USCG Exam Practice · Rule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
A vessel under oars that does not exhibit the lights prescribed for sailing vessels must, at minimum, do which of the following?
- AExhibit sidelights and a sternlight
- BExhibit a masthead light visible 2 miles
- CExhibit an all-round white light or have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light✓ correct
- DExhibit two all-round lights in a vertical line, red over green
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.25(d)(ii) states that a vessel under oars that does not exhibit sailing vessel lights shall exhibit an all-round white light or have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light, exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
Cited:33 CFR §83.25(d)(ii)
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