Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #209 (Set 4)

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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