BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape should a vessel being towed exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — A diamond
Rule 24(g) requires that a vessel or object being towed, where the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, must exhibit a diamond shape where it can best be seen. This shape provides a clear visual signal to other vessels that a long tow is present.
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