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Marine Navigation Lights and Signals
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Red Port Light
Indicates the left side of a vessel; used during night-time to signal a ship's port (left) side to another vessel.
White Stern Light
A white light placed at the stern; used to show the rear aspect of a vessel to other vessels.
Green Starboard Light
Indicates the right side of a vessel; used during night-time to signal a ship's starboard (right) side to another vessel.
Masthead Light
A white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel; used to show the presence of a ship from the front and sides.
Two Masthead Lights in a Vertical Line
Signifies a power-driven vessel that is over 50 meters in length.
Green Flashing Light
Indicates that a vessel is engaged in mine clearance operations.
Yellow Over White Lights in a Vertical Line
Signifies a towing vessel; indicates a vessel towing astern.
All-Round Green Light
Used on profiled minesweeper vessels to indicate safe passage for other vessels.
Flashing Yellow Light
Used by air-cushion vessels such as hovercrafts when operating in non-displacement mode.
Red, White, Red Light Signal
A distress signal used by vessels requiring assistance.
Yellow Flashing Light Every 4 Seconds
This light pattern is used to mark dredging or underwater operations.
Red Over Red Lights in a Vertical Line
Indicates a vessel not under command; it cannot maneuver as required by the rules and should be avoided.
Blue Flashing Light
Used by law enforcement and other official vessels to signal their status.
White Over Red Over Green Lights in a Vertical Line
Indicates a pilot vessel on duty. When at anchor, the vessel will display only the white and red lights.
All-Round Red Light
Used to indicate a vessel is not under command or restricted in its ability to maneuver.
Red Over Green Lights in a Vertical Line
Signals a sailing vessel underway.
Red Over White Over Red Lights in a Vertical Line
Signals a vessel with restricted maneuverability.
Green Over White Lights in a Vertical Line
Indicates a trawling vessel; signals that nets are being pulled.
Rapid Blinking White Light
Indicates a hovercraft or other vessels that are non-displacement mode crafts.
Yellow and Red Lights in a Vertical Line
Signals a vessel constrained by draft, typically used by large ships in narrow channels.
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