Rules of the Road · Lights — Vessel Under 7m
A power-driven vessel less than 7 meters in length whose maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may, instead of the full set of lights, exhibit:
- AOnly sidelights
- BA single masthead light only
- CTwo all-round red lights
- DAn all-round white light and, if practicable, sidelights✓ Correct
Explanation
Such a small, slow power-driven vessel may show an all-round white light and, if practicable, sidelights, in lieu of the masthead/side/stern arrangement.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 23(c)
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