USCG Exam PracticeRule 23 — Power-driven Vessel Underway (lights)
A power-driven vessel of 35 meters in length is underway at night. Regarding the second (after) masthead light, which statement is correct?
- A. She is required to carry it because she exceeds 20 meters in length
- ✓ She is not obliged to carry it but may do soCorrect
- C. She is prohibited from carrying it because she is less than 50 meters in length
- D. She may carry it only if she is also towing another vessel
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.23(a)(ii) states that a vessel of less than 50 meters in length is not obliged to exhibit the second masthead light but may do so. There is no prohibition on carrying it voluntarily.
Cited:33 CFR §83.23