USCG Exam PracticeRule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the minimum visibility range required for the sternlight of a sailing vessel that is 15 meters in length?
- A. 1 mile
- B. 3 miles
- ✓ 2 milesCorrect
- D. 5 miles
Why C is correct
A 15-meter vessel falls in the category of 12 meters or more but less than 50 meters. Per 33 CFR §83.22(b)(iii), the sternlight for a vessel in this size category must be visible at a minimum range of 2 miles.
Cited:33 CFR §83.22