This time we are looking at MINE CLEARANCE with vessels less than 50 meters. You most likely are not going to encounter this situation; however the US Coast Guard requires you to know the lights and dayshapes. You will see … Continue reading →
Continuing our study of LIGHTS on FISHING vessels. Most important is that UNDERWAY SIDELIGHTS and STERN LIGHT MUST be displayed; however when anchored or stopped these lights MUST be extinguished! If the fishing vessel is over 50 meters, then an … Continue reading →
Continuing with SAILING vessels we find that ones of less than 7 meters should attempt to have sidelights, masthead light and stern light. If that is not possible then the vessel’s captain should have a BRIGHT STRONG WHITE handheld light … Continue reading →
Today we finally get to SAILING LIGHTS! First we look at a SAILING vessel underway that must have SIDELIGHTS and STERN LIGHT. If the sailing vessel is under 20 meters then it is okay to combine to combine SIDELIGHTS and … Continue reading →
We are continuing with the International Rules of the Road for LIGHTS. Still looking at TOWING and PUSHING vessels we learn that if a vessel is less than 50 meters in length and either pushing ahead or towing beside, it … Continue reading →
Today we look at LIGHTS as related to TOWING and PUSHING. This particularly applies to POWER DRIVEN vessels. In a TOWING situation when the measured length from the STERN of the TOWING vessel to the after end of the tow … Continue reading →
Let’s further discuss these all important LIGHTS. Of course a RED light is on the PORT side and a GREEN light is on the STARBOARD side. When a vessel is less than 20 meters these two lights can be combined … Continue reading →
This is a good overview as to what you need to know about LIGHTS for all aspects. Hugh Simpson
Continue reading →This post we will be discussing how to avoid a HEAD-ON-SITUATION! This applies to MOTOR vessels and not sailing or fishing vessels. So if your vessel is on a reciprocal course with another one, each vessel must alter its course … Continue reading →
