Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook: Navigation Rules

by U.S. Coast Guard

This 2015 edition includes the complete current U.S.C.G. publication with all the original text, illustrations and photos..-.

NEW !.--Now also included are ; .-

• Many useful and relevant websites are linked inside this book. .

• Rules are linked to 30 explanatory VIDEOS by “click” . .

• Subjects are linked to Wikipedia by “click”. .

• Readers can simply click thru to “WE ARE THE NAVIGATORS” Facebook Forum. .

• The complete “Code of Federal Regulations” is linked . .

• Your vessel Accident Report is linked. .

• Your vessel safety check is linked. .

• FAQ. Frequently asked questions e.g. what about kayaks? .

• AIS. Automatic identification system. See shipping online in real time. .

• AWW. America’s waterways watch. .

• VHF channels and frequencies in U.S. .

PART A-GENERAL..

Rule 1-Application.

Rule 2-Responsibility .

Rule 3-General Definitions.

PART B-STEERING AND SAILING RULES . .

Section/Subpart I-Conduct of Vessels In Any Condition of Visibility.

Rule 4-Application.

Rule 5-Look-out.

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/SUBPART II-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/Subpart III-Conduct of Vessels In Restricted Visibility..

Rule 19-Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility.

PART C-LIGHTS AND SHAPES..

Rule 20-Application.

Rule 21-Definitions.

Rule 22-Visibility of Lights.

Rule 23-Power-driven Vessels Underway.

Rule 24-Towing and Pushing.

Rule 25-Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars.

Rule 26-Fishing Vessels.

Rule 27-Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver.

Rule 28-Vessels Constrained by Their Draft.

Rule 29-Pilot Vessels.

Rule 30-Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground.

Rule 31-Seaplanes.

PART D-SOUND AND LIGHT SIGNALS..

Rule 32-Definitions.

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 27, 2014