If you are boating at night, and you see a single white light on another boat this light tells you that you are overtaking another vessel or it is anchored. It is mandatory for all engine powered boats and shines forward. If there is no light it indicates a sailboat under sail.
When boating at night, a single white light on a vessel tells you that it is anchored.
When boating at night, a single white light tells you that it is either a light house or an anchored boat.
If you are boating at night, and you see a single white light on another boat this light tells you that you are overtaking another vessel or it is anchored. It is mandatory for all engine powered boats and shines forward. If there is no light it indicates a sailboat under sail.
Small boat light.
You are boating at night you see a single white light directly ahead, you should give way by going around the other vessel.
Give way
Slow down and turn to avoid the small boat ahead of you.
When boating at night a red and white light on a vessel tells you that you must give way to the other vessel.
You are looking at the Starboard (right) side of the boat. If you can't see the white stern light then that boat is pointed toward you.
Lighting requirements vary depending on whether you're talking about a sailboat or powerboat, International Rules or Inland Rules, the length of the vessel, and whether or not the vessel is at anchor. However, if at night you see a single white light only (no red or green lights), you're most likely looking at a boat at anchor.
Lighting requirements vary depending on whether you're talking about a sailboat or powerboat, International Rules or Inland Rules, the length of the vessel, and whether or not the vessel is at anchor. However, if at night you see a single white light only (no red or green lights), you're most likely looking at a boat at anchor.
When boating at night and you only see a green light, it typically indicates that you are approaching the starboard side (right side) of another vessel. According to maritime navigation rules, a vessel with a visible green light is likely traveling with its bow facing you, meaning you should keep clear to avoid a collision. It's important to maintain vigilance and be prepared to maneuver, as you may not have a complete view of the other vessel's position or intentions.