USCG Exam PracticeRule 24 — Towing and Pushing (lights)
An inconspicuous, partly submerged object being towed is less than 25 meters in breadth. Which lights must it exhibit?
- A. Sidelights and a sternlight
- ✓ One all-round white light at or near each endCorrect
- C. Four all-round white lights to mark its length and breadth
- D. A single all-round white light at the aftermost extremity
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.24(g)(i) requires one all-round white light at or near each end of an inconspicuous, partly submerged object being towed when it is less than 25 meters in breadth. Four all-round white lights are required only when the object is 25 meters or more in breadth per §83.24(g)(ii).