Rules of the Road · Inland Lights Differences
Under 72 COLREGS, a vessel towing astern displays a yellow towing light above her sternlight. Under Inland Rules, how is this different?
- AInland Rules require two yellow towing lights instead of one
- BInland Rules do not require a yellow towing light above the sternlight✓ Correct
- CInland Rules require the yellow light to be forward of amidships
- DThe yellow light under Inland Rules flashes instead of being fixed
Explanation
Under Inland Rule 24(a), a power-driven vessel towing astern shows masthead lights and sidelights but does NOT show a yellow towing light above the sternlight. The yellow towing light above the sternlight is a 72 COLREGS Rule 24(a) requirement not carried over into the Inland Rules.
Authority: Inland Rule 24(a)
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