Rules of the Road USCG Q#221 (Set 4)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights shall a 200-meter vessel exhibit when at anchor?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Working lights to illuminate the decks

Rule 30(c) dictates that a vessel of 100 meters or more in length must use her available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decks while at anchor. This is a mandatory requirement for safety and visibility, complementing the standard forward and aft all-round anchor lights.

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