USCG Exam Practice · Rule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel underway and engaged on pilotage duty is required to exhibit, in addition to its two all-round masthead lights, which of the following?
- ASidelights and a sternlight✓ correct
- BSidelights and a towing light
- CA masthead light forward and sidelights only
- DAn all-round flashing yellow light and sidelights
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a)(ii) states that when underway, a vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit, in addition to the two all-round vertical lights, sidelights and a sternlight. No towing light or flashing yellow light is prescribed for a pilot vessel.
Cited:33 CFR §83.29
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