Inland · Rule 24
Towing and Pushing
TL;DR
Different light arrangements for towing astern (length of tow drives masthead-light count), pushing ahead, towing alongside, and towing operations that severely restrict ability to deviate (NUC-style three-light vertical).
Why it shows up on the exam
Inland and international diverge significantly — Inland Western Rivers towing has its own light scheme.
Inland-specific notes
Inland Rule 24 has special provisions for composite units and for towing astern on Western Rivers.
Authoritative source
International parallel
COLREGs Rule 24 — Towing and Pushing →More from Part C — Lights and Shapes
Related drills
- Rule 20 — Application (Lights and Shapes)
- Rule 21 — Definitions (Lights)
- Rule 22 — Visibility of Lights
- Practise Rule 23 — Power-driven Vessel Underway
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