Lighting Flashcards
When are nav lights tested and who by
1 hour before sunset
ME branch
Who’s permission is needed to turn on lights
At sea - officer of the watch
Along side - officer of the day
Where are the nav lights controlled
Navigational light control panel
Name the statutory nav lights and their colours
Side lights - red and Green
Masthead steaming light - white
Stern light - white
Name the special operation lights combination and uses
Bridge unresponsive - red, off, red
RAS - red, white, red
Man overboard - flashing red, off, flashing red
Where are special operations lights controlled
VCS 428
Name the miscellaneous lightning
Anchor light - white
Masthead obstruction light - red
How are emergency lights powered
2 12v batteries in series
Why should supplies always be switched on before hoisting
To prevent radio and radar equipment inducing current
What are the components of a fluorescent light
Ac supply
Choke
Argon
Pins
Phosphor coating
Starter
Elements
Mercury
