At night, boats are supposed to display navigational lights; these are red, green, and white. The lights are screened/shielded so that each light is only visible from a certain range of directions.If you are on a boat and can see the red, green, and white navigational lights from another boat all at the same time, you should watch out, because that means that it is moving directly toward you and there is the possibility of a collision.
That a power driven ship is headed right for you. The green and red lights are the navigational side lanterns and the white light is the top light.
That a power driven ship is headed right for you. The green and red lights are the navigational side lanterns and the white light is the top light.
That a power driven ship is headed right for you. The green and red lights are the navigational side lanterns and the white light is the top light.
Properly, it is a white light, and elevated higher than the red/green lights on the front of the boat.
At night, boats are supposed to display navigational lights; these are red, green, and white. The lights are screened/shielded so that each light is only visible from a certain range of directions.If you are on a boat and can see the red, green, and white navigational lights from another boat all at the same time, you should watch out, because that means that it is moving directly toward you and there is the possibility of a collision.
At night, boats are supposed to display navigational lights; these are red, green, and white. The lights are screened/shielded so that each light is only visible from a certain range of directions.If you are on a boat and can see the red, green, and white navigational lights from another boat all at the same time, you should watch out, because that means that it is moving directly toward you and there is the possibility of a collision.
If you see both the red and green lights but not the white one, the boat is coming right for you and something's wrong because the white light has to be visible from any angle for a distance of two miles. <<>> If there's no white light it's a sailing boat. If you see red and green the boat is under sail and you are lined up with its bows. A small motor boat also needs a white light high up and visible all round.
That a power driven ship is headed right for you. The green and red lights are the navigational side lanterns and the white light is the top light.
Another boat is approaching you. The red light is their port side and the green light is their starboard side. The port side is left.
Another boat is approaching you. The red light is their port side and the green light is their starboard side. The port side is left.
If you see both the red and green lights but not the white one, the boat is coming right for you and something's wrong because the white light has to be visible from any angle for a distance of two miles. <<>> If there's no white light it's a sailing boat. If you see red and green the boat is under sail and you are lined up with its bows. A small motor boat also needs a white light high up and visible all round.