Question 29

The Correct Answer is A. ### Why Option A ("2") is Correct The question specifies a vessel that is: 1. **INLAND ONLY** (Operating under Inland Rules). 2. A **barge** (a non-self-propelled vessel). 3. **More than 50 meters long**. 4. **Anchored**. 5. Anchored in a Secretary-approved **"special anchorage area"**. Under **Inland Rules 30(b) and 30(c)** (governing anchor lights for non-self-propelled vessels), a non-self-propelled vessel (like a barge) that is **more than 50 meters in length** is required to show: 1. An all-round white light forward. 2. An all-round white light aft. This requirement holds true even if the barge is anchored in a special anchorage area. Special anchorage areas (Rule 30(g)) allow certain vessels (generally those 20 meters or less) to be exempt from displaying anchor lights, but **Rule 30(g) does not exempt a barge over 50 meters in length** from the standard lighting requirements for its size. Therefore, the barge must display **two** white anchor lights. ### Why the Other Options Are Incorrect **B) 1:** A single all-round white light is only required for a vessel (including a barge) that is **less than 50 meters** in length when anchored. Since this barge is *more* than 50 meters, it must display two. **C) 3:** There is no general rule requiring three all-round white anchor lights for a conventionally anchored vessel of this size under either Inland or International Rules. Three lights are generally associated with specific scenarios like dredging or unique mooring arrangements, not standard anchoring for a barge over 50 meters. **D) None:** While vessels 20 meters or less may be exempt from displaying anchor lights when anchored in a special anchorage area (Inland Rule 30(g)), this barge is **more than 50 meters long**. The exemption does not apply to vessels of this size, meaning the barge is required to display the standard lights for its length.