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| BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a 75-meter power-driven vessel underway at night? |
| A) She must exhibit forward and after masthead lights. |
| B) She must exhibit an all-round white light at the stern. |
| C) She may exhibit a red light over a green light forward. |
| D) She must exhibit only a forward masthead light. |
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| Margate - 2022-02-28 13:57:09 Member (9) |
| Stern light got me. Not all around. 135 degrees. |
| dalestarling - 2021-11-21 18:18:15 Expired Member (20) |
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