Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #520 (Set 10)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three barges astern in restricted visibility. The second vessel of the tow should sound __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — no fog signal

COLREGS Rule 35(c) dictates that intermediate vessels in a towline (such as the second vessel of three) do not sound fog signals. Only the towing vessel and, if manned, the very last vessel of the tow emit fog signals.

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