A towing vessel is NOT required to be fitted with radar if it is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — used solely for assistance towing
Under 33 CFR 164.72, towing vessels operating on navigable waters must carry radar, but specific operational exemptions apply. Vessels used exclusively for assistance towing or pollution response are expressly relieved from this mandatory carriage requirement due to their specialized, localized operational profile.
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