lightvessel

A lightship is a specialized ship equipped with a powerful light or beacon, serving as a floating lighthouse. It is anchored in specific locations, often where traditional lighthouses can't be built, such as shallow or busy shipping areas. Its primary purpose is to guide maritime navigation, warning vessels of hazards and marking safe passages. Lightships also carry communication equipment to relay navigational information. They are essential for maritime safety, especially in challenging environments, and operate as mobile, visible signals in areas lacking permanent lighthouse structures.