Comparative Rules of the Road and how to Obey Them

abaft the beam approaching vessel avoid immediate danger burdened vessel canal boats channel course and speed course to starboard Cross Signals danger signal DAY MARKS descending steamer distance distress signal dredge Enacting Clause feet Fishing Vessels flare-up light fog horn fog signals Former Pilot Rule green light Gulf of Mexico high seas hold course horizon INLAND GREAT LAKES inland waters INTERNATIONAL INLAND International Rules LAKES WESTERN RIVERS lantern less LIGHTS FOR STEAM LIGHTS FOR VESSELS lights mentioned Mississippi River Motorboat overtaken overtaking steamer overtaking vessel passing signal points abaft port side privileged vessel Rafts range light rapid blasts red light right ahead risk of collision scows seamanship short and rapid short blast side lights signals for passing situation special circumstances starboard side steam vessel steam whistle steamer ahead stern Suction Dredge unbroken light vessel ahead vessel at anchor Vessel to Keep visible whistle signals white light