Rules of the Road · Fishing Vessels
You observe a vessel at night showing an all-round red light above an all-round white light, sidelights, and a sternlight. What type of vessel is this?
- AA vessel engaged in trawling, making way
- BA vessel not under command
- CA vessel restricted in ability to maneuver
- DA vessel engaged in fishing (non-trawling), making way✓ Correct
Explanation
Red over white is the signature of a fishing vessel not engaged in trawling. The presence of sidelights and a sternlight confirms she is making way through the water. A NUC vessel would show red over red, not red over white.
Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 26(c)
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