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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two barges are being pushed ahead by a tugboat. Which statement is TRUE concerning lights on the barges?

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ZN ZNorthcutt · Apr 24, 2016
I don't see how B isn't a valid answer.
fi fightclub · Apr 24, 2016
Rule 24f - "shall be lighted as one vessel"
KB KBosch1 · Nov 19, 2016
Hard exam
ca captainanne · Nov 28, 2016
Not sure what comment you want
bw bwhittle · May 7, 2017
The question should have stated "rigidly connected in a composite unit". Since it did not then, 24F(i) a vessel being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit, shall exhibit at the forward end, sidelights;
Kr Kruser41 · Dec 5, 2017
The two barges are lighted as one vessel. When the rules discuss being rigidly connected in a composite unit, they are talking about the tug and tow together. This is just discussing the two barges being pushed. It would make no sense to have sidelights on both of the barges being pushed ahead.
fl flossfairy93 · Jun 23, 2018
The answer A only pertains if it is connected as one composite unit. This question doesnt state that.
PH PHILIPEVIANA · Jul 10, 2018
I agree with ZNORTHCUTT. What is the difference between response B and D?

As the question did not say "rigidly connected in the composite unit", I should assume they are not. Therefore, each vessel or barges (whetever) should show sidelights.

And another detail, the answer D says "the barges should be lighted ...", should be lighted with what? Which lights? Sternlight? No, this light is not required. Therefore, the answer D is incomplete.
wp wpaanet · Dec 21, 2018
Its B.. in real life its B... see it all the time on the potomac.... its B