BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel showing the day shape in illustration D022RR below is which of the following?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters unable to deviate from course
Under COLREG Rule 24 and Rule 27, a towing vessel with a tow exceeding 200 meters that severely restricts its ability to deviate from its course displays a combination of a diamond shape for the long tow alongside signals indicating restricted maneuverability, alerting approaching vessels.
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