Question 812 Rules of the Road

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a barge being towed astern must display which light(s)?

A red and green sidelights only
B a white stern light only
C sidelights and a stern light
D one all-round white light
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) sidelights and a stern light. According to the Navigation Rules (both International and Inland), a barge being towed astern at night must display sidelights (red and green) and a white stern light. This is required to make the barge visible and indicate its size, direction of travel, and status as a vessel being towed. The other options are incorrect because they do not fully meet the lighting requirements for a barge being towed astern at night.

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