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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: ixion on November 30, 2010, 06:16:06 pm

Title: What does this sign mean on Dutch tugs?
Post by: ixion on November 30, 2010, 06:16:06 pm

Another question that maybe our Dutch friends can answer. What does this sign mean (see picture) is it a towing indicator?

Thanks.

Title: Re: What does this sign mean on Dutch tugs?
Post by: Pirate on November 30, 2010, 09:13:25 pm

Its the internationaly understood emblem for 'vessel towing during hours of daylight'. The shape is often two intersecting black lozenges that give the appearance of a solid diamond 3d crystal form. In the hours of darkness the correct towing lights are lit.

Regards
Pirate

Title: Re: What does this sign mean on Dutch tugs?
Post by: ixion on November 30, 2010, 09:18:27 pm

Thanks very much Pirate, very helpful.