U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

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All TitlesTitle 33Chapter IPart 83-NAVIGATIONSubpart B - Subpart B-Steering and Sailing Rules

CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN ANY CONDITION OF VISIBILITY
§ 83.04 - Application (Rule 4).
§ 83.05 - Look-out (Rule 5).
§ 83.06 - Safe speed (Rule 6).
§ 83.07 - Risk of collision (Rule 7).
§ 83.08 - Action to avoid collision (Rule 8).
§ 83.09 - Narrow channels (Rule 9).
§ 83.10 - Traffic separation schemes (Rule 10).

CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN SIGHT OF ONE ANOTHER
§ 83.11 - Application (Rule 11).
§ 83.12 - Sailing vessels (Rule 12).
§ 83.13 - Overtaking (Rule 13).
§ 83.14 - Head-on situation (Rule 14).
§ 83.15 - Crossing situation (Rule 15).
§ 83.16 - Action by give-way vessel (Rule 16).
§ 83.17 - Action by stand-on vessel (Rule 17).
§ 83.18 - Responsibilities between vessels (Rule 18).

§ 83.19 - Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility (Rule 19).
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