USCG Exam Practice · Rule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel underway and engaged on pilotage duty is required to exhibit which of the following lights in addition to the two all-round masthead lights?
- ASidelights and a sternlight✓ correct
- BA masthead light and sidelights
- CSidelights and a towing light
- DAn all-round white 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.
Cited:33 CFR §83.29
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