Nautical Rules of the Road

A comprehensive guide to to the global traffic laws for all water vessels—includes a study guide for the Coast Guard exam.

The updated 4th edition of Nautical Rules of the Road has an easy-to-follow layout that aligns the International Rules with the corresponding Inland Rules. This highly descriptive volume gives the rules as of publication and explicit comments to help readers thoroughly understand each rule.

Some of the items detailed are proper lookout information to prevent collisions, positioning of light shapes, signals for fishing vessels fishing in close proximity, technical details of sound signal appliances, and violations of Inland Navigation Rules and Regulations, including penalties for negligent operations. To aid in Coast Guard examinations, the final chapter gives multiple choice and practice questions to test the reader’s knowledge on the information found within the entire book. In addition, there is a descriptive study outline.

Professional and recreational boaters alike need Nautical Rules of the Road on their vessels before leaving port. Don’t toss your lines without it.