INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This multimedia EPSS has been intended to enhance and refresh your professional knowledge regarding Rules Of The Road. The sole purpose is to provide guidance, clarify any doubts for strengthening the understanding of all our bridge team members in COLREGS. Please do not let its size deter you from exploring the knowledge contained therein. You can first browse through this EPSS, identify and then explore only those topics, which will assist to:
- Enhance your current knowledge and competence level
- Further assist you in clearing the ROR assessement

Self-Study Checklist

PART A – GENERAL

Rule 1   - Application
Rule 2   - Responsibility
Rule 3   - General Definitions

PART B – STEERING AND SAILING RULES

Section I - Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility

Rule 4   - Application
Rule 5   - Look-Out
Rule 6   - Safe Speed with Case Study
Rule 7   - Risk of Collision
Rule 8   - Action to Avoid Collision
Rule 9   - Narrow Channels
Rule 10 - Traffic Separation Schemes

Section II - Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another

Rule 11 - Application
Rule 12 - Sailing Vessels
Rule 13 - Overtaking with Case Study
Rule 14 - Head-On Situation with Case Study
Rule 15 - Crossing Situation
Rule 16 - Action by Give-Way Vessel with Case Study
Rule 17 - Action by Stand-On Vessel with Case Study
Rule 18 - Responsibilities Between Vessels

Section III - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

Rule 19 - Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

PART C – LIGHTS AND SHAPES

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 Oars
Rule 26 - Fishing Vessels
Rule 27 - Vessels not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Manoeuvre
Rule 28 - Vessels Constrained by Their Draught
Rule 29 - Pilot Vessels
Rule 30 - Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground
Rule 31 - Seaplanes

PART D – SOUND AND LIGHT SIGNALS

Rule 32 - Definitions
Rule 33 - Equipment for Sound Signals
Rule 34 - Manoeuvring and Warning Signals
Rule 35 - Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
Rule 36 - Signals to Attract Attention
Rule 37 - Distress Signals

PART E – EXEMPTIONS

Rule 38 - Exemptions

PART F – VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONVENTION

Rule 39: Definitions. Rule 40: Application. Rule 41: Verification of Compliance