BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight a vessel displaying the shape shown in illustration D034RR below. What does this shape indicate about the vessel?

Correct Answer: Option A — the vessel is fishing

Rule 26(c)(ii) defines the day shape of two cones with apexes together as the signal for a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, when gear extends more than 150 meters horizontally. This visual signal is essential for alerting other traffic to the presence of extended fishing gear.