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