IRPCS Masterclass Rule 29 Pilot Vessels

Summary

This video script explains the navigation lights of a pilot vessel. When on pilot duty, it displays a white upper and red lower all-round light vertically, along with side and stern lights. The script illustrates these lights from different perspectives, emphasizing their importance for visibility. When not on pilot duty, the vessel shows lights as a similar-sized ship, highlighting the necessity of proper lighting for maritime safety and communication.

Takeaways

• 🔦 A vessel engaged on pilot duty must exhibit all-round lights in a vertical line at or near the masthead, with the upper light being white and the lower light red.
• 🚢 When underway, the vessel should also display side lights and a stern light.
• ⚓ When at anchor, in addition to the lights prescribed for underway, the vessel should also follow the rules for anchored vessels.
• 🛳️ The lights (white over red) are shown only when the vessel is engaged in pilot duty with another vessel.
• 🌟 A pilot vessel on duty has the white and red all-round lights visible from various angles: port side, starboard side, ahead, and astern.
• 🔴 The red light is always positioned below the white light when the vessel is on pilot duty.
• 🚦 When not engaged in pilotage duty, a pilot vessel should exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed for a similar vessel of its length.
• ⚓ When not on pilot duty, the vessel shows standard lights such as the steaming light or masthead light and side lights.
• 🎯 The white and red all-round lights are specific indicators that the vessel is currently engaged in pilotage duty.
• 📏 The regulations ensure that a pilot vessel is identifiable by its lighting whether it is on duty or not, following standardized maritime rules.

Q & A

What lights must a vessel engaged on pilot duty exhibit at or near the masthead?

A vessel engaged on pilot duty must exhibit all-round lights in a vertical line, with the upper being white and the lower being red.

What additional lights must a vessel on pilot duty display when underway?

When underway, a vessel on pilot duty must also display side lights and a stern light.

What lights must a vessel on pilot duty display when at anchor?

When at anchor, a vessel on pilot duty must display the lights prescribed in subparagraph one, which are the all-round white and red lights, in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 34 for vessels at anchor.

When should a pilot vessel exhibit the white and red all-round masthead lights?

A pilot vessel should exhibit the white and red all-round masthead lights only when it is engaged on pilot duty with another vessel.

What are the side lights on a pilot vessel?

The side lights on a pilot vessel are the lights located on the port (left) and starboard (right) sides of the vessel.

What is the appearance of a pilot vessel from the port side when on pilot duty?

From the port side, a pilot vessel on pilot duty will show the side light on the port side and the two all-round white over red masthead lights.

What is the appearance of a pilot vessel from the starboard side when on pilot duty?

From the starboard side, a pilot vessel on pilot duty will show the side light on the starboard side and the two all-round white over red masthead lights.

What is the appearance of a pilot vessel from astern when on pilot duty?

From astern, a pilot vessel on pilot duty will show the white and red all-round lights and the stern light.

What lights should a pilot vessel display when not engaged on pilotage duty?

When not engaged on pilotage duty, a pilot vessel should exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed for a similar vessel of her length.

What is the configuration of lights for a pilot vessel not on pilot duty?

A pilot vessel not on pilot duty should display the steaming light or masthead light and the side lights appropriate for its length.