# \#colregs

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## [Can a Ship Be Too Bright at Night?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/can-a-ship-be-too-bright-at-night/77537)

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**Author:** [@Raghu\_Sharma](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Raghu_Sharma)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/can-a-ship-be-too-bright-at-night/77537 "2026-09-25T14:05:52Z")

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As a Master, one thing I have always found slightly ironic is how particular we are about light on our own bridge. Even one open porthole curtain or a bright screen can annoy the navigating officer because it affects nig…