International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

Course Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and scope of the COLREGs
• Learn the general rules and responsibilities under the COLREGs
• Comprehend the steering and sailing rules for various vessel types and situations
• Recognize the importance of proper lookout, safe speed, and risk assessment
• Familiarize with the rules for lights, shapes, and sound signals
• Apply the COLREGs effectively to prevent collisions at sea
Course Content:
– General
• Purpose and scope of the COLREGs
• Responsibilities of masters, owners, and crew
• Definitions of terms used in the COLREGs
Steering and Sailing Rules
• Conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility
• Proper lookout
• Safe speed
• Risk of collision
• Action to avoid collision
• Narrow channels and traffic separation schemes
• Vessels in traffic separation schemes
• Conduct of vessels in sight of one another
• Sailing vessels
• Power-driven vessels
• Vessels in a narrow channel or fairway
• Overtaking vessels
• Head-on situations
• Crossing situations
• Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
• Precautions and actions in fog
Lights and Shapes
• Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes
• Lights and shapes for various vessel types and situations
Sound and Light Signals
• Whistle signals
• Light signals
• Distress signals
Exemptions
• Vessels in special circumstances
Verification of compliance
• Procedures for ensuring compliance with the COLREGs

METHODOLOGY
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 25th – 28th Feb, 2025           

2ND BATCH1st – 4th July,2025
3RDBATCH: 4th – 7th Nov, 2025