Colregs general

Question 1

Rule 6 Safe Speed
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Answer 1

(Rule 6, by all vessels:)
1. Visibility
2. Density of traffic
3. Manoeuvrability of own vessel
4. Lights & and own backscatter
5. Weather & sea state
6. Draught in relation to available water (Squat and Shallow-water effect)

Question 2

Rule 6 Safe Speed
Additionally, by vessels with operational radar:

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Answer 2

(Rule 6, by vessels with additional radar)
1. Characteristics, efficiency and limitations of the radar equipment
2. Constraints imposed by the radar range scale in use
3. Effect on radar detection of the sea state, weather and other sources of interference
4. Possibility that small vessels, ice and other floating objects may not be detected by radar at an adequate range
5. Number, location and movements of vessels detected by radar
6. More exact assessment of the visibility that may be possible when radar is used to determine the range of vessels or other objects in the vicinity

Question 3

How many rules, sections and annexes are there?

Answer 3

41 rules
6 sections
4 annexes

Question 4

Which rules are part A?

Answer 4

1-3 General

Question 4

Which rules are part B?

Answer 4

4-19 Steering and sailing rules

Question 5

Which rules are part C?

Answer 5

20-31 Lights and shapes

Question 6

Which rules are part D?

Answer 6

32-37 Sound and light signals

Question 7

Which rules are part E?

Answer 7

38 Exemptions

Question 8

Where do you find the COLREGS?

Answer 8

MSN 1781

Question 9

Where do you find more guidance about rule 10?

Answer 9

MGN 364