Question 233Navigation General

The correct answer is B) It has a reduced watch circle. An articulated light is a type of floating navigational buoy that is designed to have a reduced watch circle compared to other types of buoys. This means that the buoy can move and pivot with the changing currents and wind, but it remains within a smaller area around its assigned position. This stability and reduced watch circle is a key advantage of articulated lights, as it helps maintain their accuracy and reliability in marking a specific location for mariners. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly relate to the key trait of a reduced watch circle that makes articulated lights superior. While some articulated lights may have strobe lights, improved radar reflectors, or louder fog signals, these are not the primary reasons they are considered advantageous over other buoy types.