Rules of the Road · Towing & Pushing
A power-driven vessel towing another vessel where the length of tow exceeds 200 meters shall show how many masthead lights forward?
- AOne
- BTwo
- CThree✓ Correct
- DFour
Explanation
Rule 24(a)(i) requires three masthead lights in a vertical line forward when the length of tow (from stern of towing vessel to stern of last vessel towed) exceeds 200 meters. Two masthead lights are shown when the tow is 200 meters or less.
Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 24(a)(i)
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