Mastering COLREGs | Marine navigation rules

Name: Mastering COLREGs | Marine navigation rules
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Learn the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

Created byJaakko Heikkilä

Last updated 7/2020

English

What you'll learn

Marine rules of the way
Marine vessel lights
Marine vessel sound signals
COLREGs
International rules

Course content

9 sections • 51 lectures • 2h 9m total length

Introduction3:37
After completing this lecture the students know what the course is about, what it consists of, and why it is important.
Standard marine vocabulary4:31
After completing this lecture the students know the basic English terms that they need to understand the Convention
What are the COLREGs7:35
After completing this lecture the students have a clear overview of what the COLREGs are, what is the their aim and what is the history of the Convention.
How are the COLREGs structured2:21
After completing this lecture the students know how the COLREGs are structured.

Rule 4: Application0:38
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 4 in COLREGs
Rule 5: Look-out0:52
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 5 in COLREGs
Rule 6: Safe speed2:06
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 6 in COLREGs
Rule 7: Risk of collision2:48
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 7 in COLREGs
Rule 8: Action to avoid collision2:15
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 8 in COLREGs
Rule 9: Narrow channels2:46
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 9 in COLREGs
Rule 10: Traffic separation schemes8:53
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 10 in COLREGs
Rule 11: Application0:25
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 11 in COLREGs
Rule 12: Sailing vessels2:29
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 12 in COLREGs
Rule 13: Overtaking2:07
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 13 in COLREGs
Rule 14: Head-on situation1:16
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 14 in COLREGs
Rule 15: Crossing situation1:04
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 15 in COLREGs
Rule 16: Action by give-way vessel0:30
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 16 in COLREGs
Rule 17: Action by stand-on vessel2:10
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 17 in COLREGs
Rule 18: Responsibilities between vessels2:57
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 18 in COLREGs
Rule 19: Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility2:29
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 19 in COLREGs
Part B

Rule 20: Application1:46
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 20 in COLREGs
Rule 21: Definitions1:52
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 21 in COLREGs
Rule 22: Visibility of lights1:34
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 22 in COLREGs
Rule 23: Power-driven vessels underway2:48
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 23 in COLREGs
Rule 24: Towing and pushing4:33
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 24 in COLREGs
Rule 25: Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars2:52
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 25 in COLREGs
Rule 26: Fishing vessels3:15
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 26 in COLREGs
Rule 27: Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre4:59
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 27 in COLREGs
Rule 28: Vessels contrained by their draught0:50
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 28 in COLREGs
Rule 29: Pilot vessels1:08
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 29 in COLREGs
Rule 30: Anchored vessels and vessels aground3:45
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 30 in COLREGs
Rule 31: Seaplanes0:44
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 31 in COLREGs
Part C

Rule 32: Definitions0:55
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 32 in COLREGs
Rule 33: Equipment for sound signals1:17
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 33 in COLREGs
Rule 34: Manoeuvring and warning signals4:07
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 34 in COLREGs
Rule 35: Sound signals in restricted visibility3:43
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 35 in COLREGs
Rule 36: Signals to attract attention1:02
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 36 in COLREGs
Rule 37: Distress signals0:17
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Rule 37 in COLREGs
Part D

Annex I: Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes1:10
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Annex I in COLREGs
Annex II: Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity0:21
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Annex II in COLREGs
Annex III: Technical details of sound signal appliances0:45
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Annex III in COLREGs
Annex IV: Distress signals2:49
After completing this lecture the students know the content of Annex IV in COLREGs

Requirements

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Description

In this course you will learn the international rules for navigation, the so-called COLREGs (collision regulations). The course will explain rule-by-rule what the regulations are about. The course will go through a brief history of the COLREGs, as well as rules regarding sailing and steering, lights and shapes, and sound and light signals. Where needed, the rules will be explained with illustrations. After each section, there is a multiple choice quiz, where you can test your knowledge. The course is suitable for any boater or sailor, who wants to know what the collision regulations are about.

Who this course is for:

Sailors
Boaters
Mariners
Boat owners

Mastering COLREGs | Marine navigation rules

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 18min

Part A: General3 lectures • 12min

Part B: Steering and Sailing16 lectures • 36min

Part C: Lights and Shapes12 lectures • 30min

Part D: Sound and Light Signals6 lectures • 11min

Part E: Exemptions1 lecture • 1min

Part F: Verification of Compliance3 lectures • 3min

Annexes4 lectures • 5min

Wrapping up2 lectures • 13min

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