International Maritime Regulations

Study Notes

The provided text outlines the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).
These rules are divided into Parts A through F, covering general conduct, steering and sailing, lights and shapes, sound and light signals, exemptions, and verification.

Part A - General

Rule 1: Defines the application of the rules.
Rule 2: Addresses the responsibility of all involved parties.
Rule 3: Provides general definitions of terms used throughout the regulations.

Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules

Divided into three sections based on visibility conditions: any condition, in sight of one another, and restricted visibility.

Section I - Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility

Rule 4: Explains how this section applies.
Rule 5: Specifies the necessity of maintaining a proper look-out by sight and hearing.
Rule 6: Mandates proceeding at a safe speed to take proper and effective action to avoid collision.
Rule 7: Deals with assessing the risk of collision.
Rule 8: Details actions to be taken to avoid a collision
Rule 9: Governs conduct in narrow channels.
Rule 10: Covers conduct within traffic separation schemes.

Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another

Rule 11: Explains how this section applies.
Rule 12: States rules for sailing vessels.
Rule 13: Deals with overtaking situations.
Rule 14: Addresses head-on situations.
Rule 15: Addresses crossing situations.
Rule 16: Details the action to be taken by the give-way vessel.
Rule 17: Details the action to be taken by the stand-on vessel.
Rule 18: Covers the responsibilities between different types of vessels.

Section III - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

Rule 19: Covers the conduct of vessels in conditions of restricted visibility.

Part C - Lights and Shapes

Rule 20: Covers the application of the rules concerning lights and shapes.
Rule 21: Defines the various lights.
Rule 22: Specifies the visibility range of lights.
Rule 23: Details the lights to be shown by power-driven vessels underway.
Rule 24: Covers lights for towing and pushing.
Rule 25: Covers lights for sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars.
Rule 26: Specifies lights and shapes for fishing vessels.
Rule 27: Specifies lights and shapes for vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
Rule 28: Covers lights for vessels constrained by their draught.
Rule 29: Describes the lights of pilot vessels.
Rule 30: Covers lights and shapes for anchored and aground vessels.
Rule 31: Specifies the lights for seaplanes.

Part D - Sound and Light Signals

Rule 32: Defines terms related to sound signals.
Rule 33: Specifies equipment for sound signals.
Rule 34: Details manoeuvring and warning signals.
Rule 35: Covers sound signals in restricted visibility.
Rule 36: Details signals used to attract attention.
Rule 37: Lists distress signals.

Part E - Exemptions

Rule 38: Covers exemptions.

Part F - Verification

Rule 39: Defines terms.
Rule 40: States how to apply verification rules.
Rule 41: Covers Compliance Verification.

Description

This text outlines the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), including general conduct, steering and sailing rules, lights and shapes, and sound signals. It covers responsibilities, definitions, and proper lookout procedures. The rules are divided into Parts A through F.