Introduction Of Marine Navigation Light And Signal Light System

Introduction Of Marine Navigation Light And Signal Light System

(1) Navigation lights

Navigation light is an independent part of ship lighting system, and it is an important light signal to ensure safe navigation at night. In any case, it must be kept bright to indicate the position, status, type, presence or absence of tugs of the vessel, so as to prevent misunderstanding around or passing vessels, causing marine accidents.

Navigation lights consist of foremast lights, main mast lights, tail lights, starboard lights and anchor lights, which are used to indicate the status and position of ships during the night voyage.

The bridge is equipped with a special navigation light control box or control board, which is powered by the main switchboard and the emergency switchboard. The light bulb of the voyage lamp is usually 60W's double filament incandescent lamp. Each lamp is a double set, one of which is used as a backup and can be switched on the control box.

(2)Signal light

The signal light is a light sign of the ship under various special circumstances, especially for night navigation, and it is also an indispensable communication tool. The control of signal lights is usually concentrated on the bridge, requiring two power supply.There are many kinds of signal lights. In order to meet the special requirements of ports and narrow waterways in some countries, the setting of signal lights for ocean-going ships is complicated.These signals are usually mounted on a special signal mast or a radar mast on the top of the driver's table.According to the specified number of (8 ~ 12) red, green, white and other colors of the ring light into two or three lines of installation. Its layout and configuration should meet the relevant regulations.

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