Red Port Light
A red navigation light on a vessel indicates the port side, which is the left side when facing the bow (front) of the boat. This red light, along with a green light on the starboard (right) side, helps other boaters identify the vessel's direction of travel, especially at night or in low visibility.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Port vs. Starboard:
The terms "port" and "starboard" refer to the left and right sides of a vessel when looking forward. "Port" is the left side, and "starboard" is the right side.
Navigation Lights:
These lights are essential for safe navigation, especially at night or when visibility is reduced. They help other boaters determine the direction of a vessel and understand its intentions, such as whether it's crossing your path.
International Regulations:
Specification
Angle : 125.5°
Visibility : 1NM
Lumen: 11LM
Weight: 0.52kg
Height: 70mm W x 63mm H
The use of red for the port side and green for the starboard side is a standardized international regulation for preventing collisions at sea.
Giving Way:
If a vessel is crossing your path and you see its red light, it means it is on your starboard (right) side and is giving way to you. If you see its green light, it means it is on your port (left) side and you are giving way to it.
Historical Origins:
The use of red and green for port and starboard has historical roots, with red being associated with danger or warning, and green with safety or clearance.
