Publisher's Synopsis
2021. These are the complete official rules for U.S. Inland and International (COLREGS) updated and corrected to 2021. The text is the complete updated U.S. Inland Navigation Rules by U.S.C.G. and Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters from Code of Federal Regulations. Where the U.S. Rules differ from the International Rules (COLREGS) the international rule is shown in a separate shaded text box. The complete U.S. Inland Rules and the complete COLREGS are included. There are QR code links to relevant Youtube videos, USCG-FAQ, USCG Accident reporting, USCG Nav Rules Center, USCG vessel safety check, USCG VHF channel selection, the demarcation lines and annexes to these 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.. 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.. 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. If you have an accident check this online information before you take action.
