USCG Exam PracticeRule 28 — Constrained by Draft (lights)
A power-driven vessel towing astern where the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters shall exhibit, in place of the normal masthead light arrangement, how many masthead lights in a vertical line?
- A. One masthead light
- B. Two masthead lights
- ✓ Three masthead lightsCorrect
- D. Four masthead lights
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.24(a)(i) requires two masthead lights in a vertical line for a vessel towing astern, but when the length of the tow from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 meters, three masthead lights in a vertical line are required.
Cited:33 CFR §83.24