| Description |
xii, 719 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Blue & gold professional library |
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U.S. Naval Institute blue & gold professional library |
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Blue and gold professional library series
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U.S. Naval Institute blue & gold professional library.
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| Contents |
History of the nautical rules of the road -- Collision law in the United States -- Rule applicability, definitions, structure, and construction -- The rule of good seamanship and the general prudential rule -- Lookout, radar systems, and watchstanding -- The safe speed rule -- Risk of collision -- Action to avoid collision -- Responsibilities in narrow channels and fairways -- Responsibilities in managed waterways: TSS and VTS -- Responsibilities based on vessel type, status, or employment -- The head-on situation -- The overtaking situation -- The crossing situation -- Responsibilities in restricted visibility -- Lights and shapes -- Sound and light signals |
| Notes |
"Originally known as the Rules of the nautical road by Captain Raymond F. Farwell." |
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Rev. ed. of: Farwell's rules of the nautical road. 7th ed / prepared by Richard A. Smith. c1994 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Rule of the road at sea.
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Inland navigation -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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| Author |
Farwell, Raymond Forrest, 1893-
Rules of the nautical road.
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Smith, Richard Arthur, 1940-
Farwell's rules of the nautical road
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| LC no. |
2004008358 |
| ISBN |
1591140080 alkaline paper |
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