International Rules for Navigation at Sea

International Rules for Navigation at Sea
Federal statutes applying generally to all public and private vessels of the United States, also referred to as Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. 33 USC §§ 143-147(d). Substantially, a code of navigation law, similar to that adopted by the leading maritime nations. 48 Am J1st Ship § 245.

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