Lightship

Ask a question about 'Lightship' Start a new discussion about 'Lightship' Answer questions from other users Full Discussion Forum

• Lightvessel - For permanently moored ships that have light beacons mounted on them, see Lightvessel
  Lightvessel
  
  A lightvessel, or lightship, is a ship which acts as a lighthouse. They are used in waters that are too deep or otherwise unsuitable for lighthouse construction....
  

• Light ship condition - A ship complete in all respects, but without consumables, stores, cargo, crew and effects, and without any liquids on board except that machinery and system fluids, such as lubricants and hydraulics, are at their normal operating levels.

See also

• Summer Draft
  Summer Draft
  
  A naval architecture term for the worst-case loaded draft a ship can have. This draft is corrected for the worst-case seasonal conditions . During the summer months in the northern hemisphere, the water is warmer....
  
• Trinity House
  Trinity House
  
  The Corporation of Trinity House is the official General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales and other British territorial waters . It is responsible for the provision and maintenance of navigational aids such as lighthouses, lightvessels, buoys and maritime radio/satellite communication systems....
  

Sources