COLREGS Online Course | Learn the Collision Regulations

Collision Regulations

Interactive COLREG course to help seafarers gain a better understanding of the "Rules of the Road". Featuring official rules, unique explanations, pictures, diagrams and quizzes to boost your knowledge

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Comprehensive Learning for ALL Skill Levels – Whether you’re a deckhand or a Captain, our course covers everything you need to master COLREGs
Interactive Learning Experience – Engage with a variety of quizzes and practical scenarios designed to test and sharpen your knowledge in real-world applications.
Simplifying the Legal Jargon – We break the COLREGs down into clear, easy-to-understand terms, making it accessible for everyone; we're seafarers, not lawyers!

Whats included in this Course?

1. Introduction to the Collision Regulations (COLREGS)
2. How to Navigate this Course
3. How to Learn the Rules
1. Rule 1: Application
2. Rule 1 Quiz
3. Rule 1 Recap
1. Rule 2: Responsibility
2. Rule 2 Quiz
3. Rule 2 Recap
1. Rule 3: General Definitions
2. Rule 3 Quiz
3. Rule 3 Recap
1. Rule 4: Application
1. Rule 5: Look-Out
2. Notes on Look-Out
3. Rule 5 Quiz
4. Rule 5 Recap
1. Rule 6: Safe Speed
2. Notes on Safe Speed
3. Rule 6 Quiz
4. Rule 6 Recap
1. Rule 7: Risk of Collision
2. Notes on Risk of Collision
3. Rule 7 Quiz
4. Rule 7 Recap
1. Rule 8: Action to Avoid Collision
2. Notes on Action to Avoid Collision
3. Rule 8 Quiz
4. Rule 8 Recap
1. Rule 9: Narrow Channels
2. Rule 9 Quiz
3. Rule 9 Recap
1. Rule 10: Traffic Separation Schemes
2. Positioning within a TSS
3. Rule 10 Quiz
4. Rule 10 Recap
1. Rule 11: Application
2. Rule 11 Quiz
1. Rule 12: Sailing Vessels
2. Rule 12 Quiz
1. Rule 13: Overtaking
2. Rule 13 Quiz
1. Rule 14: Head-On Situation
2. Rule 14 Quiz
1. Rule 15: Crossing Situation
2. Rule 15 Quiz
1. Rule 16: Action by Give-Way Vessel
2. Rule 16 Quiz
1. Rule 17: Action by Stand-On Vessel
2. Rule 17 Quiz
3. Rule 17 Recap
1. Rule 18: Responsibilities Between Vessels
2. Rule 18 Quiz
1. Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
2. Rule 19 Quiz
3. Rule 19 Recap
1. Rule 20: Application
1. Rule 21: Definitions
1. Rule 22: Visibility of Lights
2. Rule 22 Quiz
1. Rule 23: Power-Driven Vessels Underway
2. Power-Driven Vessel Operating in Non-Displacement Mode
3. WIG Craft
4. Small Power-driven Vessels
5. Rule 23 Quiz
1. Rule 24: Towing and Pushing
2. Vessel being Towed
1. Rule 25: Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars
2. Rule 25 Quiz
1. Rule 26: Fishing Vessels
2. Rule 26 Quiz
3. Rule 26 Recap
1. Vessels Not Under Command
2. Vessels Restricted in their Ability to Manoeuvre
3. Vessels Restricted in their Ability to Manoeuvre, Engaged in Towing
4. Vessels Restricted in their Ability to Manoeuvre, Engaged in Underwater Operations
5. Vessels Engaged in Mine Clearance
6. Rule 27 Quiz
7. Rule 27 Recap
1. Rule 28: Vessels Constrained by their Draught
2. Rule 28 Quiz
3. Rule 28 Recap
1. Rule 29: Pilot Vessels
2. Rule 29 Quiz
3. Rule 28 Recap
1. Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground
2. Rule 30 Quiz
3. Rule 30 Recap
1. Rule 31: Seaplanes
1. Rule 32: Definitions
1. Rule 33: Equipment for Sound Signals
1. Rule 34: Manoeuvring and Warning Signals
2. 5 short blast
1. Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
1. Rule 36: Signals to Attract Attention
1. Rule 37: Distress Signals
1. Rule 38: Exemptions
1. General Explanation of Part F
1. Rule 39: Definitions
1. Rule 40: Application
1. Rule 41: Verification of Compliance
1. Annex I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes
1. ANNEX II: Additional signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity
1. Annex 3: Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
1. Annex IV: Distress Signals
1. Course Feedback
1. Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (2018 Consolidated Edition
1. Maritime Rules Part 22: Collision Prevention - 31 March 2021 (Amendment 9)

About this Course

$9.99 / month with 3 day free trial
108 lessons
Interactive Quizzes
Expert Interpretations

Who it this course for?

Thats easy! Everyone!

Commercial

This course is specifically built for seafarers at Cadet, Officer of the the Watch Unlimited, Chief Mate Unlimited & Master Unlimited levels, who are looking to upskill, refresh or move on to their next maritime license
Superyacht

Great for yacht crew just starting their professional qualifications (such as deckhands and Bosuns completing their RYA Yachtmaster), and well as more seasoned crew achieving their OOW 3000, Chief Mate 3000 or Master 3000 licences
Domestic Crew & Skippers

Seafarers working closer to home will gain a great benefit from this course. Mariners working towards their Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL), Coxswain, Skipper Coastal Offshore (SCO), Master Class 3/4/5, as well as skippers looking to refresh their skills will all have something to gain from this online course

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Very good course!

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Introduction to the COLREGs

Rule 1: Application

Rule 2: Responsibility

Rule 3: General Definitions

Rule 4: Application

Rule 5: Look-Out

Rule 6: Safe Speed

Rule 7: Risk of Collision

Rule 8: Action to Avoid Collision

Rule 9: Narrow Channels

Rule 10: Traffic Separation Schemes

Rule 11: Application

Rule 12: Sailing Vessels

Rule 13: Overtaking

Rule 14: Head On Situation

Rule 15: Crossing Situation

Rule 16: Action by Give-Way Vessel

Rule 17: Action by Stand-On Vessel

Rule 18: Responsibilities Between Vessels

Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

Rule 20: Application

Rule 21: Definitions

Rule 22: Visibility of Lights

Rule 23: Power-Driven Vessels Underway

Rule 24: Towing and Pushing

Rule 25: Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars

Rule 26: Fishing Vessels

Rule 27: Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in their Ability to Manoeuvre

Rule 28: Vessels Constrained by their Draught

Rule 29: Pilot vessels

Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground

Rule 31: Seaplanes

Rule 32: Definitions

Rule 33: Equipment for Sound Signals

Rule 34: Manoeuvring and Warning Signals

Rule 35: Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

Rule 36: Signals to Attract Attention

Rule 37: Distress Signals

Rule 38: Exemptions

PART F - VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONVENTION

Rule 39: Definitions

Rule 40: Application

Rule 41: Verification of Compliance

ANNEX I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes

ANNEX II: Additional signals for Fishing Vessels fishing in close proximity

ANNEX III: Technical details of Sound Signal Appliances

ANNEX IV: Distress Signals

COURSE FEEDBACK

Rules as written (Consolidated 2018 Edition)

MNZ Maritime Rules Part 22: Collision Prevention

About this Course

Commercial

Superyacht

Domestic Crew & Skippers

Nautical Flags

IALA Buoyage