Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #290 (Set 5)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the display of lights shown in illustration D074RR below. These lights indicate which of the following?

USCG Exam Illustration D074RR
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D074RR
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — sailing vessel

Under COLREGS Rule 25(a) and (b), a sailing vessel underway exhibits sidelights and a stern light only, without any masthead lights. This specific combination differentiates it at night from power-driven vessels, fishing vessels, and vessels not under command.

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