Can A Barge Light Be Strong Enough To Act As A Navigation Light? Find Out.

“By the Nine Imperial Gods, I can’t even tell if my barge lights are barely cutting through.”

— almost every mariner ever

Sailing at night is tough enough and if your lights are not strong enough, you run the risk of being mowed down.

Coming back to the question we set, let’s tell you that the wrong set of barge lights will not help you navigate the sea. However, they can act as navigation lights (only in some cases).

So, are you a bit confused about what we are trying to say?

Barge Lights: Can They Navigate While Being A Navigational Light?

To make the answer simple, the answer is a resounding ‘No’. However, the answer is also ‘yes’.

The answer is no when you buy barge lights that fit a specific function. (which is to make you visible)

However, the answer is yes, when you have an all-in-one self-powered lanterns that can act in several functionalities (in general and noting Barge Lights come with required sectored angles, depending on the length/size of Barges and position of the lights to be installed on the barges).

If you’re still confused, let us draw your attention to the fact that all barge navigation lights comply with maritime regulations.

The Three Main Kinds Of Marine Navigation Lights You Should Know About

This means that a navigation light cannot light up your way ahead and cut through the darkness. (because they must comply with a certain brightness)

There are three different kinds of navigation lights on a ship/barge/boat that spread across various distances: 

• The Masthead Light: This kind of light sits at the highest point of the ship at an angle of 225° in order to ensure maximum visibility. The throwing capacity for a masthead light should range between 2 to 6 Nautical Miles (in general and noting Barge Lights come with required sectored angles, depending on the length/size of Barges and position of the lights to be installed on the barges).
• Sidelights- These are the most common lights that all marine vehicles must display. The light must be an all-around light white, red, green, or yellow that should throw up to 3 nautical miles (in general and noting Barge Lights come with required sectored angles, depending on the length/size of Barges and position of the lights to be installed on the barges).
• Sternlight-This kind of light sits at the back of a ship at an angle of 135° in order to ensure maximum visibility from a distance of 3 miles (in general and noting Barge Lights come with required sectored angles, depending on the length/size of Barges and position of the lights to be installed on the barges).

However, all navigational lights may be used to navigate in case of emergencies. This means you can light up your entire vehicle when in an emergency.

So, are you looking for the best barge lighting system for your barges? Check out Wealth Marine’s cutting-edge collection of marine lights.

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