Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #643 (Set 12)

INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will see if you are on vessel "A"?

USCG Exam Illustration D041RR
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D041RR
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — special flashing light

Inland navigation rules require push towing units on rivers and inland waters to display a yellow towing light and a special flashing light to indicate their composite unit status and assist in night identification.

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