Annex I, section 3(b) – Horizontal positioning and spacing of lights
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Annex I, section 3(b) – Horizontal positioning and spacing of lights

 The term "near the side" is interpreted as being a distance of not more than 10 per cent of the breadth of the vessel inboard from the side, up to a maximum of 1 metre. Where the application of above requirement is impractical (e.g. small ships with superstructure of reduced width), exemption may be given on the basis of the flag State Administration's acceptance.

Parent topic: Annex – Unified Interpretations of COLREG 1972, as Amended
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