Rule 28 — Constrained by Draft (lights)

COLREGs Rule 28

COLREGs Rule 28 — Vessels Constrained by their Draught A vessel constrained by her draught may, in addition to the lights prescribed for power-driven vessels in Rule 23, exhibit where they can best be seen three all-round red lights in a vertical line, or a cylinder. Note for exam purposes: this rule has NO Inland counterpart. Inland Rule 28 is [Reserved], and the Inland Navigation Rules do not recognise a vessel constrained by her draught as a distinct class. The shape is a cylinder — not a ball, cone or diamond — and the lights are three all-round RED in a vertical line, carried in addition to (not instead of) the normal power-driven vessel lights of Rule 23. Rank in Rule 18 is also International-only: a vessel constrained by her draught is not "not under command" or "restricted in he…

COLREGs Rule 3

COLREGs Rule 3 — General Definitions For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise requires: (a) The word “vessel” includes every description of water craft, including nondisplacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. (b) The term “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery. (c) The term “sailing vessel” means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used. (d) The term “vessel engaged in fishing” means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability. (e) The word “seapl…