USCG Exam PracticeRule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel underway and engaged on pilotage duty is required to exhibit which lights in addition to the white-over-red all-round lights?
- ✓ Sidelights and a sternlightCorrect
- B. A masthead light and sidelights
- C. A masthead light, sidelights, and a sternlight
- D. Sidelights only
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 white-over-red all-round lights, sidelights and a sternlight. No masthead light is prescribed under Rule 29.
Cited:33 CFR §83.29