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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2015.21.4.421

A Study on the Lights and Shapes for the Small Fishing Vessel and the Vessels Towing and Being Towed  

Chong, Dae-Yul (Mokpo Maritime Safety Tribunal)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.21, no.4, 2015 , pp. 421-427 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims at reviewing first the cases of marine accidents of small fishing vessels and vessels towing and being towed and, the problems concerning such lights and shapes that could be misunderstood for those in concerned Rules, or that could impair their distinctive characteristics or obstruct to keep a proper look-out. And then I wish to make a suggestion of the necessity of amending the National Laws which stipulate the rules for the ship's lights and shapes as follows; Firstly, by amending the "Standard of Construction and Equipment for the Less Than 10 Gross Tonnage of Small Fishing Vessels" small fishing vessel must be equipped with the lights and shapes that are the same as those of "vessel engaged in fishing" prescribed by Rule 26 of the "COLREG 1972" and Rule 84 of the "Maritime Safety Law Act". Secondly, "Standard of Fishing Vessels Equipment" which stipulate the rules concerning the exception of the running lights and radar reflector for the small fishing vessels must be amended to meet the requirement of Rule 20 of the "Maritime Safety Act". Thirdly, the definition of "Length of the tow" which prescribed by Rule 2 of the "Maritime Safety Act" must be amended to meet the Rule 24 of the "COLREG 1972". And also I wish to adhere to the importance of displaying the adequate vessel lights and shapes by every mariner for preventing marine accidents.
Keywords
Lights; Shapes; Small fishing vessel; Vessel towing and being towed; Vessel engaged in fishing; Running lights; Radar reflector; "Maritime Safety Act"; "COLREG 1972"; "Standard of Fishing Vessels Equipment"; "Standard of Construction and Equipment for the Less Than 10 Gross Tonnage of Small Fishing Vessels";
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