What should operators of small recreational boats do when navigating in a shipping lane to increase visibility?
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Asked by: Matt Parrish
Always avoid anchoring in a shipping lane or near its termination. To increase your visibility to larger vessels in or near a shipping lane, you should stay in groups with other small boats, if possible.
Which navigation lights are you required to display when anchoring your boat for the night?
all-around white light
Anchored at night, the operator of a powerboat must display, from sunset to sunrise, in the fore part, an all-around white light. A powerboat anchored at night must display an all-around white light.
How do you navigate a boat at night?
You're correct at night slow down assess the situation and pay attention to what the navigation lights in the distance tell you about the speed.
What is the required color for the navigation light located on the masthead arc?
white
*Masthead lights. These are also white. They shine from 112.5º on the port side of the vessel through dead ahead to 112.5º on the starboard side.
