BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which day-shape would a vessel aground show during daylight?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Three black balls
Rule 30(d)(i) explicitly requires a vessel aground to exhibit three black balls in a vertical line during daylight hours, providing a clear visual warning to all other mariners that the vessel is immobilized and grounded in shallow water.
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