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Code · U.S. Code · Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS · CHAPTER 21— INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA · § 1051 to 1094

§ 1051 to 1094. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–75, § 10, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 311

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Pub. L. 95–75, § 10 , July 27, 1977 , 91 Stat. 311 Section 1051, Pub. L. 88–131, § 1 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 194 , authorized the President to proclaim the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. See section 1602 of this title . Section 1052, Pub. L. 88–131, § 2 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 194 , provided for certification for alternative compliance covering Navy and Coast Guard vessels of special construction or purpose. See section 1605 of this title .
Section 1053, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 195 , constituted an introductory statement for the regulations. See section 1602 of this title . Section 1061, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 195 , generally described the scope of sections 1061 to 1094. Section 1062, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 196 , set out the requirements for vessels while under way. Section 1063, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 197 , set the requirements for towing or pushing other vessels or seaplanes.
Section 1064, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 197 , related to vessels and seaplanes not under command, and vessels engaged in certain operations. Section 1065, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 198 , related to sailing vessels under way, vessels or seaplanes being towed, and vessels being pushed ahead. Section 1066, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 199 , related to vessels in bad weather. Section 1067, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 199 , related to substitute lights for power-driven vessels towing or pushing other vessels, vessels under oars or sails, vessels being towed or pushed ahead, and rowing boats.
Section 1068, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 200 , related to pilot-vessels on and off duty. Section 1069, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 201 , related to fishing vessels and trawling vessels. Section 1070, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 202 , related to stern and tail lights. Section 1071, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 202 , related to vessels and sea lanes at anchor and aground. Section 1072, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 203 , provided for the use of additional lights and signals when necessary.
Section 1073, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 203 , related to ships of war, convoy vessels, fishing vessels, seaplanes in water, and naval and military vessels and seaplanes of special construction. Section 1074, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 203 , related to vessels proceeding under sail when also propelled by machinery. Section 1075, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 203 , set out general considerations concerning radar. Section 1076, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 203 , related to sound signals.
Section 1077, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 203 , related to speed in weather restricting visibility. Section 1078, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 205 , set out the general considerations related to steering and sailing. Section 1079, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 205 , related to sailing vessels approaching one another. Section 1080, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 205 , related to power-driven vessels meeting end on.
Section 1081, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 206 , related to power-driven vessels crossing. Section 1082, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 206 , related to vessels or seaplanes meeting. Section 1083, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 206 , related to vessels having the right of way and the duty in aiding to avert a collision. Section 1084, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 206 , related to the duty to take positive action to keep out of the way.
Section 1085, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 206 , related to duty to slacken speed, stop, or reverse. Section 1086, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 206 , related to duty of overtaking vessels to keep out of the way. Section 1087, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 207 , related to duties of power-driven vessels in narrow channels. Section 1088, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 207 , related to right-of-way of fishing vessels.
Section 1089, Pub. L. 88–131 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 207 , related to departure from rules in special circumstances to avoid immediate danger. Section 1090, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 207 , related to sound signals indicating course. Section 1091, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 208 , related to additional precautions. Section 1092, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 208 , related to rules for harbours and inland navigation.
Section 1093, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 208 , related to distress signals. Section 1094, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4 , Sept. 24, 1963 , 77 Stat. 209 , set out general considerations and recommendations on the use of radar information as an aid to avoiding collisions at sea.
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§ 1051 to 1094
Repealed. Pub. L. 95–75, § 10, July 27, 1977, 91 Stat. 311
Pub. L.Pub. L. 95-75
Stat.91 Stat. 311
Pub. L.Pub. L. 88-131
Stat.77 Stat. 195
Stat.77 Stat. 196
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