USCG Exam PracticeRule 24 — Towing and Pushing (lights)
A vessel being towed astern, where the tow length does NOT exceed 200 meters, is required to exhibit which lights?
- A. Sidelights, a sternlight, and a diamond shape
- ✓ Sidelights and a sternlight onlyCorrect
- C. A sternlight and a special flashing light
- D. Sidelights, a sternlight, and a towing light
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.24(e) requires a vessel being towed to exhibit sidelights and a sternlight. The diamond shape is only required when the tow length exceeds 200 meters. A towing light is carried by the towing vessel, not the tow.
Cited:33 CFR §83.24(e)