International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

The COLREGs are international rules designed to prevent collisions at sea. They set standards for vessel navigation, including maintaining safe distances, proper lookouts, and following signals and lights. Ships must communicate and interpret each other’s intentions to avoid accidents. The rules specify how vessels should behave when meeting, crossing, or overtaking one another, emphasizing safety and coordination. Overall, COLREGs promote predictable, responsible maritime conduct to ensure the safety of everyone on the water.