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CEVNI inland waterways

Which observation report is strong enough to support a CEVNI vessel-light interpretation?

Short answer

Report every cue, its context, meaning and required action

A defensible report keeps the raw cue separate from the conclusion and preserves every feature that distinguishes similar signals. The vessel or formation status must then change the skipper's action before room is lost. Revisit Read a Visual Signal as a Complete Report.

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Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to european inland waterways; local rules still apply; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

Quick check

Which observation report is strong enough to support a CEVNI vessel-light interpretation?