Rules of the Road USCG Question #1644 (Set 21)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations shows special identity lights. Which is TRUE of these lights?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — they indicate that other vessels should not approach within 1000 meters

Annex V of the COLREGS specifies that vessels engaged in mine clearance must display three all-round green lights in a cross configuration. These lights indicate that other vessels should not approach within 1000 meters, as the operation poses a significant hazard to navigation due to the presence of explosive mines.

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