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COLREG: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 2003 Consolidated Edition (IB904E)
The Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) is vital for ensuring safe navigation and preventing collisions between vessels at sea. This official document provides the most comprehensive version of the COLREGs from 1972, incorporating all amendments up to 2001.
The COLREGs came into effect in July 1977 and have been regularly updated to keep pace with technological advancements and changing circumstances at sea. The most recent amendments were made in 1981, 1987, 1989, 1993, and 2001, and these revisions are included in this updated edition.
It is essential for all maritime stakeholders, including shipowners, operators, navigators, and naval authorities, to familiarize themselves with the latest version of the COLREGs to ensure the utmost safety at sea. This document supersedes the previous consolidated edition from 2002, so it is crucial to refer to this current edition for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
To ensure complete accuracy and currency, it is recommended that readers download and print the errata from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) website at www.imo.org/includes/blastData.asp/doc_id=3822. This will provide any further updates or corrections to the COLREGs that may have arisen after the publication of this document.
Overall, the COLREGs play a significant role in promoting safe navigation and preventing collisions at sea. By adhering to these rules and guidelines, maritime stakeholders can maintain a secure and orderly maritime environment, ensuring the safety of vessels, crew, and the maritime.
Contents Listing:
Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
Part A – General
Part B – Steering and sailing rules
Part C – Lights and shapes
Part D – Sound and light signals
Part E – Exemptions
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
Annexe IV – Distress signals
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