Master the Rules of the Sea: Your Comprehensive COLREGs Course
Navigate the complexities of maritime traffic with unwavering confidence. This comprehensive online course is meticulously designed to equip both aspiring and experienced mariners with a deep understanding and practical application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).
Whether you’re a recreational boater looking to enhance your safety or a professional seafarer aiming to solidify your expertise, this course will guide you from the foundational principles to advanced decision-making in real-world scenarios.
You’ll gain mastery over:
The Core COLREGs Framework: A thorough exploration of Steering and Sailing Rules, Lights and Shapes, Sound and Light Signals, and the general obligations outlined in Parts A-E.
Essential Technical Annexes: A deep dive into the critical details within the Annexes, covering aspects from the precise positioning of lights and shapes to the recognition and use of distress signals.
Practical Application and Seamanship: Analyze real-world marine accident case studies to understand the consequences of COLREGs violations. Practice critical decision-making through realistic simulation exercises and learn how COLREGs integrate with sound seamanship practices for safe navigation.
Interactive Learning Experience: Engage with dynamic quizzes and practical scenarios designed to reinforce your understanding and build your judgment.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
Accurately identify vessels and their operational status based on their lights, shapes, and signals.
Apply the Steering and Sailing Rules correctly in various crossing, meeting, and overtaking situations.
Interpret and respond appropriately to sound and light signals.
Understand and apply the technical requirements detailed in the COLREGs Annexes.
Make informed and safe navigational decisions in compliance with international regulations.
Build the knowledge and judgment required to navigate safely, prevent collisions, and meet international standards. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate demonstrating your mastery of these essential maritime regulations.
Enroll today and take command of the rules that govern the waves for a safer journey.
Lesson 1: Why COLREGs Rule the Ocean – and Why You’d Better Learn Them, Application (Rule 1)
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Module 1 – Introduction and General Provisions.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 2: The Ultimate Backstop: Rule 2 – Responsibility
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Module 1 – Introduction and General Provisions.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 3: Who’s Who on the Water: Vessel Definitions (Rule 3)
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Module 1 – Introduction and General Provisions.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Module 2: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Any Condition of Visibility (Rules 4-10)
Lesson 1: Application (Rule 4)
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Module 2: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Any Condition of Visibility (Rules 4-10).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 2: Look-out (Rule 5)
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Module 2: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Any Condition of Visibility (Rules 4-10).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 3: Safe Speed (Rule 6)
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Module 2: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Any Condition of Visibility (Rules 4-10).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 4: Risk of Collision (Rule 7)
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Module 2: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Any Condition of Visibility (Rules 4-10).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 5: Action to Avoid Collision (Rule 8)
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Module 2: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Any Condition of Visibility (Rules 4-10).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 6: Narrow Channels (Rule 9)
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Module 2: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Any Condition of Visibility (Rules 4-10).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Module 2: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Any Condition of Visibility (Rules 4-10).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18)
Lesson 1: Application (Rule 11)
Lesson 1 of 8 within section Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 2: Sailing Vessels (Rule 12)
Lesson 2 of 8 within section Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 3: Overtaking (Rule 13)
Lesson 3 of 8 within section Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 4: Head-on Situation (Rule 14)
Lesson 4 of 8 within section Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 5: Crossing Situation (Rule 15)
Lesson 5 of 8 within section Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 6: Action by Give-way Vessel (Rule 16)
Lesson 6 of 8 within section Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 7: Action by Stand-on Vessel (Rule 17)
Lesson 7 of 8 within section Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 8: Responsibilities Between Vessels (Rule 18)
Lesson 8 of 8 within section Module 3: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another (Rules 11-18).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19)
Lesson 1: Application and Basic Requirements (Rule 19)
Lesson 1 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 2: Use of Radar and Action Based on Radar Detection (Rule 19(b), 19(d))
Lesson 2 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 3: Action Upon Hearing a Fog Signal (Rule 19(e))
Lesson 3 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 4: Lookout and Other Precautions (Rule 19(b), 19(c))
Lesson 4 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 5: Interaction with Specific Vessel Types in Restricted Visibility
Lesson 5 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 6: Case Studies and Best Practices
Lesson 6 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 7: Technology’s Role in Restricted Visibility
Lesson 7 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 8: The Role of the Watchkeeping Officer in Restricted Visibility
Lesson 8 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 9: The Legal Side: Liabilities and Responsibilities
Lesson 9 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 10: Best Practices for Navigating in Foggy Conditions
Lesson 10 of 10 within section Module 4: Steering and Sailing Rules – Conduct in Restricted Visibility (Rule 19).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31)
Lesson 1: Application and Definitions (Rules 20-21)
Lesson 1 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 2: Visibility of Lights (Rule 22)
Lesson 2 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 3: Lights and Shapes for Specific Vessel Types (Rules 23)
Lesson 3 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 4: Towing and Pushing (Rule 24)
Lesson 4 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 5: Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars (Rule 25)
Lesson 5 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 6: Fishing Vessels (Rule 26)
Lesson 6 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 7: Vessels Not Under Command and Restricted in their Ability to Maneuver (Rule 27)
Lesson 7 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 8: Vessels Constrained by their Draught (Rule 28)
Lesson 8 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 9: Pilot Vessels (Rule 29)
Lesson 9 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 10: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground (Rule 30)
Lesson 10 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 11: Seaplanes (Rule 31)
Lesson 11 of 11 within section Module 5: Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Module 6: Sound and Light Signals (Rules 32-37)
Lesson 1: Definitions and Equipment (Rules 32-33)
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Module 6: Sound and Light Signals (Rules 32-37).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 2: Manœuvring and Warning Signals (Rule 34)
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Module 6: Sound and Light Signals (Rules 32-37).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 3: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility (Rule 35)
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Module 6: Sound and Light Signals (Rules 32-37).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 4: Signals to Attract Attention (Rule 36)
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Module 6: Sound and Light Signals (Rules 32-37).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 5: Distress Signals (Rule 37)
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Module 6: Sound and Light Signals (Rules 32-37).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Module 7: Exemptions (Rule 38)
Lesson 1: Rule 38 – Exemptions
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Module 7: Exemptions (Rule 38).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Module 8: Annexes
Lesson 1: Annex I – Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Module 8: Annexes.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 2: Annex II – Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels in Close Proximity
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Module 8: Annexes.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 3: Annex III – Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Module 8: Annexes.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 4: Annex IV – Distress Signals
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Module 8: Annexes.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Module 9: Practical Application and Assessment
Lesson 1: Synthesizing COLREGs and Good Seamanship
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Module 9: Practical Application and Assessment.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 2: Analyzing Real Marine Accidents (In-depth)
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Module 9: Practical Application and Assessment.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 3: Practical Scenarios and Application
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Module 9: Practical Application and Assessment.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Lesson 4: Challenging Scenarios and Justification
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Module 9: Practical Application and Assessment.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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COLREGs Final Assessment
Final Assessment Instructions:
Lesson 1 of 1 within section COLREGs Final Assessment.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
