Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.09

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 220-6-.09 - Navigation Lights Required

(1) The following designated vessels shall be required to display, when under way between sunset and sunrise, and also between sunrise and sunset in restricted disability the following specific lights:

(a) Manually propelled vessels less than 7 meters [(23) feet] in length shall have readily at hand a lantern or flashlight showing a white light which shall be temporarily exhibited by the operator in sufficient time to prevent collision.

(b) All mechanically propelled vessels, and combination sail and power vessels when under power, less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length shall have one combination light in the fore part of vessel showing red to port and green to starboard from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on each side (225 degrees combination), visible at least 1.6 kilometers (one mile), along with either one bright, white light at the stern showing all around the horizon (360 degrees), or a masthead light placed as nearly as practicable to the fore and aft centerline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on both sides of the vessel in addition to a stern light placed as nearly as practicable at the stern showing an unbroken white light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5 degrees on each side of the vessel, visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles). All around white lights and masthead lights stipulated in this paragraph (b) shall be carried at least one (1) meter (3.28 feet) higher than sidelights or red and green combination lights.

(c) Mechanically propelled vessels, and combination sail and power vessels when under power, that are 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length but less than 20 meters (65.6 feet) in length shall have on the port side, properly screened, a red light which shall show from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on that side, visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles); and on the starboard side, properly screened, a green light which shall show from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on that side, visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles); or one combination light in the fore port of the vessel showing red to port and green to starboard from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on each side (225 degrees combination), visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles); one white masthead light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on both sides of the vessel, visible at east 4.8 kilometers (three miles) along with a stern light placed as nearly as practicable at the stern showing an unbroken white light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5 degrees on each side of the vessel visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles).

(d) Sail vessels under sail only, less than 20 meters (65.6 feet) in length shall have one of the following light configurations:

(1) One combination light forward showing red and green lights over 225 degrees with red to port and green to starboard, together with a 135 degree white light at the stern all of which will be visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles).

(2) One properly screened red light on the port side showing from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on that side, visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles), and one properly screened green light on the starboard side showing from dead ahead to 112.5 degrees on that side, visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles) and on the stern a 135 degree white light visible astern for at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles).

(3) One combination lantern with red to port, green to starboard and white to the stern carried at or near the top of the mast where it can best be seen, visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles).

(e) All vessels of whatever description or size when anchored on the waters of this state shall carry and display a steady white light showing all around the horizon (360 degrees), visible at least 3.2 kilometers (two miles), as a warning signal to avert collisions.

(2) The lights required above may also be displayed in any other circumstances when it is deemed necessary by the operator.

(3) Rule 220-6-.09, as previously promulgated, is hereby expressly repealed in its entirety.

Author: James D. Martin

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.09

Filed May 9, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed June 27, 1995; effective August 2, 1995. Amended: Filed March 14, 2003; effective April 18, 2003.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 33-5-62; §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session, 1994).

PENALTY: As provided by §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session, 1994) and § 33-5-62, Code of Ala. 1975.