BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) shall a vessel being towed astern show?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — sidelights
Rule 24(e) mandates that a vessel or object being towed, other than those described in paragraph (g), must exhibit sidelights and a stern light. These lights are essential for other vessels to identify the towed object's presence, orientation, and movement relative to the towing vessel during nighttime operations.
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