1. (1) A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit:

   1. (a) A masthead light forward; except that a vessel of less than 20 meters in length need not exhibit this light forward of amidships but shall exhibit it as far forward as is practicable;
   2. (b) A second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that a vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such light but may do so;
   3. (c) Sidelights; and
   4. (d) A sternlight.
2. (2) An air-cushion vessel when operating in the non-displacement mode shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in section (1) of this rule, exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light where it can best be seen.
3. (3) A WIG craft only when taking off, landing and in flight near the surface shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in section (1) of this rule, exhibit a high intensity all-round flashing red light.
4. (4) A power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length may, in lieu of the lights prescribed in section (1) of this rule, exhibit an all-round white light and sidelights.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 830

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 830.225 & ORS 830.250

History

Renumbered from 250-012-0010, OSMB 5-2015, f. 6-26-15, cert. ef. 7-1-15
MB 15-1983, f. 11-29-83, ef. 12-1-83