The Navigation Rules
The Navigation Rules

Author: United States Coast Guard

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-01-31

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781507800003

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2019 commercial edition of the official USCG Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook. - International and Inland. -The photos have codes which immediately open your phone to see color images of the various lights and signals. There are also codes which link to unofficial YouTube videos which provide excellent visuals showing how the rules work in practice. Also a code to open the live cam in N.Y. Harbor. Also a video to test your knowledge. It is an complete resource with links to accident reporting, and float plan.This book is an exact high quality reproduction of the current U.S.C.G. Navigation Rules (International & Inland). - By law a copy of these rules must be onboard your boat. - This book contains codes which link to an interactive pdf which freely downloads to your phone. - From there you have unlimited access to dozens of explanatory videos and web sites. - Accident report, safety check, Wikipedia are accessible. - The demarcation lines between international and inland are downloaded by using the QR scanner on your phone. - THE NAVIGATION RULES. - 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. - 8-Action to Avoid Collision. - Rule 9-Narrow Channels. - Rule 10-Traffic Separation Schemes/Vessel Traffic Services. SECTION/SUBPART II-CONDUCT . 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. - Rule 33-Equipment for Sound Signals. - Rule 34-Maneuvering and 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

A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules
A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules

Author: A. N. Cockcroft

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2011-11-03

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 0080971717

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A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules is the essential reference to the safe operation of all vessels at sea. Published continuously since 1965, this respected and expert guide is the classic text for all who need to practically and legally understand and comply with ‘The Rules’. This seventh edition includes the full text of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, with practical discussion of the implications of the rules included alongside all updates seen over the years, including the most recent amendments which came into force in December 2007. The books sets out the ‘COLREGs’ with clear explanation of their meaning, and gives detailed examples of how the rules have been used in practice by seafarers, as well as excerpts from court judgments to illustrate how they have been interpreted in practice. Written for seagoing engineers, navigating officers, senior crew, cadets and those in training, plus ship operators, marine lawyers and anyone concerned with the safe operation of shipping, this is an essential reference at sea and on shore. Includes the full text of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, updated in line with the December 2007 amendments to the rules. Contains practical advice on how the regulations should be interpreted and collisions avoided, with insightful discussion of the implications of key phrases and Court interpretations. Covers important maneuvering information, with diagrams covering stopping distances, turning circles of ships of various type and size, and a color section with examples of ships' lights.

Safe Skipper
Safe Skipper

Author: Simon Jollands

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-03-12

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 147291547X

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Whether out for an afternoon's sail or embarking on a long offshore passage, there is always an element of chance and uncertainty about being at sea. To be responsible for the wellbeing of both crew and vessel, a good skipper needs to know their limitations and ensure they are operating well within the margins of safety. Safe Skipper is a practical and thought provoking guide for yacht skippers of all levels of experience, full of invaluable advice and tips on how to reduce to the minimum the risks of mishaps and equipment failure at sea. There's a wide range of information on seamanship, preparation, seaworthiness, gear, boat handling, leadership, teamwork, watch keeping, communications, navigation, weather and emergency procedures, all delivered in a highly practical, lively, non-preachy fashion. Included throughout are useful checklists, box-outs and case studies of accidents and their causes, with survivors' testimonials and explanations of how disasters were avoided, or could have been, all of which provides valuable lessons for everyone who goes to sea.