Applying the Rule(s) and comments: In accordance with Rule 24 (g)(iv) (Towing and pushing), an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel being towed, shall exhibit
a diamond shape
at or near the aftermost extremity of vessel being towed.
What shape must be shown on a partly submerged vessel which is being towed?
A vessel or object being towed shall exhibit: sidelights; a sternlight; when the length of the tow exceeds 200 metres,
a diamond shape
where it can best be seen.
What may be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
INLAND
ONLY What MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed? INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed in a vertical line.
What is the visibility of lights for a partially submerged vessel or object being towed?
Applying the Rule(s) and comments: In accordance with Rule 22 (d) (Visibility of lights), the lights in inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels or objects being towed shall be visible at the following minimum ranges: –
a white all-round light, 3 miles.
What lights shall an inconspicuous partly submerged vessel or object being towed exhibit when her length exceeds 100 Metres and her breadth exceeds 25 Metres?
(ii) if it is 25 m or more in breadth,
two additional all-round white lights at or near the extremities
of its breadth; (iii) if it exceeds 100 m in length, additional all-round white lights between the lights prescribed in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) so that the distance between the lights shall not exceed 100 m.
What does towing astern mean?
Power-driven vessel towing
astern – length of tow 200 meters or less. … Power-driven vessel towing astern – length of tow 200 meters or less. When masthead lights for towing or pushing are exhibited aft, a forward masthead light is required.
How many black ball’s in a vertical line must be displayed on a ship not under command?
Vessels not under command display
two black balls
, vertically. (KNOWN AS A BALLS UP!) If a vessel not under command is making way, it will show side and stern lights.
Is drifting vessel not under command?
In case there is any argument on whether a vessel which is drifting with engine stopped could be construed as a vessel not under command, CHIRP emphasises that the definition in ColReg Rule 3 refers to exceptional circumstance i.e. something that is a rare instance or extraordinary.
What lights are required for a single barge being towed alongside?
(i) A vessel being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit, shall exhibit at the forward end, sidelights and a special flashing light. (ii) A vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit
a sternlight and at the forward end, sidelights
and a special flashing light.
What light S if any would you show at night if your vessel was broken down and being towed astern by another vessel?
Per rule 24e a vessel being towed would require
sidelights and a stern light
.
What lights prescribe according to Rule 23 A?
RULE 23 – Power-driven vessels underway
a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that a vessel of less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such light but may do so; sidelights;
a sternlight
.
When operating a powerboat at night what lights must be shown?
Navigation Lights for Powerboats
Power driven vessels underway shall exhibit a
masthead light forward, sidelights and a stern light
. Vessels less than 12 meters in length may exhibit an all around white light and side lights.
What is vessel not under command?
The term “vessel not under command” means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to manoeuvre and
is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
, (COLREG).
What light may be used with a vessel’s whistle?
(iii) The light used for this signal shall, if fitted, be
one all-round white or yellow light
, visible at a minimum range of 2 miles, synchronized with the whistle, and shall comply with the provisions of Annex I to these Rules (33 CFR part 84).
How many all round white light must be exhibit by an inconspicuous partly submerged vessel or object being towed if it is less than 25 Metres in breadth?
Vessel being towed alongside. g) An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed shall exhibit: 1) if it is less than 25 meters in breadth,
one all-round white light at or near each end
. 2) if it is 25 meters or more in breadth, four all-round white lights to mark its length and breadth.
What should be done to help indicate the presence of a towline?
Never pass between a tug and its tow. To avoid this and to keep from getting caught on the towline (or worse), you must be
alert for the special shapes and lights displayed by vessels towing barges, other vessels or objects
.
