Question 642Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a towing vessel which, due to the nature of her work, is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) By day, she would show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
This is correct because under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), a towing vessel that is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to the nature of its work is considered a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver." As such, it would be required to display the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, which is two black balls in a vertical line.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the lighting and shapes required for a towing vessel that is restricted in her ability to maneuver. Option A would be for a vessel not under command, and options B and C would be for different vessel types.
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