Question 718 Rules of the Road
90% to passBOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vessels required to show two anchor lights?
A
40 meters
B
50 meters
C
60 meters
D
70 meters
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 40 meters. According to the International and Inland Navigation Rules (COLREGS), vessels 40 meters (approximately 131 feet) or more in length are required to exhibit two anchor lights when at anchor. The anchor lights must be visible all-around the horizon and positioned such that they are not less than 4.5 meters (about 15 feet) apart horizontally. The other options are incorrect because they specify lengths greater than 40 meters, which would not meet the regulatory requirement for displaying two anchor lights.
Related Questions
Q505:BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground would show the same shape to signif...
Q755:BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch and sight a vessel showing a high i...
Q314:INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white ...
Q31:INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft cen...
Q37:INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration ...
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take a Rules of the Road Practice Exam
Official Resources
Pass Your Coast Guard Licensing Exams!
Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the Coast Guard Exams app