How can you see a boat anchored at night?

As a boat operator, you must be prepared to share the waterways so you don't create a threat or hazard to other boaters and watercraft, divers, swimmers, wildlife or the environment.

For this reason, boat operators should be able to describe the rules to apply when sharing the waterways.

So can you recognize anchored vessels by their lights?

Recognizing anchored vessels by their lights

Boats at anchor that are less than 7 m (23'):

If a boat is near or in a narrow channel, fairway, an anchorage or where vessels normally navigate, they must show one (1) all-round white light at night.

If it is daytime, they can show one (1) ball and another white all-round light.

Or, boats that are less than seven meters at anchor, can just show one (1) all-round white light.

Boats at anchor that are from 7 m (23') to 50 m (164'1"):

Show one (1) all-round white light at night. If it is daytime, they can show one (1) ball and another white all-round light.

Or, boats from seven meters to fifty meters can simply show one (1) all-round white light.

Any lights available to illuminate the deck of a boat may be used to help it be seen by other mariners.

That's everything you need to know about recognizing anchored vessels by their lights.

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