When do you see a red, a green, and a white light?
When You See a Red, a Green, and a White Light When you are in a power-driven vessel and you see a red, a green, and a white light, you are approaching another power-driven vessel head-on and both vessels must give way.
What are the red and green lights on a boat?
When periods of restricted visibility (fog or heavy rain) a red light on the port side and a green light on the starboard side. a white light placed at the stern of the boat. a white light projecting towards the front of the boat. a white light projecting all around the vessel.
What happens when you see a white light on a boat?
When you come across another boat, and you can only see a white light, then you’ll know that you’re either approaching an anchored vessel or a vessel that is moving in front of you. In this case, you can overtake them and go around them from either side. If you come across a green light and a white light, then you have the right of way.
What does a red light over a white light mean?
Vessels engaged in standard fishing will display a red light over a white light to indicate what they are doing. ‘Red over white frying tonight’. ? Vessels engaged in trawling instead of normal fishing will indicate the fact by displaying a green light over a white light.
What do the red and green lights on a boat 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. Masthead Light: This white light shines forward and to both sides and is required on all power-driven vessels.
What should I do if I see a green, red and white light?
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. Both operators should reduce their speed and steer to starboard.
When you come across another boat, and you can only see a white light, then you’ll know that you’re either approaching an anchored vessel or a vessel that is moving in front of you. In this case, you can overtake them and go around them from either side. If you come across a green light and a white light, then you have the right of way.
What are the lights on a sailing vessel?
The lights for sailing vessels are very similar to those of power driven vessels plus a couple of extra options. When sailing, the vessel has to display red and green side lights and a white stern light. It does not display a forward facing masthead light as that would mean it was being propelled by machinery.