Rules of the Road · Inland Lights Differences
What is the characteristics of the 'special flashing light' under Inland Rule 24(i)?
- AA yellow light flashing at 50 to 70 flashes per minute✓ Correct
- BA white light flashing at 120 flashes per minute
- CAn amber light occulting once every 4 seconds
- DA yellow light flashing at 2 flashes every 5 seconds
Explanation
The special flashing light prescribed under Inland Rule 24(i) is a yellow light flashing at 50 to 70 flashes per minute, fitted as far forward as practicable on the pushed vessel. It has no equivalent under 72 COLREGS.
Authority: Inland Rule 24(i); Annex I, 84.17
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