12 m or more Loa

.2A power-driven vessel of less than 12 metres Loa may, in lieu of the above lights, exhibit an all-

round white light and sidelights.

.3A power-driven vessel of less than 7 metres Loa with a maximum speed not exceeding 7 knots

may, in lieu of the above requirements, exhibit an all-round white light of visibility 2 miles and, if practicable, side lights.

10.5Fishing Lights .1All vessels must exhibit the following Fishing Lights:

a)Trawlers One all-round green light over one all-round white light, one metre apart; both with a range of visibility of 2 miles. b)Vessels other than trawlers One all-round red light over one all-round white light, one metre apart; both with visibility 2 miles.

10.6Additional Fishing Light .1Where there is outlying gear extending more than 150 metres horizontally from the vessel, one

all-round white light must be exhibited in the direction of the gear. The light must be visible for at least 2 miles.

10.7Anchor Light .1When at anchor, an all-round white light must be shown where it can best be seen. The light must

be visible for at least 2 miles.

10.8Position of Lights .1The masthead light of vessels 12 metres or more Loa must be exhibited not less than 2.5 metres

above the gunwale. However, on vessels less than 12 metres Loa the masthead light may be carried less than 2.5 metres above the gunwale, providing there is at least one metre between the sidelights and the mast light. .2The lower of the two all-round fishing lights shall be at a height above the sidelights not less than

twice the distance between the vertical lights. Sidelights must be positioned above the gunwale so as not to be so low as to be interfered with by deck lights. The stern light must be positioned where it can be clearly seen.

.3Where an additional all-round white light is fitted to indicate the direction of outlying fishing gear,

it must be shown at a horizontal distance of not less than 2 metres, and not more than 6 metres, away from the all-round red and white lights. It must be vertically displayed not higher than the all-round white light, and above the sidelights.

10.9Day Signals .1All vessels must display the following signals:

a)Fishing Signal – Two Black Cones with Apexes together or a basket. b)Anchor Signal – Single Black Ball.

.2Where the outlying fishing gear extends more than 150 metres horizontally from the vessel, an

additional black cone must be displayed, apex upwards, in the direction of the gear.

.3The size of the shapes must be commensurate with the size of the vessel.

.4The shapes and signals must be shown only when the vessel is engaged in fishing and at no other

time. It is a contravention of the Collision Regulations to display these signals when not engaged in fishing.

10.10Sound Signals .1All vessels must be provided with the means of making an efficient sound signal. Vessels of 12

metres or more Loa must be provided with an approved whistle with a frequency between 250 and 700 Hz, which is audible for a distance of 0.5 miles, and a bell with a diameter of at least 200mm.

10.11Charts and Nautical Publications .1Fishers should be aware of the contents of important ‘fishing related’ Marine Notices, which are

a source of valuable safety advice. Copies of individual Marine Notices are available from the Department’s Marine Notice webpage, or from the MSO. .2In line with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Nautical Charts and

Publications) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 149 of 2021), vessels should carry an up to date copy of the Illustrated Table of Life Saving Signals.

10.12Signalling Lamp .1All vessels should be provided with an efficient signalling lamp, or waterproof torch, suitable for

Morse signalling.

10.13Radar Reflector .1All vessels should carry a radar reflector.

10.14Search Light .1Where electrical power supply is provided, and where practicable, all vessels of 7m Loa and over

should carry an efficient fixed and/or portable searchlight suitable for use in man overboard search and recovery operations.

10.15Navigation Safety .1 Before departure, Masters must take steps to plan for any intended voyage, including all stages

of the voyage, taking into account weather forecasts, tidal information, navigation and pilotage, and any other factor that may affect the safe navigation of their vessel.

.2The voyage plan shall be from berth to berth, and with contingency plans in place. Further details

can be found in Marine Notice No. 41 of 2020.