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What is Emergency Navigation Light?

Emergency Navigation Light A portable or fixed battery-powered navigation light used to maintain minimum required navigation signals in the event of main power failure, as per SOLAS regulations.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Emergency Navigation Light” Used in Practice?

Bridge, this is VTS. Please confirm all emergency navigation lights are activated as your main navigation lights are reported off on radar.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Emergency Navigation Light?

A portable or fixed battery-powered navigation light used to maintain minimum required navigation signals in the event of main power failure, as per SOLAS regulations.

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