BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 30-meter trawler. Which identification shape shown in illustration D016RR below must you show while trawling?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — C
Rule 26(b)(ii) requires a vessel engaged in trawling to exhibit two cones with their apexes together in a vertical line. This day shape provides visual identification of the vessel's status as a trawler, ensuring other vessels maintain a proper lookout and avoid interfering with the fishing gear.
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