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Title 33

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  1. Title 33 —Navigation and Navigable Waters
  2. Chapter I —Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
  3. Subchapter E —Inland Navigation Rules
  4. Part 83   View Full Text
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Title 33Navigation and Navigable WatersPart / Section
Chapter ICoast Guard, Department of Homeland Security1 – 199
Subchapter EInland Navigation Rules83 – 90
Part 83Navigation Rules83.01 – 83.38
Subpart AGeneral83.01 – 83.03
§ 83.01Application (Rule 1).
§ 83.02Responsibility (Rule 2).
§ 83.03General definitions (Rule 3).
Subpart BSteering and Sailing Rules83.04 – 83.19
Subpart CLights and Shapes83.20 – 83.31
Subpart DSound and Light Signals83.32 – 83.37
§ 83.32Definitions (Rule 32).
§ 83.33Equipment for sound signals (Rule 33).
§ 83.34Maneuvering and warning signals (Rule 34).
§ 83.35Sound signals in restricted visibility (Rule 35).
§ 83.36Signals to attract attention (Rule 36).
§ 83.37Distress signals (Rule 37).
Subpart EExemptions83.38
§ 83.38Exemptions (Rule 38).
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