Question 544 Rules of the Road

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is a vessel engaged in fishing, and at anchor required to exhibit?

A sidelights and stern light
B three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being white
C an anchor light
D None of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) None of the above. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel engaged in fishing and at anchor is required to exhibit the lights specified in Rule 30 - Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground. This includes an all-round white light where it can best be seen, and if the vessel is greater than 50 meters in length, an additional all-round white light at or near the stern. The vessel is not required to exhibit sidelights, a stern light, or the three vertical lights mentioned in the other options.

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