KUP 12 Have thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended
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The COLREGs are an essential set of rules developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to ensure safe navigation and prevent collisions between vessels at sea. This KUP 12 is an requirement for seafarers, especially those in command or with navigational responsibilities, to have a comprehensive understanding of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs), including any amendments.
| Part | Rule | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: General | 1 | Application | COLREGs apply to all vessels on the high seas and connected waters. |
| 2 | Responsibility | Master, owner, and crew must comply with COLREGs and take action to avoid collisions. | |
| 3 | General definitions | Defines key terms like “vessel,” “underway,” and “power-driven vessel.” | |
| Part B: Steering and Sailing Rules | 4 | Application | Rules 4 to 10 apply in any visibility condition. |
| 5 | Look-Out | Vessels must maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing, and all available means. | |
| 6 | Safe speed | Vessels must proceed at a safe speed to avoid collisions. | |
| 7 | Risk of collision | Use all available means to determine if a collision risk exists. | |
| 8 | Action to avoid collision | Take positive and timely action to avoid collisions. | |
| 9 | Narrow channels | Vessels should keep to the starboard side in narrow channels and avoid impeding others. | |
| 10 | Traffic separation schemes | Vessels must follow traffic separation schemes and avoid crossing lanes. | |
| Part B: Steering and Sailing Rules | 11 | Application | Rules 11 to 18 apply to vessels in sight of one another. |
| 12 | Sailing vessels | Governs actions between sailing vessels to avoid collisions. | |
| 13 | Overtaking | Overtaking vessels must keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. | |
| 14 | Head-on situation | Power-driven vessels meeting head-on must alter course to starboard. | |
| 15 | Crossing situation | In crossing paths, the vessel on the starboard side has the right of way. | |
| 16 | Action by give-way vessel | The give-way vessel must take early and substantial action to avoid collision. | |
| 17 | Action by stand-on vessel | The stand-on vessel should maintain course and speed but may take action if necessary. | |
| 18 | Responsibilities between vessels | Establishes the hierarchy of responsibilities between different types of vessels. | |
| Part B: Steering and Sailing Rules | 19 | Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility | Vessels must proceed at a safe speed and use sound signals in restricted visibility. |
| Part C: Lights and Shapes | 20 | Application | Rules for lights and shapes apply from sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility. |
| 21 | Definitions | Defines types of lights and shapes used on vessels. | |
| 22 | Visibility of ights | Specifies the minimum visibility range for different lights. | |
| 23 | Power-driven vessels underway | Requires specific lights for power-driven vessels underway. | |
| 24 | Towing and pushing | Governs lights and shapes for vessels engaged in towing and pushing. | |
| 25 | Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars | Specifies lights for sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars. | |
| Part C: Lights and Shapes | 26 | Fishing vessels | Defines lights and shapes for vessels engaged in fishing. |
| 27 | Vessels not under command or restricted in ability to maneuver | Requires specific lights and shapes for vessels not under command or restricted in ability to maneuver. | |
| 28 | Vessels constrained by their draught | Vessels constrained by their draught must show a specific light configuration. | |
| 29 | Pilot vessels | Pilot vessels on duty must display specific lights and shapes. | |
| 30 | Anchored vessels and vessels aground | Details lights and shapes required for anchored vessels and vessels aground. | |
| 31 | Seaplanes | Specifies lights for seaplanes on the water. | |
| Part D: Sound and Light Signals | 32 | Definitions | Defines sound signal equipment and terminology. |
| 33 | Equipment for sound signals | Vessels must carry sound signaling equipment, including bells, whistles, and gongs. | |
| 34 | Maneuvering and warning signals | Defines sound and light signals for maneuvering and warning. | |
| 35 | Sound signals in restricted visibility | Outlines sound signals required when navigating in restricted visibility. | |
| 36 | Signals to attract attention | Permits sound or light signals to attract attention when necessary to avoid danger. | |
| 37 | Distress signals | Specifies the signals that indicate distress and the need for assistance. | |
| Part E: Exemptions | 38 | Exemptions | Describes conditions under which vessels may be exempted from specific rules. |