COLREGs Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules

COLREGs Part B contains the essential steering and sailing rules that help prevent collisions at sea. These rules define how vessels should navigate in different situations, including normal visibility, restricted visibility, overtaking, crossing, head-on encounters, and traffic separation schemes.

Rules Covered:

• Rule 4 – Application

• Rule 5 – Look-out

• Rule 6 – Safe Speed

• Rule 7 – Risk of Collision ️

• Rule 8 – Action to Avoid Collision

• Rule 9 – Narrow Channels

• Rule 10 – Traffic Separation Schemes ️

• Rules 11–18 – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of

One Another

• Rule 19 – Conduct in Restricted Visibility ️

Did You Know? A proper look-out, maintaining a safe speed, and taking early, positive action are the core principles of COLREGs and are essential for safe navigation in all conditions.

Question for Mariners & Shipping Enthusiasts: Which COLREG rule do you think is the most important to prevent collisions at sea?

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