
Navigate safely with the complete COLREGs guide, featuring official regulations and detailed visual charts. Ideal for professionals and maritime enthusiasts alike.
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Master the rules that govern maritime safety
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) stand as the cornerstone of maritime navigation, establishing the universal language of safety at sea. This essential publication delivers the complete 1972 convention text, updated with all amendments through GAN16/01, in a single, authoritative volume. Designed for professionals who demand precision and reliability, it combines the full regulatory text with comprehensive visual aids to ensure clear understanding and immediate application in real-world maritime scenarios.
Comprehensive coverage of maritime collision avoidance
Containing all 38 official rules, this publication provides the complete framework for safe maritime operations. From steering and sailing rules to lights and shapes requirements, every aspect of collision prevention is addressed with meticulous detail. The inclusion of detailed illustrative plates transforms complex regulations into practical, actionable guidance, covering navigation lights configurations, sound signal protocols, and visual signaling systems that mariners rely on daily.
Professional-grade construction for demanding maritime environments
Engineered for the realities of life at sea, this printed edition features a durable 21 x 29.5 cm format that withstands frequent use on navigation bridges and in training environments. The high-quality paper and binding ensure longevity despite exposure to marine conditions, while the clear organizational structure allows for rapid information retrieval during critical operations. With unlimited validity, this publication serves as a lifelong reference for maritime professionals across all sectors.
Official compliance resource for maritime operations
Recognized as the definitive French-language implementation of the COLREGs, this publication meets all requirements for merchant marine operations, port state control inspections, and maritime certification programs. Its consolidation of previously separate volumes (OG2A and OG2B) into a single reference streamlines compliance documentation while ensuring no critical information is overlooked. Whether used for onboard reference, training programs, or legal consultation, this volume provides the complete regulatory framework needed for safe and compliant maritime operations.
This official publication presents the complete International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) in French, including all 38 rules from the 1972 convention updated through GAN16/01. The 2016 printed edition measures 21 x 29.5 cm and combines regulatory text with comprehensive illustrative plates in a single 1.5 kg volume. With unlimited validity and official status, it serves as the definitive reference for maritime collision avoidance.
For over three centuries, this organization has served as France's official hydrographic and oceanographic authority, providing essential maritime data and publications to professional mariners worldwide. Specializing in nautical documentation, safety publications, and navigational standards, their work supports safe and efficient maritime operations across commercial, military, and recreational sectors. Their publications are recognized as official references by maritime authorities and are used in navigation schools and onboard vessels of all types.
The printed edition measures 21 x 29.5 centimeters.
Yes, it contains the full regulatory text along with numerous illustrative plates covering navigation lights, sound signals, steering rules, and visual signals.
Yes, this edition has an unlimited validity period and remains up to date as of GAN16/01.
The publication includes a total of 38 rules.
The printed version weighs approximately 1.5 kilograms.
Yes, this edition replaces the previous OG2A (texts) and OG2B (plates), which were discontinued in 2016.
Yes, a digital PDF version is available in addition to the printed edition.
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