COLREGs – Lights and shapes of vessels v3.7‏ – The rules for the lights and shapes of vessels are essential for safe navigation at sea.
These rules are critical for ensuring that vessels can be recognized and identified at night and in poor visibility conditions.

The rules for the lights and shapes of vessels are crucial for ensuring that vessels are visible and identifiable both at night and during poor visibility conditions. These rules help to prevent collisions at sea and ensure that all vessels can navigate safely. The rules are designed to be easily understood and followed by all mariners. The importance of these rules cannot be overstated; they are fundamental to safe navigation and are critical for preventing accidents at sea. Every mariner must understand and comply with these rules to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the water. The rules are based on the principles of visibility and recognition, and they provide a framework for the safe operation of vessels in all conditions. The rules are applicable to all vessels, regardless of size or type, and they must be adhered to by all mariners to ensure safe navigation.

The COLREGs – Lights and shapes of vessels are essential for ensuring that all vessels can be identified at night and in poor visibility conditions. This is crucial for safe navigation and preventing accidents at sea. The rules are designed to be easily understood and followed by all mariners and are a vital part of maritime safety. These rules are available in versions 4.5 and 5.0 and are critical for ensuring that all mariners understand the importance of visibility and recognition at sea. Every mariner must be aware of these rules to ensure safe navigation.

Important notes  v3.7:

* The guidance states “The lights should be visible from all directions.”
* The guidance also states: rule R25.c: “Sailing vessel of less than 20m in length underway (two all-round lights in a vertical line)” indicates “Sailing vessel underway (two all-round lights in a vertical line)” for all mariners.
* The importance of these rules for ensuring that vessels are visible and identifiable at night and in poor visibility conditions cannot be overstated.