bow light
Forward navigation lamp
A bow light is a navigation light mounted on the front of a boat or ship.
Maritime regulations require vessels to display specific colored lights—typically green on starboard and red on port—so other vessels can determine direction of travel at night: Check that the bow light is working before we head out.
- navigationDetermining position and course
- starboardVessel's right-hand side
- starboard sideShip's right flank
- greenColor of vegetation
- portDocking place for ships
port side · red · masthead · vessel · small craft · stern · anchor · running · right of way · deck · maritime · marine safety · sailboat · yacht · beacon · lantern · signal · nautical