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Rule 29 – Pilot Vessels

(a) A vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit: 

(i) at or near the masthead, two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower red; 

(ii) when underway, in addition, sidelight and a sternlight

(iii) when at anchor, in addition to the lights prescribed in subparagraph (i), the light, lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30 for vessels at anchor. 

(b) A pilot vessel when not engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed for a similar vessel of her length.