If you see both a red and green sidelight, you are looking at the boat ______.

If you see both a red and green sidelight, you are looking at the boat ______.

• A. Beyond
• B. Straight ahead
• C. From the port
• D. Aft

Answer: (B)

Seeing both red and green sidelight means you’re viewing the vessel from the front, along its centerline. The red sidelight marks the port (left) side and the green sidelight marks the starboard (right) side, and these lights are oriented so they’re visible toward the bow. When you’re looking straight at the bow, you can see both colors at once. If you were off to the side, you’d see only one color, and if you were behind, you’d primarily see the white stern light. So the position described is straight ahead.

Seeing both red and green sidelight means you’re viewing the vessel from the front, along its centerline. The red sidelight marks the port (left) side and the green sidelight marks the starboard (right) side, and these lights are oriented so they’re visible toward the bow. When you’re looking straight at the bow, you can see both colors at once. If you were off to the side, you’d see only one color, and if you were behind, you’d primarily see the white stern light. So the position described is straight ahead.