Which day shape indicates fishing gear extending more than 150 meters?

Which day shape indicates fishing gear extending more than 150 meters?

• A. Shape D
• B. Shape A
• C. Shape B
• D. Shape C

Answer: (A)

In COLREGS, day shapes tell other vessels what kind of operation your vessel is engaged in and how its hazards may affect safe navigation. When fishing gear extends more than 150 meters, the vessel must display two identical day shapes in a vertical line to indicate the long gear. This specific arrangement is what alerts approaching vessels to anticipate the gear’s reach and maneuver accordingly. The top option shows that long-gear signal, so it is the correct choice. The other options depict different statuses or operations and do not convey the long fishing-gear warning.

In COLREGS, day shapes tell other vessels what kind of operation your vessel is engaged in and how its hazards may affect safe navigation. When fishing gear extends more than 150 meters, the vessel must display two identical day shapes in a vertical line to indicate the long gear. This specific arrangement is what alerts approaching vessels to anticipate the gear’s reach and maneuver accordingly. The top option shows that long-gear signal, so it is the correct choice. The other options depict different statuses or operations and do not convey the long fishing-gear warning.