The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1992
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

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Page 190 - A sailing vessel under way shall sound, at intervals of not more than one minute, when on the starboard tack, one blast ; when on the port tack, two blasts in succession, and when with the wind abaft the beam, three blasts in succession. (d) A vessel when at anchor shall, at intervals of not more than one minute, ring the bell rapidly for about five seconds.
Page 181 - Nothing in these rules shall interfere with the operation of any special rules made by the Government of any nation with respect to...
Page 197 - ... height above the hull of not less than 20 feet, and if the breadth of the vessel exceeds 20 feet, then at a height above the hull...
Page 182 - ... (b) In construing and complying with these Rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger. Rule 3 General definitions For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise requires: (a) The word "vessel...
Page 195 - Mayday"; (f) the International Code Signal of distress indicated by NC; (g) a signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball...
Page 188 - ... apart. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red, and the middle light shall be white, and they shall...
Page 244 - ... (b) Procedures. After notice required by this section, the agency shall afford interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making through submission of written data, views, or arguments with or without opportunity...
Page 184 - ... (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...
Page 156 - And any and every master, pilot, and engineer, or person or persons acting in such capacity, respectively, on board of any boat or vessel who shall knowingly engage in towing any scow, boat, or vessel loaded with any material specified in section...
Page 185 - A vessel constrained by her draught shall navigate with a particular caution having full regard to her special condition. (e) 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.

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