Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules

A N Cockcroft, J N F Lameijer9780750661799, 0750661798

A Guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules is the essential reference to the safe operation of all vessels at sea. Published continuously since 1965, this respected and expert guide is the classic text for all who need to, practically and legally, understand and comply with the Rules. This sixth edition incorporates all of the amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea which came into force in November 2003. The books sets out all of the Rules with clear explanation of their meaning, and gives detailed examples of how the rules have been used by seafarers, as well as excerpts from Court judgements to illustrate how they have been interpreted in practice. Written for masters, navigating officers, senior crew, cadets and those in training, plus ship operators, marine lawyers and anyone concerned with the safe operation of shipping, this is an essential reference for at sea and on shore. * Fully revised to meet the November 2001 amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea * The definitive text for all concerned with both the practical and legal aspects of marine safety * Includes a colour section with examples of ships’ lights to aid recognition of signals

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
Half Title Page……Page 4
Title Page……Page 6
Copyright……Page 7
Table of Contents……Page 8
Foreword……Page 10
Preface……Page 12
Collisions and the Courts……Page 14
History of the Collision Regulations……Page 17
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (With Comments)……Page 20
Part A – General……Page 22
Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules……Page 36
Part C – Lights and Shapes……Page 160
Part D – Sound and Light Signals……Page 187
Part E – Exemptions……Page 206
Annexes to the Rules……Page 208
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978……Page 225
IMO Recommendation on Navigational Watchkeeping……Page 229
International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as Amended……Page 236
Change of Bearing with Change of Range……Page 251
Manoeures to Avoid Collision……Page 252
Manoeuvring Information……Page 256
List of Ships……Page 260
Index……Page 266
Back Cover……Page 282