2.2 International regulations for the prevention of collision at sea

October 25, 2020

International regulations for the prevention of collision at sea (1972): Part A – General

RULE 1 – Application The abovementioned rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waterways connected therewith, navigable by seagoing vessels. Appropriate authorities may make special rules for harbours, roadsteads, rivers, lakes or inland waterways connected with the high seas and navigable by seagoing vessels, […]
October 25, 2020

Part B – Steering and sailing rules – Section I

SECTION I – CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN ANY CONDITION OF VISIBILITY RULE 4 : Application. Rules in this section apply to any condition of visibility. RULE 5: Look-out. Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight as well by hearing as well as by all available […]
October 25, 2020

Section II: Conduct of vessels in sight of one another

RULE 11: Application Rules in this section apply to all vessels in sight of one another. RULE 12: Sailing vessels When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision. One of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follow: when […]
October 25, 2020

Section III: Conduct of a vessel in restricted visibility

RULE 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility This rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility. Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and condition of restricted visibility. A power driven […]