If you see another vessel's red and white lights off your starboard bow, it indicates that the other vessel is likely approaching from your port side. You should maintain your course and speed, as the other vessel is the give-way vessel. However, remain vigilant and prepared to take evasive action if necessary. Always ensure you are following the rules of the road for navigation to avoid collisions.
maneuver to avoid a collision
You are approaching the starboard side of another vessel
Maneuver to avoid a collision
Maneuver to avoid a collision
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.
Port and starboard steaming lights and stern light
Another boat is approaching you. The red light is their port side and the green light is their starboard side. The port side is left.
Another boat is approaching you. The red light is their port side and the green light is their starboard side. The port side is left.
Just like on a boat, red to port & green to starboard. You also need a white light at the rear.
Port (red) and Starboard (green) running lights and a white light which will be mounted on either the stern or the masthead.
All power vessels must have a white Stern light. Rules differ slightly between power boats and sailing vessels, where sailing vessels can have both their port, starboard and stern lights on their mast. An all around white light denotes a vessel at anchor. If a vessel is longer then I think its 200', then they must have two all around white lights, one forward and one aft in addition to their red and green navigation lights. Vessels towing have a yellow light which signifies they are towing. They also have the back white light. The white light stands higher in the air its usually on a post or something so it could be higher in the air.
Sailboats are typically equipped with several key navigation lights to ensure safety and visibility at night or in low-light conditions. These include a white stern light at the back, red and green sidelights at the bow (port and starboard, respectively), and an all-round white light for anchored vessels. Additionally, larger sailboats may have masthead lights and signal lights for specific maneuvers. The arrangement and color of these lights help other vessels determine the sailboat's direction and status.