Table of Contents
Introduction i
Legal Citations iii
Conversion Table iv
Navigation Rules and Regulations International and Inland Navigation Rules
Part A Subpart A-General
Rule 1 Application 2
Rule 2 Responsibility 4
Rule 3 General Definitions 6
Part B Subpart B-Steering and Sailing Rules
Section I Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility
Rule 4 Application 10
Rule 5 Look-out 10
Rule 6 Safe Speed 12
Rule 7 Risk of Collision 14
Rule 8 Action to Avoid Collision 16
Rule 9 Narrow Channels 18
Rule 10 Traffic Separation Schemes 20
Section II Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another
Rule 11 Application 22
Rule 12 Sailing Vessels 22
Rule 13 Overtaking 24
Rule 14 Head-on Situation 24
Rule 15 Crossing Situation 26
Rule 16 Action by Give-way Vessel 26
Rule 17 Action by Stand-on Vessel 26
Rule 18 Responsibilities between Vessels 28
Section III Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Rule 19 Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility 30
Part C Subpart C-Lights and Shapes
Rule 20 Application 32
Rule 21 Definitions 34
Rule 22 Visibility of Lights 36
Rule 23 Power-driven Vessels Underway 38
Rule 24 Towing and Pushing 46
Rule 25 Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars 60
Rule 26 Fishing Vessels 68
Rule 27 Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver 74
Rule 28 Vessels Constrained by Their Draft / [Reserved] 86
Rule 29 Pilot Vessels 88
Rule 30 Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground / Anchored vessels, aground and moored barges 90
Rule 31 Seaplanes 96
Part D Subpart D-Sound and Light Signals
Rule 32 Definitions 96
Rule 33 Equipment for Sound Signals 96
Rule 34 Maneuvering and Warning Signals 98
Rule 35 Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility 102
Rule 36 Signals to Attract Attention 104
Rule 37 Distress Signals 106
Part E Subpart E-Exemptions
Rule 38 Exemptions 108
Annexes - International and Inland Navigation Rules
Annex I Positioning and Technical Details of lights and Shapes 112
Annex II Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity / [Reserved] 126
Annex III Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances 128
Annex IV Distress Signals 134
Annex V [Blank] / Pilot Rules 137
Interpretative Rules
Composite Units, Moored Vessels, and Unmanned Barges 138
Penalty Provisions 140
Implementing Rules
Certificate of Alternative Compliance-International & Inland 142
Waters Upon Which Inland Rules 9(a)(ii), 14(d), 15(b) and 24(i) Apply 145
Colregs Demarcation Lines 146
Operations of Vessels Generally
Penalties for Negligent Operations and Interfering with Safe Operations 158
Duties Related to Marine Casualty Assistance and Information 159
Post Serious Marine Casualty Alcohol Testing 160
Duty to Provide Assistance at Sea 160
Injunctions 160
Vessel Reporting Requirements 160
Limitation of Liability for Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service Pilots 161
Vessel Bridge-To-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations 162
Vessel Traffic Management 167
Table 161.12(c) - VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring 187