INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which is the minimal lighting requirement for a power-driven vessel less than 7 meters in length, with a maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — One white 360° light
COLREGS Rule 23(c)(i) explicitly permits a power-driven vessel under 7 meters with a maximum speed not exceeding 7 knots to carry one all-round white light as its sole navigation light. This is a specific exemption for small, slow-moving craft to ensure they remain visible to other traffic.
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