BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the day-shape shown in illustration D013RR below is doing which of the following?

USCG Exam Illustration D013RR
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D013RR
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — anchored

Rule 30(a) prescribes a single black ball in the fore part as the mandatory day-shape for any vessel at anchor. Illustration D013RR depicts this classic single-ball configuration used to indicate an anchored vessel during daylight operations.

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