Question 854Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D083RR below?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) not under command.
The lights shown in illustration D083RR depict the lights required for a vessel that is not under command, meaning the vessel is unable to maneuver as required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). This includes vessels that are disabled, anchored, or aground. The all-round red light and the two all-round white lights are the characteristic lights for a vessel not under command.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the lighting configuration shown in the illustration. A fishing vessel would exhibit different lights, a towing vessel would have different lighting, and a vessel being towed would also have a different lighting arrangement.
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