Rules of the Road · Day Shapes — Towing
When the length of a tow exceeds 200 meters, the towing vessel and the vessel being towed each display:
- AA diamond shape✓ Correct
- BA single ball
- CTwo diamonds
- DA cone apex up
Explanation
When the tow exceeds 200 m measured from the stern of the tug to the after end of the tow, a diamond shape is shown where best seen on both the towing and towed vessels.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 24(e)
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