Farwell's Rules of the nautical road

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Part 1. The rules of the nautical road. Summary of changes in international rules

Applicability, scope, and definitions

Running and anchor lights

Towing lights

Special lights

Day shapes

Sound and light signals for all vessels

Conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility

Conduct of vessels in sight of one another

Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

Part 2. The law of the nautical road. Principles of marine collision law

Lawful lights

Whistle signals

Head and head

The overtaking situation

The crossing situation

The law in fog

Special circumstances

Good seamanship

A proper lookout

Inevitable accident

Appendices