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Title 33 → Chapter I → Subchapter E → Part 83

TITLE 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters

CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

SUBCHAPTER E—INLAND NAVIGATION RULES

PART 83—NAVIGATION RULES

rule

Subpart A—GENERAL

§83.01
Application (Rule 1).
§83.02
Responsibility (Rule 2).
§83.03
General definitions (Rule 3).
rule

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).

Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

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

Subpart C—LIGHTS AND SHAPES

§83.20
Application (Rule 20).
§83.21
Definitions (Rule 21).
§83.22
Visibility of lights (Rule 22).
§83.23
Power-driven vessels underway (Rule 23).
§83.24
Towing and pushing (Rule 24).
§83.25
Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars (Rule 25).
§83.26
Fishing vessels (Rule 26).
§83.27
Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to maneuver (Rule 27).
§83.28
[Reserved] (Rule 28).
§83.29
Pilot vessels (Rule 29).
§83.30
Vessels anchored, aground and moored barges (Rule 30).
§83.31
Seaplanes (Rule 31).
rule

Subpart D—SOUND AND LIGHT SIGNALS

§83.32
Definitions (Rule 32).
§83.33
Equipment for sound signals (Rule 33).
§83.34
Maneuvering and warning signals (Rule 34).
§83.35
Sound signals in restricted visibility (Rule 35).
§83.36
Signals to attract attention (Rule 36).
§83.37
Distress signals (Rule 37).
rule

Subpart E—EXEMPTIONS

§83.38
Exemptions (Rule 38).

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