![]() ![]() Must exhibit sidelights, stern light and may carry the optional red and green all round lights. Combined lantern, that is at or near the top of the mast and incorporates sidelights and stern light. If not, they should have an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision. Must exhibit the lights required for sailing vessels over 7 metres. Lights required for non-powered vessel underway Vessel length a single, tri-colour lantern, fixed to the masthead.separate or combined sidelights and a sternlight or.Sailing vessels while underway must show: Combined sidelights shall be carried at least 1 metre below the masthead light. The masthead light shall be carried at least 2.5 metres above the gunwale. A masthead light, combined sidelights and stern light. A masthead light, separate sidelights and stern light. Masthead or white all round light shall be carried at least 1 metre above the sidelights. Separate or combined sidelights and an all round white light. Separate or combined sidelights, a masthead light and a stern light. Must exhibit a white all round (360 degree) light and, if possible separate or combined sidelights Lights required for power vessel underway Vessel length The masthead or all-round white light must be a minimum of one metre above the sidelights. a white light visible all round and separate or combined sidelights, provided that the all-round white light is positioned so as not to interfere with the operator's vision.a masthead light, separate or combined sidelights and a sternlight or.Power-driven vessels while underway must show either: Vessels under 12 metres in length use lights in various combinations, depending on whether the vessel is sail or power-driven, underway or at anchor. Small rowing and sailing boats are the only vessels that don't need navigation lights when operating at night, but operators of these vessels must instead carry a torch or lantern showing a white light and show it in sufficient time to prevent a collision. Vessels under 7m are exempt, unless anchored in a narrow channel or anchorage, or where other vessels usually navigate. ![]() When anchored outside a special anchorage, power and sail vessels under 20m must display an all-round light.Sailing vessels under 7m must have an electric torch or lantern available for collision avoidance. These may be combined into a bicolor light and stern light, or a single tricolor light at the top of the mast. Sailing vessels less than 20m in length need to show side lights and a stern light.Power vessels less than 12m may show a single all-round light in lieu of the separate masthead and stern lights. Powerboats less than 20m (65.5') in length need to show side lights, a stern light and a masthead light.Side lights may be combined into a single "bicolor" light.Sailboats under power are considered powerboats.Masthead lights are white and shine from 112.5° on the port side through dead ahead to 112.5° on the starboard side.All-round lights are white and shine through 360°.(Therefore, the side lights and stern light create a full circle of light.) Stern lights are white and shine aft and 67.5° forward on each side.Side lights are red (port) and green (starboard) and shine from dead ahead to 112.5° aft on either side.Similarly, sailing vessels must also give way to other vessels that are restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, including fishing vessels that may have nets or other equipment over the side.Įach vessel must alter course to the right (starboard) so as to pass on the port side of the other.Īn overtaking vessel (including a sailing vessel) may pass on either side if safe, but must keep well clear of the vessel being overtaken. However, in harbours and channels where there is restricted room, small sailing vessels must give way to large powered vessels that cannot easily manoeuvre. ![]() Powered vessels normally give way to sail. Sailing and power-driven vessels crossing Rivers and channelsĪll vessels - including sail vessels - must always be navigated on the right (starboard) side of a river or channel in the direction of travel. In this case stop, slow down or turn away. If another vessel is required to give way to you, maintain your present speed and course unless it is obvious that a collision may occur. Avoid making a series of small changes in speed or course that may not be apparent to the other vessel. If you are required to give way to another vessel, take early and positive action so that your intentions are clear. ![]()
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