the_information_nexus/personal/noah/maritime/navigation_rules.md

US Coast Guard Navigation Rules

I. Introduction A. International Rules B. Inland Rules

II. Part A - General A. Rule 1: Application B. Rule 2: Responsibility C. Rule 3: General Definitions

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
4. Rule 7: Risk of Collision
5. Rule 8: Action to Avoid Collision
6. Rule 9: Narrow Channels
7. Rule 10: Traffic Separation Schemes

B. Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another

1. Rule 11: Application
2. Rule 12: Sailing Vessels
3. Rule 13: Overtaking
4. Rule 14: Head-on Situation
5. Rule 15: Crossing Situation
6. Rule 16: Action by Give-way Vessel
7. Rule 17: Action by Stand-on Vessel
8. Rule 18: Responsibilities Between Vessels

C. Section III - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

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

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

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

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