Question 778Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel at night. You can see both red and green sidelights and, above the level of the sidelights, three white lights in a vertical line. Which vessel is required to have these lights?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) a vessel towing a tow more than 200 meters astern.
According to the International and Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel towing another vessel or object that is more than 200 meters astern is required to display three all-round white lights in a vertical line, in addition to the red and green sidelights. This configuration of lights helps identify the vessel as one that is towing a long tow.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the lighting configuration described in the question. A vessel not under command, a vessel underway and dredging, and a vessel trawling have different lighting requirements that do not include the three vertical white lights.
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