USCG Exam PracticeRule 29 — Pilot Vessels (lights)
A pilot vessel is at anchor and engaged on pilotage duty. Which lights must she exhibit?
- ✓ White all-round over red all-round, plus the anchor light or lights prescribed by Rule 30Correct
- B. White all-round over red all-round, plus sidelights and a sternlight
- C. Anchor light or lights only, as prescribed by Rule 30
- D. White all-round over red all-round, plus sidelights, a sternlight, and anchor lights
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.29(a)(i) and (a)(iii) require a vessel engaged on pilotage duty at anchor to show the white-over-red all-round 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