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INLAND ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to deviate from their course, lights in addition to the towing identification lights must be shown. These additional lights shall be shown if the tow is which of the following?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Inland Rule 24 – Towing and Pushing (33 CFR 83.24) and how it treats different tow configurations • Meaning of “severely restricted in their ability to deviate from their course” and how that relates to extra lights (similar idea to a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver) • Whether the Inland Rule limits these extra lights to a specific towing arrangement or applies when the tow is in any configuration

💭 Think About

• Look at the exact Inland wording for towing vessels that are severely restricted in their ability to deviate from course: does it mention only towing astern, only pushing ahead, only alongside, or does it speak more generally? • Ask yourself: if a tow cannot easily move off its course for safety reasons, would the collision-avoidance purpose of the extra lights logically depend on how the tow is arranged, or simply on the fact that it is towing and restricted? • Compare the basic towing identification lights (for astern, pushing ahead, and alongside) with the additional lights required when restricted; does the rule add a limitation like “only when towed astern” or does it cover all towing configurations when the restriction applies?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 33 CFR 83.24 (Inland Rule 24) whether the text about being severely restricted in their ability to deviate from their course is tied to a specific tow configuration or written in general terms. • Confirm what counts as a tow under Inland Rules: does the regulation draw a distinction (for this requirement) between towed astern, pushed ahead, and towed alongside, or treat them all the same for this restriction? • Make sure you separate the basic towing lights (number and color of masthead and towing lights) from the extra lights for restricted ability to deviate and see which tow situations those extra lights are stated to apply to.

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