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INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which light(s) will a 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside display?
A. Two all-round red lights where they can best be seen B. A single white light forward C. Two towing lights in a vertical line D. Two masthead lights in a vertical line
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A vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside needs to clearly show other boats that she is propelling another vessel, using the internationally recognized signal of two white masthead lights arranged vertically, which immediately distinguishes her from a normal power-driven vessel underway.
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