Question 286Deck General70% to pass
In accordance with U.S. regulations which signal is required to be displayed during hours of darkness if a vessel is handling Class 1 explosive materials?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) One all-round fixed red light.
According to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, vessels handling Class 1 explosives are required to display one all-round fixed red light during the hours of darkness. This is specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Section 148.01-15, which outlines the requirements for the display of lights and shapes on vessels carrying dangerous cargoes.
The other answer choices are incorrect because two all-round fixed red lights (A) are not the required signal, a flashing red light (C) is not the correct configuration, and no special signal (D) is not in compliance with the regulations.
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