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 →
Now we move to FISHING vessel lights. All fishing vessels whether under way or anchored while engaged in fishing have to have the following: If engaged in TRAWLING and under 50 meters, the vessel must have TWO all-around lights in … 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 →
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
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