NSW Maritime's Operation 'Lights On' targets boaters this weekend

12:19 AM Fri 17 Dec 2010 GMT

NSW Government

NSW Maritime will launch Operation Lights On this weekend to ensure boaters are aware of the need to display correct navigation lights for safety when operating at night. NSW Maritime Chief Executive Steve Dunn said the statewide boating safety campaign is aimed at reminding skippers about the responsibility to display appropriate navigation lights at night. 'Twilight is one of the most difficult times to navigate a vessel as your eyes are constantly changing to adapt to the growing darkness,' Mr Dunn said. 'Navigation lights should be tested to see how visible they are at night, both at a distance and ...

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