INTERNATIONAL RULES right ahead to 2 points (221⁄2 degrees) abaft the beam on the starboard side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. INLAND RULES to two points abaft the beam on the starboard side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least two miles. (c) On the port side a red light (v) On the port side a red light so constructed as to show an unso constructed as to show an un-broken light over an arc of the broken light over an arc of the horizon of 10 points of the compass (11211⁄2 degrees), so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 2 points (2212 degrees) abaft the beam on the port side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. horizon of ten points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on the port side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least two miles. (d) The said green and red side (vi) The said green and red lights shall be fitted with inboard sidelights shall be fitted with in-screens projecting at least three feet forward from the light, so as to prevent these lights from being seen across the bow. board screens projecting at least 3 feet forward from the light, so as to prevent these lights from being seen across the bows. SEAPLANES UNDERWAY (b) A seaplane underway on the water shall carry : (i) In the forepart amidships where it can best be seen a bright white light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 220 degrees of the compass, so fixed as to show the light 110 degrees on each side of the seaplane, namely, from right ahead to 20 degrees abaft the beam on either side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 3 miles. (ii) On the right or starboard wing tip a green light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 110 degrees of the compass, so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 20 degrees abaft the beam on the starboard side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. (iii) On the left or port wing tip a red light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over [The Inland Rules are silent with respect to seaplanes on the water.] INTERNATIONAL RULES INLAND RULES an arc of the horizon of 110 degrees of the compass, so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 20 degrees abaft the beam on the port side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. POWER-DRIVEN VESSELS-WHEN TOWING OR PUSHING STEAM VESSELS-WHEN TOWING OR ART. 3. A steam vessel when alongside or by pushing ahead shall, in addition to her side lights, carry two bright white lights in a vertical line, one over the other, not less than three feet apart, and when towing one or more vessels astern, regardless of the length of the tow, shall carry an additional bright white light three feet above or below such lights. Each of these lights shall be of the same construction and character, and shall be carried in the same position as the white light mentioned in article 2 (a) or the after range light mentioned in article 2 (f). RULE 3 (a) A power-driven vessel when towing or pushing an- towing another vessel or vessels other vessel or seaplane shall, in addition to her sidelights, carry two bright white lights in a vertical line one over the other, not less than 6 feet apart, and when towing more than one vessel shall carry an additional bright white light 6 feet above or below such lights, if the length of the tow, measuring from the stern of the towing vessel to the stern of the last vessel or seaplane towed, exceeds 600 feet. Each of these lights shall be of the same construction and character and one of them shall be carried in the same position as the white light mentioned in Rule 2 (a) (i), except the additional light, which shall be carried at a height of not less than 14 feet above the hull. In a vessel with a single mast, such lights may be carried on the mast. (b) The towing vessel shall also show either the stern light specified in Rule 10 or in lieu of that light a small white light abaft the funnel or aftermast for the tow to steer by, but such light shall not be visible forward of the beam. The carriage of the white light specified in Rule 2 (a) (ii) is optional. SEAPLANES-WHEN TOWING (c) A seaplane on the water, when towing one or more seaplanes or vessels, shall carry the lights prescribed in Rule 2 (b) (i), (ii) and (iii); and, in addition, she shall carry a second white light of the same construction and Such steam vessel may carry a small white light abaft the funnel or aftermast for the vessel towed to steer by, but such light shall not be visible forward of the beam. INTERNATIONAL RULES character as the white light men- VESSELS AND SEAPLANES NOT UNDER RULE 4 (a) A vessel which is not under command shall carry, where they can best be seen, and, if a power-driven vessel, in lieu of the lights required by Rule 2 (a) (i) and (ii), two red lights in a vertical line one over the other not less than 6 feet apart, and of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles. By day, she shall carry in a vertical line one over the other not less than 6 feet apart, where they can best be seen, two black balls or shapes each not less than 2 feet in diameter. (b) A seaplane on the water which is not under command may carry, where they can best be seen, two red lights in a vertical line, one over the other, not less than 3 feet apart, and of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles, and may by day carry in a vertical line one over the other not less than 3 feet apart, where they can best be seen, two black balls or shapes, each not less than 2 feet in diameter. (c) A vessel engaged in laying INLAND RULES [See Sections 80.18-80.24, 80.26 or in picking up a submarine cable 80.31, 80.33, and 80.33a, on pages or navigation mark, or a vessel en-48-53 inc.] gaged in surveying or underwater operations when from the nature of her work she is unable to get out of the way of approaching vessels, shall carry, in lieu of the lights specified in Rule 2 (a) (i) and (ii), three lights in a vertical line one over the other not less than 6 feet apart. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red, and the INTERNATIONAL RULES middle light shall be white, and they shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles. By day, she shall carry in a vertical line one over the other not less than 6 feet apart, where they can best be seen, three shapes each not less than 2 feet in diameter, of which the highest and lowest shall be globular in shape and red in colour, and the middle one diamond in shape and white. (d) The vessels and seaplanes referred to in this Rule, when not making way through the water, shall not carry the coloured sidelights, but when making way they shall carry them. (e) The lights and shapes required to be shown by this Rule are to be taken by other vessels and seaplanes as signals that the vessel or seaplane showing them is not under command and cannot therefore get out of the way. (f) These signals are not signals of vessels in distress and requiring assistance. Such signals are contained in Rule 31. LIGHTS FOR SAILING VESSELS; VESSELS OR SEAPLANES BEING TOWED; VESSELS BEING PUSHED AHEAD RULE 5 (a) A sailing vessel under way and any vessel or seaplane being towed shall carry the same lights as are prescribed by Rule 2 for a power-driven vessel or a seaplane under way, respectively, with the exception of the white lights specified therein, which they shall never carry. They shall also carry stern lights as specified in Rule 10, provided that vessels towed, except the last vessel of a tow, may carry, in lieu of such stern light, a small white light as specified in Rule 3 (b). (b) A vessel being pushed ahead shall carry, at the forward end, on the starboard side a green INLAND RULES LIGHTS FOR SAILING VESSELS AND VESSELS IN TOW ART. 5. A sailing vessel under way and any vessel being towed, except barges, canal boats, scows, and other vessels of nondescript type, when in tow of steam vessels, shall carry the same lights as are prescribed by article 2 for a steam vessel under way, with the exception of the white lights mentioned therein, which they shall never carry. LIGHTS FOR FERRYBOATS, BARGES, AND CANAL BOATS IN TOW [See Sections 80.15-80.17, on pages 42-48 inc., promulgated under Sec. 2 of this Act (page 2)] INTERNATIONAL RULES light and on the port side a red light, which shall have the same characteristics as the lights described in Rule 2 (a) (iv) and (v) and shall be screened as provided in Rule 2 (a) (vi), provided that any number of vessels pushed ahead in a group shall be lighted as one vessel. LIGHTS FOR SMALL VESSELS IN BAD INLAND RULES LIGHTS FOR SMALL VESSELS IN BAD ART. 6. Whenever, as in the case of vessels of less than ten gross tons under way during bad weather, the green and red side lights cannot be fixed, these lights shall be kept at hand, lighted and ready for use; and shall, on the approach of or to other vessels, be exhibited on their respective sides RULE 6 (a) In small vessels, when it is not possible on account of bad weather or other sufficient cause to fix the green and red sidelights, these lights shall be kept at hand lighted and ready for immediate use, and shall, on the approach of or to other vessels, be exhibited on their respective sides in sufficient time to pre-in sufficient time to prevent collivent collision, in such maner as to make them most visible, and so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side, nor, if practicable, more than 2 points (2212 degrees) abaft the beam on their respective sides. (b) To make the use of these portable lights more certain and easy, the lanterns containing them shall each be painted outside with the colour of the lights they respectively contain, and shall be provided with proper screens. sion, in such maner as to make LIGHTS FOR SMALL ROWING BOATS, ART. 7. Rowing boats, whether under oars or sail, shall have ready at hand a lantern showing a white light which shall be temporarily exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision. LIGHTS FOR SMALL VESSELS, POWERDRIVEN BOATS, AND ROWING BOATS RULE 7 Power-driven vessels of less than 40 tons, vessels under oars or sails of less than 20 tons, and rowing boats, when under way shall not be required to carry the lights mentioned in Rule 2, but if they do not carry them they ART. 9. (d) Rafts, or other shall be provided with the follow-water craft not herein provided ing lights :for, navigating by hand power, horse power, or by the current of the river, shall carry one or more good white lights, which shall be (a) Power-driven vessels of less than 40 tons, except as provided in section (b), shall carry: |