a. These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels.Meaning: All ships big or small are to follow the rules as given in Colregs. Small yachts, fishing vessels, and other barges all - as long as they sail on the seas. All waters connected to the high seas which include major rivers, having ports on their banks and which are visited by sea-going vessels. 'High Seas' means open seas, coastal waters or waters far away from land. All bays, and canals which are connected to the seas provided that they are sailed on by … [Read more...]