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Maneuver to avoid a collision
ANY boat on the water at night must display three lights: A green light starboard (on the bow) a red light port (on the bow) and a white light on the stern, mounted higher than the bow lights.
Maneuver to avoid a collision
You should take early and substantial action to steer well clear of the other craft.
Maneuver to avoid a collision
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Red would indicate you are seeing the port side of another ship. It would be moving from right to left in front of you and you are to turn so that you pass behind it.
You must maneuver to avoid collision.
You should take early and substantial action to steer well clear of the other craft.
The vessels head is toward you, the green light is the starboard running light, the white light is the masthead light Actually since the red and green nav lights must be seen at an angle of 135 degrees from bow to aft of amidships and a stern light also is seen at least 135 degrees you could be behind and to starboard. If the white light is high off the water then it is most likely coming at you.
Facing towards the bow, starboard is on the right.
When operating a powerboat at night white light should be shown on the stern and red and green lights on the bow.