What does the red and green light on the front of a boat mean?

Sidelights: These red and green lights are called sidelights (also called combination lights) because they are visible to another vessel approaching from the side or head-on. The red light indicates a vessel’s port (left) side; the green indicates a vessel’s starboard (right) side.

Which is color light must show on the port side of this boat?

A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the port (left) side of this boat? A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the give-way vessel?

When does a powerboat have to have a white light?

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.

What are the rules for navigation lights on boats?

Navigation lights at anchor 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.

Where does the green light go on a boat?

To put it in plain English, if you’re in the driver’s seat, the red light goes on the left, and the green light goes on the right. A white light should be at the stern of the boat. The stern is the rear of the boat. Powered Boat Light Placement

A powerboat is operating at night. Which color light must show on the port (left) side of this boat? A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the give-way vessel?

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.