USCG Exam PracticeRule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel underway and engaged on pilotage duty is required to exhibit, in addition to its two masthead all-round lights, which of the following?
- ✓ Sidelights and a sternlightCorrect
- B. Sidelights and a towing light
- C. An all-round white light and sidelights only
- D. A second masthead light abaft and higher than the forward one
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 vertical all-round lights, sidelights and a sternlight. No towing light or second masthead light is prescribed by Rule 29.
Cited:33 CFR §83.29