Rule #1 Applicability (All Rules in COLREGS)
Rule #2 Responsibility
Rule #3 Definitions
Rule #3 and Acronym Definitions
S.T.A.R.M.D - Vessels considered RAM
S - Servicing navigational aids
T - Towing
A - Aircraft launch and retrieval
R - Replenishment
M - Mine clearance
D - Dredging or underwater operations
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Rule #6 and Acronym Safe Speed
All Vessels - "Very Tough Marines Break Stuff Daily"
V - Visibility
T - Traffic Density
M - Maneuverability
B - Background Lighting
S - Sea State
D - Depth of water
Vessels With Operational Radar - "Classy SWO's Will Surely
Navigate Always"
C - Characteristics of radar
S - Scale of radar
W - Weather Conditions
S - Small Vessels
N - Number of contacts
A - Assessment of visibility
Rule #7 and Acronym Risk of Collision
C.B.D.R
C - Constant
B - Bearing
D - Decreasing
R - Range
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