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Do Navigation Rules of the Road (ROTR) Apply to Me?

Do Navigation Rules of the Road (ROTR) Apply to Me?

by Captain Bobby | Dec 11, 2021 | Education, Rules of the Road

Summary: ROTR applies to all vessels subject to U.S. jurisdiction, whether recreational or commercial, operating on the high seas or U.S. navigable water connected to them. If you are a commercial mariner, you must maintain proficiency in ROTR via NMC credentialing....
What are Navigation Rules of the Road (ROTR)?

What are Navigation Rules of the Road (ROTR)?

by Captain Bobby | Dec 11, 2021 | Education, Rules of the Road

Navigation Rules of the Road, often referred to as a ROTR or COLREGS, can best be described as the traffic laws of the sea – like how cars have traffic laws. These rules help mariners navigate safely by defining light and sound signals required of vessels, actions for...

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What are Navigation Rules of the Road (ROTR)?