The height of a light is measured from which reference plane?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Mean high water
The height of a light, as listed in the Light List and on nautical charts, is measured from the plane of Mean High Water (MHW). This standard ensures that the charted height represents the minimum clearance and visibility height during the highest typical tidal conditions.
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