USCG Exam PracticeRule 26 — Fishing Vessels (lights)
A vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling has outlying gear extending 200 meters horizontally from the vessel. What additional light or shape is required?
- A. A red all-round light in the direction of the gear
- ✓ A white all-round light or a cone apex upward in the direction of the gearCorrect
- C. A white all-round light or a cone apex downward in the direction of the gear
- D. No additional light or shape is required unless the gear exceeds 300 meters
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.26(c)(ii) requires that when outlying gear extends more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel, an all-round white light or a cone apex upward shall be shown in the direction of the gear. The threshold is 150 meters, so 200 meters triggers the requirement.
Cited:33 CFR §83.26(c)(ii)