Towing & Ship-Assist · Lights — Towed Vessel
A vessel or object being towed astern at night exhibits:
- ATwo yellow towing lights
- BSidelights and a sternlight (and, if the tow exceeds 200 m, a diamond shape by day)✓ Correct
- CThree white masthead lights
- DA single red all-round light
Explanation
The towed vessel shows sidelights and a sternlight. If the tow is longer than 200 m, it also displays a diamond shape where best seen by day. The yellow towing light is shown by the towing vessel (above its sternlight), not by the tow.
Authority: Navigation Rules, Rule 24(e)
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