4.1.8. Towing light

4.1.8. Towing light

Towing light – means a yellow light having the same characteristics as the stern light defined in © of this rules

e. All round light – means a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.

f. Flashing light – means a light flashing at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute.

Rule 22 – Visibility of lights (in nautical miles)

Length of vessel

Nature of light

More than 50m

12- 50 m

Less than 12m

Mast head light

6

5

2

Side light

3

2

1

Stern light

3

2

2

Towing light

3

2

2

All round light

3

2

2

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