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1972 COLREGs and Traffic Separation Schemes
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1972 COLREGs and Traffic Separation Schemes

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What was one of the most important innovations in the 1972 COLREGs?

  • Requirement for additional distress signals
  • Mandatory use of sound signaling appliances
  • Exemption for vessels operating in traffic separation schemes
  • Recognition given to traffic separation schemes (correct)
  • When was the first traffic separation scheme established?

  • 1967 (correct)
  • 1960
  • 1972
  • 1971
  • How many rules are included in the COLREGs?

  • 50
  • 35
  • 30
  • 41 (correct)
  • Which section of the COLREGs covers steering and sailing?

    <p>Part B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Annexes of the COLREGs contain?

    <p>Technical requirements concerning lights and shapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Rule 5, what is the requirement for every vessel?

    <p>To maintain a proper lookout using all available means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rule 9 require of a vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway?

    <p>To keep near the outer limit of the channel lying on the port side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the organization recognized as being the only competent organization concerning the routeing of ships?

    <p>IMO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the subject of Rule 10 of the Collision Regulations?

    <p>The behavior of vessels in or near traffic separation schemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rule 6 require for every vessel?

    <p>Proceed at a safe speed at all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    COLREGs Innovations and Requirements

    • One of the most important innovations in the 1972 COLREGs was the introduction of traffic separation schemes.

    History of Traffic Separation Schemes

    • The first traffic separation scheme was established in 1967.

    Structure of COLREGs

    • The COLREGs consist of 38 rules.

    Steering and Sailing Rules

    • Section II of the COLREGs covers steering and sailing.

    Annexes of COLREGs

    • The Annexes of the COLREGs contain diagrams and pictures explaining the rules.
    • According to Rule 5, every vessel must maintain a proper lookout by sight, hearing, and all available means.

    Narrow Channel Navigation

    • According to Rule 9, a vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway must keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on the vessel's starboard side.

    Routeing of Ships

    • The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is recognized as the only competent organization concerning the routeing of ships.

    Traffic Separation Schemes

    • Rule 10 of the Collision Regulations covers traffic separation schemes.

    Safe Speed

    • According to Rule 6, every vessel must proceed at a safe speed so that it can take proper action to avoid a collision or minimize damage.

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    Test your knowledge about the 1972 Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and the recognition given to traffic separation schemes. Explore the rules, guidance, and conduct of vessels operating in or near traffic separation schemes.

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