BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is not equipped with towing lights should show that it has a vessel in tow by __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — shining a searchlight on the towline of the towed vessel

COLREGS Rule 24(i) permits a vessel not normally engaged in towing that lacks standard towing lights to illuminate the towline with a searchlight to indicate the presence of the tow and warn approaching traffic, maintaining safe navigation awareness.