Title 33

PART 83

Part 83 - Navigation Rules

PART 83 - NAVIGATION RULES Authority:Sec. 303, Pub. L. 108-293, 118 Stat. 1042 (33 U.S.C. 2071); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Source:USCG-2012-0102, 79 FR 37912, July 2, 2014, unless otherwise noted.

33:1.0.1.5.38.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
33:1.0.1.5.38.1.23.1SECTION 83.01
   83.01 Application (Rule 1).
33:1.0.1.5.38.1.23.2SECTION 83.02
   83.02 Responsibility (Rule 2).
33:1.0.1.5.38.1.23.3SECTION 83.03
   83.03 General definitions (Rule 3).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Steering and Sailing Rules
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.23SUBJGRP 23
   Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.23.1SECTION 83.04
   83.04 Application (Rule 4).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.23.2SECTION 83.05
   83.05 Look-out (Rule 5).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.23.3SECTION 83.06
   83.06 Safe speed (Rule 6).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.23.4SECTION 83.07
   83.07 Risk of collision (Rule 7).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.23.5SECTION 83.08
   83.08 Action to avoid collision (Rule 8).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.23.6SECTION 83.09
   83.09 Narrow channels (Rule 9).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.23.7SECTION 83.10
   83.10 Traffic separation schemes (Rule 10).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24SUBJGRP 24
   Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24.8SECTION 83.11
   83.11 Application (Rule 11).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24.9SECTION 83.12
   83.12 Sailing vessels (Rule 12).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24.10SECTION 83.13
   83.13 Overtaking (Rule 13).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24.11SECTION 83.14
   83.14 Head-on situation (Rule 14).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24.12SECTION 83.15
   83.15 Crossing situation (Rule 15).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24.13SECTION 83.16
   83.16 Action by give-way vessel (Rule 16).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24.14SECTION 83.17
   83.17 Action by stand-on vessel (Rule 17).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.24.15SECTION 83.18
   83.18 Responsibilities between vessels (Rule 18).
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.25SUBJGRP 25
   Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
33:1.0.1.5.38.2.25.16SECTION 83.19
   83.19 Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility (Rule 19).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Lights and Shapes
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.1SECTION 83.20
   83.20 Application (Rule 20).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.2SECTION 83.21
   83.21 Definitions (Rule 21).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.3SECTION 83.22
   83.22 Visibility of lights (Rule 22).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.4SECTION 83.23
   83.23 Power-driven vessels underway (Rule 23).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.5SECTION 83.24
   83.24 Towing and pushing (Rule 24).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.6SECTION 83.25
   83.25 Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars (Rule 25).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.7SECTION 83.26
   83.26 Fishing vessels (Rule 26).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.8SECTION 83.27
   83.27 Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to maneuver (Rule 27).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.9SECTION 83.28
   83.28 [Reserved] (Rule 28).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.10SECTION 83.29
   83.29 Pilot vessels (Rule 29).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.11SECTION 83.30
   83.30 Vessels anchored, aground and moored barges (Rule 30).
33:1.0.1.5.38.3.26.12SECTION 83.31
   83.31 Seaplanes (Rule 31).
33:1.0.1.5.38.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Sound and Light Signals
33:1.0.1.5.38.4.26.1SECTION 83.32
   83.32 Definitions (Rule 32).
33:1.0.1.5.38.4.26.2SECTION 83.33
   83.33 Equipment for sound signals (Rule 33).
33:1.0.1.5.38.4.26.3SECTION 83.34
   83.34 Maneuvering and warning signals (Rule 34).
33:1.0.1.5.38.4.26.4SECTION 83.35
   83.35 Sound signals in restricted visibility (Rule 35).
33:1.0.1.5.38.4.26.5SECTION 83.36
   83.36 Signals to attract attention (Rule 36).
33:1.0.1.5.38.4.26.6SECTION 83.37
   83.37 Distress signals (Rule 37).
33:1.0.1.5.38.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Exemptions
33:1.0.1.5.38.5.26.1SECTION 83.38
   83.38 Exemptions (Rule 38).