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    Part C, Lights and shapes

    Rule 27, Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre

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    Specifies the lights and shapes (including the ball, diamond, ball day signal) for NUC and RAM vessels, with extra signals for dredging, diving and mineclearance.

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