Historical information
The Marine Safety Act, Victoria requires that lights must be displayed from sunset to sunrise and in times of restricted visibility during daylight hours. A vessel's lights should indicate: what type of vessel it is, what the vessel is doing, the direction that the vessel is travelling in. E.G. For vessels under 50 m in length, a second masthead light is optional. For vessels under 12 m in length, sidelights may be a combined lantern on fore and aft centreline.
Significance
Every vessel at sea must show light to indicate type of vessel, directionof travel and speed.
Physical description
Three metal navigational lights; red port, green starboad and clear head light.
Inscriptions & markings
S/N Side Light (red) Elect.
S/N 432 Side Light (Green) Elect.
S/N 433 Head Light Elect.
Subjects
References
- Vessel Navigation Lights It is more difficult to judge speeds and distances at night or in restricted visibility. Understanding lighting configurations will enable you to take corrective action to avoid a collision.
