BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged...

🔍 Key Concepts

• Rule 26 – Fishing Vessels (Lights and Shapes) in the Navigation Rules • The daytime shape for a vessel engaged in fishing (not trawling) that restricts her ability to maneuver • How cones and balls are used to indicate different vessel statuses (e.g., sailing by the wind, restricted ability to maneuver, fishing, etc.)

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: what is the standard day shape that signals a vessel is engaged in fishing with gear extending and is restricted in her ability to maneuver? • Think about how cones are arranged (points together vs. bases together vs. single cone) and what each common arrangement usually indicates. • Eliminate any shapes that you know belong to other vessel types or conditions (for example, sailing vessels under power, vessels at anchor, etc.).

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in Rule 26 (Fishing Vessels) what shape is required by day for a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling. • Make sure you distinguish between ‘trawling’ and ‘fishing’ generally; the Rule treats them slightly differently in lights but the shape is key here. • Double‑check that you are not confusing the fishing shape with the shape for a sailing vessel under power or a vessel at anchor.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing during the day would show which shape?

one black ball

two cones, apexes together

two cones with bases together

a cone, apex downward

🔍 Key Concepts

💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer