Rules of the Road USCG Question #1615 (Set 20)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing should display which of the shapes shown in illustration D001RR below?

USCG Exam Illustration D001RR
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D001RR
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — B

Rule 26(b)(i) mandates that a vessel engaged in trawling shall display two cones with their apexes together in a vertical line. This shape identifies the vessel as actively engaged in fishing, alerting other vessels to maintain a proper lookout and avoid interfering with the fishing gear.

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