PARTEA C: LUMINI I SEMNE PART C: LIGHTS AND SHAPES

REGULA 20: Domeniul de aplicare RULE 20: Application

a) Regulile prezentei pri trebuie respectate pe
orice vreme.
b) Regulile privitoare la lumini trebuie respectate
de la apusul pn la rsritul Soarelui. n acest interval
de timp, nava nu trebuie s arate nici o alt lumin
care s poat fi confundat cu luminile specificate de
reguli sau care s poat stnjeni vizibilitatea sau
caracterul distinctiv al acestora sau care poate
mpiedica efectuarea unei veghe corespunztoare.
c) Luminile prevzute de prezentele reguli, atunci
cnd sunt instalate, pot fi artate de asemenea de la
rsritul la apusul soarelui pe timp cu vizibilitate
redus i pot fi artate n toate celelalte mprejurri n
care aceast msur este considerat necesar.
d) Regulile referitoare la semne trebuie respectate
pe timpul zilei.
e) Luminile i semnele specificate de prezentele
reguli trebuie s fie conforme cu prevederile din
regulament.
REGULA 21: Definiii
a) Expresia lumin de catarg nseamn o lumin
alb amplasat n planul longitudinal al navei, artnd
o lumin nentrerupt pe un arc de orizont de 225 i
astfel fixat nct s arate lumina ncepnd din prova
o
pn la 22,5 napoia traversului, n fiecare bord.
a) Rules in this Part shall be complied with in all
weathers.
b) The Rules concerning lights shall be complied
with from sunset to sunrise, and during such times no
other lights shall be exhibited, except such lights as
cannot be mistaken for the lights specified in these
Rules or do not impair their visibility or distinctive
character, or interfere with the keeping of a proper
look-out.
c) The lights prescribed by these Rules shall, if
carried, also be exhibited from sunrise to sunset in
restricted visibility and may be exhibited in all other
circumstances when it is deemed necessary.
d) The Rules concerning shapes shall be
complied with by day.
e) The lights and shapes specified in these Rules
shall comply with the provisions of Annex I to these
Regulations.
RULE 21: Definitions
a) "Masthead light" means a white light placed
over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel showing
an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 22.5
and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to
22.5 abaft the beam on either side of the vessel.

b) Expresia lumini din bord nseamn o lumin b) "Sidelights" means a green light on the

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verde amplasat n tribord i o lumin roie n babord, starboard side and a red light on the port side each
artnd fiecare o lumin nentrerupt pe un arc de showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of
o
orizont de 112,5 i fixat nct s arate lumina 112.5 and so fixed as to show the light from right
o
ncepnd din prova pn la 22,5 grade napoia ahead to 22.5o abaft the beam on its respective side.
traversului n bordul respectiv. La bordul navelor cu o In a vessel of less than 20 metres in length the
lungime mai mic de 20 metri luminile din borduri pot fi sidelights may be combined in one lantern carried on
combinate ntr-un singur felinar amplasat n planul the fore and aft centerline of the vessel.
longitudinal al navei.

c) Expresia lumin de pupa nseamn o lumin alb c) "Stemlight" means a white light placed as
amplasat ct mai aproape posibil n pupa, artnd o nearly as practicable at the stem showing an unbroken
lumin nentrerupt pe un arc de orizont de 135 i light over an arc of the horizon of 135 o and so fixed as
fixat astfel nct s arate lumina pe un sector de 67,5 o to show the light 675 from right aft on each side of the
n fiecare bord, ncepnd de la pupa. vessel.

d) Expresia lumin de remorcaj nseamn o lumin d) "Towing light" means a yellow light having the
galben, avnd aceleai caracteristici ca i lumina de same characteristics as the "stemlight" defined in
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pupa definit la paragraful (c) ale acestei reguli. paragraph (c) of this Rule.

e) Expresia lumin vizibil pe ntregul orizont e) "All-round light" means a light showing an
nseamn o lumin care arat o lumin nentrerupt pe unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360.
un arc de orizont de 360.

f) Expresia lumin cu sclipiri nseamn o lumin cu f) "Flashing light" means a light flashing at
sclipiri regulate, a cror frecven este de 120 sclipiri regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more
sau mai multe pe minut. per minute.
REGULA 22: Distanele de vizibilitate a luminilor RULE 22: Visibility of Lights
Luminile prevzute n prezentul regulament The lights prescribed in these Rules shall have
trebuie s aib intensitatea specificat n seciunea a an intensity as specified in Section 8 of Annex I to

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8-a din anexa I, n aa fel nct s fie vizibile la these Regulations, so as to be visible at the following
urmtoarele distane minime: minimum ranges:
a) pentru navele cu o lungime de 50 m sau mai a) In vessels of 50 metres or more in length:
mare: - a masthead light: 6 miles;
- lumina de catarg: 6 mile marine; - a sidelight: 3 miles;
- luminile din borduri: 3 mile marine; - a stemlight: 3 miles;
- lumina de pupa: 3 mile marine; - a towing light: 3 miles;
- lumina de remorcaj: 3 mile marine; - a white, red, green or yellow all-round light: 3
- lumina alb, roie, verde sau galben vizibile pe miles.
ntregul orizont: 3 mile marine.

b) pentru navele cu o lungime de 12 m sau mai mare, b) In vessels of 12 metres or more in length but
dar mai mic de 50 m: less than 50 metres in length:
- lumina de catarg : 5 mile marine (dac lungimea -a masthead light, 5 miles; except that
navei este mai mic de 20m:3 mile marine); where the length of the vessel is less than
- luminile din borduri : 2 mile marine; 20 metres: 3 miles;
- lumina de pupa : 2 mile marine; -a sidelight: 2 miles;
- lumina de remorcaj : 2 mile marine; -a stemlight: 2 miles;
- luminile alb, roie, verde sau galben vizibil pe -a towing light: 2 miles;
ntregul orizont : 2 mile marine. -a white, red, green or yellow all-round light: 2
miles.

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c) pentru navele cu o lungime mai mic de 12 m c) In vessels of less than 12 metres in
(L< 12 m ) : length:
- lumina de catarg : 2 mile marine; -a masthead light: 2 miles;
- luminile din borduri : 1 mil marin; -a sidelight: 1 miles;
- lumina de pupa : 2 mile marine ; -a stemlight: 2 miles;
- lumina de remorcaj : 2 mile marine; -a towing light: 2 miles;
- luminile alb, roie, verde sau galben vizibil pe -a white, red, green or yellow all-round light: 2
ntregul orizont: 2 mile marine. miles.
d) pentru navele sau obiectele remorcate care sunt d) In inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels or
parial n imersiune i greu observabile: objects being towed:
- o lumin alb vizibil pe ntregul orizont : 3 mile -a white all-round light, 3 miles.
marine.

REGULA 23: Navele cu propulsie mecanic RULE 23: Power-driven vessels underway
aflate n mar

a) O nav cu propulsie mecanic aflat n mar a) A power-driven vessel underway shall

trebuie s poarte: exhibit:

1) o lumin de catarg la prova; 1) a masthead light forward;

2) o a doua lumin de catarg napoia primei
lumini de catarg i mai sus dect aceasta;
exceptnd navele a cror lungime este mai mic
de 50 metri, care nu sunt obligate s poarte
aceast lumin, dar o pot purta;
3) luminile din borduri;
4) o lumin de pupa.
2) a second masthead light abaft of and higher
than the forward one; except that a vessel of
less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged
to exhibit such light but may do so;
3) sidelights;
4) a stemlight.

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b) n afara luminilor prevzute la paragraful (a) ale b) An air-cushion vessel when operating in the
acestei reguli, o nav cu pern de aer, exploatat fr non-displacement mode shall, in addition to the lights
pescaj, trebuie s poarte o lumin galben cu sclipiri prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, exhibit an all-
vizibile pe ntregul orizont. round flashing yellow light.

c) 1) n locul luminilor prevzute n paragraful (a) c) 1) A power-driven vessel of less than 12

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 de mai sus, o nav cu propulsie mecanic cu o
lungime mai mic de 12 metri poate arta o lumin
alb pe ntreg orizontul i luminile din borduri;
2) n locul luminilor prevzute la paragraful (a) de
mai sus, o nav cu propulsie mecanic cu o
lungime mai mic de 7 metri i a crei vitez
maxim nu depete 7 noduri poate s poarte
sus o lumin alb vizibil pe ntreg orizontul i,
dac este posibil, s poarte luminile din borduri.
3) Lumina de catarg sau lumina alb vizibil pe
ntregul orizont a unei nave cu propulsie mecanic
cu lungimea mai mic de 12 metri poate fi
deplasat fa de planul longitudinal al navei dac
montarea ei n acest plan nu este posibil, cu
condiia ca luminile din borduri s fie combinate
ntr-un singur felinar dispus n planul longitudinal
sau ct mai aproape posibil de acelai plan ca i
lumina de catarg sau lumina alb vizibil pe
ntregul orizont
REGULA 24: Remorcarea i mpingerea
a) O nav cu propulsie mecanic care remorcheaz
trebuie s poarte :
1) n locul luminii prevzute de Regula 23 (a)(1)
sau (a)(2), dou lumini de catarg dispuse pe
vertical. Cnd lungimea convoiului remorcat,
msurat de la pupa navei care remorcheaz
pn la extremitatea pupa a convoiului remorcat,
este mai mare de 200 metri, nava
metres in length may in lieu of the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule
exhibit an all-round white light and
sidelights;
2) A power-driven vessel of less than 7 metres
in length whose maximum speed does not
exceed 7 knots may in lieu of the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule exhibit an
all-round white light and shall, if practicable, also
exhibit sidelights;
3) The masthead light or all-round white light on
a power-driven vessel of less than 12 metres in
length may be displaced from the fore and aft
centreline of the vessel if centreline fitting is not
practicable, provided that the sidelights are
combined in one lantern which shall be carried on
the fore and aft centerline of the vessel or located
as nearly as practicable in the same fore and aft
lines as the masthead light or the all-round white
light.
RULE 24 "Towing and Pushing"
a) A power-driven vessel when towing shall
exhibit
1) instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23(a)
(1) or (a)(2), two masthead lights in a vertical line.
When the length of the tow, measuring from the
stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the
tow exceeds 200 metres, three such lights in a
care vertical line;
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 remorcheaz va purta trei astfel de lumini de
catarg dispuse pe vertical;
2) luminile din borduri 2) sidelights;
3) o lumin de pupa; 3) a sternilight;
4) o lumin de remorcaj aezat pe verticala 4) a towing light in a vertical line above the
luminii de pupa, deasupra ei; stemlight;

5) n locul cel mai vizibil, cnd lungimea 5) when the length of the tow exceeds 200
convoiului remorcat este mai mare de 200 metri, metres, a diamond shape where it can best be

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 un semn biconic. seen.

b) O nav care remorcheaz prin mpingere i o b) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being
nav mpins legat printr-o legtur rigid astfel nct pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite
alctuiesc o unitate compus, trebuie considerate ca o unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel
nav cu propulsie mecanic i s poarte luminile and exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule 23.
prescrise de Regula 23.

c) O nav cu propulsie mecanic care mpinge c) A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or
nainte sau remorcheaz cuplat, cu excepia cazului towing alongside. except in the case of a composite
unei uniti compuse, trebuie s poarte: unit, shall exhibit:
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 1) n locul luminii prescrise la regula 23(a)(1) sau 1) instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23(a)
(a)(2) la prova dou lumini de catarg pe linie (1) or (a)(2), two masthead lights in a vertical line;
vertical; 2) sidelights;
2) luminile din borduri; 3) a stemlight.
3) lumina de pupa.

d) O nav cu propulsie mecanic creia i se aplic d) A power-driven vessel to which paragraphs (a)
prevederile paragrafelor (a) i (c) de mai sus, trebuie or (c) of this Rule applies shall also comply with Rule
s se conformeze de asemenea dispoziiunilor de la 23(a) (2).
Regula 23 (a)(2).
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e) O nav sau un obiect remorcat, altele dect cele e) A vessel or object being towed, other than
remorcate n paragraful (g) al prezentei reguli, trebuie those mentioned in paragraph (g) of this Rule, shall
s poarte: exhibit:
1) luminile din borduri; 1) sidelights;
2) lumina de pupa; 2) a stemlight;

3) n locul cel mai vizibil, cnd lungimea 3) when the length of the tow exceeds 200
convoiului remorcat este mai mare de 200 metri, metres, a diamond shape where it can best be
un semn biconic. seen.

f) Luminile mai multor nave remorcate cuplat sau f) Provided that any number of vessels being
mpinse n grup, trebuie s corespund cu acelea ale towed alongside or pushed in a group shall be lighted
unei singure nave. as one vessel.
1) o nav mpins, care nu face parte dintr-o 1) a vessel being pushed ahead, not being part
uniate compus, trebuie s poarte la of a composite unit, shall exhibit at the forward
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 extremitatea sa prova, luminile din borduri;
2) o nav remorcat cuplat trebuie s poarte la
extremitatea sa dinspre prova, luminile din
borduri.
g) O nav sau obiect remorcat care este parial n
imersiune i greu de observat, sau o combinaie de
astfel de nave sau obiecte trebuie s arate:
1) dac limea este sub 25 metri, o lumin
alb, vizibil pe ntreg orizontul, la sau lng
extremitatea prova i una la sau lng pupa,
excepie fcnd dracoanele, care nu sunt
obligate s arate o lumin la sau lng
extremitatea prova;
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end, sidelights;
2) a vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit
a stemlight and at the forward
g) An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or
object, or combination of such vessels or objects being
towed, shall exhibit:
1) if it is less than 25 metres in breadth, one all-
round white light at or near the forward end and
one at or near the after end except that dracones
need not exhibit a light at or near the forward
end;
2) dac limea este de 25 metri sau mai mult,
dou lumini albe, suplimentare, vizibile pe ntreg
orizontul, la sau lng extremitile limii sale;
3) dac lungimea depete 100 metri, lumini
albe suplimentare, vizibile pe ntreg orizontul
ntre luminile prescrise n aliniatele (1) i (2),
astfel nct distana dintre lumini sa nu
depeasc 100 metri;
4) un semn biconic la sau lng extremitatea
pupa a ultimei nave sau ultimului obiect remorcat
i dac lungimea remorcii depete 200 metri,
un semn biconic suplimentar n locul cel mai
vizibil, sau ct mai aproape posibil spre prova.
2) if it is 25 metres or more in breadth, two
additional all-round white lights at or near the
extremities of its breadth;
3) if it exceeds 100 metres in length, additional
all-round white lights between the lights
prescribed in subparagraphs (1) and (2) so that
the distance between the lights shall not exceed
100 metres;
4) a diamond shape at or near the aftermost
extremity of the last vessel or object being towed
and if the length of the tow exceeds 200 metres
an additional diamond shape where it can best
be seen and located as far forward as is
practicable.
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h) n cazul n care indiferent de cauz, o nav
sau obiect remorcat este n imposibilitate de a arta
luminile sau semnalele prescrise n paragraful (e) sau
(g) al prezentei reguli, trebuie luate toate msurile
posibile pentru a lumina nava sau obiectul remorcat
sau cel puin pentru a indica prezena unei astfel de
nave sau obiect.
1) Atunci cnd dintr-un motiv justificat este
impracticabil pentru o nav care nu este n mod
obinuit angajat n operaiuni de remorcaj, s
arate luminile coninute n paragraful (a)sau (c) ale
prezentei reguli, o astfel de nav nu este obligat
s arate luminile prescrise pentru cazul cnd
remorcheaz o alt nav n pericol sau care
necesit ajutor. Trebuie luate toate msurile
posibile pentru a indica natura relaiei dintre nava
remorcher i nava remorcat, conform prevederilor
din regula 36) n special prin iluminarea parmei
de remorcaj.
REGULA 25: Nave cu vele n mar i nave cu
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h) Where from any sufficient cause it is
impracticable for a vessel or object being towed to
exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in paragraph (e)
or (g) of this Rule, all possible measures shall be taken
to light the vessel or object towed or at least to indicate
the presence of such vessel or object.
1) Where from any sufficient cause it is
impracticable for a vessel not normally engaged in
towing operations to display the lights prescribed
in paragraph (a) or (c) of this Rule, such vessel
shall not be required to exhibit those lights when
engaged in towing another vessel in distress or
otherwise in need of assistance. All possible
measures shall be taken to indicate the nature of
the relationship between the towing vessel and the
vessel being towed as authorized by Rule 36, in
particular by illuminating the towline.
RULE 25 "Sailing vessels underway and
rame vessels under oars"

a) O nav cu vele n mar trebuie s poarte: a) A sailing vessel underway shall exhibit
1) luminile din borduri; 1) sidelights;
2) lumina de pupa. 2) a sternlight.

b) La o nav cu vele, cu lungimea sub 20 metri, b) In a sailing vessel of less than 20 metres in
luminile prescrise n paragraful (a) al prezentei reguli length the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this
pot fi combinate ntr-un felinar situat la sau lng mrul Rule may be combined in one lantern carried at or
de la catarg n locul cel mai vizibil. near the top of the mast where it can best be seen.

c) n afar de luminile prescrise la paragraful (a) din c) A sailing vessel underway may, in addition to
prezenta regul o nav cu vele n mar poate purta, the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule,
la mr sau la partea superioar a catargului n locul exhibit at or near the top of the mast, where they can
unde sunt cel mai vizibile, dou lumini pe vertical, best be seen, two all-round lights in a vertical line, the
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vizibile pe ntreg orizontul, lumina superioar fiind roie
iar cea inferioar verde. Totui, aceste lumini nu
trebuie s fie purtate cu felinarul autorizat prin
paragraful (b) din prezenta regul.
d)
1) O nav cu vele cu o lungime mai mic de 7
metri trebuie, dac este posibil, s poarte luminile
prescrise la paragrafele (a) sau (b), dar n cazul
c nu le poart, trebuie s fie pregtite s arate n
orice moment, pentru prevenirea unei coliziuni, o
lantern electric sau un felinar aprins cu lumin
alb;
2) O nav cu rame poate purt lumile prescrise
de prezenta regul pentru navele cu vele, dar
dac nu le poart, trebuie s fie pregtit s arate
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upper being red and the lower green, but these lights
shall not be exhibited in conjunction with the combined
lantern permitted by paragraph (b) of this Rule.
d)
1) A sailing vessel of less than 7 metres in
length shall, if practicable, exhibit the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule, but
if she does not, she shall have ready at hand an
electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white
light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to
prevent collision.
2) A vessel under oars may exhibit the lights
prescribed in this Rule for sailing vessels, but if
she does not, she shall have ready at hand an
 n orice moment, pentru prevenirea unei coliziuni, electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white
o lantern electric sau un felinar cu lumin alb. light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to
prevent collision.

e) O nav care se deplaseaz n acelai timp cu e) A vessel proceeding under sail when also
vele i cu ajutorul unui aparat propulsor, trebuie s being propelled by machinery shall exhibit forward
poarte la prova n locul cel mai vizibil, un semn de where it can best be seen a conical shape, apex
forma conic, cu vrful n jos. downwards.

REGULA 26: Nave de pescuit RULE 26 "Fishing vessels"

a) O nav care pescuiete, att n mar ct i la a) A vessel engaged in fishing, whether
ancor nu trebuie s poarte dect luminile i semnele underway or at anchor, shall exhibit only the lights and
prescrise de prezenta regul shapes prescribed in this Rule.

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b) O nav care trauleaz, adic trage prin apa un
traul sau o alt unealt de pescuit, trebuie s poarte:
1) dou lumini pe vertical vizibile pe ntreg
orizontul, lumina superioar fiind verde iar cea
inferioar alb, sau un semn alctuit din dou
conuri unul deasupra altuia cu vrfurile unite.
2) lumin de catarg aezat la o nlime mai
mare dect aceea a luminii verzi vizibil pe ntreg
orizontul i napoia acesteia. Navele cu o
lungime mai mic 50 metri nu sunt obligate s
poarte aceasta lumina, dar o pot face;
3) cnd nava se deplaseaz prin ap, n afara
luminilor prescrise prin paragraful prezent,
luminile din borduri si luminile de pupa.
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b) A vessel when engaged in trawling, by which is
meant the dragging through the water of a dredge net
or other apparatus used as a fishing appliance, shall
exhibit:
1) two all-round lights in a vertical line, the
upper being green and the lower white, or a
shape consisting of two cones with their apexes
together in a vertical line one above the other
2) a masthead light abaft of and higher than
the all-round green light; a vessel of less than 50
metres in length shall not be obliged to exhibit
such a light but may do so;
3) when making way through the water, in
addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph,
sidelights and a stemlight.
c) O nav care pescuiete, altfel dect prin traulare,
trebuie s poarte :
1) dou lumini suprapuse pe ntreg orizontul,
lumina superioar fiind roie i lumina inferioar
fiind alb sau un semn alctuit din dou conuri
suprapuse unite la vrf.
c) A vessel engaged in fishing, other than
trawling shall exhibit
1) two all-round lights in a vertical line, the
upper being red and the lower white, or a shape
consisting of two cones with apexes together in a
vertical line one above the other.
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 2) dac uneltele sale de pescuit se ntind pe o
distan orizontal mai mare de 150 metri
ncepnd de la nava, o lumin alb vizibil pe tot
orizontul sau un con cu vrful n sus, n direcia
uneltelor de pescuit;
2) when there is outlying gear extending more
than 150 metres horizontally from the vessel, an
all-round white light or a cone apex upwards in
the direction of the gear;

3) cnd se deplaseaz prin ap, n afara 3) when making may through the water, in
luminilor prescrise n prezentul paragraf, luminile addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph,
din borduri i lumina de pupa. sidelights and a stemlight.

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d) Semnele suplimentare descrise n ANEXA II se
aplic navelor angajate n operaiuni de pescuit n
apropierea altor nave ce execut operaiuni de pescuit.
e) O nav care nu pescuiete nu trebuie s poarte
luminile sau semnele prescrise de prezenta regul, ci
numai acelea prescrise pentru o nav de lungimea sa.
REGULA 27: Nave care nu sunt stpne pe
d) The additional signals described in Annex II to
these Regulations apply to a vessel engaged in fishing
in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing.
e) A vessel when not engaged in fishing shall not
exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in this Rule, but
only those prescribed for a vessel of her length.
RULE 27 "Vessels not under command or
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manevr sau cu capacitate de manevr redus"
a) O nav care nu este stpn pe manevr trebuie
s poarte:
1) n locul cel mai vizibil, dou lumini roii pe
linie vertical, vizibile pe ntreg orizontul;
restricted in their ability to manoeuvre"
a) A vessel not under command shall exhibit:
1) two all-round red lights in a vertical line
where they can best be seen;

2) n locul cel mai vizibil, dou bule sau 2) two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line
semne asemntoare pe linie vertical; where they can best be seen;

3) cnd se deplaseaz prin ap, n afar de 3) when making way through the water, in
luminile prescrise n prezentul paragraf, addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph,
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 luminile din borduri i o lumin de pupa.
b) O nav cu capacitate de manevr redus, alta
dect o nav care face operaiuni de deminare, trebuie
s poarte:
1) n locul cel mai vizibil, trei lumini pe linie
vertical, vizibile pe ntreg orizontul, lumina de
sus i lumina de jos fiind roii, iar lumina din
mijloc alb;
2) n locul cel mai vizibil, trei semne pe linie
vertical, semnul superior i inferior fiind cte o
bul, iar cel din mijloc fiind un bicon;
sidelights and a sternught.
b) A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre,
except a vessel engaged in mine clearance operations,
shall exhibit:
1) three all-round lights in a vertical line where
they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of
these lights shall be red and the middle light shall
be white;
2) three shapes in a vertical line where they
can best be seen. The highest and lowest of
these shapes shall be balls and the middle one a
diamond;
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 3) cnd nava se deplaseaz prin ap, n afar 3) when making way through the water, a
de luminile prescrise la aliniatul (1), o lumin sau masthead light or lights, sidelights and a
luminile de catarg, luminile din borduri i lumina stemlight, in addition to the lights prescribed in
de pupa; subparagraph (1);

4) cnd nava este la ancor, n afar de 4) when at anchor, in addition to the lights or
luminile sau semnele prescrise la aliniatele (1) i shapes prescribed in sub paragraphs (1) and (2),
(2) luminile sau semnele prescrise de regula 30). the light, lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30.

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c) O nav cu propulsie mecanic, angajat ntr-o
operaiune de remorcaj, de o asemenea natur nct
se poate reduce mult capacitatea de abatere din drum
a navei care remorcheaz i a remorcii sale, trebuie s
poarte pe lng luminile sau semnele prescrise n
c) A power-driven vessel engaged in a towing
operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel
and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course
shall, in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in
Rule 24(a), exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in
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regula 24) (a), luminile sau semnele prescrise n subparagraphs (b) (1) and (2) of this Rule.
aliniatele b), (1) i (2) ale prezentei reguli.

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d) O nav n curs de a draga sau de a efectua lucrri
sub ap i avnd capacitate de manevr redus,
trebuie s poarte luminile i semnele prescrise la
paragraful b) (1), (2) i (3) din prezenta regul i atunci
cnd exist un obstacol trebuie s poarte n plus:
1) dou lumini roii vizibile pe ntreg orizontul
sau dou bule pe aceeai vertical pentru a
indica partea n care se afl obstacolul;
2) dou lumini verzi vizibile pe ntreg orizontul
sau dou biconuri pe vertical, pentru a indica
bordul prin care poate trece o alt nav;
d) A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater
operations, when restricted in her ability to manoeuvre,
shall exhibit the lights and shapes prescribed in sub-
paragraphs (b)(1), (2) and (3) of this Rule and shall in
addition, when an obstruction exists, exhibit
1) two all-round red lights or two balls in a
vertical line to indicate the side on which the
obstruction exists;
2) two all-round green lights or two diamonds in
a vertical line to indicate the side on which
another vessel may pass;
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 3) cnd se afl la ancor, luminile sau semnele 3) when at anchor, the lights or shapes
prescrise n acest paragraf n locul luminilor sau prescribed in this paragraph instead of the lights
semnelor prescrise de regula 30). or shape prescribed Rule 30.

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e) Ori de cte ori mrimea unei nave angajate n
lucrri cu scafandri, face imposibil expunerea tuturor
luminilor sau semnelor prescrise de paragraful (d) al
acestei reguli, aceast nav va trebui s expun
urmtoarele:
1) trei lumini vizibile pe ntreg orizontul dispuse
pe vertical n locul cel mai vizibil. Lumina de sus
i cea de jos trebuie s fie roie iar cea din mijloc
s fie alb;
2) o reproducere rigid de cel puin 1 metru
e) Whenever the size of a vessel engaged in
diving operations makes it impracticable to exhibit all
lights and shapes prescribed in paragraph (d) of this
Rule, the following shall be exhibited:
1) three all-round lights in a vertical line where
they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of
these lights shall be red and the middle light shall
be white;
2) a rigid replica of the International Code flag
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 nlime a pavilionului A din Codul Internaional
de Semnale. Trebuie s se ia msuri pentru ca
aceast reproducere s fie vizibil pe tot
orizontul.
f) O nav angajat n operaiuni de deminare
trebuie s poarte pe lng luminile prescrise n regula
23) pentru o nav cu propulsie mecanic, sau luminile
i semnele prescrise pentru o nav la ancor n regula
30), dup caz, trei lumini verzi vizibile pe ntreg
orizontul sau trei bule. Una din aceste lumini sau unul
din semne, trebuie arborat lng mrul catargului
prova i cte unul la fiecare capt al vergii catargului
prova. Aceste lumini sau semne indic faptul c este
periculoas apropierea unei alte nave la o distan mai
mic de 1.000 metri de nava ocupat cu deminarea.
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"A" not less than 1 metre in height Measures shall
be taken to ensure its all-round visibility
f) A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations
shall in addition to the lights prescribed for a power-
driven vessel in Rule 23 or to the lights or shape
prescribed for a vessel at anchor in Rule 30 as
appropriate, exhibit three all-round green lights or three
balls. One of these lights or shapes shall be exhibited
near the foremast head and one at each end of the
foreyard. These lights or shapes indicate that it is
dangerous for another vessel to approach within 1000
metres of the mine clearance vessel.
g) Navele cu lungime mai mic de 12 metri, cu g) Vessels of less than 12 metres in length, except
excepia celor angajate n operaiuni cu scafandri, nu those engaged in diving operations, shall not be
trebuie s expun luminile i semnele prescrise n required to exhibit the lights and shapes prescribed in
aceast regul. this Rule.
h) Semnele prescrise n prezenta regul nu sunt h) The signals prescribed in this Rule are not
semnale de nave n pericol i care cer ajutor. signals of vessels in distress and requiring assistance.
Semnalele acestei ultime categorii fac obiectul Anexei Such signals are contained in Annex IV to these
IV al prezentului regulament. Regulations.

R EGULA 28 Nave stnjenite de pescaj RULE 28 "Vessels constrained by their draught"

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 O nav cu propulsie mecanic stnjenit de
pescajul su n afar de luminile prescrise pentru
navele cu propulsie mecanic prin regula 23, poate s
poarte n locul cel mai vizibil trei lumini roii pe linie
vertical vizibile pe ntreg orizontul sau semn cilindric.
REGULA 29 Nave de pilotaj
a) O nav aflat n serviciul de pilotaj trebuie s
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A vessel constrained by her draught may, in
addition to the lights prescribed for power-driven
vessels in Rule 23, exhibit where they can best be
seen three all-round red lights in a vertical line, or a
cylinder.
RULE 29 "Pilot vessels"
a) A vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit:
poarte:
1) la mrul catargului sau aproape de acesta,
dou lumini pe vertical vizibile pe ntreg
orizontul, lumina superioar fiind alb i cea
inferioar roie;
2) cnd este n mar, n plus luminile din
borduri i lumina de pupa;
3) la ancora n afar de luminile prescrise la
aliniatul (1), n plus luminile sau semnele
prescrise n regula 30 pentru navele aflate la
ancor.
1) at or near the masthead, two all-round lights
in a vertical line, the upper being white and the
lower red;
2) when underway, in addition, sidelights and a
stemlight;
3) when at anchor, in addition to the lights
prescribed in subparagraph (1), the light, lights or
shape prescribed in Rule 30 for vessels at anchor
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b) O nav de pilotaj cnd nu este n serviciul de
pilotaj trebuie s poarte luminile sau semnele
prescrise pentru o nav de lungimea sa.
R EGULA 30 Nave ancorate sau euate
a) O nav ancorat trebuie s poarte n locul cel
mai vizibil :
1) la partea din prova o lumin alb pe ntreg
orizontul sau o bul ;
2) la pupa sau aproape de pupa, mai jos dect
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b) A pilot vessel when not engaged on pilotage
duty shall exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed for a
similar vessel of her length.
RULE 30 "Anchored vessels and vessels aground"
a) A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can
best be seen:
1) in the fore part, an all-round white light or
one ball;
2) at or near the stern and at a lower level than
 lumina prescris la aliniatul (1) o lumin alb the light prescribed in subparagraph (1), an all-
vizibil pe ntreg orizontul. round white light.

b) O nav ancorat, avnd o lungime mai mic de b) A vessel of less than 50 metres in length may
50 metri poate purta, n locul cel mai vizibil, o lumin exhibit an all-round white light where it can best be
alb pe ntreg orizontul n locul luminilor prescrise la seen instead of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a)
paragraful (a) al acestei reguli. of this Rule.

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c) O nav ancorat poate folosi n plus luminile c) A vessel at anchor may, and a vessel of 100
sale de lucru disponibile sau lumini echivalente pentru metres and more in length, shall also use the available
iluminarea punilor sale. Aceast dispoziie este working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decks.
obligatorie pentru navele a cror lungime este egal cu
100 metri sau mai mare.
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d) O nav euat trebuie s poarte luminile
prescrise la paragraful (a) sau (b) din prezenta regul
i n plus, la locul cel mai vizibil;
1) dou lumini roii, vizibile pe ntreg orizontul, dispuse
pe vertical;
2) trei bule, dispuse pe vertical.
d) A vessel aground shall exhibit the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule and in
addition, where they can best be seen:
1) two all-round red lights in a vertical line;
2) three balls in a vertical line.
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e) O nav cu lungime mai mic de 7 metri, cnd
este la ancor dar nu n interiorul sau n apropierea
unei treceri nguste, enal sau loc de ancoraj, sau
acolo unde alte nave navig n mod obinuit este
obligat s arate luminile sau semnele prescrise n
paragrafele (a) i (b) din prezenta regul .
f) O nav cu o lungime mai mic de 12metri, atunci
cnd este euat, nu trebuie s poarte luminile sau
semnele prescrise n subparagrafele (d) (1) i (2) ale
prezentei reguli.
R EGULA 31 Hidroavioane
Un hidroavion care este n imposibilitate de a
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e) A vessel of less than 7 metres in length, when
at anchor, not in or near a narrow channel, fairway or
anchorage, or where other vessels normally navigate,
shall not be required to exhibit the lights or shapes
prescribed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Rule.
f) A vessel of less than 12 metres in length,
when aground, shall not be required to exhibit the
lights or shapes prescribed in subparagraphs (d) (1)
and (2) of this Rule.
RULE 31 "Seaplanes"
Where it is impracticable for a seaplane to
purta luminile i semnele cu caracteristicile i exhibit lights and shapes of the characteristics or in the
amplasarea prescrise de regulile din aceast parte positions described in the Rules of this Part she shall
trebuie s poarte lumini sau semne apropiindu-se ct exhibit lights and shapes as closely similar in
mai mult posibil de acelea prescrise de aceste reguli. characteristics and position as is possible.

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