Question 799 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is B) A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters unable to deviate from course. This is correct because the shape shown in illustration D022RR represents a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, which is the case for a tug with a long tow that cannot easily change direction. The regulations for Inland and International Navigation Rules require this shape to be displayed in such situations to alert other vessels to the limited maneuverability of the tug and tow. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the specific navigational constraints indicated by the shape in the illustration. A trawler, fishing vessel, or mine clearance vessel would not be required to display this particular shape.