Rules of the Road USCG Question #2023 (Set 34)

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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