BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 30 meters in length and aground would display a day-shape consisting of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — three black balls in a vertical line
COLREG Rule 27(d) requires a vessel aground to exhibit three black balls in a vertical line by day, regardless of vessel length, warning surrounding traffic of her grounded status and inability to maneuver.
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