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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 27 — NUC and RAM (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 must exhibit, in addition to the RAM lights and shapes, the lights or shapes prescribed in which Rule?

  1. ARule 24 (§83.24)✓ correct
  2. BRule 23 (§83.23)
  3. CRule 30 (§83.30)
  4. DRule 26 (§83.26)

Why A 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 shall, in addition to the RAM lights and shapes of §83.27(b), exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 24 (§83.24), which governs towing and pushing vessels.

Cited:33 CFR §83.27(c)

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