Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #311 (Set 6)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 50-meter vessel is towing astern and the length of the tow is 100 meters. In addition to sidelights, which lights may she show to fully comply with the Rules?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — A masthead light forward, two masthead lights aft, a stern light, and a towing light above the stern light

Under Rule 24, a towing vessel exhibits masthead lights indicating tow status, sidelights, a sternlight, and a yellow towing light situated above the sternlight.

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