from exhibiting a masthead light while trawling

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D. She must exhibit the masthead light only when making way

A vessel less than 50 meters in length is engaged in trawling. With respect to the masthead light described in Rule 26(b)(ii), which statement is correct?

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