USCG Exam Practice · Rule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
A sailing vessel of less than 20 meters is exhibiting the combined lantern permitted by 33 CFR §83.25(b) at or near the masthead. May she simultaneously exhibit the optional red-over-green all-round lights described in §83.25(c)?
- AYes, provided the all-round lights are placed at least 1 meter below the combined lantern
- BYes, there is no restriction on combining these light configurations
- CNo, the optional all-round lights shall not be exhibited in conjunction with the combined lantern✓ correct
- DYes, but only if the vessel is more than 12 meters in length
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.25(c) explicitly states that the optional red-over-green all-round lights shall not be exhibited in conjunction with the combined lantern permitted by paragraph (b) of that Rule.
Cited:33 CFR §83.25(c)
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