Question 575Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape should a vessel being towed exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) A diamond.
According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), a vessel being towed whose length of tow exceeds 200 meters must exhibit a diamond shape where it can best be seen. This is specified in Rule 24(e) of the COLREGS.
The other options are incorrect because: A) A ball is not a recognized shape for indicating a towing vessel, C) A cone, apex upward is used to indicate a vessel constrained by its draft, and D) A cone, apex downward is used to indicate a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations.
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