The 1972 Convention was designed to update and replace the Collision Regulations of 1960 which were adopted at the same time as the 1960 SOLAS Convention. Technical provisions The COLREGs include 41 rules divided into Six Sections: Part A - General Part B - Steering and Sailing Part C - Lights and Shapes Part D - Sound and Light signals Part E - Exemptions Part F - Verification of compliance with the provisions of the Convention There are also four Annexes containing technical requirements concerning lights and shapes and their positioning; sound signaling appliances; … [Read more...]