Questions and Answers
Rule 29
Pilot vessels
Q 29-1 Which lights shall a vessel engaged on pilotage duty exhibit ?
A 29-1 Rule 29 (a) (i) and (ii) and Par. 29.1.1 A pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit.
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Q 29-2 Which lights shall a vessel engaged on pilotage duty exhibit when at anchor ?
A 29-2 Rule 29 (a) (iii) and Par. 29.2.1 A pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty, at anchor, shall exhibit.
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Q 29-3 What is a pilot vessel ?
A 29-3 Par 29.3 Pilot vessel, first paragraph.
Q 29-4 What is a pilot station and how are they indicated on charts ?
A 29-4 Par 29.3 Pilot vessel, first paragraph.
Q 29-5 What is a pilot ?
A 29-5 Par. 29.4 Pilot
Q 29-6 How are pilot vessels usually identified by day ?
A 29-6 Par 29.5 Pilot vessels by day.
Q 29-7 Which lights or shapes shall a pilot vessel exhibit when she is not on pilotage duty ?
A 29-7 Rule 29 (b) and Par 29.6 Pilot lights, second paragraph.
Q 29-8 Can one determine whether a pilot vessel on duty is making way through the water or not ?
A 29-8 Par. 29-7 Making way or stopped.
Q 29-9 Which lights or shape shall a pilot vessel on pilotage duty exhibit ?
A 29-9 Rule 29 (a) (iii) and Par. 29.8 Pilot vessel at anchor.
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