Rules of the Road · Pilot Vessels
A pilot vessel on station but not at anchor shall show, in addition to the white-over-red lights:
- AA flashing yellow light at intervals of not more than 4 seconds
- BAn anchor light only
- CSidelights and a sternlight✓ Correct
- DA second masthead white light
Explanation
Rule 29(a)(ii) requires a pilot vessel underway (not at anchor) to show the white-over-red masthead lights plus sidelights and a sternlight. When at anchor, only the white-over-red lights and the anchor light (Rule 30) are shown.
Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 29(a)(ii)
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