Assignment 4

Name: Jayson John Zuniega Rection: Reef knot

The rules concerning lights must be complied with from sunset to sunrise
and at all other times in restricted visibility. Shapes are used during daylight
hours to indicate a vessel's status and to avoid doubt or confusion. The
prime example is the requirement for a yacht that is motor sailing to display
a motoring cone (a conical shape apex downwards) in the forepart of the
vessel.

The rules also stipulate the exact color of the lights, their intensity, the
minimum distance each light must be visible for, and their position on the
vessel. The requirements vary and the rules must be read in full, to
completely understand one's obligations. A summary of rules is designed to
help a pleasure boat owner understand his or her obligations with regards
lights and shapes.

2. RULE 21 - Definitions

1. "Masthead light" means a white 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 right
ahead to 22,5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of the vessel.
2. "Sidelights" means a green light on the starboard side and a red
light on the port side each showing an unbroken light over an arc
of the horizon of 112,5 degrees and so fixed as to show the light
from right ahead to 22,5 degrees abaft the beam on its respective
side. In a vessel of less than 20 meters in length the sidelights may
be combined in one lantern carried on the fore and aft centerline of
the vessel.
3. "Stern light" means a white light placed as nearly as practicable at
the stern showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon
of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67,5 degrees from
right aft on each side of the vessel. 
4. "Towing light" means a yellow light having the same characteristics
as the "stern light" defined in paragraph (c) of this Rule.
5. "All round light" means a light showing an unbroken light over an
arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.
6. "Flashing light" means a light flashing at regular intervals at a
frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute.