Rules of the Road · Light Configuration — Second Masthead
A power-driven vessel of what length or more is required to show a second (after) masthead light higher than the forward one?
- A12 meters
- B20 meters
- C50 meters✓ Correct
- D100 meters
Explanation
A power-driven vessel 50 m or more in length must carry a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one. Vessels under 50 m may show it but are not required to.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 23(a)
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