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Dayshapes

Restricted
Maneuverability		 Aground Not Under Command Achored
Fishing Under sail and power Towing over 200
meters astern		 Fishing - gear out
over 150 meters

Dayshapes can be used together such as in this example

A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations:

Two balls in a vertical line indicate the side on which the obstruction exists.

The two balls with the diamond in the middle indicate that it is restricted in its ability to manuever.

The two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on which another vessel may pass.

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Lights and Dayshapes

See also   the Basic Boating Course

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