Nautical Rules of the Road, 5th Edition by Schiffer Publishing

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This updated book has an easy-to-follow layout that aligns the International Rules with the corresponding Inland Rules. In addition to being highly descriptive, this edition gives the current rules as of publication and explicit comments to help readers thoroughly understand each rule. Some of the items detailed are proper lookout information to prevent collisions, positioning of light shapes, signals for fishing vessels fishing in proximity, technical details of sound signal appliances, and violations of Inland Navigation Rules and Regulations, including penalties for negligent operations. To aid in Coast Guard examinations, the final chapter gives multiple choice, practice questions to test the reader’s knowledge on the information found within the entire book. In addition, there is a descriptive study outline. Professional and recreational boaters alike need the new Nautical Rules on their vessels before leaving port. Don’t toss your lines without it. This updated book has an easy-to-follow layout that aligns the International Rules with the corresponding Inland Rules. In addition to being highly descriptive, this edition gives the current rules as of publication and explicit comments to help readers thoroughly understand each rule. Some of the items detailed are proper lookout information to prevent collisions, positioning of light shapes, signals for fishing vessels fishing in proximity, technical details of sound signal appliances, and violations of Inland Navigation Rules and Regulations, including penalties for negligent operations. To aid in Coast Guard examinations, the final chapter gives multiple choice, practice questions to test the reader’s knowledge on the information found within the entire book. In addition, there is a descriptive study outline. Professional and recreational boaters alike need the new Nautical Rules on their vessels before leaving port. Don’t toss your lines without it.

• Updated edition of a globally standard maritime guide and rule book for all waterway traffic
• Easy-to-follow format and simple, effective illustrations for professional and recreational boaters alike
• Includes example scenarios and a complete Rules test and evaluation

[AuthorName]By Steven D. Browne[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Captain Steve Browne is a professor of marine transportation at the California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California, where he has taught Rules of the Road to generations of maritime cadets.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]69 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]69 color images[/ColorPattern]