diff --git a/personal/noah/maritime/navigation_rules.md b/personal/noah/maritime/navigation_rules.md index 7ad934a..8a4c29d 100644 --- a/personal/noah/maritime/navigation_rules.md +++ b/personal/noah/maritime/navigation_rules.md @@ -1,17 +1,36 @@ [US Coast Guard Navigation Rules](https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/navRules/navrules.pdf) +Sure, I'll provide more context for each item in the outline using Markdown formatting. Here's the updated outline: -I. Introduction -A. International Rules -B. Inland Rules +# Navigation Rules and Regulations -II. Part A - General -A. Rule 1: Application -B. Rule 2: Responsibility -C. Rule 3: General Definitions +## I. Introduction +The introduction provides an overview of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. + +### A. International Rules +The International Rules, also known as the 72 COLREGS (Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972), apply to vessels on international waters. + +### B. Inland Rules +The Inland Rules, contained in the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980, apply to vessels navigating on inland waters of the United States. + +## II. Part A - General +This part covers general rules and definitions that apply to both International and Inland Rules. + +### A. Rule 1: Application +Rule 1 states the application of the Rules and the responsibilities of the vessel owners, masters, and crew to comply with the Rules. + +### B. Rule 2: Responsibility +Rule 2 explains the responsibility of vessels to comply with the Rules and take necessary precautions to avoid collisions. + +### C. Rule 3: General Definitions +Rule 3 provides definitions for terms used throughout the Rules, such as "vessel," "power-driven vessel," "sailing vessel," and "vessel engaged in fishing." + +## III. Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules +This part is divided into three sections that cover the conduct of vessels in various situations. + +### A. Section I - Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility +This section contains rules that apply to vessels in any visibility condition. -III. Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules -A. Section I - Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility 1. Rule 4: Application 2. Rule 5: Look-out 3. Rule 6: Safe Speed @@ -20,7 +39,9 @@ A. Section I - Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility 6. Rule 9: Narrow Channels 7. Rule 10: Traffic Separation Schemes -B. Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another +### B. Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another +This section covers rules for vessels that are in sight of each other. + 1. Rule 11: Application 2. Rule 12: Sailing Vessels 3. Rule 13: Overtaking @@ -30,43 +51,53 @@ B. Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another 7. Rule 17: Action by Stand-on Vessel 8. Rule 18: Responsibilities Between Vessels -C. Section III - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility +### C. Section III - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility +This section contains rules for vessels navigating in restricted visibility conditions. + 1. Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility -IV. Part C - Lights and Shapes -A. Rule 20: Application -B. Rule 21: Definitions -C. Rule 22: Visibility of Lights -D. Rule 23: Power-driven Vessels Underway -E. Rule 24: Towing and Pushing -F. Rule 25: Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars -G. Rule 26: Fishing Vessels -H. Rule 27: Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver -I. Rule 28: Vessels Constrained by Their Draft -J. Rule 29: Pilot Vessels -K. Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground -L. Rule 31: Seaplanes +## IV. Part C - Lights and Shapes +This part covers the requirements for lights and shapes that vessels must display in various situations. -V. Part D - Sound and Light Signals -A. Rule 32: Definitions -B. Rule 33: Equipment for Sound Signals -C. Rule 34: Maneuvering and Warning Signals -D. Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility -E. Rule 36: Signals to Attract Attention -F. Rule 37: Distress Signals +### A. Rule 20: Application +### B. Rule 21: Definitions +### C. Rule 22: Visibility of Lights +### D. Rule 23: Power-driven Vessels Underway +### E. Rule 24: Towing and Pushing +### F. Rule 25: Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars +### G. Rule 26: Fishing Vessels +### H. Rule 27: Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver +### I. Rule 28: Vessels Constrained by Their Draft +### J. Rule 29: Pilot Vessels +### K. Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground +### L. Rule 31: Seaplanes -VI. Part E - Exemptions -A. Rule 38: Exemptions -B. Annex I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes -C. Annex II: Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity -D. Annex III: Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances -E. Annex IV: Distress Signals -F. Annex V: Pilot Rules +## V. Part D - Sound and Light Signals +This part covers the requirements for sound and light signals that vessels must use in various situations. -VII. Other Regulations -A. Interpretative Rules -B. COLREGS Demarcation Lines -C. Penalty Provisions -D. Alternative Compliance -E. Waters Specified by the Secretary -F. Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations +### A. Rule 32: Definitions +### B. Rule 33: Equipment for Sound Signals +### C. Rule 34: Maneuvering and Warning Signals +### D. Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility +### E. Rule 36: Signals to Attract Attention +### F. Rule 37: Distress Signals + +## VI. Part E - Exemptions and Annexes +This part covers exemptions from the Rules and additional information in the annexes. + +### A. Rule 38: Exemptions +### B. Annex I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes +### C. Annex II: Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity +### D. Annex III: Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances +### E. Annex IV: Distress Signals +### F. Annex V: Pilot Rules + +## VII. Other Regulations +This section covers additional regulations related to navigation. + +### A. Interpretative Rules +### B. COLREGS Demarcation Lines +### C. Penalty Provisions +### D. Alternative Compliance +### E. Waters Specified by the Secretary +### F. 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