Question 855 Rules of the Road

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights is a vessel not under command making way at night is required to show?

A two all-round red lights in a vertical line
B two all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a stern light
C two all-round white lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a stern light
D anchor lights and sidelights
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) two all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a stern light. A vessel not under command and making way at night must display the lights required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), Rule 18. This includes two all-round red lights in a vertical line to indicate its status as a vessel not under command, as well as the standard navigation lights of sidelights and a stern light. The other options are incorrect - option A only has the two red lights, option C has the wrong color lights, and option D is missing the required lights for a vessel not under command that is making way.

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