BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel at night displaying the lights shown in illustration D082RR below?

Correct Answer: Option C — fishing

COLREG Rule 26(c) prescribes that vessels engaged in fishing other than trawling must display all-round red over white lights. This distinct vertical light combination identifies a fishing vessel tending stationary lines, nets, or pots rather than actively towing a trawl net.