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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 24 — Towing and Pushing (lights)

A power-driven vessel towing astern with a tow length of 150 meters shall exhibit how many masthead lights in a vertical line?

  1. AOne masthead light
  2. BTwo masthead lights✓ correct
  3. CThree masthead lights
  4. DTwo masthead lights plus an all-round white light

Why B is correct

Under 33 CFR §83.24(a)(i), a power-driven vessel towing astern exhibits two masthead lights in a vertical line. Three masthead lights are required only when the tow length exceeds 200 meters. At 150 meters, the tow does not exceed that threshold.

Cited:33 CFR §83.24(a)(i)

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