A practical and user-friendly guide to the collision regulations, with
full interpretations of the rules and clear diagrams.
A thorough understanding of the International Regulations for the
Prevention of Collisions at Sea (ColRegs) is essential for a wide range
of professionals as well as amateur mariners. Written in legal text
rather than easy to understand terminology, it is not a surprise that
the Colregs are subject to gross misunderstanding and confusion. This
makes this a difficult area for the thousands of mariners who need to
learn, understand and remember them.
This handbook is the answer. Expert marine training director Simon Jinks
provides straightforward explanations of the complex situations that the
Regulations discuss. He gives simple and comprehensive interpretation of
the ColRegs rule by rule, giving students and professionals the clarity
they need for exam prep and dealing with real-life situations. Colour
illustrations of all lights and shapes, and clear diagrams provide
additional support for students. The handbook also includes chapters on
bridge watch-keeping, radar plotting and techniques for answering
ColRegs questions in MCA exam conditions. It shows you where other
maritime regulations work hand-in-hand with ColRegs.
Simon Jinks is an experienced teacher of ColRegs to students who are
studying for MCA Masters, OOW, Boat master and Chief Mates exams, plus
those who are studying for RYA Yachtmasters and IYT Master of Yacht
Qualifications and want to have an in-depth knowledge. The book adapts
the author's teaching notes, developed over many years, with added
extras around the subject to help in greater understanding.
