In order to tell a river lock attendant that you wish to go through the lock, you should <span>sound one prolonged blast followed by one short blast.
You should wait about 400 feet away from the lock and wait for the flashing light signal that allows you to enter.
Also note that </span><span>commercial traffic always have the first priority in entering the locks.</span>
All the boats operating at night requires Navigation light.
Navigation light helps prevent collisions between boats and see if visibility is poor. The types of boat are : Rowboats, Tug boats, Vessels, Sailboat etc.
Various boats have different lightning color to show its use and side of the boat.
