BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights must a vessel being towed show at night?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — sidelights and a stern light
Rule 24(h) mandates that a vessel or object being towed must exhibit sidelights and a stern light. This configuration ensures that the towed vessel is visible to other traffic, clearly indicating its presence and direction of travel during periods of restricted visibility or darkness.
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