Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #61 (Set 2)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The white masthead light required for a power- driven vessel under the Rules is visible over how many degrees of the horizon?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 225.0°

COLREGS Rule 21(a) mandates that a masthead light placed over the fore and aft centerline of a power-driven vessel must show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225.0 degrees, lighting from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.

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