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∙ 12y agogive way
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∙ 12y agomaneuver to avoid a collision
The vessels head is toward you, the green light is the starboard running light, the white light is the masthead light Actually since the red and green nav lights must be seen at an angle of 135 degrees from bow to aft of amidships and a stern light also is seen at least 135 degrees you could be behind and to starboard. If the white light is high off the water then it is most likely coming at you.
You are approaching the starboard side of another vessel
maneuver to avoid a collision
The port side of a vessel carries a red light, whilst the starboard side carries a green one. A white light would be either in the centre to act as a headlight or extra illumination for the benefit of other vessels, or on the masthead to indicate the height of the boat.
A white light seen on a vessel in darkness indicates that the vessel is approaching you directly or near head-on. It suggests that both vessels should alter their course to avoid a collision, typically passing to the starboard (right) of the other vessel.
You must maneuver to avoid collision.
Port (red) and Starboard (green) running lights and a white light which will be mounted on either the stern or the masthead.
Their port side (red) is towards you. Their white light, plus the red light, allows you to believe the other boat is off your starboard side (green). Provided they are not getting any closer, and the position of the Red and white light doesn't change (towards you) you can assume there will not be a collision
A vessel that is pushing ahead consists of a red light over a white light on top. The red light is positioned on the port (left) side of the boat, while the white light is on the starboard (right) side. This lighting configuration helps other vessels determine the direction in which the boat is moving.
Port and starboard steaming lights and stern light
The head and starboard side of the vessel is toward you