If two boats are approaching from the port (left) side, and you have a red side light, it means they are on a collision course with your vessel. You should take immediate action to avoid a collision by altering your course or speed.
A visible white light on another vessel indicates that it is approaching you head-on. This means you should also exhibit a white light to signify that your vessel is also approaching head-on.
In the visible-light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, frequencies are lowest near red light (approaching infrared waves) and highest near violet light (approaching ultraviolet rays).
One difference between visible and non-visible light is that visible light can be seen by the human eye, while non-visible light, such as ultraviolet or infrared light, cannot be seen without special equipment.
No, ultraviolet light is not visible to the human eye. It has a shorter wavelength than visible light, which makes it invisible.
In the given scenario, light is visible.
A green sidelight must be visible to boats approaching from the right (starboard) side. This is part of the navigation rules that help mariners determine the direction of another vessel's movement. The green light indicates that the vessel is facing the observer's left side, meaning it is navigating towards them.
If you are operating a powerboat at night your green side light must be visible to boats approaching over an arc of the horizon 112.5 degrees and so fixed as to show the the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft of the beam on its respective side.
It is my understanding that you are taking the boater test. It is head on and port.
A visible white light on another vessel indicates that it is approaching you head-on. This means you should also exhibit a white light to signify that your vessel is also approaching head-on.
The red light should be on the right side, or port side, of the boat. The green light should be on the left, or starboard, side of the boat.
In the visible-light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, frequencies are lowest near red light (approaching infrared waves) and highest near violet light (approaching ultraviolet rays).
In darkness or reduced visibility, visible red and green lights on a vessel indicate its orientation and direction of travel. A steady red light on the port (left) side and a steady green light on the starboard (right) side signify that the vessel is underway and facing the observer. If you see both red and green lights, it means you are approaching the bow of the vessel. If only one light is visible, it indicates the vessel's side, helping you assess its direction and take appropriate navigational actions.
Visible light causes reflection of light in all directions
The masthead light should be visible in a 225 degree arc centered on dead ahead.
You are approaching the stern of another vessel and may be overtaking it
You are approaching the stern of another vessel
Visible light is a type of electromagnetic wave.