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Part C — Lights & ShapesLights
31
Seaplanes
In plain language
Where a seaplane or WIG craft cannot exhibit lights and shapes of the characteristics or in the positions prescribed, she shall exhibit lights and shapes as closely similar in characteristics and position as is possible.
Full text of Rule 31
Where it is impracticable for a seaplane or a WIG craft to exhibit lights and shapes of the characteristics or in the positions prescribed in the Rules of this Part she shall exhibit lights and shapes as closely similar in characteristics and position as is possible.
Reproduced from the COLREGs 1972 (as amended) for study. Always verify against the official IMO publication.
Key points
- 1
Seaplanes comply as closely as practicable.
- 2
The intention is that other vessels still recognise her aspect and status.
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