Here are examples of navigation lights as they would appear at night in good visibility:
Sailing Vessel seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Power driven vessel <50m seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Power driven vessel >50m seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles. Could also be a power driven vessel <50m.
Towing vessel <50m with tow <200m seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Towing vessel <50m with tow >200m seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Towing vessel >50m with tow <200m seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
A Fishing vessel seen from the Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Trawling lights seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Trawling vessel (shooting nets) seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Trawling vessel (hauling nets) seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Aground vessel (option 1) seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Aground vessel (option 2) seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Anchored vessel <50m seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Anchored vessel >50m (but not greater than 100m) seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
Anchored vessel >100m seen from Stern, Bow and Starboard angles.
The information above is given as a courtesy, to see the information in it’s original format please visit Transport Canada’s pleasure craft website or download the Safe Boating Guidehere. If you want more detailed information you can download the Collision Regulations document here or visit the Minister of Justice website.
