USCG Exam Practice · Rule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel is at anchor and engaged on pilotage duty. Which lights must she exhibit?
- ATwo all-round lights in a vertical line (upper white, lower red) plus the anchor light or lights prescribed by Rule 30✓ correct
- BTwo all-round lights in a vertical line (upper white, lower red) plus sidelights and a sternlight
- COnly the anchor light or lights prescribed by Rule 30, with no additional lights
- DTwo all-round lights in a vertical line (upper white, lower red) plus sidelights, a sternlight, and anchor lights
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a)(iii) specifies that when at anchor, a vessel engaged on pilotage duty exhibits the two all-round vertical lights plus the anchor light, lights, or shape prescribed in Rule 30. Sidelights and a sternlight are required only when underway, per §83.29(a)(ii).
Cited:33 CFR §83.29
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