Questions and Answers
Rule 1
Application
Q 1-1 When were the first Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea (Colregs) introduced ?
A 1-1 Introduction, second paragraph.
Q 1-2 Which International Organisation is responsible for the creation, promulgation and amending of the Colregs ?
A 1-2 Introduction, Footnote 1.
Q 1-3 To what type of vessels do the COLREGS apply ?
A 1-3 Rule 1 (a) and Par. 1.1, Application.
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Q 1-4 Where do the COLREGS apply ?
A 1-4 Rule 1 (a) and Par. 1.1, Application.
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Q 1-5 What are special rules and where do they usually apply ?
A 1-5 Rule 1 (b) and Par. 1.1, Application and Par. 1.2 Special Rules.
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Q 1-6 You enter waters where Special Rules apply. What do you do ?
A 1-6 Par. 1.2, Special Rules
Q 1-7 Where can you find details concerning local regulations ?
A 1-7 Par. 1.2, Special Rules, fourth paragraph.
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Q 1-8 For what type of ships can a Government issue special rules ?
A 1-8 Rule 1, (c) and (e) and Par.1.2, Special Rules, fifth paragraph and further.
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