The student must be able to: 1. Determines the basic knowledge of the history, legalities including the amendments and development of the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea, 1972, as amended. 2. Outlines the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea, 1972, as amended. 3. Analyse the different causes of collisions and the statistic of fatalities during the incident

The Student must be able to: 1. Explains the application of the rules as set out in Rule 1 2. Interpret the application of collision regulation under Rule 1 3. Describes the responsibility to comply with the rules as set out in Rule 2 4. Identify the precautions which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or special circumstances which may make a departure from the rules necessary

This topic explain the term 'vessel constrained by her draught' and the general definitions which apply throughout the COLREGs 1972 for the safety of navigation

This topic will explain the applicable rules to avoid risk of collision and taking appropriate actions when encountering all types of vessels in any condition of visibility

This topic deals with the factors to be taken into account in determining a safe speed and explain how the use of radar affects the determination of safe speed.

This topic deals with the risk of collision and describes the proper use of radar equipment in determining whether a risk of collision exists including the dangers of making assumptions on the basis of scanty information, citing examples from clear weather as well as the use of radar.

This topic deals with Rule 9 by: • defining the terms 'narrow channel' and 'fairway' • describing how to proceed along the course of a narrow channel • describing the navigation of small craft and sailing vessels in a narrow channel • stating the restrictions on crossing the channel or fairway • describing the conduct of vessels engaged in fishing • stating the procedure for overtaking in a narrow channel • describing the actions to be taken on nearing a bend in a narrow channel or fairway

This topic deals with the definition of 'traffic lane', 'separation line', 'separation zone', 'inshore traffic zone' and also emphasize the requirement how to navigate in a traffic separation scheme.

Rule 20 – Application Rule 21- Definitions

Rule 22- Visibility of Lights

Rule 23- Power-driven Vessels Underway Rule 24 - Towing and Pushing Rule 25 - Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oar Rule 26 - Fishing Vessels

Rule 27 - Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver Rule 28 - Vessels Constrained by Their Draft Rule 29 - Pilot vessels Rule 30 - Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground Rule 31 - Seaplanes and Wig

Rule 32– Definitions Rule 33- Equipment for Sound Signals Rule 34- Maneuvering and Warning Signals

Rule 35 - Sound Signals in Restricted Rule 36 -Signals to Attract Attention

Rule 37- Distress Signals

Rule 38 - Exemptions

Rule 39 – Definitions Rule 40 – Application Rule 41 – Verification of Compliance

This topic deals with the term used in Annex I for the positioning and technical details of light and shapes and the vertical and horizontal positioning and spacing of lights, the colour specification, intensity of lights and non-electric lights and the screens of sidelights

This topic deals with the signals by fishing vessels exhibited by fishing vessels fishing in close proximity and various types of trawlers including the different light signals and shapes displayed by vessels including purse seines

This topic deals with the technical details of sound signal appliances such as Whistle, Bell and Gong.

This topic deals with the responsibilities of seafarers using distress signal only during immediate danger and in need of assistance as per SOLAS regulations in the misuse of the distress signals.

This topic deals with the the conduct of proper lookout and safe speed as defined by the Rules of the Road and collision avoidance execution in compliance with Collision Regulations