Navigation Lights
The characteristics of navigation lights on a power driven vessel includes sidelights, sternlight, masthead light, and all-round white lights. Navigation lights must be displayed from sunset until sunrise as well as anytime visibility is restricted.
Navigation lights on a boat must be turned on from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility, such as fog or heavy rain. These lights help ensure that the vessel is visible to others and facilitate safe navigation. It’s important for operators to be familiar with the specific lighting requirements based on their type of vessel and local regulations. Always check local laws, as requirements may vary.
This boat must have a white mast head light & a white stern light. Also, it must have a green running light on the right (starboard) side of the boat & a red running light on the left (port) side of the boat. The red & green lights may be mounted on the sides of the boat (international regs.) or nose of the boat if the boat is basically used on rivers or lakes in the U.S. (called: river navigation lights).
SB-13 in the navigation rules what must the give-way boat do?
Each country has their own legal requirements regarding boat operation. The requirements state the specifics about navigation lights and which type of vessels need them, which types of lights are needed, and the hours of the day they must be used.
Navigation lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility.
lights must be on during periods of restriced visibility
A sailboat under sail that is 21 feet in length must display a combination of navigation lights, which typically include a white stern light and a red and green sidelights. The red light should be displayed on the port side (left) and the green light on the starboard side (right). If the sailboat is not under power, it is not required to display a masthead light, but the sidelights and stern light must be visible. These lights ensure visibility to other vessels during nighttime or low visibility conditions.
Valid registration decals must be displayed before a boat can be operated on the waters of the District of Columbia.Valid registration decals must be displayed before a boat can be operated on the waters of the District of Columbia.
It varies. However all jurisdictions that require it decree it must be displayed prominently
On power-driven vessels, navigation lights must be on during periods of restricted visibility.