46 CFR 140.720 - Navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 01, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

View all text of Subpart G [§ 140.700 - § 140.725]

§ 140.720 - Navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals.

Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103,3301,3306,3308,3316,8104,8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1

source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 140.720