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A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when making way through the water - lights

A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when making way through the water - lights

  • Description of scenario: Type of vessel: Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when making way through the water
    Time of the day: From sunset to sunrise and from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
  • Rule(s) to be applied: Rule 27 (Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre)
  • Applying the Rule(s) and comments: In accordance with Rule 27 (b) (Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre), a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre , except a vessel engaged in mine clearance operations, shall exhibit:
    (i) three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be white;
    (iii) a masthead light or lights, sidelights and a sternlight .
  • Lights positions:
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