COLREGS Quiz

What international organization publishes the COLREGS?

• United Nations

• International Maritime Organization

• International Shipowners Council

• World Trade Organization

What was the main reason for the creation of COLREGS?

• To standardize ship engine types

• To regulate port fees globally

• To prevent collisions at sea through uniform rules

• To promote tourism through maritime transport

When did the COLREGS Convention enter into force?

• 1965

• 1972

• 1977

• 1980

Which country held the first international maritime conference in 1889?

• France

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• United States

Rule 2(b) allows for departure from the rules when:

• Another vessel disagrees with your signal

• You are in a naval exercise

• It is necessary to avoid immediate danger

• You want to reach port faster

Which year were whistle signals added to the COLREGS?

• 1863

• 1880

• 1884

• 1890

Which of the following is not a purpose of navigation lights as per COLREGS?

• To display vessel speed

• To indicate position

• To signal operational condition

• To indicate direction

What rule emphasizes that following the COLREGS does not excuse poor seamanship?

• Rule 5

• Rule 8

• Rule 15

• Rule 2

A vessel must give way if the other vessel is:

• On its port side

• Ahead

• On its starboard side

• At anchor

Which development allowed radar to be officially recognized as part of safe navigation?

• 1929 SOLAS Conference

• 1948 SOLAS Conference

• 1960 SOLAS Conference

• 1952 Maritime Safety Treaty