Sidelights on rescue boats: UK21/L005
Adopted EU recommendation LSA-012. UK approved recommendation on the use of navigation lights on rescue boats.
Question
Should sidelights be required on rescue boats/fast rescue boats?
Recommendation
When a fast rescue boat is in the water and manoeuvring at night at speeds in excess of 7 knots the collision regulations require an all-round white light and sidelights, depending on length.
These are to be displayed accordingly.
References
• MSN 1874 as amended
• The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended
Items affected
• UK/1.18, Rigid rescue boats
• UK/1.19, Inflated rescue boats
• UK/1.20, Fast rescue boats
• UK/1.43, Rigid-inflated rescue boats
More information
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000
Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/mca