The image depicts a nighttime scene of a boat on the water, illuminated by its searchlight. The boat appears to be in distress, with its lights on and the water around it dark and murky. The boat is surrounded by waves, suggesting that it may have been hit by a wave or is experiencing rough conditions. The sky is not visible in the image, and there are no other objects or people in the frame. The overall atmosphere is one of danger and urgency.