Question 1

The lights described in Annex II are additional signals for fishing vessels fishing in close proximity to one another, placed at a lower level than the normal Rule 26 fishing lights and visible all round the horizon for at least 1 mile, but a lesser distance than the Rule 26 lights.

Accepted Answer

True True. Annex II, paragraph 1 - these signals are exhibited between fishing vessels working together (e.g. a fleet of trawlers) to help them coordinate with each other; they supplement, but do not replace, the normal Rule 26 fishing-vessel lights and shapes seen by other traffic.

Question 2

Rule 5 (Look-out) requires every vessel at all times to maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing, as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions — and this duty applies even when the vessel is at anchor in a busy anchorage.

Accepted Answer

True True. Rule 5 applies 'at all times' and to 'every vessel'. A vessel at anchor in a busy anchorage still needs an effective look-out to detect drifting vessels, dragging anchors, or approaching traffic that may pose a risk of collision or contact.

Question 3

Under Rule 6 (Safe Speed), a vessel fitted with a fully operational radar and ARPA never needs to reduce speed in restricted visibility, because the equipment guarantees early detection of other vessels.

Accepted Answer

False False. Rule 6 explicitly lists radar capability as one factor to consider, but also requires accounting for the state of visibility, traffic density, manoeuvrability, and the limitations of radar (range scale, sea/rain clutter, blind sectors). Even a vessel with excellent radar must proceed at a speed that allows proper and effective action to avoid collision and to be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances.