Rules of the Road · Fishing Vessels
A fishing vessel less than 20 meters in length is not making way. Which lights is it NOT required to show?
- AThe all-round fishing lights (red over white or green over white)
- BSidelights
- CA sternlight
- DBoth sidelights and sternlight✓ Correct
Explanation
Rules 26(b)(i) and 26(c)(i) both specify that sidelights and a sternlight are shown only 'when making way.' A fishing vessel not making way shows only the all-round fishing lights, not the sidelights and sternlight. This is a common exam trap.
Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 26(b)(i) and Rule 26(c)(i)
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