BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel displaying the day-shape shown in illustration D035RR is indicating that she is which of the following?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — being propelled by power as well as sail
COLREGS Rule 25(e) requires a vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery to exhibit forward, where it can best be seen, a conical shape with the apex pointing downward, serving as a mandatory navigational day-shape warning.
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