1478
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 43

1. Where and by what vessels are the rules to be followed?

The rules are to be followed by all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by sea-going vessels.

2. When is a steam-vessel considered a sailing-vessel, and when a steam-vessel?

Under the rules every steam-vessel which is under sail and not under steam is to be considered a sailing-vessel, and every vessel under steam, whether under sail or not, is to be considered a steam-vessel.

3. What does the word “steam-vessel” in the rules include?

The word “steam-vessel” as used in the rules includes any vessel propelled by machinery.

4. When is a vessel considered to be under way by these rules?

When she is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground.

5. What does the word “visible” in the rules, when applied to lights, mean?

Visible on a dark night with a clear atmosphere.

6. During what time must the rules concerning lights be complied with?

In all weathers from sunset to sunrise, and during such time no other lights which may be mistaken for the prescribed lights shall be exhibited.

7. What light or lights are required by the regulations to be exhibited by sailing-vessels at anchor?

If they are under 150 ft. in length, one white light; if of 150 ft. or upwards, two white lights, one forward and one aft.

8. What light or lights are required by the regulations to be exhibited by steam-vessels at anchor?

The same as by sailing-vessels.

9. Where is the anchor-light to be exhibited in a vessel under 150 ft. in length?

Forward, where it can best be seen. It must be placed where there is the least chance of obstruction from spars, ropes, &c.; and must not be more than 20 ft. above the hull.

10. Where must the two anchor-lights be shown in vessels of 150 ft. and upwards?

In vessels of 150 ft. or upwards in length one light must be carried in the forward part of the vessel, at a height of not less than 20 ft. and not more than 40 ft. above the hull; and another light at or near the stern, not less than 15 ft. lower than the forward light.

11. In what direction or directions must the anchor-lights show?

They must show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light, visible all round the horizon.

12. At what distance must they be visible?

At least one mile.

13. What shall be deemed to be the length of a vessel?

The length appearing in the certificate of registry.

14. What light or lights must a vessel aground in or near a fairway carry?

The light or lights prescribed for a vessel at anchor, and in addition the two red lights prescribed for a vessel not under command.

15. What is the number of lights required by the regulations to be carried by sailing-vessels when under way at night?

Two side-lights, and to have in readiness a white light or a flare-up light to show from their stern to any vessel overtaking them.

16. Of what colour are these lights, and how are they to be placed on board the ship?

A green light on the starboard side, and a red light on the port side.

17. What description of light must be shown from the sides of sailing-vessels under way; and over how many points of the compass, and in what directions, and how far are they required to show?

Each light must be so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of ten points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on the starboard and port sides respectively, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least two miles.

18. What lights are they to carry when being towed at night?

The same.

19. Are the side-lights required to be fitted with screens; and, if so, of what length, and how?

Yes, on the inboard side; at least 3 ft. in length, measuring forward from the light, so as to prevent the lights from being seen across the bow.

20. What is the number of lights required by the regulations to be carried by steam-vessels when under way at night?

Three lights, and to have in readiness a white light or flare-up light to show from their stern to any vessel overtaking them.

21. Of what colour are these lights, and how are they to be placed on board the ship.

A white light on or in front of the foremast, or if a vessel without a foremast, then in the fore part of the vessel, at a height above the hull of not less than 20 ft., and if the breadth of the vessel exceeds 20 ft., then at a height above the hull not less than such breadth, so, however, that the light need not be carried at a greater height than 40 ft.; a green light on the starboard side, and a red one on the port side.

22. Over how many points of the compass, in what direction, and how far is the foremast-head light of a steam-vessel required to show.

Over twenty points—viz., from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on each side. It must be of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least five miles.

23. Are the side-lights required to be fitted with screens; and, if so, of what length?

The green and red lights are to be fitted with screens on the inboard side, extending at least 3 ft. forward from the light, so as to prevent these lights from being seen across the bow.

24. Over how many points of the compass, in what directions, and how far are the coloured side-lights of steam-vessels required to show?

The side-lights must be so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of ten points of the compass on each side of the ship—i.e., from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on the starboard and port sides respectively—and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least two miles.

25. May a steam-vessel when under way carry any additional light or lights?

Yes. A steam-vessel may carry a similar white light to the masthead light. These two lights must be so placed in line with the keel that one shall be at least 15 ft. higher than the other, that the lower light shall be forward of the upper one, and that the vertical distance between them shall be less than the horizontal distance.

26. What description of lights are steam-vessels required to carry when they are not under steam, but under sail only?

Side-lights only, the same as sailing-vessels.