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Note by the secretariat:

In accordance with article 9.04, paragraph 7, the following administrations prescribe another marking for ferry-boats:

1. Austria: Pontoon ferries of the army and the army administration under way are exempted in certain cases defined in the national law;
2. Belarus;
3. Germany (no day mark for ferry-boats and for the ferry-boats which enjoys priority of passage, as this does not exist in Germany);
4. Hungary: ferry-boats not moving independently shall carry a yellow scintillating light visible from all directions when its cable is in operation (situated over the water);
5. Russian Federation;
6. Slovakia;
7. Turkey;
8. Mosel Commission (The PRNM do not prescribe day markings for ferry-boats under way. Ferry-boats navigating freely do not need to carry side lights and astern light by night. Moreover, the height of the white light can be reduced if the ferry-boat is less than 15 m long).