1 - Application

Question 1

Main points from…

International only

Answer 1

(a) Vessels upon the high seas
(b) Rules shall not interfere with special rules made by appropriate authority in local waterways
(c) Rules shall not interfere with the operation of any special rules made by the Government of any State
- Must be able to deviate from normal Rules
(d) TSS may be adopted by the Organization for the purpose of these Rules
(e) If a ship cannot comply fully, her Government will have determined to be the closest possible compliance with these Rules

Question 2

Main points from…

Inland only

Answer 2

(a) Vessels upon the inland waters of the U.S., on the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes as long as there is no conflict with Canadian law
(b) Vessels complying with construction and equipment of the Intl. Regulations are in compliance of these Rules
(c) Rules will not interfere with the SECNAV’s special rules for ships of war and vessels under convoy or the Secretary’s rules for fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet
(d) TSS may be established for the purposes of these Rules.
(e) If a ship cannot comply fully, the Secretary will establish guidance to be the closest possible compliance with these Rules. SECNAV will issue certificates of alternative compliance for vessels of the Navy
(f) Secretary may accept a certificate of alternative compliance by a party operating under International Regulations if they are similar to those of the US
(g) Self-propelled vessels >_12m shall have a copy of these Rules