Question 823Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration D080RR below. Which type of vessel are you observing?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) sailing vessel.
The illustration D080RR shows a red sidelight, which indicates that the vessel is a sailing vessel. According to the International and Inland Navigation Rules, sailing vessels must display a red sidelight on the port (left) side of the vessel when underway. This allows other vessels to identify the sailing vessel and take the appropriate action to avoid a collision.
The other answer choices are incorrect because a vessel on pilotage duty (A) would display different navigation lights, a law enforcement vessel (B) would typically display flashing blue or red lights, and a vessel engaged in fishing (D) would display different navigation lights specific to fishing vessels.
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