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    • Part C- Lights and Shapes
      • Rule 20 – Application
      • Rule 21- Definitions
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      • Rule 23 – Power-driven vessels underway
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    • Part D- Sound and Light Signals
      • Rule 32 – Definitions
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      • Rule 35 – Sound signals in restricted visibility
      • Rule 36 : Signals to attract attention
      • Rule 37 – Distress signals
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      • Rule 39 – Definitions
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    • Annexes
      • Annex 1 – Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes
      • ANNEX II – Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity
      • ANNEX III – Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
      • ANNEX IV – Distress Signals
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Rule 23 – Power-driven vessels underway

Part C Lights and Shapes

a. A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: (i) a masthead light forward; (ii) a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that a vessel of less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such light but may do so; (iii) sidelights; (iv) a sternlight.b. An air cushion vessel when operating in the non-displacement mode shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light.c. A WIG craft only when taking off, landing and in ilight near the surface shall, in addition to the … [Read more...]

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