colregs 0.2.3 → 0.3.0

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  {
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- "source": "USCG Navigation Rules, amalgamated (International text only)",
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- "source_url": "https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/navigation-rules-amalgamated",
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- "retrieved": "2026-09-04",
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- "note": "Verbatim International text of COLREGS 72 Parts A and B (Rules 1-19) and Part C (Lights and Shapes, Rules 20-31), plus the Rule 3 definitions those paragraphs depend on. Paragraph path is the citation unit. Inland-only text is not included in this ruleset.",
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- "gaps": [
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- {
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- "path": "24(g)(i)",
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- "reason": "not present in the USCG amalgamated page used as the source; no verbatim text transcribed rather than reconstruct it"
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- }
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- ],
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+ "note": "Language-neutral skeleton: paragraph paths, rule numbers, jurisdictions and figures, keyed by paragraph path. The edition each jurisdiction consolidates is declared in data/editions.json; the words live in data/text/ corpora, one per edition x language x source -- ADR 0003, ADR 0013.",
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  "paragraphs": {
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  "1(a)": {
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  "path": "1(a)",
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  "rule": "1",
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- "rule_title": "Application",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "1(b)": {
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  "path": "1(b)",
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  "rule": "1",
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- "rule_title": "Application",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of special rules made by an appropriate authority for roadsteads, harbors, rivers, lakes, or inland waterways connected with the high seas and navigable by seagoing vessels. Such special rules shall conform as closely as possible to these Rules."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "1(c)": {
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  "path": "1(c)",
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  "rule": "1",
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- "rule_title": "Application",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of any special rules made by the Government of any State with respect to special rules with respect to additional station and signal lights and shapes or whistle signals for ships of war and vessels proceeding under convoy, or with respect to additional station or signal lights or shapes for fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet. These additional stations or signal lights, shapes or whistle signals shall, so far as possible, be such that they cannot be mistaken for any light, shape, or signal authorized elsewhere under these Rules."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "1(d)": {
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  "path": "1(d)",
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  "rule": "1",
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- "rule_title": "Application",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Traffic separation schemes may be adopted by the Organization for the purposes of these Rules."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "1(e)": {
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  "path": "1(e)",
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  "rule": "1",
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- "rule_title": "Application",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Whenever the Government concerned shall have determined that a vessel of special construction or purpose cannot comply fully with the provisions of any of these Rules with respect to number, position, range or arc of visibility of lights or shapes, as well as to the disposition and characteristics of sound-signaling appliances, such vessel shall comply with such other provisions in regard to number, position, range or arc of visibility of lights or shapes, as well as to the disposition and characteristics of sound-signaling appliances, as the Government shall have determined to be the closest possible compliance with these Rules in respect to that vessel."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "2(a)": {
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  "path": "2(a)",
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  "rule": "2",
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- "rule_title": "Responsibility",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these Rules or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "2(b)": {
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  "path": "2(b)",
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  "rule": "2",
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- "rule_title": "Responsibility",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "In construing and complying with these Rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger."
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  },
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  "3(a)": {
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  "path": "3(a)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The word \"vessel\" includes every description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft, and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "3(b)": {
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  "path": "3(b)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term \"power-driven vessel\" means any vessel propelled by machinery."
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  },
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  "3(c)": {
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  "path": "3(c)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term \"sailing vessel\" means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used."
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  },
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  "3(d)": {
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  "path": "3(d)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term \"vessel engaged in fishing\" means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability."
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  },
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  "3(e)": {
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  "path": "3(e)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term \"seaplane\" includes any aircraft designed to maneuver on the water."
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  },
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  "3(f)": {
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  "path": "3(f)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term \"vessel not under command\" means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel."
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  "3(g)": {
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  "path": "3(g)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term \"vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver\" means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver as required by these Rules and is, therefore, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. The term \"vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver\" shall include but not be limited to: (i) A vessel engaged in laying, servicing, or picking up a navigational mark, submarine cable or pipeline; (ii) A vessel engaged in dredging, surveying or underwater operations; (iii) A vessel engaged in replenishment or transferring persons, provisions or cargo while underway; (iv) A vessel engaged in the launching or recovery of aircraft; (v) A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations; (vi) A vessel engaged in a towing operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course."
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  },
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  "3(h)": {
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  "path": "3(h)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term \"vessel constrained by her draft\" means a power-driven vessel which because of her draft in relation to the available depth and width of navigable water is severely restricted in her ability to deviate from the course she is following."
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  },
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  "3(i)": {
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  "path": "3(i)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The word \"underway\" means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground."
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  "3(j)": {
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  "path": "3(j)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The words \"length\" and \"breadth\" of a vessel mean her length overall and greatest breadth."
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  "3(k)": {
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  "path": "3(k)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one another only when one can be observed visually from the other."
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  "3(l)": {
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  "path": "3(l)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term “restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms, or any other similar causes."
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  "3(m)": {
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  "path": "3(m)",
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  "rule": "3",
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- "rule_title": "General Definitions",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The term “Wing-In-Ground (WIG)” craft means a multimodal craft which, in its main operational mode, flies in close proximity to the surface by utilizing surface-effect action."
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  "4": {
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  "path": "4",
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  "rule": "4",
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- "rule_title": "Application",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Rules 4-10 apply in any condition of visibility."
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  "5": {
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  "path": "5",
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  "rule": "5",
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- "rule_title": "Lookout",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision."
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  },
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  "6": {
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  "path": "6",
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those taken into account:"
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  "6(a)": {
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  "path": "6(a)",
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "By all vessels:"
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  "6(a)(i)": {
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  "path": "6(a)(i)",
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The state of visibility;"
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  "6(a)(ii)": {
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  "path": "6(a)(ii)",
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessels or any other vessels;"
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  "6(a)(iii)": {
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  "path": "6(a)(iii)",
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The maneuverability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions;"
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  "6(a)(iv)": {
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  "path": "6(a)(iv)",
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "At night, the presence of background light such as from shore lights or from back scatter from her own lights;"
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  "6(a)(v)": {
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  "path": "6(a)(v)",
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The state of wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards;"
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  },
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  "6(a)(vi)": {
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The draft in relation to the available depth of water."
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  "6(b)": {
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  "path": "6(b)",
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Additionally, by vessels with operational radar:"
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  "6(b)(i)": {
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  "path": "6(b)(i)",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The characteristics, efficiency and limitations of the radar equipment;"
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  "6(b)(ii)": {
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Any constraints imposed by the radar range scale in use;"
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  "6(b)(iii)": {
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The effect on radar detection of the sea state, weather and other sources of interference;"
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  "6(b)(iv)": {
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The possibility that small vessels, ice and other floating objects may not be detected by radar at an adequate range;"
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  "6(b)(v)": {
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  "rule": "6",
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The number, location and movement of vessels detected by radar;"
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  "6(b)(vi)": {
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- "rule_title": "Safe Speed",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The 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."
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  "7(a)": {
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- "rule_title": "Risk of Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist."
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- "rule_title": "Risk of Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Proper use shall be made of radar equipment if fitted and operational, including long-range scanning to obtain early warning of risk of collision and radar plotting or equivalent systematic observation of detected objects."
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  "7(c)": {
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- "rule_title": "Risk of Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Assumptions shall not be made on the basis of scanty information, especially scanty radar information."
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  "7(d)": {
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  "rule": "7",
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- "rule_title": "Risk of Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "In determining if risk of collision exists the following considerations shall be among those taken into account:"
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  "7(d)(i)": {
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- "rule_title": "Risk of Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Such risk shall be deemed to exist if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change."
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- "rule_title": "Risk of Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Such risk may sometimes exist even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow or when approaching a vessel at close range."
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- "rule_title": "Action to Avoid Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Any action taken to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with Rules 4-19, and shall if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship."
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- "rule_title": "Action to Avoid Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Any alteration of course and/or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar; a succession of small alterations of course and/or speed should be avoided."
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- "rule_title": "Action to Avoid Collision",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "If there is sufficient sea room, alteration of course alone may be the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation provided that it is made in good time, is substantial and does not result in another close-quarters situation."
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. The effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear."
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion."
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- "text": "A vessel which, by any of these Rules, is required not to impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel shall, when required by the circumstances of the case, take early action to allow sufficient sea room for the safe passage of the other vessel."
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- "text": "A vessel required not to impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel is not relieved of this obligation if approaching the other vessel so as to involve risk of collision and shall, when taking action, have full regard to the action which may be required by Rules 4-19."
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel, the passage of which is not to be impeded remains fully obliged to comply with Rules 4-19 when the two vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision."
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- "rule_title": "Narrow Channels",
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- "text": "A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
376
263
  },
377
264
  "9(b)": {
378
265
  "path": "9(b)",
379
266
  "rule": "9",
380
- "rule_title": "Narrow Channels",
381
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
382
- "text": "A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway."
267
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
383
268
  },
384
269
  "9(c)": {
385
270
  "path": "9(c)",
386
271
  "rule": "9",
387
- "rule_title": "Narrow Channels",
388
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
389
- "text": "A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway."
272
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
390
273
  },
391
274
  "9(d)": {
392
275
  "path": "9(d)",
393
276
  "rule": "9",
394
- "rule_title": "Narrow Channels",
395
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
396
- "text": "A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within that channel or fairway. The latter vessel may use the signal prescribed in Rule 34(d) if in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel."
277
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
397
278
  },
398
279
  "9(e)(i)": {
399
280
  "path": "9(e)(i)",
400
281
  "rule": "9",
401
- "rule_title": "Narrow Channels",
402
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
403
- "text": "In a narrow channel or fairway when overtaking can take place only if the vessel to be overtaken has to take action to permit safe passing, the vessel intending to overtake shall indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(c)(i). The vessel to be overtaken shall, if in agreement, sound the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(c)(ii) and take steps to permit safe passing. If in doubt she may sound the signals prescribed in Rule 34(d)."
282
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
404
283
  },
405
284
  "9(e)(ii)": {
406
285
  "path": "9(e)(ii)",
407
286
  "rule": "9",
408
- "rule_title": "Narrow Channels",
409
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
410
- "text": "This rule does not relieve the overtaking vessel of her obligation under Rule 13."
287
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
411
288
  },
412
289
  "9(f)": {
413
290
  "path": "9(f)",
414
291
  "rule": "9",
415
- "rule_title": "Narrow Channels",
416
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
417
- "text": "A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with particular alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(e)."
292
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
418
293
  },
419
294
  "9(g)": {
420
295
  "path": "9(g)",
421
296
  "rule": "9",
422
- "rule_title": "Narrow Channels",
423
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
424
- "text": "Any vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid anchoring in a narrow channel."
297
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
425
298
  },
426
299
  "10(a)": {
427
300
  "path": "10(a)",
428
301
  "rule": "10",
429
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
430
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
431
- "text": "This Rule applies to traffic separation schemes adopted by the Organization and does not relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other rule."
302
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
432
303
  },
433
304
  "10(b)": {
434
305
  "path": "10(b)",
435
306
  "rule": "10",
436
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
437
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
438
- "text": "A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall:"
307
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
439
308
  },
440
309
  "10(b)(i)": {
441
310
  "path": "10(b)(i)",
442
311
  "rule": "10",
443
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
444
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
445
- "text": "Proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of traffic flow for that lane."
312
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
446
313
  },
447
314
  "10(b)(ii)": {
448
315
  "path": "10(b)(ii)",
449
316
  "rule": "10",
450
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
451
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
452
- "text": "So far as is practicable keep clear of a traffic separation line or separation zone."
317
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
453
318
  },
454
319
  "10(b)(iii)": {
455
320
  "path": "10(b)(iii)",
456
321
  "rule": "10",
457
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
458
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
459
- "text": "Normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of the lane, but when joining or leaving from either side shall do so at as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow as practicable."
322
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
460
323
  },
461
324
  "10(c)": {
462
325
  "path": "10(c)",
463
326
  "rule": "10",
464
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
465
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
466
- "text": "A vessel, shall so far as practicable, avoid crossing traffic lanes but if obliged to do so shall cross on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow."
327
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
467
328
  },
468
329
  "10(d)(i)": {
469
330
  "path": "10(d)(i)",
470
331
  "rule": "10",
471
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
472
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
473
- "text": "A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone when she can safely use the appropriate traffic lane within the adjacent traffic separation scheme. However, vessels of less than 20 meters in length, sailing vessels and vessels engaged in fishing may use the inshore traffic zone."
332
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
474
333
  },
475
334
  "10(d)(ii)": {
476
335
  "path": "10(d)(ii)",
477
336
  "rule": "10",
478
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
479
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
480
- "text": "Notwithstanding Rule 10(d)(i), a vessel may use an inshore traffic zone when en route to or from a port, offshore installation or structure, pilot station or any other place situated within the inshore traffic zone, or to avoid immediate danger."
337
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
481
338
  },
482
339
  "10(e)": {
483
340
  "path": "10(e)",
484
341
  "rule": "10",
485
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
486
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
487
- "text": "A vessel, other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or leaving a lane shall not normally enter a separation zone or cross a separation line except:"
342
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
488
343
  },
489
344
  "10(e)(i)": {
490
345
  "path": "10(e)(i)",
491
346
  "rule": "10",
492
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
493
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
494
- "text": "In cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger;"
347
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
495
348
  },
496
349
  "10(e)(ii)": {
497
350
  "path": "10(e)(ii)",
498
351
  "rule": "10",
499
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
500
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
501
- "text": "To engage in fishing within a separation zone."
352
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
502
353
  },
503
354
  "10(f)": {
504
355
  "path": "10(f)",
505
356
  "rule": "10",
506
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
507
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
508
- "text": "A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic separation schemes shall do so with particular caution."
357
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
509
358
  },
510
359
  "10(g)": {
511
360
  "path": "10(g)",
512
361
  "rule": "10",
513
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
514
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
515
- "text": "A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic separation scheme or in areas near its terminations."
362
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
516
363
  },
517
364
  "10(h)": {
518
365
  "path": "10(h)",
519
366
  "rule": "10",
520
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
521
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
522
- "text": "A vessel not using a traffic separating scheme shall avoid it by as wide a margin as is practicable."
367
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
523
368
  },
524
369
  "10(i)": {
525
370
  "path": "10(i)",
526
371
  "rule": "10",
527
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
528
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
529
- "text": "A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a traffic lane."
372
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
530
373
  },
531
374
  "10(j)": {
532
375
  "path": "10(j)",
533
376
  "rule": "10",
534
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
535
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
536
- "text": "A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a power-driven vessel following a traffic lane."
377
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
537
378
  },
538
379
  "10(k)": {
539
380
  "path": "10(k)",
540
381
  "rule": "10",
541
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
542
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
543
- "text": "A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when engaged in an operation for the maintenance of safety of navigation in a traffic separation scheme is exempted from complying with this Rule to the extent necessary to carry out the operation."
382
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
544
383
  },
545
384
  "10(l)": {
546
385
  "path": "10(l)",
547
386
  "rule": "10",
548
- "rule_title": "Traffic Separation Schemes",
549
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
550
- "text": "A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when engaged in an operation for the laying, servicing or picking up of a submarine cable, within a traffic separation scheme, is exempted from complying with this Rule to the extent necessary to carry out the operation."
387
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
551
388
  },
552
389
  "11": {
553
390
  "path": "11",
554
391
  "rule": "11",
555
- "rule_title": "Application",
556
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
557
- "text": "Rules 11-18 apply to vessels in sight of one another."
392
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
558
393
  },
559
394
  "12(a)": {
560
395
  "path": "12(a)",
561
396
  "rule": "12",
562
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels",
563
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
564
- "text": "When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:"
397
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
565
398
  },
566
399
  "12(a)(i)": {
567
400
  "path": "12(a)(i)",
568
401
  "rule": "12",
569
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels",
570
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
571
- "text": "when each has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other;"
402
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
572
403
  },
573
404
  "12(a)(ii)": {
574
405
  "path": "12(a)(ii)",
575
406
  "rule": "12",
576
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels",
577
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
578
- "text": "when both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward;"
407
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
579
408
  },
580
409
  "12(a)(iii)": {
581
410
  "path": "12(a)(iii)",
582
411
  "rule": "12",
583
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels",
584
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
585
- "text": "if a vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or on the starboard side, she shall keep out of the way of the other."
412
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
586
413
  },
587
414
  "12(b)": {
588
415
  "path": "12(b)",
589
416
  "rule": "12",
590
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels",
591
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
592
- "text": "For the purposes of this Rule, the windward side shall be deemed to be the side opposite that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried."
417
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
593
418
  },
594
419
  "13(a)": {
595
420
  "path": "13(a)",
596
421
  "rule": "13",
597
- "rule_title": "Overtaking",
598
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
599
- "text": "Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules 4-18, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken."
422
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
600
423
  },
601
424
  "13(b)": {
602
425
  "path": "13(b)",
603
426
  "rule": "13",
604
- "rule_title": "Overtaking",
605
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
606
- "text": "A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with a another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam, that is, in such a position with reference to the vessel she is overtaking, that at night she would be able to see only the sternlight of that vessel but neither of her sidelights."
427
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
607
428
  },
608
429
  "13(c)": {
609
430
  "path": "13(c)",
610
431
  "rule": "13",
611
- "rule_title": "Overtaking",
612
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
613
- "text": "When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking another, she shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly."
432
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
614
433
  },
615
434
  "13(d)": {
616
435
  "path": "13(d)",
617
436
  "rule": "13",
618
- "rule_title": "Overtaking",
619
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
620
- "text": "Any subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these Rules or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear."
437
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
621
438
  },
622
439
  "14(a)": {
623
440
  "path": "14(a)",
624
441
  "rule": "14",
625
- "rule_title": "Head-on Situation",
626
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
627
- "text": "When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other."
442
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
628
443
  },
629
444
  "14(b)": {
630
445
  "path": "14(b)",
631
446
  "rule": "14",
632
- "rule_title": "Head-on Situation",
633
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
634
- "text": "Such a situation shall be deemed to exist when a vessel sees the other ahead or nearly ahead and by night she could see the masthead lights of the other in a line or nearly in a line and/or both sidelights and by day she observes the corresponding aspect of the other vessel."
447
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
635
448
  },
636
449
  "14(c)": {
637
450
  "path": "14(c)",
638
451
  "rule": "14",
639
- "rule_title": "Head-on Situation",
640
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
641
- "text": "When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether such a situation exists she shall assume that it does exist and act accordingly."
452
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
642
453
  },
643
454
  "15(a)": {
644
455
  "path": "15(a)",
645
456
  "rule": "15",
646
- "rule_title": "Crossing Situation",
647
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
648
- "text": "When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel."
457
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
649
458
  },
650
459
  "16": {
651
460
  "path": "16",
652
461
  "rule": "16",
653
- "rule_title": "Action by Give-way Vessel",
654
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
655
- "text": "Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear."
462
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
656
463
  },
657
464
  "17(a)(i)": {
658
465
  "path": "17(a)(i)",
659
466
  "rule": "17",
660
- "rule_title": "Action by Stand-on Vessel",
661
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
662
- "text": "Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed."
467
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
663
468
  },
664
469
  "17(a)(ii)": {
665
470
  "path": "17(a)(ii)",
666
471
  "rule": "17",
667
- "rule_title": "Action by Stand-on Vessel",
668
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
669
- "text": "The latter vessel may, however, take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these Rules."
472
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
670
473
  },
671
474
  "17(b)": {
672
475
  "path": "17(b)",
673
476
  "rule": "17",
674
- "rule_title": "Action by Stand-on Vessel",
675
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
676
- "text": "When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep her course and speed finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision."
477
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
677
478
  },
678
479
  "17(c)": {
679
480
  "path": "17(c)",
680
481
  "rule": "17",
681
- "rule_title": "Action by Stand-on Vessel",
682
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
683
- "text": "A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation in accordance with Rule 17(a)(ii) to avoid collision with another power-driven vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side."
482
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
684
483
  },
685
484
  "17(d)": {
686
485
  "path": "17(d)",
687
486
  "rule": "17",
688
- "rule_title": "Action by Stand-on Vessel",
689
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
690
- "text": "This Rule does not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation to keep out of the way."
487
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
691
488
  },
692
489
  "18": {
693
490
  "path": "18",
694
491
  "rule": "18",
695
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
696
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
697
- "text": "Except where Rules 9, 10, and 13 otherwise require:"
492
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
698
493
  },
699
494
  "18(a)": {
700
495
  "path": "18(a)",
701
496
  "rule": "18",
702
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
703
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
704
- "text": "A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:"
497
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
705
498
  },
706
499
  "18(a)(i)": {
707
500
  "path": "18(a)(i)",
708
501
  "rule": "18",
709
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
710
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
711
- "text": "a vessel not under command;"
502
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
712
503
  },
713
504
  "18(a)(ii)": {
714
505
  "path": "18(a)(ii)",
715
506
  "rule": "18",
716
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
717
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
718
- "text": "a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;"
507
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
719
508
  },
720
509
  "18(a)(iii)": {
721
510
  "path": "18(a)(iii)",
722
511
  "rule": "18",
723
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
724
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
725
- "text": "a vessel engaged in fishing;"
512
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
726
513
  },
727
514
  "18(a)(iv)": {
728
515
  "path": "18(a)(iv)",
729
516
  "rule": "18",
730
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
731
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
732
- "text": "a sailing vessel."
517
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
733
518
  },
734
519
  "18(b)": {
735
520
  "path": "18(b)",
736
521
  "rule": "18",
737
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
738
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
739
- "text": "A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:"
522
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
740
523
  },
741
524
  "18(b)(i)": {
742
525
  "path": "18(b)(i)",
743
526
  "rule": "18",
744
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
745
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
746
- "text": "a vessel not under command;"
527
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
747
528
  },
748
529
  "18(b)(ii)": {
749
530
  "path": "18(b)(ii)",
750
531
  "rule": "18",
751
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
752
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
753
- "text": "a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;"
532
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
754
533
  },
755
534
  "18(b)(iii)": {
756
535
  "path": "18(b)(iii)",
757
536
  "rule": "18",
758
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
759
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
760
- "text": "a vessel engaged in fishing."
537
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
761
538
  },
762
539
  "18(c)": {
763
540
  "path": "18(c)",
764
541
  "rule": "18",
765
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
766
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
767
- "text": "A vessel engaged in fishing when underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of:"
542
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
768
543
  },
769
544
  "18(c)(i)": {
770
545
  "path": "18(c)(i)",
771
546
  "rule": "18",
772
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
773
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
774
- "text": "a vessel not under command;"
547
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
775
548
  },
776
549
  "18(c)(ii)": {
777
550
  "path": "18(c)(ii)",
778
551
  "rule": "18",
779
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
780
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
781
- "text": "a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver."
552
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
782
553
  },
783
554
  "18(d)(i)": {
784
555
  "path": "18(d)(i)",
785
556
  "rule": "18",
786
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
787
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
788
- "text": "Any vessel other than a vessel not under command or a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft, exhibiting the signals in Rule 28."
557
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
789
558
  },
790
559
  "18(d)(ii)": {
791
560
  "path": "18(d)(ii)",
792
561
  "rule": "18",
793
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
794
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
795
- "text": "A vessel constrained by her draft shall navigate with particular caution having full regard to her special condition."
562
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
796
563
  },
797
564
  "18(e)": {
798
565
  "path": "18(e)",
799
566
  "rule": "18",
800
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
801
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
802
- "text": "A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. In circumstances, however, where risk of collision exists, she shall comply with Rules 4-19."
567
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
803
568
  },
804
569
  "18(f)(i)": {
805
570
  "path": "18(f)(i)",
806
571
  "rule": "18",
807
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
808
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
809
- "text": "A WIG craft shall, when taking off, landing and in flight near the surface, keep well clear of all other vessels and avoid impeding their navigation;"
572
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
810
573
  },
811
574
  "18(f)(ii)": {
812
575
  "path": "18(f)(ii)",
813
576
  "rule": "18",
814
- "rule_title": "Responsibilities Between Vessels",
815
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
816
- "text": "a WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with Rules 4-19 as a power-driven vessel."
577
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
817
578
  },
818
579
  "19(a)": {
819
580
  "path": "19(a)",
820
581
  "rule": "19",
821
- "rule_title": "Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility",
822
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
823
- "text": "This Rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility."
582
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
824
583
  },
825
584
  "19(b)": {
826
585
  "path": "19(b)",
827
586
  "rule": "19",
828
- "rule_title": "Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility",
829
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
830
- "text": "Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver."
587
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
831
588
  },
832
589
  "19(c)": {
833
590
  "path": "19(c)",
834
591
  "rule": "19",
835
- "rule_title": "Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility",
836
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
837
- "text": "Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility when complying with Rules 4-10."
592
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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593
  },
839
594
  "19(d)": {
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  "path": "19(d)",
841
596
  "rule": "19",
842
- "rule_title": "Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility",
843
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
844
- "text": "A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing and/or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when such action consists of an alteration in course, so far as possible the following shall be avoided:"
597
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
845
598
  },
846
599
  "19(d)(i)": {
847
600
  "path": "19(d)(i)",
848
601
  "rule": "19",
849
- "rule_title": "Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility",
850
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
851
- "text": "An alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam, other than for a vessel being overtaken;"
602
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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603
  },
853
604
  "19(d)(ii)": {
854
605
  "path": "19(d)(ii)",
855
606
  "rule": "19",
856
- "rule_title": "Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility",
857
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
858
- "text": "An alteration of course toward a vessel abeam or abaft the beam."
607
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
859
608
  },
860
609
  "19(e)": {
861
610
  "path": "19(e)",
862
611
  "rule": "19",
863
- "rule_title": "Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility",
864
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
865
- "text": "Except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does not exist, every vessel which hears apparently forward of her beam the fog signal of another vessel, or which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with another vessel forward of her beam, shall reduce her speed to be the minimum at which she can be kept on her course. She shall if necessary take all her way off and in any event navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over."
612
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
867
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  "20(a)": {
868
615
  "path": "20(a)",
869
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  "rule": "20",
870
- "rule_title": "Application",
871
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
872
- "text": "Rules 20-31 shall be complied with in all weathers."
617
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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618
  },
874
619
  "20(b)": {
875
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  "path": "20(b)",
876
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  "rule": "20",
877
- "rule_title": "Application",
878
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
879
- "text": "The Rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise, and during such times no other lights shall be exhibited, except such lights which cannot be mistaken for the lights specified in these Rules or do not impair their visibility or distinctive character, or interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out."
622
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
880
623
  },
881
624
  "20(c)": {
882
625
  "path": "20(c)",
883
626
  "rule": "20",
884
- "rule_title": "Application",
885
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
886
- "text": "The lights prescribed by these Rules shall, if carried, also be exhibited from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility and may be exhibited in all other circumstances when it is deemed necessary."
627
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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628
  },
888
629
  "20(d)": {
889
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  "path": "20(d)",
890
631
  "rule": "20",
891
- "rule_title": "Application",
892
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
893
- "text": "The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day."
632
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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633
  },
895
634
  "20(e)": {
896
635
  "path": "20(e)",
897
636
  "rule": "20",
898
- "rule_title": "Application",
899
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
900
- "text": "The lights and shapes specified in these Rules shall comply with the provisions of Annex I of these Rules."
637
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
902
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  "21(a)": {
903
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  "path": "21(a)",
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  "rule": "21",
905
- "rule_title": "Definitions",
906
642
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
907
- "text": "\"Masthead light\" means a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of the vessel."
643
+ "images": [
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+ "mastheadarc.gif"
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+ ]
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  },
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  "21(b)": {
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  "path": "21(b)",
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649
  "rule": "21",
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- "rule_title": "Definitions",
913
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
914
- "text": "\"Sidelights\" means a green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side each showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on its respective side. In a vessel of less than 20 meters in length the sidelights may be combined in one lantern carried on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel."
651
+ "images": [
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+ "portarc.gif",
653
+ "stbdarc.gif"
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+ ]
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  },
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  "21(c)": {
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  "path": "21(c)",
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  "rule": "21",
919
- "rule_title": "Definitions",
920
659
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
921
- "text": "\"Sternlight\" means a white light placed as nearly as practicable at the stern showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel."
660
+ "images": [
661
+ "sternarc.gif"
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+ ]
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  },
923
664
  "21(d)": {
924
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  "path": "21(d)",
925
666
  "rule": "21",
926
- "rule_title": "Definitions",
927
667
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
928
- "text": "\"Towing light\" means a yellow light having the same characteristics as the \"sternlight\" defined in Rule 21(c)."
668
+ "images": [
669
+ "towingarc.gif"
670
+ ]
929
671
  },
930
672
  "21(e)": {
931
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  "path": "21(e)",
932
674
  "rule": "21",
933
- "rule_title": "Definitions",
934
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
935
- "text": "\"All-round light\" means a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees."
675
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
936
676
  },
937
677
  "21(f)": {
938
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  "path": "21(f)",
939
679
  "rule": "21",
940
- "rule_title": "Definitions",
941
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
942
- "text": "\"Flashing light\" means a light flashing at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute."
680
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
943
681
  },
944
682
  "22": {
945
683
  "path": "22",
946
684
  "rule": "22",
947
- "rule_title": "Visibility of Lights",
948
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
949
- "text": "The lights prescribed in Rules (Subpart C) shall have an intensity as specified in Annex I to these Rules (33 CFR part 84), so as to be visible at the following minimum ranges:"
685
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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686
  },
951
687
  "22(a)": {
952
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  "path": "22(a)",
953
689
  "rule": "22",
954
- "rule_title": "Visibility of Lights",
955
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
956
- "text": "In vessels of 50 meters or more in length: (i) a masthead light, 6 miles; (ii) a sidelight, 3 miles; (iii) a sternlight, 3 miles; (iv) a towing light, 3 miles; and (v) a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 3 miles."
690
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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691
  },
958
692
  "22(b)": {
959
693
  "path": "22(b)",
960
694
  "rule": "22",
961
- "rule_title": "Visibility of Lights",
962
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
963
- "text": "In vessels of 12 meters or more in length but less than 50 meters in length: (i) a masthead light, 5 miles; except that where the length of the vessel is less than 20 meters, 3 miles; (ii) a sidelight, 2 miles; (iii) a sternlight, 2 miles; (iv) a towing light, 2 miles; and (v) a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles."
695
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
964
696
  },
965
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  "22(c)": {
966
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  "path": "22(c)",
967
699
  "rule": "22",
968
- "rule_title": "Visibility of Lights",
969
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
970
- "text": "In vessels of less than 12 meters in length: (i) a masthead light, 2 miles; (ii) a sidelight, 1 mile; (iii) a sternlight, 2 miles; (iv) a towing light, 2 miles; and (v) a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles."
700
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
971
701
  },
972
702
  "22(d)": {
973
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  "path": "22(d)",
974
704
  "rule": "22",
975
- "rule_title": "Visibility of Lights",
976
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
977
- "text": "In inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels or objects being towed: (i) a white all-round light, 3 miles."
705
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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706
  },
979
707
  "23(a)": {
980
708
  "path": "23(a)",
981
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  "rule": "23",
982
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
983
710
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
984
- "text": "A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit:",
985
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  "images": [
986
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  "NRHB_23_a.png"
987
713
  ]
@@ -989,9 +715,7 @@
989
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  "23(a)(i)": {
990
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  "path": "23(a)(i)",
991
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  "rule": "23",
992
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
993
718
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
994
- "text": "a masthead light forward;",
995
719
  "images": [
996
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  "NRHB_23_a.png"
997
721
  ]
@@ -999,33 +723,26 @@
999
723
  "23(a)(ii)": {
1000
724
  "path": "23(a)(ii)",
1001
725
  "rule": "23",
1002
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
1003
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1004
- "text": "a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that a vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such a light but may do so;",
1005
727
  "images": [
728
+ "NRHB_23_a.png",
1006
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  "NRHB_23_aii.png"
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  ]
1008
731
  },
1009
732
  "23(a)(iii)": {
1010
733
  "path": "23(a)(iii)",
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734
  "rule": "23",
1012
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
1013
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1014
- "text": "sidelights; and,"
735
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1015
736
  },
1016
737
  "23(a)(iv)": {
1017
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  "path": "23(a)(iv)",
1018
739
  "rule": "23",
1019
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
1020
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1021
- "text": "a sternlight."
740
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1022
741
  },
1023
742
  "23(b)": {
1024
743
  "path": "23(b)",
1025
744
  "rule": "23",
1026
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
1027
745
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1028
- "text": "An air-cushion vessel when operating in non-displacement mode shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in Rule 23(a), exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light.",
1029
746
  "images": [
1030
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  "NRHB_23_b.png"
1031
748
  ]
@@ -1033,16 +750,12 @@
1033
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  "23(c)": {
1034
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  "path": "23(c)",
1035
752
  "rule": "23",
1036
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
1037
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1038
- "text": "A WIG craft only when taking off, landing and in flight near the surface shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in Rule 23(a), exhibit a high intensity all-round flashing red light."
753
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1039
754
  },
1040
755
  "23(d)(i)": {
1041
756
  "path": "23(d)(i)",
1042
757
  "rule": "23",
1043
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
1044
758
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1045
- "text": "A power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length may in lieu of the lights prescribed in Rule 23(a) exhibit an all-round white light and sidelights.",
1046
759
  "images": [
1047
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  "NRHB_23_di.png"
1048
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  ]
@@ -1050,9 +763,7 @@
1050
763
  "23(d)(ii)": {
1051
764
  "path": "23(d)(ii)",
1052
765
  "rule": "23",
1053
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
1054
766
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1055
- "text": "a power-driven vessel of less than 7 meters in length whose maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may in lieu of the lights prescribed in Rule 23(a) exhibit an all-round white light and shall, if practicable, also exhibit sidelights.",
1056
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  "images": [
1057
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  "NRHB_23_Intl_dii.png"
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  ]
@@ -1060,16 +771,12 @@
1060
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  "23(d)(iii)": {
1061
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  "path": "23(d)(iii)",
1062
773
  "rule": "23",
1063
- "rule_title": "Power-driven Vessels Underway",
1064
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1065
- "text": "the masthead light or all-round white light on a power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length may be displaced from the fore and aft center line of the vessel if center line fitting is not practicable, provided that the sidelights are combined in one lantern which shall be carried on the fore and aft center line of the vessel or located as nearly as practicable in the same fore and aft line as the masthead light or the all-round white light."
774
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1066
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  },
1067
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  "24(a)": {
1068
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  "path": "24(a)",
1069
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  "rule": "24",
1070
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1071
779
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1072
- "text": "A power-driven vessel when towing astern shall exhibit:",
1073
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  "images": [
1074
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  "NRHB_24_a.png"
1075
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  ]
@@ -1077,9 +784,7 @@
1077
784
  "24(a)(i)": {
1078
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  "path": "24(a)(i)",
1079
786
  "rule": "24",
1080
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1081
787
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1082
- "text": "Instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23(a)(i) or Rule 23(a)(ii), two masthead lights in a vertical line. When the length of the tow, measuring from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow, exceeds 200 meters, three such lights in a vertical line;",
1083
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  "images": [
1084
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  "NRHB_24_a.png"
1085
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  ]
@@ -1087,30 +792,25 @@
1087
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  "24(a)(ii)": {
1088
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  "path": "24(a)(ii)",
1089
794
  "rule": "24",
1090
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1091
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1092
- "text": "sidelights;"
795
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1093
796
  },
1094
797
  "24(a)(iii)": {
1095
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  "path": "24(a)(iii)",
1096
799
  "rule": "24",
1097
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1098
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1099
- "text": "a sternlight;"
800
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1100
801
  },
1101
802
  "24(a)(iv)": {
1102
803
  "path": "24(a)(iv)",
1103
804
  "rule": "24",
1104
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1105
805
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1106
- "text": "a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight; and"
806
+ "images": [
807
+ "towingarc.gif"
808
+ ]
1107
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  },
1108
810
  "24(a)(v)": {
1109
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  "path": "24(a)(v)",
1110
812
  "rule": "24",
1111
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1112
813
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1113
- "text": "when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond shape where it can best be seen.",
1114
814
  "images": [
1115
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  "NRHB_24_av.png"
1116
816
  ]
@@ -1118,9 +818,7 @@
1118
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  "24(b)": {
1119
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  "path": "24(b)",
1120
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  "rule": "24",
1121
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1122
821
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1123
- "text": "When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule 23(a).",
1124
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  "images": [
1125
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  "NRHB_23_a.png"
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  ]
@@ -1128,16 +826,12 @@
1128
826
  "24(c)": {
1129
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  "path": "24(c)",
1130
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  "rule": "24",
1131
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1132
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1133
- "text": "A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside, except in the case of a composite unit, shall exhibit: (i) instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23(a)(i) or Rule 23(a)(ii), two masthead lights in a vertical line; (ii) sidelights; (iii) a sternlight."
829
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
1135
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  "24(d)": {
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  "path": "24(d)",
1137
833
  "rule": "24",
1138
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1139
834
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1140
- "text": "A power-driven vessel to which Rule 24(a) or (c) applies shall also comply with Rule 23(a)(ii).",
1141
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  "images": [
1142
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  "NRHB_24_d.png"
1143
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  ]
@@ -1145,9 +839,7 @@
1145
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  "24(e)": {
1146
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  "path": "24(e)",
1147
841
  "rule": "24",
1148
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1149
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1150
- "text": "A vessel or object being towed, other than those mentioned in Rule 24(g), shall exhibit: (i) sidelights; (ii) a sternlight; (iii) when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond shape where it can best be seen.",
1151
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  "images": [
1152
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  "NRHB_24_e.png",
1153
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  "NRHB_24_eiii.png"
@@ -1156,9 +848,7 @@
1156
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  "24(f)": {
1157
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  "path": "24(f)",
1158
850
  "rule": "24",
1159
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1160
851
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1161
- "text": "Provided that any number of vessels being towed alongside or pushed in a group shall be lighted as one vessel. (i) a vessel being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit, shall exhibit at the forward end, sidelights; (ii) a vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit a sternlight and at the forward end, sidelights.",
1162
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  "images": [
1163
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  "NRHB_24_f.png"
1164
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  ]
@@ -1166,30 +856,27 @@
1166
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  "24(g)": {
1167
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  "path": "24(g)",
1168
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  "rule": "24",
1169
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1170
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1171
- "text": "An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object, or combination of such vessels or objects being towed, shall exhibit: (ii) if it is 25 meters or more in breadth, two additional all-round white lights at or near the extremities of its breadth; (iii) if it exceeds 100 meters in length, additional all-round white lights between the lights prescribed in Rule 24(g)(i) and so that the distance between the lights shall not exceed 100 meters; (iv) a diamond shape at or near the aftermost extremity of the last vessel or object being towed; and if the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters an additional diamond shape where it can best be seen and located as far forward as is practicable."
859
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
860
+ },
861
+ "24(g)(i)": {
862
+ "path": "24(g)(i)",
863
+ "rule": "24",
864
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1172
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  },
1173
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  "24(h)": {
1174
867
  "path": "24(h)",
1175
868
  "rule": "24",
1176
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1177
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1178
- "text": "Where from any sufficient cause it is impracticable for a vessel or object being towed to exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 24(e) or (g), all possible measures shall be taken to light the vessel or object towed or at least to indicate the presence of such vessel or object."
869
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1179
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  },
1180
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  "24(i)": {
1181
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  "path": "24(i)",
1182
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  "rule": "24",
1183
- "rule_title": "Towing and Pushing",
1184
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1185
- "text": "Where from any sufficient cause it is impracticable for a vessel not normally engaged in towing operations to display the lights prescribed in Rule 24(a), Rule 24(c), such vessel shall not be required to exhibit those lights when engaged in towing another vessel in distress or otherwise in need of assistance. All possible measures shall be taken to indicate the nature of the relationship between the towing vessel and the vessel being towed as authorized by Rule 36, in particular by illuminating the towline."
874
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1186
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  },
1187
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  "25(a)": {
1188
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  "path": "25(a)",
1189
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  "rule": "25",
1190
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars",
1191
879
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1192
- "text": "A sailing vessel underway shall exhibit: (i) sidelights; (ii) a sternlight.",
1193
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  "images": [
1194
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  "NRHB_25_a.png"
1195
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  ]
@@ -1197,9 +884,7 @@
1197
884
  "25(b)": {
1198
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  "path": "25(b)",
1199
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  "rule": "25",
1200
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars",
1201
887
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1202
- "text": "In a sailing vessel of less than 20 meters in length the lights prescribed in Rule 25(a) may be combined in one lantern carried at or near the top of the mast where it can best be seen.",
1203
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  "images": [
1204
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  "NRHB_25_b.png"
1205
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  ]
@@ -1207,9 +892,7 @@
1207
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  "25(c)": {
1208
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  "path": "25(c)",
1209
894
  "rule": "25",
1210
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars",
1211
895
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1212
- "text": "A sailing vessel underway may, in addition to the lights prescribed in Rule 25(a), exhibit at or near the top of the mast, where they can best be seen, two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower green, but these lights shall not be exhibited in conjunction with the combined lantern permitted by Rule 25(b).",
1213
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  "images": [
1214
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  "NRHB_25_c.png"
1215
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  ]
@@ -1217,9 +900,7 @@
1217
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  "25(d)(i)": {
1218
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  "path": "25(d)(i)",
1219
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  "rule": "25",
1220
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars",
1221
903
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1222
- "text": "A sailing vessel of less than 7 meters in length shall, if practicable, exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule 25(a) or (b), but if she does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.",
1223
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  "images": [
1224
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  "NRHB_25_d.png"
1225
906
  ]
@@ -1227,9 +908,7 @@
1227
908
  "25(d)(ii)": {
1228
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  "path": "25(d)(ii)",
1229
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  "rule": "25",
1230
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars",
1231
911
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1232
- "text": "A vessel under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed in this rule for sailing vessels, but if she does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.",
1233
912
  "images": [
1234
913
  "NRHB_25_dii.png"
1235
914
  ]
@@ -1237,9 +916,7 @@
1237
916
  "25(e)": {
1238
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  "path": "25(e)",
1239
918
  "rule": "25",
1240
- "rule_title": "Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars",
1241
919
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1242
- "text": "A vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery shall exhibit forward where it can best be seen a conical shape, apex downwards.",
1243
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  "images": [
1244
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  "NRHB_25_e.png"
1245
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  ]
@@ -1247,16 +924,12 @@
1247
924
  "26(a)": {
1248
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  "path": "26(a)",
1249
926
  "rule": "26",
1250
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1251
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1252
- "text": "A vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor, shall exhibit only the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule."
927
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1253
928
  },
1254
929
  "26(b)": {
1255
930
  "path": "26(b)",
1256
931
  "rule": "26",
1257
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1258
932
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1259
- "text": "A vessel when engaged in trawling, by which is meant the dragging through the water of a dredge net or other apparatus used as a fishing appliance, shall exhibit:",
1260
933
  "images": [
1261
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  "NRHB_26_b.png"
1262
935
  ]
@@ -1264,9 +937,7 @@
1264
937
  "26(b)(i)": {
1265
938
  "path": "26(b)(i)",
1266
939
  "rule": "26",
1267
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1268
940
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1269
- "text": "two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being green and the lower white, or a shape consisting of two cones with their apexes together in a vertical line one above the other;",
1270
941
  "images": [
1271
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  "NRHB_26_b.png"
1272
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  ]
@@ -1274,16 +945,12 @@
1274
945
  "26(b)(ii)": {
1275
946
  "path": "26(b)(ii)",
1276
947
  "rule": "26",
1277
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1278
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1279
- "text": "a masthead light abaft of and higher than the all-round green light; a vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such a light but may do so;"
948
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1280
949
  },
1281
950
  "26(b)(iii)": {
1282
951
  "path": "26(b)(iii)",
1283
952
  "rule": "26",
1284
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1285
953
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1286
- "text": "when making way through the water, in addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.",
1287
954
  "images": [
1288
955
  "NRHB_26_biii.png"
1289
956
  ]
@@ -1291,30 +958,22 @@
1291
958
  "26(c)": {
1292
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  "path": "26(c)",
1293
960
  "rule": "26",
1294
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1295
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1296
- "text": "A vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, shall exhibit:"
961
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1297
962
  },
1298
963
  "26(c)(i)": {
1299
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  "path": "26(c)(i)",
1300
965
  "rule": "26",
1301
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1302
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1303
- "text": "two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower white, or a shape consisting of two cones with their apexes together in a vertical line one above the other;"
966
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1304
967
  },
1305
968
  "26(c)(ii)": {
1306
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  "path": "26(c)(ii)",
1307
970
  "rule": "26",
1308
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1309
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1310
- "text": "when there is outlying gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel, an all-round white light or a cone apex upwards in the direction of the gear."
971
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1311
972
  },
1312
973
  "26(c)(iii)": {
1313
974
  "path": "26(c)(iii)",
1314
975
  "rule": "26",
1315
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1316
976
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1317
- "text": "when making way through the water, in addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.",
1318
977
  "images": [
1319
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  "NRHB_26_ciii.png"
1320
979
  ]
@@ -1322,23 +981,17 @@
1322
981
  "26(d)": {
1323
982
  "path": "26(d)",
1324
983
  "rule": "26",
1325
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1326
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1327
- "text": "The additional signals described in Annex II to these Regulations apply to a vessel engaged in fishing in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing."
984
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1328
985
  },
1329
986
  "26(e)": {
1330
987
  "path": "26(e)",
1331
988
  "rule": "26",
1332
- "rule_title": "Fishing Vessels",
1333
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1334
- "text": "A vessel when not engaged in fishing shall not exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in this Rule, but only those prescribed for a vessel of her length."
989
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1335
990
  },
1336
991
  "27(a)": {
1337
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  "path": "27(a)",
1338
993
  "rule": "27",
1339
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1340
994
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1341
- "text": "A vessel not under command shall exhibit:",
1342
995
  "images": [
1343
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  "NRHB_27_a.png"
1344
997
  ]
@@ -1346,9 +999,7 @@
1346
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  "27(a)(i)": {
1347
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  "path": "27(a)(i)",
1348
1001
  "rule": "27",
1349
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1350
1002
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1351
- "text": "two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen;",
1352
1003
  "images": [
1353
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  "NRHB_27_a.png"
1354
1005
  ]
@@ -1356,16 +1007,12 @@
1356
1007
  "27(a)(ii)": {
1357
1008
  "path": "27(a)(ii)",
1358
1009
  "rule": "27",
1359
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1360
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1361
- "text": "two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen;"
1010
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1362
1011
  },
1363
1012
  "27(a)(iii)": {
1364
1013
  "path": "27(a)(iii)",
1365
1014
  "rule": "27",
1366
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1367
1015
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1368
- "text": "when making way through the water, in addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.",
1369
1016
  "images": [
1370
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  "NRHB_27_aiii.png"
1371
1018
  ]
@@ -1373,30 +1020,22 @@
1373
1020
  "27(b)": {
1374
1021
  "path": "27(b)",
1375
1022
  "rule": "27",
1376
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1377
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1378
- "text": "A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, except a vessel engaged in mine clearance operations, shall exhibit:"
1023
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1379
1024
  },
1380
1025
  "27(b)(i)": {
1381
1026
  "path": "27(b)(i)",
1382
1027
  "rule": "27",
1383
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1384
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1385
- "text": "three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be white;"
1028
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1386
1029
  },
1387
1030
  "27(b)(ii)": {
1388
1031
  "path": "27(b)(ii)",
1389
1032
  "rule": "27",
1390
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1391
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1392
- "text": "three shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these shapes shall be balls and the middle one a diamond."
1033
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1393
1034
  },
1394
1035
  "27(b)(iii)": {
1395
1036
  "path": "27(b)(iii)",
1396
1037
  "rule": "27",
1397
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1398
1038
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1399
- "text": "when making way through the water, a masthead light(s), sidelights and a sternlight in addition to the lights prescribed in Rule 27(b)(i);",
1400
1039
  "images": [
1401
1040
  "NRHB_27_biii.png"
1402
1041
  ]
@@ -1404,9 +1043,7 @@
1404
1043
  "27(b)(iv)": {
1405
1044
  "path": "27(b)(iv)",
1406
1045
  "rule": "27",
1407
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1408
1046
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1409
- "text": "when at anchor, in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 27(b)(i) and (ii), the light, lights, or shapes prescribed in Rule 30.",
1410
1047
  "images": [
1411
1048
  "NRHB_27_biv.png"
1412
1049
  ]
@@ -1414,9 +1051,7 @@
1414
1051
  "27(c)": {
1415
1052
  "path": "27(c)",
1416
1053
  "rule": "27",
1417
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1418
1054
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1419
- "text": "A power-driven vessel engaged in a towing operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course shall, in addition to the lights or shape prescribed in Rule 24(a), exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in subparagraphs (b)(i) and (ii) of this Rule.",
1420
1055
  "images": [
1421
1056
  "NRHB_27_c.png"
1422
1057
  ]
@@ -1424,76 +1059,58 @@
1424
1059
  "27(d)": {
1425
1060
  "path": "27(d)",
1426
1061
  "rule": "27",
1427
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1428
1062
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1429
- "text": "A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations, when restricted in her ability to maneuver, shall exhibit the lights and shapes prescribed in Rules 27(b)(i), (ii) and (iii) and shall in addition when an obstruction exists, exhibit:",
1430
1063
  "images": [
1431
- "NRHB_27_d.png"
1064
+ "NRHB_27_d.png",
1065
+ "NRHB_27_diii.png"
1432
1066
  ]
1433
1067
  },
1434
1068
  "27(d)(i)": {
1435
1069
  "path": "27(d)(i)",
1436
1070
  "rule": "27",
1437
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1438
1071
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1439
- "text": "two all-round red lights or two balls in a vertical line to indicate the side on which the obstruction exists;",
1440
1072
  "images": [
1441
- "NRHB_27_d.png"
1073
+ "NRHB_27_d.png",
1074
+ "NRHB_27_diii.png"
1442
1075
  ]
1443
1076
  },
1444
1077
  "27(d)(ii)": {
1445
1078
  "path": "27(d)(ii)",
1446
1079
  "rule": "27",
1447
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1448
1080
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1449
- "text": "two all-round green lights or two diamonds in a vertical line to indicate the side on which another vessel may pass; and",
1450
1081
  "images": [
1451
- "NRHB_27_d.png"
1082
+ "NRHB_27_d.png",
1083
+ "NRHB_27_diii.png"
1452
1084
  ]
1453
1085
  },
1454
1086
  "27(d)(iii)": {
1455
1087
  "path": "27(d)(iii)",
1456
1088
  "rule": "27",
1457
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1458
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1459
- "text": "when at anchor, the lights or shapes prescribed in this paragraph instead of the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 30.",
1460
- "images": [
1461
- "NRHB_27_diii.png"
1462
- ]
1089
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1463
1090
  },
1464
1091
  "27(e)": {
1465
1092
  "path": "27(e)",
1466
1093
  "rule": "27",
1467
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1468
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1469
- "text": "Whenever the size of a vessel engaged in diving operations makes it impracticable to exhibit all lights and shapes prescribed in Rule 27(d), the following shall be exhibited:"
1094
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1470
1095
  },
1471
1096
  "27(e)(i)": {
1472
1097
  "path": "27(e)(i)",
1473
1098
  "rule": "27",
1474
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1475
- "jurisdiction": "intl",
1476
- "text": "Three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be white;",
1477
- "images": [
1478
- "NRHB_27_ei.png"
1479
- ]
1099
+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
1480
1100
  },
1481
1101
  "27(e)(ii)": {
1482
1102
  "path": "27(e)(ii)",
1483
1103
  "rule": "27",
1484
- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
1485
1104
  "jurisdiction": "intl",
1486
- "text": "a rigid replica of the International Code flag \"A\" not less than 1 meter in height. Measures shall be taken to ensure its all-round visibility.",
1487
1105
  "images": [
1106
+ "NRHB_27_ei.png",
1488
1107
  "NRHB_27_eii.png"
1489
1108
  ]
1490
1109
  },
1491
1110
  "27(f)": {
1492
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  "path": "27(f)",
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  "rule": "27",
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- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations shall, in addition to the lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel in Rule 23(a) or to the lights or shape prescribed for a vessel at anchor in Rule 30 as appropriate, exhibit three all-round green lights or three balls. One of these lights or shapes shall be exhibited near the foremast head and one at each end of the fore yard. These lights or shapes indicate that it is dangerous for another vessel to approach within 1000 meters of the mine clearance vessel.",
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  "images": [
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  "NRHB_27_f.png"
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  ]
@@ -1501,23 +1118,17 @@
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  "27(g)": {
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  "path": "27(g)",
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  "rule": "27",
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- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Vessels of less than 12 meters in length, except those engaged in diving operations, shall not be required to exhibit the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "27(h)": {
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  "path": "27(h)",
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  "rule": "27",
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- "rule_title": "Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "The signals prescribed in this Rule are not signals of vessels in distress and requiring assistance. Such signals are contained in Annex IV to these Rules."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "28": {
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  "path": "28",
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  "rule": "28",
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- "rule_title": "Vessels Constrained by Their Draft",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel constrained by her draft may, in addition to the lights prescribed for power-driven vessels in Rule 23(a), exhibit where they can best be seen three all-round red lights in a vertical line, or a cylinder.",
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  "images": [
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  "NRHB_28.png"
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  ]
@@ -1525,9 +1136,7 @@
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  "29(a)": {
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  "path": "29(a)",
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  "rule": "29",
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- "rule_title": "Pilot Vessels",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit:",
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  "images": [
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  "NRHB_29_a.png"
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  ]
@@ -1535,9 +1144,7 @@
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  "29(a)(i)": {
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  "path": "29(a)(i)",
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  "rule": "29",
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- "rule_title": "Pilot Vessels",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "at or near the masthead, two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower red;",
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  "images": [
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  "NRHB_29_a.png"
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  ]
@@ -1545,16 +1152,12 @@
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  "29(a)(ii)": {
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  "path": "29(a)(ii)",
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  "rule": "29",
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- "rule_title": "Pilot Vessels",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "when underway, in addition, sidelights and a sternlight;"
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "29(a)(iii)": {
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  "path": "29(a)(iii)",
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  "rule": "29",
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- "rule_title": "Pilot Vessels",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "when at anchor, in addition to the lights prescribed in Rule 29(a)(i), the light, lights, or shape prescribed in Rule 30 for vessels at anchor.",
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  "images": [
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  "NRHB_29_aiii.png"
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  ]
@@ -1562,65 +1165,54 @@
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  "29(b)": {
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  "path": "29(b)",
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  "rule": "29",
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- "rule_title": "Pilot Vessels",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A pilot vessel when not engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed for a similar vessel of her length."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "30(a)": {
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  "path": "30(a)",
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  "rule": "30",
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- "rule_title": "Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen: (i) in the fore part, an all-round white light or one ball; (ii) at or near the stern and at a lower level than the light prescribed in Rule 30(a)(i), an all-round white light.",
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  "images": [
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- "NRHB_30_a.png"
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+ "NRHB_30_d.png"
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  ]
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  },
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  "30(b)": {
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  "path": "30(b)",
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  "rule": "30",
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- "rule_title": "Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel of less than 50 meters in length may exhibit an all-round white light where it can best be seen instead of the lights prescribed in Rule 30(a)."
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+ "images": [
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+ "NRHB_30_a.png"
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+ ]
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  },
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  "30(c)": {
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  "path": "30(c)",
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  "rule": "30",
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- "rule_title": "Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel at anchor may, and a vessel of 100 meters and more in length shall, also use the available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decks."
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+ "images": [
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+ "NRHB_30_d.png"
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+ ]
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  },
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  "30(d)": {
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  "path": "30(d)",
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  "rule": "30",
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- "rule_title": "Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground",
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  "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel aground shall exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule 30(a) or (b) and in addition, if practicable, where they can best be seen: (i) two all-round red lights in a vertical line; (ii) three balls in a vertical line.",
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  "images": [
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  "NRHB_30_dii.png"
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  ]
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  },
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  "30(e)": {
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  "path": "30(e)",
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  "rule": "30",
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- "rule_title": "Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel of less than 7 meters in length, when at anchor not in or near a narrow channel, fairway or where other vessels normally navigate, shall not be required to exhibit the lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30(a) and (b)."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "30(f)": {
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  "path": "30(f)",
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  "rule": "30",
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- "rule_title": "Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "A vessel of less than 12 meters in length, when aground, shall not be required to exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 30(d)(i) and (ii)."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  },
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  "31": {
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  "path": "31",
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  "rule": "31",
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- "rule_title": "Seaplanes",
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- "jurisdiction": "intl",
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- "text": "Where it is impracticable for a seaplane or a WIG craft to exhibit lights or shapes of the characteristics or in the positions prescribed in Rules 20-31 she shall exhibit lights and shapes as closely similar in characteristics and position as is possible."
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+ "jurisdiction": "intl"
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  }
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  }
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  }