PCOC Navigation Lights and Sound Signals

Question 1

What color is the port navigation light on a pleasure craft?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

The port (left) side navigation light is red, remembered by the phrase 'port wine is red.'

Question 2

On which side of a vessel is the green navigation light displayed?

Accepted Answer

Starboard (right) side

Answer

The green light is displayed on the starboard (right) side of the vessel when facing forward.

Question 3

What color is the stern light required on a pleasure craft?

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

The stern light must be white and is positioned at the rear of the vessel to be visible from astern.

Question 4

When are navigation lights required to be displayed on a pleasure craft?

Accepted Answer

Between sunset and sunrise and during all periods of restricted visibility

Answer

Navigation lights must be displayed from sunset to sunrise and during any period of restricted visibility, regardless of the time of day.

Question 5

What arc of visibility does each sidelight (port and starboard) cover?

Accepted Answer

112.5 degrees

Answer

Each sidelight covers an arc of 112.5 degrees, from dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on its respective side.

(PCOC) Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Test