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Distress signalsQuestion 269 of 352

Do the lights for a vessel not under command tell others that the vessel is in distress?

  1. No, distress signals are listed in another annex
  2. Yes, they mean help is needed
  3. Yes, but only at night
  4. Yes, but only in fog
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Correct answer: No, distress signals are listed in another annex

These lights show a handling limit. They are not distress signals.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.27 Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to maneuver (Rule 27)

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