Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #554 (Set 11)

INTERNATIONAL ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passing intentions have?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — It must be an all-round white light.

Rule 34(c) dictates that an overtaking vessel intending to pass under International Rules may indicate this intention using the Morse signal Charlie (dash, dot, dash, dot) via an all-round flashing yellow light or an all-round white light.

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