USCG Exam PracticeRule 24 — Towing and Pushing (lights)
A vessel being towed astern, where the tow length exceeds 200 meters, is required to exhibit which additional day shape?
- A. A ball
- B. A cylinder
- ✓ A diamondCorrect
- D. A cone
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.24(e)(iii) requires a vessel being towed to exhibit a diamond shape where it can best be seen when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters. The towing vessel also displays a diamond under §83.24(a)(v).
Cited:33 CFR §83.24(e)(iii)