Dayshapes
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| Restricted Maneuverability |
Aground | Not Under Command | Achored |
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| 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
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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. |
Related Articles:
Lights and Dayshapes
Also see the Basic Boating Safety Course









