Farwell's rules of the nautical road.

Author/creator Allen, Craig H., 1951-
Other author Farwell, Raymond F. (Raymond Forrest), 1893-1951.
Other author Smith, Richard Arthur, 1940-
Format Book
Edition8th ed. / Craig H. Allen.
Publication InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2005.
Descriptionxii, 719 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Portion of title Rules of the nautical road
SeriesU.S. Naval Institute blue & gold professional library
U.S. Naval Institute blue & gold professional library. ^A691596
Contents History of the Nautical rules of the road -- Collision law in the United States -- Rule applicability, definitions, structure, and construction -- The rule of good seamanship and the general prudential rule -- Lookout, radar systems, and watchstanding -- The safe speed rule -- Risk of collision -- Action to avoid collision -- Responsibilities in narrow channels and fairways -- Responsibilities in managed waterways: TSS and VTS -- Responsibilities based on vessel type, status, or employment -- The head-on situation -- The overtaking situation -- The crossing situation -- Responsibilities in restricted visibility -- Lights and shapes -- Sound and light signals.
General note"Originally known as the Rules of the nautical road by Captain Raymond F. Farwell."
General noteRev. ed. of: Farwell's rules of the nautical road. 7th ed / prepared by Richard A. Smith. c1994.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2004008358
ISBN1591140080 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks K4184 .F37 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold