A towing light is what color?

A towing light is what color?

• A. Red
• B. Yellow
• C. Green
• D. White

Answer: (B)

In nautical signaling, colors of lights indicate different vessel activities. A towing operation uses a yellow (amber) light to show that the vessel is towing or is being towed. This distinct color signals other boats to exercise caution and expect unusual maneuvering or lines. The standard navigation lights—red for port, green for starboard, and white for the stern—are different from the towing light, which is specifically yellow to denote towing. Because of the potential for restricted maneuverability and the risk of lines, the yellow towing light is used to clearly communicate this status to nearby vessels.

In nautical signaling, colors of lights indicate different vessel activities. A towing operation uses a yellow (amber) light to show that the vessel is towing or is being towed. This distinct color signals other boats to exercise caution and expect unusual maneuvering or lines. The standard navigation lights—red for port, green for starboard, and white for the stern—are different from the towing light, which is specifically yellow to denote towing. Because of the potential for restricted maneuverability and the risk of lines, the yellow towing light is used to clearly communicate this status to nearby vessels.