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| Minimum required lights Boats under way Power Boats
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Sailing Boats
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Tenders (boats operating within two nautical miles from the mother boat) are subject to the same navigation light requirements as any other boat. All boats at anchor must show an all round white light. |
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| Non-powered boats On the Brisbane River, rowing sculls are required to display a flashing all round white light while training or in competition, between sunset and sunrise. Boats at anchor Must show an all-round white light placed where it may best be seen. Anchor lights must always be shown from sunset to sunrise. If you are at anchor or in a busy area, then show additional lights (not navigation lights) to ensure you are seen and keep a good watch. Lights on boats to keep clear of There are many other combinations of lights used on boats. The lights shown relate to the activity it is engaged in (i.e. fishing dredging, not under command). A simple rule of thumb for a small powerboat is to stay clear of any boats exhibiting additional lights. Navigation at night The waterways are not like well defined roads. It is unsafe to navigate a boat with lights illuminating the water directly ahead because it will deprive you and other boat operators of night vision. Spotlights can be used to identify specific hazards, but this should be done only when operating at very slow speed and without affecting other waterway users. The most important rules to remember when driving a boat at night are to slow down and keep a good lookout. The speed of travel should be much les than that travelled by day. |
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