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 →
Now we get into the particulars of LIGHTS. If a POWER-DRIVEN vehicle is UNDERWAY, then it must exhibit a MASTLIGHT forward and another one abaft of and higher than the forward one IF this vessel is 50 meters or more. … Continue reading →
As you see from the diagram below now we are going to discuss the VISIBILITY OF LIGHTS. As you will note everything is in NAUTICAL MILES (NM). The arrow you see at the top of the diagram refers to the … 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 →Now we are moving into one of the more intense areas of the exam – LIGHTS and SHAPES. According to the International Rules you must comply with all LIGHT regulations from SUNSET to SUNRISE. The SHAPES must be complied with … Continue reading →
Here is more info as related to RESTRICTED VISIBILITY. If you captaining a POWER vessel in an area of restricted visibility, then you must always have your engine ready for immediate maneuver. The steering and sailing rules for vessels in … Continue reading →
Today we are dealing with scenarios due to RESTRICTED VISIBILITY where vessels even though they are not in sight of each other still can cause collisions due to restricted visibility. Common sense tells you to proceed with caution so that … Continue reading →
A power driven vessel that is FISHING with TROLLING lines MUST keep out of the way of a SAILING vessel. Any vessel fishing must keep out of the way of any vessel NOT UNDER COMMAND. Hugh Simpson
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