Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #985 (Set 17)

INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel less than 7 meters in length, with a maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots, MUST show when underway at least __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — one white 360° light

COLREG Rule 27(i) provides an exemption for power-driven vessels under 7 meters capable of no more than 7 knots, allowing them to exhibit one white 360-degree light instead of standard sidelights, sternlights, and masthead configurations.

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