Neal,

Take a look at this link to the most current rules:

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navru...les/Rule24.htm

"a vessel being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit,
shall exhibit at the forward end, sidelights, and a special flashing light
[Inld];"

Both hip tow and pushing ahead for inland have the special flashing light.

The only difference between the two--aside from physical configuration is
there is no stern light on the push ahead tow. Both have special flashing
lights on the bow of the tow. the only case where there is no special
flashing light is tow behind--same for both INLAND and INTERNATIONAL.

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
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Bart,

You need to review.

For pushing ahead in inland rules you need sidelights and a special
flashing light on the tow.

For hip towing you need only the side light on the front of the tow plus
two yellow
towing lights on the stern of the tow.

I hope this helps.

CN

"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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Doug,

What is the difference in lights between the
hip tow and pushing ahead?

"DSK" wrote

I think that's right, a side tie gets the same light as being pushed
ahead.