General Navigation USCG Question #66 (Set 3)

How is a safe water mark, that can be passed close aboard on either side, painted and lighted?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Red and white stripes with a Morse (A) light

Under IALA Region B (U.S. waters), safe water marks feature red and white vertical stripes, a red spherical topmark, Morse Code 'A' white flashing lights, and are lettered rather than numbered.

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