Fishing Vessels - City Sailing Day Skipper

Fishing Vessels - City Sailing Day Skipper We explain the lights and shapes on fishing boats to help you study for your RYA Day Skipper and RYA Yachtmaster Courses. This is all part of the City Sailing RYA Courses tutorial video to support our RYA Theory courses at city sailing. Fishing vessel lights and shapes are important for maritime safety, especially at night or in conditions of reduced visibility. These lights and shapes help other vessels determine the size, direction, and activity of the fishing vessel, so they can take appropriate action to avoid collisions. Here are some of the lights and shapes commonly used on fishing vessels: Lights: Red and white lights: Fishing vessels that are engaged in fishing, with gear deployed in the water, must display red and white lights. These lights are mounted on the vessel's mast and should be visible from all sides. All-around white light: Fishing vessels that are not engaged in fishing can display an all-around white light instead of the red and white lights. Shapes: Cone shape: Fishing vessels that are actively fishing and have gear in the water must display two cones with the apexes together. This shape indicates that other vessels should keep a safe distance and avoid crossing the fishing vessel's gear. Diamond shape: Fishing vessels that are not actively fishing or have gear stowed must display a diamond shape. This shape indicates that the fishing vessel is not restricted in its ability to maneuver. Ball shape: When fishing vessels are operating in close proximity, they may display a ball shape to indicate that they are not restricted in their ability to maneuver. This shape is commonly used when fishing vessels are working together in a fishing fleet. It's important to note that these lights and shapes are regulated by international maritime law, specifically the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). All fishing vessels must comply with these regulations to ensure safety on the water. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA coursework: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join Paul www.citysailing.com