Day Signals

Day Signals also called day shapes with ball shape, diamond shape, cylinder shape, cone shape and double cone shape in a net folding type or canvas folding type.

  • Net folding or canvas folding type
  • Standard size 600mm in diamater
  • Black Color
  • Material is PET net or canvas

These black geometric shapes indicate a vessel’s status, such as at anchor, not under command or aground from sunrise to sunset.

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Description

Introduction:

Day signals (day shapes) are mandatory visual tools used to communicate a vessel’s operational status or distress during daylight hours. These requirements are primarily governed by SOLAS Chapter III (Life-Saving Appliances) and Chapter V (Safety of Navigation), often in conjunction with COLREGS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).

Intended for:

Communicate a vessel’s operational status, type, and movement limitations to other mariners during daylight hours.

Day Signals Specification:

Prodcut Day Signals (Day Shapes)
Shape Ball Diamond Cylinder Cone Double Cone
Size 600×600 mm 600×1200 mm 600×1200 mm 600×600 mm 600×1200 mm
Type Net Folding Type Canvas Folding Type
Material PET (1.5mm Rope, Mesh 3×3 cm) Canvas
Color Black