BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — A vessel towing astern
Rule 24(a) mandates that a power-driven vessel towing astern must exhibit sidelights and a stern light, regardless of whether she is making way or dead in the water. Unlike vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver, a towing vessel remains a power-driven vessel and must display sidelights while underway.
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