Published: October 2022
This book uses photographs and computer graphics to define the meaning of navigation lights for different kinds of ships in. It also illustrates how to apply navigation lighting, using a top view and a view from the bridge of the vessel concerned.
The book is a useful tool for study at all levels of marine training. It is also suitable for sailors of pleasure craft, who can use it to learn the meaning and content of navigation lights and apply them to their own vessels.
Table of Contents
History of collision regulations
Part A: General
Rule 1: Application
Rule 2: Responsibility
Rule 3: General Definitions
Part B: Steering and Sailing Rules
Section 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
Section 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 III. Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Rule 19: Conduct of vessels in Restricted Visibility
Part C: Light 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 Manoeuvre
Rule 28: Vessels Constrained by their Draught
Rule 29: Pilot Vessels
Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground
Rule 31: Seaplanes
Part D + E + F
Part D Sound and light signals
Rule 32: Definitions
Rule 33: Equipment for Sound Signals
Rule 34: Manoeuvring 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
Part F Verification of compliance with the provisions of the convention
Rule 39: Definitions
Rule 40: Application
Rule 41: Verification of compliance
Annexes
Annex I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes
Annex II: Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity
Annex III: Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
Annex IV: Distress Signals
Abilities and limitations of some ship types
1. Dredgers
2. Fishing vessels
3. Large oil or ore carriers
4. Fast vessels
5. Sailing yachts
Bridge instruments as ‘available means’
1. Radar
2. AIS, VHF
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