Question 828Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, if you see a vessel ahead displaying the lights shown in illustration D070RR below, what action should you take?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) stay clear as the vessel is fishing.
The lighting configuration shown in illustration D070RR represents the navigation lights required for a vessel engaged in fishing at night, as per the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). This indicates that the vessel ahead is actively fishing and you should stay clear to avoid interfering with its operations.
The other options are incorrect because B) the vessel is not crossing your bow, C) the vessel is not transferring dangerous cargo, and D) the vessel is not in distress, but rather is engaged in lawful fishing activities.
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