Carrying reliable navigation lights on board improves your visibility at nights and reduces the risk of collision. In many cases navigation lights are even mandatory by law. ARC Marine has a collection of stern, masthead and side lights by Italian brand Foresti & Suardi.
Carrying navigation lights on board is indispensable on night trips. The same goes for situations of poor visibility due to fog, rain and/or other weather conditions. By carrying navigation lights you will be better visible, while other remote shippers can make out the direction you are going, which improves safety on the water.
The law prescribes that you carry navigation lights on sailing trips between sunset and sunrise. Are you going on a sailing trip in daylight and is your view not obstructed by for instance fog or rain? Then you need not switch on your navigation lights. The type of on-board lights you require depends on the type and length of your boat.
Navigation lights for boats are available in various models. Each type has its own prescribed colour, namely:
Navigation lights are bound to various sets of rules, put down in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. The Dutch regulations that apply to Rhine trips and navigation trips inside the Netherlands are contained in the ‘Rijnvaartpolitiereglement (RPD)‘ and the ‘Binnenvaartpolitiereglement (BPR)’.
The regulations that apply to motorboats differ from sailboat regulations. The length of your boat is another decisive factor for the type of lights you are required to carry.
Large motor vessels (> 20 m) are allowed to carry a second masthead light in addition to the lights mentioned above.
At ARC Marine you find high-quality masthead lights, stern lights and side lights. We also have all-in sets in our collection, so that you will get all your mandatory navigation lights in one go. And for additional comfort we also have combination lights, like bicolour lights containing starboard and port lights in just one housing.
You may simply order navigation lights for your motorboat or sailboat from our online web shop. And of course our dealers will be very happy to welcome you in person.
