BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — she shall turn off her sidelights when not making way
Rule 27(b)(iii) mandates that a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM) shall exhibit sidelights and a sternlight only when making way through the water. When not making way, these lights must be extinguished, as the vessel is no longer moving relative to the water.
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