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What should you do if you see another vessels red and white lights off your starboard side?
maneuver to avoid a collision
What do green and white lights on another boat tell you when boating at night?
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.
When encountering other vessels in darkness or reduced visibility what do visible white and green lights indicate?
You are approaching the starboard side of another vessel
What should you do if you see another vessel red and white light off your starboard?
maneuver to avoid a collision
If you see red green and white light on another boat what does this tell you?
The port side of a vessel carries a red light, whilst the starboard side carries a green one. A white light would be either in the centre to act as a headlight or extra illumination for the benefit of other vessels, or on the masthead to indicate the height of the boat.
When encountering other vessels in darkness what does a white light mean?
A white light seen on a vessel in darkness indicates that the vessel is approaching you directly or near head-on. It suggests that both vessels should alter their course to avoid a collision, typically passing to the starboard (right) of the other vessel.
What must you do if you see another vessel's red and white light of your starboard bow?
You must maneuver to avoid collision.
Which light should a sailboat use when operating at night under sail?
Port (red) and Starboard (green) running lights and a white light which will be mounted on either the stern or the masthead.
What must you do if you see another vessells red and white lights off your starboard?
Their port side (red) is towards you. Their white light, plus the red light, allows you to believe the other boat is off your starboard side (green). Provided they are not getting any closer, and the position of the Red and white light doesn't change (towards you) you can assume there will not be a collision
What boat would have a red light over a white light on top of it?
A vessel that is pushing ahead consists of a red light over a white light on top. The red light is positioned on the port (left) side of the boat, while the white light is on the starboard (right) side. This lighting configuration helps other vessels determine the direction in which the boat is moving.
When encountering other vessels in darkness or redused visibilty what do white and red and green lights indicate?
In darkness or reduced visibility, the white light indicates a vessel's stern, while red and green lights indicate the port (left) and starboard (right) sides, respectively. A vessel displaying a red light is facing another vessel, while a green light indicates it is on the starboard side. This color coding helps mariners determine the direction and type of vessel they are encountering, ensuring safe navigation.
When encountering vessels in the darkness what do visible white and green lights indicate?
In maritime navigation, visible white lights indicate a vessel's masthead light or stern light, while green lights signify the starboard side of a vessel. When encountering another vessel in darkness, if you see a green light, it means the vessel is approaching from your right side. Conversely, a visible white light could suggest that you are either approaching the stern of the vessel or that it is facing you. Understanding these light signals helps in determining the direction and movement of nearby vessels to avoid collisions.
