BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a towing light above the stern light?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — A vessel with a 150-meter tow astern
Rule 24(a)(iv) mandates that a power-driven vessel towing astern must exhibit a yellow towing light in a vertical line above her sternlight. This requirement applies regardless of the tow's length, whereas vessels pushing ahead or towing alongside do not carry this light configuration.
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