BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel showing the shape in illustration D022RR below is which of the following?

Correct Answer: Option B — A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters unable to deviate from course

Rule 24(g) requires a diamond shape for tows exceeding 200 meters. When a vessel is restricted in her ability to maneuver, Rule 27(b) requires three shapes in a vertical line: a ball, a diamond, and a ball. The diamond shape specifically identifies the tow length under Rule 24.