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AMENDMENTS
1996 - Par. (e)(i). Pub. L. 104-324 amended par. (e)(i)
generally. Prior to amendment, par. (e)(i) read as follows: "In a
narrow channel or fairway when overtaking, the vessel intending to
overtake shall indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate
signal prescribed in Rule 34(c) and take steps to permit safe
passing. The overtaken vessel, if in agreement, shall sound the
same signal. If in doubt she shall sound the danger signal
prescribed in Rule 34(d)."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2004, 2013, 2018, 2019 of
this title.
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(!1) So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.
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33 USC Sec. 2010 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart i - conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility
-HEAD-
Sec. 2010. Traffic separation schemes (Rule 10)
-STATUTE-
(a) Obligations under other Rules unaffected
This Rule applies to traffic separation schemes and does not
relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other Rule.
(b) Duties for vessel using scheme
A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall:
(i) proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general
direction of traffic flow for that lane;
(ii) so far as practicable keep clear of a traffic separation
line or separation zone;
(iii) 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.
(c) Crossing traffic lanes
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.
(d) Use of inshore traffic lane
(i) 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 twenty meters in
length, sailing vessels, and vessels engaged in fishing may use the
inshore traffic zone.
(ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (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.
(e) Entering separation zone or crossing separation line
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:
(i) in cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger; or
(ii) to engage in fishing within a separation zone.
(f) Caution in areas near termination of scheme
A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic
separation schemes shall do so with particular caution.
(g) Anchoring
A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic
separation scheme or in areas near its terminations.
(h) Avoidance of scheme
A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it by
as wide a margin as is practicable.
(i) Fishing vessels
A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any
vessel following a traffic lane.
(j) Power-driven vessels
A vessel of less than twenty meters in length or a sailing vessel
shall not impede the safe passage of a power-driven vessel
following a traffic lane.
(k) Exemption; maintenance of safety of navigation
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.
(1) (!1) Exemption; laying, servicing, or picking up submarine
cable
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.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3420; Pub. L.
102-587, title V, Sec. 5206(2), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5074.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
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AMENDMENTS
1992 - Pub. L. 102-587 amended section generally. Prior to
amendment, section read as follows: "Each vessel required by
regulation to participate in a vessel traffic service shall comply
with the applicable regulations."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2004, 2013, 2018, 2019 of
this title.
-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) So in original. Probably should be "(l)".
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33 USC subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one
another 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
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SUBPART II - CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN SIGHT OF ONE ANOTHER
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33 USC Sec. 2011 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
-HEAD-
Sec. 2011. Application (Rule 11)
-STATUTE-
Rules in this subpart apply to vessels in sight of one another.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3420.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Rules in this subpart, referred to in text, means sections 2011
to 2018 of this title.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2013, 2018 of this title.
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33 USC Sec. 2012 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
-HEAD-
Sec. 2012. Sailing vessels (Rule 12)
-STATUTE-
(a) Keeping out of the way
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:
(i) 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;
(ii) 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; and
(iii) 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.
(b) Windward side
For the purpose of this Rule the windward side shall be deemed to
be the side opposite to 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.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3420.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2011, 2013, 2018 of this
title.
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33 USC Sec. 2013 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
-HEAD-
Sec. 2013. Overtaking (Rule 13)
-STATUTE-
(a) Overtaking vessel to keep out of the overtaken vessel's way
Notwithstanding anything contained in Rules 4 through 18, any
vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel
being overtaken.
(b) Overtaking vessel defined
A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with
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.
(c) Assumption that vessel is overtaking another in cases of doubt
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.
(d) Overtaking vessel to become crossing vessel only when finally
past and clear
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.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3420.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
Rules 4 through 18, referred to in par. (a), are classified to
sections 2004 through 2018 of this title.
These Rules, referred to in par. (d), are the Inland Navigational
Rules which are classified to this subchapter.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2009, 2011, 2018 of this
title.
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33 USC Sec. 2014 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
-HEAD-
Sec. 2014. Head-on situation (Rule 14)
-STATUTE-
(a) Course alterations to starboard; port side passage
Unless otherwise agreed, 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.
(b) Existence of head-on situation
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 or both
sidelights and by day she observes the corresponding aspect of the
other vessel.
(c) Assumption that head-on situation exists in cases of doubt
When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether such a situation
exists she shall assume that it does exist and act accordingly.
(d) Vessel operating on Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or other
specified waters, and proceeding downbound with following current
Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Rule, a power-driven vessel
operating on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified
by the Secretary, and proceeding downbound with a following current
shall have the right-of-way over an upbound vessel, shall propose
the manner of passage, and shall initiate the maneuvering signals
prescribed by Rule 34(a)(i), as appropriate.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3421; Pub. L.
98-557, Sec. 16(c), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2867.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
Rule 34(a)(i), referred to in par. (d), is classified to section
2034(a)(i) of this title.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
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AMENDMENTS
1984 - Par. (a). Pub. L. 98-557, Sec. 16(c)(1), substituted
"Unless otherwise agreed, when" for "When".
Par. (d). Pub. L. 98-557, Sec. 16(c)(2), added par. (d).
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2009, 2011, 2013, 2018 of
this title.
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33 USC Sec. 2015 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
-HEAD-
Sec. 2015. Crossing situation (Rule 15)
-STATUTE-
(a) Vessel which must keep out of the other vessel's way
When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk
of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side
shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the
case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
(b) Vessels crossing river
Notwithstanding paragraph (a), on the Great Lakes, Western
Rivers, or water specified by the Secretary, a power-driven vessel
crossing a river shall keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel
ascending or descending the river.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3421; Pub. L.
104-324, title VII, Sec. 701(2), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3932.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
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AMENDMENTS
1996 - Par. (b). Pub. L. 104-324 inserted "power-driven" after
"Secretary, a".
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2011, 2013, 2018 of this
title.
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33 USC Sec. 2016 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
-HEAD-
Sec. 2016. Action by give-way vessel (Rule 16)
-STATUTE-
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.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3421.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2011, 2013, 2018 of this
title.
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33 USC Sec. 2017 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
-HEAD-
Sec. 2017. Action by stand-on vessel (Rule 17)
-STATUTE-
(a) Stand-on vessel to keep course and speed; action allowed when
give-way vessel fails to take appropriate action
(i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other
shall keep her course and speed.
(ii) 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.
(b) Action by stand-on vessel allowed when action by give-way
vessel alone cannot avoid collision
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.
(c) Crossing situations
A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation
in accordance with subparagraph (a)(ii) of this Rule 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.
(d) Give-way vessel not relieved of obligation to keep out of the
way
This Rule does not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation
to keep out of the way.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3421.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
These Rules, referred to in par. (a)(ii), are the Inland
Navigational Rules which are classified to this subchapter.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2011, 2013, 2018 of this
title.
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33 USC Sec. 2018 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart ii - conduct of vessels in sight of one another
-HEAD-
Sec. 2018. Responsibilities between vessels (Rule 18)
-STATUTE-
Except where Rules 9, 10, and 13 otherwise require:
(a) Power-driven vessels underway
A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(i) a vessel not under command;
(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;
(iii) a vessel engaged in fishing; and
(iv) a sailing vessel.
(b) Sailing vessels underway
A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(i) a vessel not under command;
(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver; and
(iii) a vessel engaged in fishing.
(c) Vessels engaged in fishing when underway
A vessel engaged in fishing when underway shall, so far as
possible, keep out of the way of:
(i) a vessel not under command; and
(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
(d) Seaplanes on the water
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 the
Rules of this Part.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3422.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Rules 9, 10, and 13, referred to in text, are classified to
sections 2009, 2010, and 2013, respectively, of this title.
Rules of this Part, referred to in par. (d), mean sections 2004
to 2019 of this title.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2011, 2013 of this title.
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33 USC subpart iii - conduct of vessels in restricted
visibility 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart iii - conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
-HEAD-
SUBPART III - CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY
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33 USC Sec. 2019 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules
subpart iii - conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
-HEAD-
Sec. 2019. Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility (Rule 19)
-STATUTE-
(a) Vessels to which rule applies
This Rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when
navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.
(b) Safe speed; engines ready for immediate maneuver
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.
(c) Due regard to prevailing circumstances and conditions
Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing
circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility when
complying with Rules 4 through 10.
(d) Detection of vessel by radar alone
A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another
vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing
or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action
in ample time, provided that when such action consists of an
alteration of course, so far as possible the following shall be
avoided:
(i) an alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the
beam, other than for a vessel being overtaken; and
(ii) an alteration of course toward a vessel abeam or abaft the
beam.
(e) Reduction of speed to minimum
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 the minimum at which she can be kept on
course. She shall if necessary take all her way off and, in any
event, navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is
over.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3422.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Rules 4 through 10, referred to in par. (c), are classified to
sections 2004 through 2010 of this title.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 2018 of this title.
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33 USC Part C - Lights and Shapes 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
PART C - LIGHTS AND SHAPES
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33 USC Sec. 2020 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
Sec. 2020. Application (Rule 20)
-STATUTE-
(a) Compliance in all weathers
Rules in this Part shall be complied with in all weathers.
(b) Rules concerning lights complied with from sunset to sunrise;
other lights
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 as 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 lookout.
(c) Lights during daylight hours in restricted visibility; other
circumstances
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.
(d) Rules concerning shapes; compliance by day
The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day.
(e) Annex
The lights and shapes specified in these Rules shall comply with
the provisions of Annex I of these Rules.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3423.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Rules in this Part, referred to in par. (a), mean sections 2020
to 2031 of this title.
The Rules, referred to in pars. (b) and (d), and these Rules,
referred to in pars. (c) and (e), respectively, are the Inland
Navigational Rules which are classified to this subchapter.
Annex I of these Rules, referred to in par. (e), is to be
established by the Secretary under section 2071 of this title.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 2031 of this title.
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33 USC Sec. 2021 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
Sec. 2021. Definitions (Rule 21)
-STATUTE-
(a) "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, except that on a vessel of less than 12 meters in
length the masthead light shall be placed as nearly as practicable
to the fore and aft centerline of the vessel.
(b) "Sidelights" mean 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. On a vessel of less than 20 meters in length the
side lights may be combined in one lantern carried on the fore and
aft centerline of the vessel, except that on a vessel of less than
12 meters in length the sidelights when combined in one lantern
shall be placed as nearly as practicable to the fore and aft
centerline of the vessel.
(c) "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.
(d) "Towing light" means a yellow light having the same
characteristics as the "sternlight" defined in paragraph (c) of
this Rule.
(e) "All-round light" means a light showing an unbroken light
over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.
(f) "Flashing light" means a light flashing at regular intervals
at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute.
(g) "Special flashing light" means a yellow light flashing at
regular intervals at a frequency of 50 to 70 flashes per minute,
placed as far forward and as nearly as practicable on the fore and
aft centerline of the tow and showing an unbroken light over an arc
of the horizon of not less than 180 degrees nor more than 225
degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to abeam
and no more than 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of the
vessel.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3423.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2020, 2031 of this title.
-End-
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33 USC Sec. 2022 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
Sec. 2022. Visibility of lights (Rule 22)
-STATUTE-
The lights prescribed in these Rules shall have an intensity as
specified in Annex I to these Rules, so as to be visible at the
following minimum ranges:
(a) Vessels of 50 meters or more in length
In a vessel of 50 meters or more in length:
a masthead light, 6 miles;
a sidelight, 3 miles;
a sternlight, 3 miles;
a towing light, 3 miles;
a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 3 miles; and
a special flashing light, 2 miles.
(b) Vessels of 12 meters or more but less than 50 meters in length
In a vessel of 12 meters or more in length but less than 50
meters in length:
a masthead light, 5 miles; except that where the length of the
vessel is less than 20 meters, 3 miles;
a sidelight, 2 miles;
a sternlight, 2 miles;
a towing light, 2 miles;
a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles; and
a special flashing light, 2 miles.
(c) Vessels of less than 12 meters in length
In a vessel of less than 12 meters in length:
a masthead light, 2 miles;
a sidelight, 1 mile;
a sternlight, 2 miles;
a towing light, 2 miles;
a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles; and
a special flashing light, 2 miles.
(d) Inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels or objects being towed
In an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being
towed:
a white all-round light, 3 miles.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3424.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
These Rules, referred to in text, are the Inland Navigational
Rules which are classified to this subchapter.
Annex I to these Rules, referred to in text, is to be established
by the Secretary under section 2071 of this title.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2020, 2031, 2038 of this
title.
-End-
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33 USC Sec. 2023 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
Sec. 2023. Power-driven vessels underway (Rule 23)
-STATUTE-
(a) Lights exhibited by power-driven vessels underway
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit:
(i) a masthead light forward;
(ii) 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 light but may do so;
(iii) sidelights; and
(iv) a sternlight.
(b) Air-cushion vessels
An air-cushion vessel when operating in the nondisplacement mode
shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of
this Rule, exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light where it can
best be seen.
(c) Alternative lights for power-driven vessels of less than 12
meters in length
A power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length may, in
lieu of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule,
exhibit an all-round white light and sidelights.
(d) Power-driven vessels when operating on Great Lakes
A power-driven vessel when operating on the Great Lakes may carry
an all-round white light in lieu of the second masthead light and
sternlight prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule. The light
shall be carried in the position of the second masthead light and
be visible at the same minimum range.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3424; Pub. L.
104-324, title VII, Sec. 701(3), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3932.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1996 - Par. (a)(i). Pub. L. 104-324, which directed the striking
out of "except that a vessel of less than 20 meters in length need
not exhibit this light forward of amidships but shall exhibit it as
far forward as is practicable;" after "masthead light forward", was
executed by striking out that language, which appeared after
"masthead light forward;" to reflect the probable intent of
Congress.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2020, 2024, 2027, 2031,
2038 of this title.
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33 USC Sec. 2024 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
Sec. 2024. Towing and pushing (Rule 24)
-STATUTE-
(a) Power-driven vessels when towing astern
A power-driven vessel when towing astern shall exhibit:
(i) instead of the light prescribed either in Rule 23(a)(i) or
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;
(ii) sidelights;
(iii) a sternlight;
(iv) a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight;
and
(v) when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond
shape where it can best be seen.
(b) Pushing vessel and pushed vessel rigidly connected in composite
unit
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.
(c) Power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside
A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside,
except as required by paragraphs (b) and (i) of this Rule, shall
exhibit:
(i) instead of the light prescribed either in Rule 23(a)(i) or
23(a)(ii), two masthead lights in a vertical line;
(ii) sidelights; and
(iii) two towing lights in a vertical line.
(d) Compliance with other requirements
A power-driven vessel to which paragraphs (a) or (c) of this Rule
apply shall also comply with Rule 23(a)(i) and 23(a)(ii).
(e) Vessels being towed
A vessel or object other than those referred to in paragraph (g)
of this Rule being towed shall exhibit:
(i) sidelights;
(ii) a sternlight; and
(iii) when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond
shape where it can best be seen.
(f) Vessels being towed alongside or pushed in a group
Provided that any number of vessels being towed alongside or
pushed in a group shall be lighted as one vessel, except as
provided in paragraph (iii) -
(i) a vessel being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite
unit, shall exhibit at the forward end, sidelights and a special
flashing light;
(ii) a vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit a sternlight
and at the forward end, sidelights and a special flashing light;
and
(iii) when vessels are towed alongside on both sides of the
towing vessels a stern light (!1) shall be exhibited on the stern
of the outboard vessel on each side of the towing vessel, and a
single set of sidelights as far forward and as far outboard as is
practicable, and a single special flashing light.
(g) Inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed
An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed
shall exhibit:
(i) if it is less than 25 meters in breadth, one all-round
white light at or near each end;
(ii) if it is 25 meters or more in breadth, four all-round
white lights to mark its length and breadth;
(iii) if it exceeds 100 meters in length, additional all-round
white lights between the lights prescribed in subparagraphs (i)
and (ii) so that the distance between the lights shall not exceed
100 meters: Provided, That any vessels or objects being towed
alongside each other shall be lighted as one vessel or object;
(iv) a diamond shape at or near the aftermost extremity of the
last vessel or object being towed; and
(v) the towing vessel may direct a searchlight in the direction
of the tow to indicate its presence to an approaching vessel.
(h) Alternative lighting of vessel or object being towed
Where from any sufficient cause it is impracticable for a vessel
or object being towed to exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph
(e) or (g) of this Rule, all possible measures shall be taken to
light the vessel or object towed or at least to indicate the
presence of the unlighted vessel or object.
(i) Western Rivers or other specified waters; exception
Notwithstanding paragraph (c), on the Western Rivers (except
below the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi River) and on
waters specified by the Secretary, a power-driven vessel when
pushing ahead or towing alongside, except as paragraph (b) applies,
shall exhibit:
(i) sidelights; and
(ii) two towing lights in a vertical line.
(j) Towing another vessel in distress or otherwise in need of
assistance
Where from any sufficient cause it is impracticable for a vessel
not normally engaged in towing operations to display the lights
prescribed by paragraph (a), (c) or (i) of this Rule, 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 assisted. The searchlight authorized by Rule 36 may be used
to illuminate the tow.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3425; Pub. L.
98-557, Sec. 16(b)(1), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2866; Pub. L.
104-324, title VII, Sec. 701(4), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3932.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Rule 23, referred to in pars. (a)(i), (b), (c)(i), and (d), is
classified to section 2023 of this title.
Rule 36, referred to in par. (j), is classified to section 2036
of this title.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1996 - Par. (f). Pub. L. 104-324 amended par. (f) generally.
Prior to amendment, par. (f) read as follows: "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, and a special
flashing light; and
"(ii) a vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit a sternlight
and at the forward end sidelights."
1984 - Par. (i). Pub. L. 98-557 inserted exception for below the
Long Bridge on the Mississippi River.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2020, 2027, 2031 of this
title.
-FOOTNOTE-
(!1) So in original. Probably should be "sternlight".
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33 USC Sec. 2025 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
Sec. 2025. Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars (Rule
25)
-STATUTE-
(a) Sailing vessels underway
A sailing vessel underway shall exhibit:
(i) sidelights; and
(ii) a sternlight.
(b) Sailing vessels of less than 20 meters in length
In a sailing vessel of less than 20 meters in length the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule may be combined in one
lantern carried at or near the top of the mast where it can best be
seen.
(c) Additional lights
A sailing vessel underway may, in addition to the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, 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 paragraph (b) of this Rule.
(d) Sailing vessels of less than 7 meters in length; vessels under
oars
(i) A sailing vessel of less than 7 meters in length shall, if
practicable, exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b)
of this Rule, 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.
(ii) 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.
(e) Vessels proceeding under sail
A vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by
machinery shall exhibit forward where it can best be seen a conical
shape, apex downward. A vessel of less than 12 meters in length is
not required to exhibit this shape, but may do so.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3426.)
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2020, 2031 of this title.
-End-
-CITE-
33 USC Sec. 2026 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
Sec. 2026. Fishing vessels (Rule 26)
-STATUTE-
(a) Exhibition of only prescribed lights and shapes
A vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor, shall
exhibit only the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule.
(b) Vessels engaged in trawling
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:
(i) 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;
(ii) 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; and
(iii) when making way through the water, in addition to the
lights prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.
(c) Vessels engaged in fishing other than trawling
A vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, shall exhibit:
(i) two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being
red and the lower white, or a shape consisting of two cones with
apexes together in a vertical line one above the other;
(ii) when there is outlying gear extending more than 150 meters
horizontally from the vessel, an all-round white light or a cone
apex upward in the direction of the gear; and
(iii) when making way through the water, in addition to the
lights prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.
(d) Vessels engaged in fishing in close proximity to other vessels
engaged in fishing
The additional signals described in Annex II to these Rules apply
to a vessel engaged in fishing in close proximity to other vessels
engaged in fishing.
(e) Vessels when not engaged in fishing
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.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 96-591, Sec. 2, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3427; Pub. L.
104-324, title VII, Sec. 701(5), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3933.)
-REFTEXT-
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Annex II to these Rules, referred to in par. (d), is to be
established by the Secretary under section 2071 of this title.
-COD-
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of section 2 of Pub. L. 96-591 which
enacted the Inland Navigational Rules which comprise this
subchapter.
-MISC1-
AMENDMENTS
1996 - Pars. (b)(i), (c)(i). Pub. L. 104-324, Sec. 701(5)(A),
struck out "a vessel of less than 20 meters in length may instead
of this shape exhibit a basket;" after "above the other;".
Par. (d). Pub. L. 104-324 amended par. (d) generally. Prior to
amendment, par. (d) read as follows: "A vessel engaged in fishing
in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing may exhibit
the additional signals described in Annex II to these Rules."
-SECREF-
SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in sections 2020, 2031 of this title.
-End-
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33 USC Sec. 2027 01/19/04
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TITLE 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 34 - INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES
SUBCHAPTER I - RULES
Part C - Lights and Shapes
-HEAD-
Sec. 2027. Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability
to maneuver (Rule 27)
-STATUTE-
(a) Vessels not under command
A vessel not under command shall exhibit:
(i) two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can
best be seen;
(ii) two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they
can best be seen; and
(iii) when making way through the water,in addition to the (continued)