USCG Exam PracticeRule 26 — Fishing Vessels (lights)
A vessel engaged in fishing with purse seine gear is hampered by her fishing gear. She elects to display the optional purse seine signals. Which description correctly identifies those signals?
- ✓ Two yellow lights in a vertical line, flashing alternately every second with equal light and occultation durationCorrect
- B. Two yellow lights in a vertical line, both flashing simultaneously every two seconds
- C. One yellow light over one white light in a vertical line, flashing alternately
- D. Two yellow lights in a vertical line, displayed as fixed lights only
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.26(f)(iii)(1) specifies two yellow lights in a vertical line that flash alternately every second with equal light and occultation duration, and these lights may be exhibited only when the vessel is hampered by its fishing gear.
Cited:33 CFR §83.26(f)(iii)(1)