BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is/are a power-driven vessel towing astern required to show?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light
Rule 24(c) requires a power-driven vessel towing astern to display a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light. This specific arrangement provides a clear visual indication of the towing operation, allowing other vessels to identify the towline and avoid passing between the tug and the tow.
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