Required Lighting at Night

Anchoring or attaching to a buoy/dock for an extended stay, often overnight. Requires proper ligh...

Thermal or low-light scopes or goggles aiding nighttime navigation; boater ed covers proper usage...

The arrangement of lateral or non-lateral buoys indicating safe channels, hazards, or controlled ...

The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...

Techniques like sounding fog signals, reducing speed, and using radar or GPS to avoid collisions ...

Elevated fixtures providing deck illumination on sailboats or larger craft. Boater ed warns of gl...

Strategies to prevent accidents, including early course changes, clear signals, and adherence to ...

Decorative or functional lights mounted below the waterline; some states regulate brightness or c...

A velocity that allows adequate time to avoid collisions, considering visibility, traffic density...

States or local rules define exact times for “sunset” and “sunrise” to enforce navigation light r...