BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are towing two barges astern. The length of the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last barge is 150 meters. How many white towing identification lights should be displayed on the tugboat at night?
• Towing astern light requirements for power-driven vessels (Navigation Rules, Rule 24) • The length of tow measurement and the critical distance where the number of towing lights changes • Difference between towing lights and masthead lights or stern/towing light aft
• How does the number of white towing identification lights change when the tow length is below vs. above a certain length? • What is the specific tow-length cutoff (in meters) where an extra white towing light must be added? • Is the requirement the same for both International and Inland Rules for towing astern at this length?
• Confirm the exact tow length threshold (in meters) at which an additional white towing light is required under Rule 24 • Be clear that the question is asking about white towing identification lights on the tug’s mast, not the stern/towing light aft • Verify that the tow length given (150 m) falls either below or above that threshold and choose the number of lights that matches that case
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts!