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Table of Contents

Introduction
Legal Citations
Conversion Table


Navigation Rules & Regulations

Part A - General
Rule 1: Application
Rule 2: Responsibility
Rule 3: General Definitions
Part B- Steering & Sailing Rules
Section 1- Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility
Rule 4: Application
Rule 5: Lookout
Rule 6: Safe Speed
Rule 7: Risk of Collision
Rule 8: Action to Avoid Collision
Rule 9: Narrow Channels
Rule 10: Traffic Separation Schemes/Vessel Traffic Services
Section 2- Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another
Rule 11: Application
Rule 12: Sailing Vessels
Rule 13: Overtaking
Rule 14: Head-on situation
Rule 15: Crossing Situation
Rule 16: Action by Give-way Vessel
Rule 17: Action by Stand-on Vessel
Rule 18: Responsibilities Between Vessels
Section 3- Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Part C- Lights & Shapes
Rule 20: Application
Rule 21: Definitions
Rule 22: Visibility of Lights
Rule 23: Power-driven Vessels Underway
Rule 24: Towing & Pushing
Rule 25: Sailing Vessels Underway & Vessels Under Oars
Rule 26: Fishing Vessels
Rule 27: Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Ability to Maneuver
Rule 29: Pilot Vessels
Rule 30: Anchored Vessels & Vessels Aground
Rule 31: Seaplanes
Part D-Sound & Light Signals
Rule 32: Definitions
Rule 33: Equipment for Sound Signals
Rule 34: Maneuvering & Warning Signals
Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
Rule 36: Signals to Attract Attention
Rule 37: Distress Signals
Part E- Exemptions
Rule 38: Exemptions
Annex I - Positioning & Technical Details of Lights & Shapes
Annex II - Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity
Annex III - Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
Annex IV - Distress Signals
Annex V - Pilot Rules

Interpretative Rules
COLREGS Demarcation Lines DOWNLOAD PDF MS Word MS RTF
Penalty Provisions
Alternative Compliance
Waters Specified by the Secretary
Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations

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