Rules of the Road USCG Q#1590 (Set 19)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights must a vessel being towed show at night?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — sidelights and a stern light

Rule 24(h) mandates that a vessel or object being towed must exhibit sidelights and a stern light. This configuration ensures that the towed vessel is visible to other traffic, clearly indicating its presence and direction of travel during periods of restricted visibility or darkness.

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