BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, if you see a vessel ahead displaying the lights shown in illustration D070RR below, what action should you take?

Correct Answer: Option A — stay clear as the vessel is fishing

Rule 26(c) specifies that a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, shall exhibit two all-round lights in a vertical line, red over white. Mariners observing this signal must recognize the vessel is engaged in fishing and exercise caution to stay clear of the vessel and its gear.