Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook (Boating Directions)

2020. This is the complete edition of the official U.S.C.G. NAVIGATION RULES and REGULATIONS HANDBOOK – International & Inland. Point the code reader on your phone at the QR code in the book and the color photos and videos will open like magic. Save to the home screen and you will have them on your phone for ready reference forever.International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS);Inland Navigation Rules (33 CFR 83). The demarcation lines between inland & international.U.S.Aids to Navigation System.There are accident reports, vessel safety checks, links to follow real time shipping at sea, links to the USCG and The complete Code of Federal Regulations.This 2019 edition includes internet addresses to find updates and all other helpful sites and information. Fully illustrated showing the lights and the daysignals required in all circumstances. This 2020 edition also contains four new sections not previously included; 1. FAQ. Frequently asked questions. 2. AIS. Automatic identification system. 3. AWW. America’s waterways watch. 4. VHF channels and frequencies in U.S. CONTENTS 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 Manoeuvre 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-Manoeuvring and Warning Signals Rule 35-Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility Rule 36-Signals to Attract Attention Rule 37-Distress Signals FAQ. Frequently asked questions e.g. what about kayaks? AIS. Automatic identification system. AWW. America’s waterways watch. VHF channels and frequencies in U.S.