Rules of the Road USCG Question #234 (Set 4)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below which represents the arc of visibility of a red sidelight?

USCG Exam Illustration D023RR
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D023RR
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — A

Rule 21(b) defines the sidelights as showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degrees. The red sidelight is positioned on the port side. In standard nautical diagrams, the port side arc is represented by the sector covering 112.5 degrees from dead ahead to the port beam.

100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.
Back to Rules of the Road Sets