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

When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected as a composite unit, what lights shall the composite unit exhibit?

  1. ATwo masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and two towing lights in a vertical line
  2. BThe lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel underway under Rule 23✓ correct
  3. CTwo masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a sternlight
  4. DSidelights and a special flashing light at the forward end of the pushed vessel

Why B is correct

33 CFR §83.24(b) states that when a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit, they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule 23 (§83.23). The towing light configuration of §83.24(c) does not apply to a composite unit.

Cited:33 CFR §83.24(b)33 CFR §83.23

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