COLREG Lights & Shapes

Hover over lights and shapes to see details.

Vessel Lights (Side View)

All vessel types with their navigation lights that they must show while the Sun is not up.

Power-driven vessel

port View
Top View

Sailing vessel underway & vessel under oars

port View
Top View

Air cushon vessel underway

port View
Top View

Vessel engaged in fishing (other than trawling)

port View
Top View

Vessel engaged in trawling

port View
Top View

Vessel not under command

port View
Top View

Restricted manueverability

port View
Top View

Restricted manueverability - underwater operations

port View
Top View

Restricted manueverability - mine clearance

port View
Top View

Vessel constrained by her draught

port View
Top View

Power-driven vessel towing

port View
Top View

Power-driven vessel pushing ahead

port View
Top View

Vessel at anchor

port View
Top View

Vessel aground

port View
Top View

Pilot vessel on duty

port View
Top View

Seaplanes

port View
Top View

Day Shapes

Daytime signals displayed on vessels. Hover for description and rule reference.

Anchored

Not under command

Restricted in ability to maneuver

Underwater operations

Underwater operations - Vessel May Pass

Underwater operations - Obstruction

Constrained by draught

Vessel aground

Sailing vessel under power (motor-sailing)

Towing over 200m

Towing Partially Submerged under 200m

Towing Partially Submerged over 200m

Fishing - Regular

Fishing - Gear Over 150m

Mine Clearance

Diving Operations