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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