BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which type of vessel is required to display the lights shown in illustration D070RR below?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — fishing vessel
Rule 26(c) requires a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, to display two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower white. This specific light configuration distinguishes fishing vessels from other types of vessels and indicates their operational status to nearby traffic.
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