Question 588Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 25-meter vessel trawling is required to exhibit which shape(s)?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) two cones, apexes together.
This is the correct answer because the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) state that a vessel engaged in trawling, both under international and inland navigation rules, must exhibit two cones with their apexes together and pointing upwards. This shape signifies that the vessel is restricted in its ability to maneuver due to the fishing gear it is towing.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not match the specific shape required by the COLREGS for a trawling vessel. A single cone, a basket shape, or two separate cones would not accurately convey the vessel's restricted maneuvering ability to other ships in the area.
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