Question 716Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen which shape?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) two black balls.
According to the International and Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen, two black balls. This is specified in Rule 30(a) of the Navigation Rules.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) one black ball is not the required shape, C) one red ball is the wrong color, and D) two orange and white balls are not the proper shapes for a vessel at anchor.
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