Description
Book SynopsisA practical and user-friendly guide to the collision regulations, with full interpretations of the rules and clear diagrams. A thorough understanding of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (ColRegs) is essential for a wide range of professionals as well as amateur mariners. Written in legal text rather than easy to understand terminology, it is not a surprise that the Colregs are subject to gross misunderstanding and confusion. This makes this a difficult area for the thousands of mariners who need to learn, understand and remember them.This handbook is the answer. Expert marine training director Simon Jinks provides straightforward explanations of the complex situations that the Regulations discuss. He gives simple and comprehensive interpretation of the ColRegs rule by rule, giving students and professionals the clarity they need for exam prep and dealing with real-life situations. Colour illustrations of all lights and shapes, and clear diagr
Trade ReviewUser-friendly learning guide * Practical Boat Owner *
The only book of its kind on the market. Very clear and concise and will save hours of unnecessary reading. * Roger Seymour, Senior RYA Examiner, Hamble School of Yachting *
I cannot recommend it highly enough * Jordan Stevens, Severn Training Group Ltd *
Table of ContentsPART A General PART B Steering and sailing rules Section I - Conduct of vessels in any conditions of visibility Section II - Conduct of vessels in sight of one another Section III - Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility PART C Lights and shapes PART D Sound and light signals PART E Exemptions PART F Verification of compliance ANNEX I Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes ANNEX II Additional signals for fishing and fishing vessels in close proximity ANNEX III Technical details of sound signal appliances ANNEX IV Distress signals Bridge Watchkeeping Exam technique Radar and plotting Questions Appendix MGN 315 Bridge watchkeeping MGN 324 Use of VHF and AIS in collision avoidance MGN 364 TSS MGN 369 Restricted Vis MGN 379 Use of Electronic Navigation Aids
