Steering Light Clause Samples
Steering Light a. All vessels over 100 meters (328 feet) in length shall have a blue steering light installed at the stem of the vessel, preferably on the fore mast, clearly visible from the bridge along the centerline. If in the above position this steering light is partly or completely obstructed, two (2) steering lights shall be installed, one on each side and at an equal distance from the centerline, clearly visible along lines parallel to it.
b. Vessels of war exempted from the requirements of 72 COLREGS shall also be exempted from the requirements of the steering light.
c. The steering light shall be capable of being controlled from the navigation bridge, the forecastle deck, or both.
d. The use of the steering light shall be at the discretion of the pilot.
e. Vessels must have a connection plug in the bridge, near conning position 1, to enable connection to the Automatic Identification System (AIS). Agreement No. 360 of December 12, 2019
Steering Light a. All vessels over 100 meters (328 feet) in length shall have installed, at or near the stem, a fixed blue transit light, which shall be clearly visible from the bridge, along the center line. If said transit light so placed would be partially or completely obstructed, then two such transit lights must be installed at an equal distance from the center line, and shall be clearly visible along lines parallel thereto.
b. Military vessels exempted from the requirements of 72 COLREGS shall also be exempt from the requirements of the steering light.
c. The light shall be able to be controlled from the navigation bridge, the forecastle deck, or both.
d. The use of this light shall be at the discretion of the Canal pilot. LINE OF SIGHTS PARALLEL TO SHIPS CENTERLINE KEEL FROM CONNING POSITIONS ▇▇. ▇, ▇ ▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ STOWAGE WHEN PASSING THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL LINE OF SIGHT OVER CONTAINER STOWAGE OR BULWARK TOP AT STEM BASE LINE SHIP LENGTH 1 SHIP LENGTH
1 1 2 SHIP LENGTH BLUE STEERING LIGHTS