USCG Exam Practice · Rule 26 — Fishing Vessels (lights)
Under Rule 26, what lights may a vessel engaged in purse seine fishing exhibit when hampered by its fishing gear?
- ATwo red lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second
- BTwo yellow lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second with equal light and occultation duration✓ correct
- CTwo white lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second
- DOne white light over one yellow light in a vertical line, flashing alternately
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.26(f)(iii)(1) specifies that vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gear may exhibit two yellow lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second with equal light and occultation duration, and only when hampered by their fishing gear.
Cited:33 CFR §83.26
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