What action should you take if you are approaching another boat at night and you see a green and white light?
If you meet another boat and see a green, red and white light, you’re approaching another power-driven boat head-on. In this situation, neither boat has the right-of-way. Both operators must take early and substantial action to steer well clear of the other boat by reducing their speed and steer to starboard (right).
What do red and white boat lights mean?
The red light indicates a vessel’s port (left) side; the green indicates a vessel’s starboard (right) side. Sternlight: This white light is seen only from behind or nearly behind the vessel.
What is your primary responsibility when other boats are in your area?
It is the responsibility of every boat or PWC operator to: Operate in a safe manner. Take all necessary action to avoid a collision, taking into account the weather, vessel traffic, and limits of other vessels. Such action should be taken in time to avoid a collision and at a safe distance from other vessels.
What to do when you see a red light on a boat?
If you see a RED LIGHT you should ‘STOP’: another boat is approaching from your starboard side. Power-driven boats must exhibit a forward masthead light, sidelights and a sternlight. Many small boats (such as bow riders and runabouts) typically have a white light affixed to the top of a light pole that can be placed at the stern of the craft.
What should you do if you see a green light on a boat?
If a green and a white light are visible, then another craft is approaching you from the port (left) side. In this situation, you are the stand-on craft and should maintain your speed and course. The other craft should take early and substantial action to steer well clear of your craft.
What does green, red and white mean on a boat?
If you meet a vessel and see a green, red and white light, you are approaching another power-driven vessel head-on. In this situation neither vessel has the right-of-way. Both operators must take early and substantial action to steer well clear of the other vessel.
Do you have to have a white light on your boat?
At anchor, the operator of a pleasure craft shall display, from sunset to sunrise, in the fore part, an all-around white light. A powerboat anchored at night must display an all-around white light. Rowboats (kayakers and canoers) at night
If you see a RED LIGHT you should ‘STOP’: another boat is approaching from your starboard side. Power-driven boats must exhibit a forward masthead light, sidelights and a sternlight. Many small boats (such as bow riders and runabouts) typically have a white light affixed to the top of a light pole that can be placed at the stern of the craft.
What should you do if you see a green light on a powerboat?
Reduce your speed, change direction and pass at a safe distance behind the other boat. A simple way to decipher powerboat navigation lights is to remember: If you see a GREEN LIGHT you can ‘GO’: another boat is approaching from your port side. If you see a RED LIGHT you should ‘STOP’: another boat is approaching from your starboard side.
Which is the white light on a boat?
Sternlight: This white light is seen only from behind or nearly behind the vessel. Masthead Light: This white light shines forward and to both sides and is required on all power-driven vessels.
Where are the lights on a power boat?
Normal power driven vessels have four lights to distinguish them from other boats. As per all other boats they have a red port light on the left side of the bow. Opposite that they have a green starboard light on the right side of the bow.