Question 834 Rules of the Road

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight a vessel displaying the shape shown in illustration D034RR below. What does this shape indicate about the vessel?

Diagram for USCG Rules of the Road: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight a vessel displaying the shape shown in...
A the vessel is fishing
B the vessel is anchored
C the vessel is towing
D the vessel is being towed
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) the vessel is fishing. The shape shown in illustration D034RR indicates that the vessel is engaged in fishing operations. This shape is a diamond shape, which under both the International and Inland Navigation Rules, is the shape that a vessel engaged in fishing must display when underway. The other answer choices do not match the meaning of this specific navigational shape.

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