USCG Exam PracticeRule 18 — Responsibilities Between Vessels
Under the International Rules only, a vessel constrained by her draught exhibits three all-round red lights in a vertical line. These lights are carried ______.
- A. instead of the masthead lights required for power-driven vessels
- B. instead of sidelights when operating in confined waters
- ✓ in addition to the lights prescribed for power-driven vesselsCorrect
- D. in addition to the lights prescribed for vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver
Why C is correct
COLREGs Rule 28 states that a vessel constrained by her draught may exhibit three all-round red lights in a vertical line in addition to the lights prescribed for power-driven vessels in Rule 23. They supplement, not replace, the normal power-driven vessel lights.
Cited:COLREGs Rule 28