What is the most important rules in COLREGs?

Rule 5: Look out In my opinion this is the most important rule in the entire COLREG. All other rules are based on the fact that we are aware of our surrounding. But if we fail to keep a proper look out, we would not be able to apply other rules too. By sight and hearing.

How do you determine if risk of collision exists According to Rule 7 of collision regulations?

Rule 7 – Risk of Collision (a) Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist.

What is the minimum range of all-round light for a vessel less than 12 meters?

2 miles
In vessels of less than 12 metres in length: a masthead light, 2 miles; a sidelight, 1 mile; a sternlight, 2 miles; a towing light, 2 miles; a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles.

What is the Part E in collision regulation?

The COLREGs include 41 rules divided into six sections: Part A – General; Part B – Steering and Sailing; Part C – Lights and Shapes; Part D – Sound and Light signals; Part E – Exemptions; and Part F – Verification of compliance with the provisions of the Convention.

What are the 72 COLREGs?

The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS) are published by the International Maritime Organization and are recognized as the navigation rules followed internationally by ships and other vessels at sea.

How do I learn COLREGs?

Top 5 Ways To Learn COLREGS

  1. Mneomics for learning the collision regulations. A favourite of jack tar!
  2. COLREGs Posters and flash cards.
  3. Study Groups – A great way to learn the rules.
  4. Visualisation – COLREGs in images.
  5. COLREGs Scenarios.

What is Rule 8 of the collision regulation?

ColRegs Rule 8: Action to avoid collision (a) Any action taken to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the Rules of this Part and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship.

Can you relate Rule 5 and Rule 7?

Rule 5 on look-out and Rule 7 are also closely linked. Under Rule 5 you must use all available means to collect information on the situation around you (look-out) and under Rule 7 you must use that information continuously to assess the risk of collision.

What is Rule 22 of collision regulation?

The lights prescribed in these Rules shall have an intensity as specified in Section 8 Annex I to these Regulation so as to be visible at the following minimum ranges: (a) In vessels of 50 metres or more in length: – a masthead light.

What types of vessels is Rule 14 applicable?

(a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.

What are the 6 sections of COLREG?

The COLREG include 41 rules divided into six sections:

  • Part A – General;
  • Part B – Steering and Sailing;
  • Part C – Lights and Shapes;
  • Part D – Sound and Light signals;
  • Part E – Exemptions; and.
  • Part F – Verification of compliance with the provisions of the Convention.