Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #874 (Set 16)

INLAND ONLY You are meeting "head on" a tug towing a barge alongside about a mile away. In addition to the white masthead lights which other lights do you see on the tug and tow combined?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — The green and red sidelights marking each vessel and a special flashing light

Under Rule 24, a towing vessel exhibits masthead lights indicating tow status, sidelights, a sternlight, and a yellow towing light situated above the sternlight.

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