USCG Exam Practice · Rule 28 — Constrained by Draft (lights)
A vessel engaged in a towing operation that severely restricts both the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course shall exhibit, in addition to the RAM lights (red-white-red), the lights prescribed in which rule?
- ARule 25 (§83.25) — sailing vessels
- BRule 23 (§83.23) — power-driven vessels underway
- CRule 24 (§83.24) — towing and pushing✓ correct
- DRule 30 (§83.30) — vessels at anchor
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.27(c) states that a vessel engaged in a towing operation which severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course shall, in addition to the RAM lights and shapes prescribed in §83.27(b)(i) and (ii), exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 24 (§83.24).
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