INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which light(s) will a 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside display?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Two masthead lights in a vertical line
Rule 24(c) mandates that a power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside must display two masthead lights in a vertical line. This configuration identifies the vessel as engaged in towing, distinguishing it from a standard power-driven vessel that typically displays only one masthead light.
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