Why are there no headlights in ships, yet why do they not collide?

S Venkateshwari

You must have often seen ships in movies or in real life, but have you noticed that those ships do not have headlights? Why are there no headlights in ships? What is the reason behind this? Actually, today we will tell you the reason behind this.

Actually, ships do not have headlights, but despite this, they do not collide with other ships or anything else at night. You will be surprised to know that headlights are installed in other vehicles besides ships, but why are they not in ships?

Navigation lights are used instead of headlights in water ships

The answer to this question is that navigation lights are used instead of headlights in water ships. These are called running lights. Also, it is an international system. They can be seen from 2 miles away.

Navigation or running light is an international system

Navigation or running light is an international system, which helps in preventing collision with other ships at night or in darkness. Actually this is a very amazing system, because the lights in it tell which way the ship is going to turn. These lights are installed on both sides of the ship. These lights are used very well. Also, these lights tell whether that ship will give way to you or you will have to give way to it? Let us tell you that the use of navigation lights has been made mandatory by international conferences and civil authorities.

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