Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #368 (Set 11)

Which one of the following signals is made at night by a lifesaving station to indicate "Landing here highly dangerous"?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Horizontal motion of a white light or flare

At night, shore rescue personnel signal that landing is highly dangerous by executing a horizontal motion with a white light or flare, alerting mariners to avoid the approach.

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