Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #208 (Set 4)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal would a vessel aground show during daylight?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Three black balls

Under Rule 30(d), an aground vessel displays anchor lights plus two all-round red lights in a vertical line at night, and three black balls in a vertical line by day.

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