Annexes and Exemptions

The Rule: See the USCG Navigation Center website for the latest version of the Annexes and
Exemptions portion of the Rules.

Discussion: In the latest version of the Rules as of 2019, on the USCG Navigation Center
website, the previous Annex Rules for fishing vessels in close proximity have been captured in
Rule 26. However, on USCG exams, there are old annex questions that appear from time to time
including law enforcement, public safety, and moored barges.

Study Strategy: There are only a few topics that fall into this category: public safety vessels,
law enforcement vessels, moored barges, and fishing trawlers in close proximity. These Rules
are being migrated to the main body of the book, but for testing purposes are collected here.

Sample Questions:

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. Which signal may at some time be exhibited by a
vessel trawling?
A. Two red lights in a vertical line
B. A white light over a red light in a vertical line
C. Two white lights in a vertical line
D. All of the above

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. Additional light signals are provided in the Annexes
to the Rules for vessels _____.
A. Not under command
B. Engaged in towing
C. Engaged in fishing
D. Under sail

INLAND ONLY. Which of the following signals may be exhibited by a vessel trawling in close
proximity to other fishing vessels?
A. Two fixes yellow lights in a vertical line
B. Two white lights in a vertical line
C. A red light over a white light in a vertical line
D. All of the above

INLAND ONLY. A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n)
identity light(s). Which of the following is appropriate for these activities?
A. Flashing yellow light
B. Flashing blue light
C. Alternately flashing red and yellow light
D. Alternately flashing blue and red light
INLAND ONLY. A flashing blue light is used to identify which of the following vessels?
A. Law enforcement
B. US Submarines
C. Dredge pipelines on trestles
D. Air cushion vessels in the non-displacement mode

INLAND ONLY. You are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation. The other vessel is
showing an alternately flashing red and yellow light. What action should you take?
A. Give way
B. Heave to
C. Stand on
D. Alter course to assist