The green light would be the starboard steaming light, the white the masthead light. What you would do would depend on factors such as its releative bearing and in what waters you are sailing.
You are the stand-on vessel but should take precautions in case the other operator doesn't see you.
Starboard (right side).
another vessel is at anchor
The head and starboard side of the vessel is toward you
The head and starboard side is toward you
you are following another vessel on it's starboard side. the stern light and stbd running light are visible
The right side of the vessel is the starboard side, the light is green. The light is coordinated to the starboard side of the vessel no matter how you look at it. Refer to Rule 21 of the 72 COLREGS, a link is provided below.
The red light should be on the right side, or port side, of the boat. The green light should be on the left, or starboard, side of the boat.
Navigation lights, green starboard and red port. Masthead and stern lights should be white
a sailing vessel is approaching head on and you must give way
You are the stand-on vessel but be prepared to give way if necessary. When you see a white and a green light, you are the stand-on vessel. You should remain alert, however, in case the other vessel operator does not see you or does not know navigational rules.
You are the stand-on vessel but be prepared to give way if necessary. When you see a white and a green light, you are the stand-on vessel. You should remain alert, however, in case the other vessel operator does not see you or does not know navigational rules.