USCG Exam PracticeRule 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 identification lights, what additional lights must she exhibit?
- A. A masthead light and sternlight only
- ✓ Sidelights and a sternlightCorrect
- C. Sidelights only
- D. A masthead light and sidelights
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.26(c)(iii) requires that when making way through the water, a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling shall exhibit sidelights and a sternlight in addition to her prescribed identification lights. No masthead light is prescribed for this category.
Cited:33 CFR §83.26(c)(iii)