Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (the Rules)


Date FOR 1975-12-01-5


Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Fisheries


Published In 1975 830


Commencement 07/15/1977

Edited
FOR-2014-08-11-1944

Changes


For
Norway

Legal

LOV-2007-02-16-9-§2, LAW-2007-02-16-9-§14, LAW-2007-02-16-9-§19, LAW-2007-02-16- 9 Article 20, LAW-2007-02-16-9-§44, TO-2007-02-16-171, TO-2007-05-31-590, LOV-1998-06-26-47-§20 , LOV-1998-06-26-47-Section 24, FOR-1998-11-27-1095, FOR-1998-12-01-4532, TO-2007-05-31-591, TO-2007-06- 25-719

Promulgated


Short Title
Rules of

Chapter Overview:

Chapter I. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Chapter II. Special rules for Norwegian domestic waters.
Chapter III. Common rules.
Appendix I. Location and technical details of lights and shapes
Appendix II. Additional signals for fishing vessels fishing in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing
Appendix III. Technical details of sound signal appliances
Annex IV. Distress signals

Adopted by NMD 1 December 1975 pursuant to the maritime law of 24 June 1994 no. 39. Legal basis changed to the Act of 16 February 2007 No.. 9 on maritime safety (the Maritime Safety Act) § 2, § 14, § 19 and § 20; see. delegated decision of 16 February 2007 no. 171 and delegating decision on 31 May 2007 no. 590 and law 26 June 1998 No.. 47 on recreational boats § 20 and § 24; see. delegated decision on 27 november 1998 No. . 1095, delegation decisions on 1 December 1998 no. 4532, delegating decision on 31 May 2007 no. 591 and delegated decision of 25 June 2007 no. 719.
EEA information: EEA agreement, Annex II, ch. XXXII of. 1 and Annex XIII. 56d (Directive 96/98 / EC).
Changes: Amended by regulations 15 February 1982 No.. 470, 21 September 1982 No.. 1432, 29 August 1990 No.. 724, 1 August 1991 No.. 557, October 24, 1994 No.. 976, 29 Dec 1998 No.. 1460, May 15, 2001 no. 539, 25th april 2002 no. 474, February 4, 2005 No.. 99, 31 August 2006 No.. 1016, 29 June 2007 No.. 1006, 11 August 2014 No.. 1944.

Chapter I. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

Part A - General rules.

Rule 1. Application

(A)
These rules shall apply to all vessels at sea and in all adjacent waters that can walk across the seagoing vessel.

(B)
Nothing in these rules shall preclude the use of special provisions of the proper authority is given for a red, harbors, rivers, lakes or inland fairways that are associated with high seas and can walk across the seagoing vessel. Such special rules shall be as close to the international rules as possible.

(C)
Nothing in these rules shall preclude it being utilized special rules established by a State Government, respect to additional station or signal lights, shapes or whistle signals for war vessels and vessels in the convoy or on specific position - or signal lights or shapes for fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a group. These additional station or signal lights, shapes or whistle signals shall so far as possible, be such that they can not be confused with any lantern, signal shape or signal which is authorized elsewhere in these rules.

(D)
Traffic separation schemes may be adopted by Organisasjonen1 insofar it applies these rules.

(E)
When a country's government has found that a vessel of distinctive design or specific for particular purposes, not quite abide by provisions in one or another of these rules with respect to the number of lights or shapes, their place or sight and shielding or with respect to the sound signal disposition and characteristics, should such vessels comply with such other provisions as to the number of lights and shapes, their place or sight and shielding or with respect to the sound signal location and characteristic that government has found to be as close as possible in accordance with these rules, in respect of such vessel.

Rule 2. Responsibility

(A)
Nothing in these rules shall relieve any vessel, company, the master or other persons working on board the consequences of any neglect to observe these rules or at all to observe such cautions that ordinary seaman practice or cases particular circumstances may warrant.

(B)
When interpreting these rules and when they followed shall be taken carefully into account all the dangers to navigation and collision, likewise to any special circumstances, including limitation of that vessel maneuverability, which had to do it necessary to deviate from these rules in order to avoid immediate danger.

Rule 3. General definitions


In these rules the following applies unless otherwise apparent from the context:

(A)
The word vessel includes every water craft, including non-displacement, seaplanes and WIG craft, used or can be used as transportation on water.

(B)
term power-driven vessel means any vessel propelled by machinery.

(C)
term sailing vessel means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used.

(D)
term vessel engaged in fishing means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which not restrict maneuverability.

(E)
word seaplane includes any aircraft designed to maneuver on the water.

(F)
term vessel not under command means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep clear of another vessel.

(G)
term vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver means a vessel which because of the nature of her work is restricted ability to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep clear of another vessel.

The term "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" shall include but are not limited to:

(I)
A vessel engaged in laying, servicing or picking up a navigation mark, submarine cable or pipeline.

(Ii)
A vessel engaged in dredging, surveying or underwater operations.

(Iii)
A vessel engaged in replenishment or transferring persons, provisions or cargo while underway.

(Iv)
A vessel engaged in the launching or recovery of aircraft.

(V)
A vessel engaged in mine clearance.

(Vi)
A vessel engaged in a towing operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel and her ability to deviate from their course.

(H)
The term "vessel constrained by her draft" means a power-driven vessel which because of her draft in relation to the depth and breadth of navigable water, is severely restricted in her ability to deviate from the course it follows.

(I)
The word underway means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground.

(J)
words length and width of a vessel means its length overall and greatest width.

(K)
vessel shall be deemed to be in sight of each other only when one can be seen from the other.

(L)
term restricted visibility means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

(M)
term WIG craft means a vessel with multiple modes of operation in its operational main mode flying just above the water surface by creating and utilizing surface effect.

(N)
word mil means nautical mil (1852 meters).

Part B - Policy Management and sailing

Section I - Vessel navigation under all visibility conditions

Rule 4. Application

The provisions of this section apply under all visibility conditions.

Rule 5. Lookout

Every vessel shall always keep proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means which are usable under the prevailing circumstances and conditions to conduct a full assessment of the situation and risk of collision.

Rule 6. Safe speed

Every vessel shall always proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
In determining a safe speed shall be among those taken into account the following factors:

(A)
By all vessels:

(I)
visibility characteristics.

(Ii)
traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessels or any other vessels.

(Iii)
maneuverability of the vessel especially with regard to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions.

(Iv)
At night of background light such as from shore lights or from back scatter of her own lights.

(V)
wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards.

(Vi)
draft in relation to the available depth.

(B)
Additionally, by vessels with operational radar:

(I)
radar equipment; characteristics, efficiency and limitations.

(Ii)
The constraints imposed by the radar range scale.

(Iii)
effect of sea state, weather and other sources of interference on radar observations.

(Iv)

Possibility that small vessels, ice and other floating objects may not be detected by radar at an adequate range.

(V)
number, location and movement of vessels detected by radar.

(Vi)
The more accurate assessment of the visibility which may be possible when radar is used to determine the range of vessels or other objects nearby.

Rule 7 Risk of collision

(A)
Every vessel shall use all available means which are usable under the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision. If there is any doubt, it is estimated that the risk of collision.

(B)
If radar equipment is placed and usable must be used correctly including searching for a long distance to get early warning of risk of collision and radar plotting or equivalent systematic observation of observed objects.

(C)
circuits must not be drawn on the basis of scanty information, especially scanty radar information.

(D)
To determine whether there is a danger of collision, the following must be considered:

(I)
It should be considered that there is such a danger if the compass bearing of the approaching vessel does not change noticeably.

(Ii)
such risk may sometimes exist even though it is clearly an appreciable bearing change, particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow or when approaching a vessel at close range.

Rule 8. Action to avoid collision

(A)
Any maneuver to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of this Part and shall, if the circumstances permit, be marked, carried out in good time and in accordance with good seamanship.

(B)
Any alteration of course and / or speed to avoid collision shall, if circumstances permit, be so large that it is readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar. A number of small alterations of course and / or speed should be avoided.

(C)
If there is sufficient sea room, alteration of course alone may be the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation provided that it is carried out in good time, is substantial and does not result in one another close vessel.

(D)
A maneuver to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such that in passing at a safe distance. The effectiveness should be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear.

(E)
If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion.

(F)
(i) A vessel in accordance with these rules will fail to prevent another vessel passage or safe passage, normally when the circumstances require it, take early action to allow sufficient free waters to the other vessel's passage.

(Ii) A vessel required not to impede another vessel passage or safe passage is not relieved of this obligation if approaching the other vessel so as to involve risk of collision and shall, when taking action, have fully take due to the action which may be required by the provisions of this part.
(Iii) A vessel whose passage is not to be impeded remains fully obliged to comply with the rules of this part when the two vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision.

Rule 9. Confined waters

(A)
A vessel sailing in a narrow channel or fairway shall, when practicable without danger, stay as close as possible to that of Leia or barrel perimeter as it has on its starboard page.

(B)
A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.

(C)
A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.

(D)
A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within such channel or fairway. The latter vessel may use the sound signal prescribed in Rule 34 (d), if there is doubt about what the crossing vessel do.

(E)

(I)

When a vessel tails into another in a narrow channel or fairway and just can not go past this if the vessel is acquired, must take action to permit safe passing, the vessel intending to overtake shall indicate her intention by providing an appropriate signal prescribed in rule 34 (c). the vessel to be overtaken shall, if in agreement, sound the appropriate signal prescribed in rule 34 (c) ii and take steps to permit safe passage. If in doubt, it may sound the signals prescribed in Rule 34 (d).

(Ii)
This rule does not relieve the overtaking vessel of her obligation under Rule 13.

(F)
A vessel nearing a bend or an area of ​​a narrow channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with particular alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate signal so it is prescribed in rule 34 (e).

(G)
Any vessel shall, if the circumstances permit, avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.

Rule 10 Traffic separation schemes

(A)
This rule applies to traffic separation schemes adopted by the Organization and does not relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other rule.

(B)
A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall:

(I)
follow the lane that fits in the general direction of traffic flow in that lane,

(Ii)
so far as practicable keep clear of a traffic separation line or separation zone

(Iii)
normally enter or leave a traffic lane at or stops, but when it enters into or leaving a lane of any side shall do so at as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow as practicable.

(C)
A vessel shall so far as practicable, avoid crossing traffic lanes but if obliged to do so shall cross on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general direction for shipping .

(D)

(I)
A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone when she can safely use the appropriate traffic lane within the adjacent traffic separation scheme. Vessels less than 20 meters in length, sailing vessels and vessels engaged in fishing may use the inshore traffic zone.

(Ii)
Despite subparagraph (d) (i), a vessel can use an inshore traffic zone to or from the port, offshore installation or structure, pilot station or any other place within the inshore traffic zone, or to avoid immediate danger.

(E)
Apart from a vessel crossing a traffic lane or a vessel entering or leaving a lane, a vessel not normally enter a separation zone or cross a separation line except:

(I)
emergency to avoid immediate danger,

(Ii)
to fishing within a separation zone.

(F)
A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic separation schemes shall do so with particular caution.

(G)
A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic separation scheme or in areas near its terminations.

(H)
A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it by as wide a margin as is practicable.

(I)
A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a traffic lane.

(J)
A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a power-driven vessel following a traffic lane.

(K)
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when engaged in an operation for the safety of navigation in a traffic separation scheme is exempted from complying with this Rule to the extent necessary to carry out this work .

(L)
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver and engaged in laying, servicing or picking up of a submarine cable, within a traffic separation scheme, is exempted from complying with this Rule to the extent necessary in order to perform work.

Section II - Conduct of vessels in sight of one another

Rule 11 Application

The provisions of this section apply to vessels in sight of one another.

Rule 12. Sailing Vessel

(A)
When two sailing vessels are approaching each other so that there is a danger of collision, should one of them keep clear of the second as follows:

(I)
When each vessel sailing with the wind on different page, it should vessels with wind on the port, keep clear of the others.

(Ii)
When both vessels have the wind on the same side, it should vessels to windward, keeping clear of what is laughing.

(Iii)

If a vessel sailing with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to windward and not determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or starboard, shall keep clear of the others.

(B)
Under this Rule the windward is considered to be the opposite side of the mainsail as standing on, or where it applies a squarely rigged vessel, the opposite side from the one that it's staysail or spanker stands.

Rule 13. Obtaining

(A)
Without regard to what is otherwise stated in the Rules of Part B, Section I and II shall any vessel overtaking another vessel, keep clear of the vessel are obtained.

(B)
A vessel shall be considered as an overtaking vessel when it tails into another vessel, provided it comes from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft the beam relative to the second vessel, ie that at night will be able to see only the sternlight of the other vessel, but none of its sidelights.

(C)
If a vessel is in any doubt about it obtains another, it should be assumed that this is the case and act in accordance therewith.

(D)
Any later bearing change between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel to a vessel with courses that intersect the second ship's course, so this is to understand the rules, or exempt it from the obligation to stay clear of the acquired vessel before this is finally past and clear.

Rule 14. Opposite prices

(A)
When two power-driven vessels that govern opposite or nearly opposite courses, meet each other in such a way that there is a danger of collision, both give way to starboard so they can pass each other on the port side.

(B)
Such a situation shall be considered as occurring when a vessel sees the second vessel prior or nearly subject and at night can see masthead lights on the second vessel in the overlap or nearly overlap position and / or both the sidelights and the day observing the other vessel under similar viewpoint.

(C)
If a vessel is in any doubt about such a situation has arisen shall go out of the it and act in accordance therewith.

Rule 15. Quotes intersecting

When two power-driven vessels manages courses that intersect in such a way that there is a danger of collision, it will vessel keep clear as it has others on his starboard side and shall, if the circumstances permit, avoid going the forward the second vessel.

Rule 16. Vessels shall keep clear

Each vessel must keep clear of another vessel shall as far as possible in advance of performing a significant action to keep well clear.

Rule 17. Vessels shall maintain course and speed

(A)

(I)
When either of two vessels to keep clear, should the other vessel keep its course and speed.

(Ii)
The vessel shall maintain its course and speed, however even take precautions at their maneuver to avoid collision as soon as it becomes aware that the vessel is obligated to keep clear does not take the necessary measures in accordance with these rules.

(B)
When the vessel is to maintain its course and speed for some reason has come so close to the other vessel that collisions can not be avoided by measures alone from the side of the vessel that would keep clear shall also the second vessel take such measures that will best help to avert collisions.

(C)
A power-driven vessel under paragraph (a) ii of this regulation takes precautions to avoid collision with another power-driven vessel when the two vessels manages courses that intersect should, if circumstances permit , not alter course to port for a vessel on its port side.

(D)
This rule does not relieve the vessel required to keep clear, from the obligation to do so.

Rule 18 Responsibilities between vessels

Except where Rules 9, 10 and 13 otherwise require:

(A)
be a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way:

(I)
a vessel not under command,

(Ii)
a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver,

(Iii)
a vessel engaged in fishing,

(Iv)
a sailing vessel,

(B)
A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way:

(I)
a vessel not under command,

(Ii)
a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver,

(Iii)
a vessel engaged in fishing,

(C)
a vessel engaged in fishing when underway as far as possible keep clear of:

(I)
a vessel not under command,

(Ii)
a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

(D)

(I)

Any vessel other than a vessel not under command or a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, should, if circumstances permit, avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft, exhibiting the signals in rule 28.

(Ii)
A vessel constrained by her draft shall navigate with particular caution having full regard to the special condition.

(E)
A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. In circumstances where there is danger of collision, it must follow the rules in this Part.

(F)

(I)
A WIG craft shall, when taking off, landing and flight near the surface, keep well clear of all other vessels and avoid impeding their navigation.

(Ii)
A WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with the provisions of this Part as a power-driven vessel.

Section III - Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

Rule 19. Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

(A)
This rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of ​​restricted visibility.

(B)
Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver.

(C)
Every vessel shall take carefully into account the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility when complying with Rules of Section I of this part.

(D)
A vessel which detects another vessel only by radar, determining if a close-quarters situation may develop and / or if there is danger of collision. In that case it shall in good time to take precautions to avoid this. When such measure is a change of course, shall as far as possible to the following conditions:

(I)
a price change to port for a vessel forward of cross except for a vessel being obtained,

(Ii)
a price change against a vessel is tilted or abaft the beam.

(E)
Except when one is concluded that there is no danger of collision, any vessel apparently forward of cross belongs fog signal of another vessel, or which can not avoid coming in a close-quarters situation with another vessel which is the forward across, reduce speed to minimum steerage. If necessary way off and in any event navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.

Part C - Lanterns and shapes

Rule 20. Use

(A)
The provisions of this part shall be followed in all weathers.

(B)
rules on navigation lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise. During this period, no other light appears, except such lights as can not be mistaken for the lights specified in these rules and which does not impair their visibility, blurs their character or prevents it kept proper lookout.

(C)
Lanterns prescribed in these rules shall, if they continued, also displayed from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility and may be displayed in all other circumstances when it is deemed necessary.

(D)
The rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day.

(E)
lights and shapes specified in these rules shall be in accordance with the provisions of Annex I to these Regulations.

Rule 21. Definitions

(A)

Top Lanterne means a white light placed in the vessel center line and showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so arranged that the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side of the vessel.

(B)

Page Lanterns means a light with green light on the starboard and a lantern with red light on the port side and both show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5 degrees and so disposed that they glow from straight ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective sides. In a vessel of less than 20 meters in length the sidelights may be combined in one lantern carried on the vessel centerline.

(C)

Aft Lanterne means a white light placed as nearly as stern as possible and showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees and so arranged that the light 67.5 degrees on either side of the vessel from straight astern.

(D)

Towing light means a yellow light having the same characteristics as the "sternlight" defined in paragraph (c) of this Rule.

(E)

Round light means a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.

(F)

Flashing light means a light with a light flashing at regular intervals at least 120 times a minute.

Rule 22 of lights visibility


The lights prescribed by these Rules shall have the brightness mentioned in paragraph 8 of Annex I to these rules so that they are visible at least the following distance:

(A)
On vessels of 50 meters or more in length:

-
One masthead light, 6 mil,

-
A page lantern, 3 mil,

-
A sternlight, 3 mil,

-
One towing light, 3 mil,

-
One round light with white, red, green or yellow light, 3 mil.

(B)
On vessels of 12 meters or more but less than 50 meters in length:

-
One masthead light, 5 mil, but when the vessel length is less than 20 meter, 3 mil,

-
A page lantern 2 mil,

-
A sternlight 2 mil,

-
A towing lantern 2 mil,

-
One round light with white, red, green or yellow light 2 mil.

(C)
On vessels of less than 12 meters in length:

-
A top lantern 2 mil,

-
A page lantern, 1 mil,

-
A sternlight 2 mil,

-
A towing lantern 2 mil,

-
One round light with white, red, green or yellow light 2 mil.

(D)
In inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels or objects being towed:

-
Round light with white light, 3 mil.

Rule 23. Machine propelled vessel underway

(A)
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit:

(I)
one masthead light forward,

(Ii)
another masthead light abaft of and higher than the previous. A vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such a light but may do so.

(Iii)
sidelights,

(Iv)
a sternlight.

(B)
A hovercraft will when used without displacement, addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule display a round light flashing yellow light.

(C)

(I)
A power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length may instead of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule display a round light with white light and sidelights.

(Ii)
A power-driven vessel of less than 7 meters in length whose maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may in lieu of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this rule display a round light white light shall where practicable also display sidelights.

(Iii)
masthead lights or the surrounding luminous lantern with white light on a power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length may be displaced from the centreline of the vessel if the location of the center line is not practicable, provided that the sidelights are combined in one lantern which shall recorded in the vessel's center line or located as nearly as possible in the same fore and aft line as the masthead light or the all-round light with white light.

(D)
A WIG craft, but only when taking off, landing and flying over the water surface, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, view a round light with flashing red light with high intensity.

Rule 24. Towing and pushing tow

(A)
A power-driven vessel towing shall exhibit:

(I)
instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23 (a) or (a) ii, two masthead lights, one vertical line the other. When the distance from the towing vessel's stern to stern of the tow exceeds 200 meters, three such lights in a vertical line.

(Ii)
sidelights,

(Iii)
a sternlight,

(Iv)
a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight,

(V)
when length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond shape where it can best be seen.

(B)
When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule 23.

(C)
A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside, except in the case of a composite unit, shall exhibit:

(I)
instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23 (a) or (a) ii two masthead lights, one vertical line;

(Ii)
sidelights,

(Iii)
a sternlight.

(D)
Rule 23 (a) ii shall also apply to a power-driven vessel to which paragraph (a) or (c) of this Rule applies.

(E)
A vessel or object being towed, other than those referred to in paragraph (g) of this Rule, shall exhibit:

(I)
sidelights,

(Ii)
a sternlight,

(Iii)
when length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond shape where it can best be seen.

(F)
number of vessels being towed alongside or pushed in a group shall be lighted as if they were one vessel:

(I)

A vessel being pushed ahead, not part of a composite unit to display sidelights at the forward end.

(Ii)
a vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit a sternlight and at the forward end, sidelights.

(G)
An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object, or a combination of such vessels or objects being towed, shall exhibit:

(I)
if it or it has a width of less than 25 meters, one round light with white light at or near the forward end and one at or near the aft end except that dracon not have to display a lantern at or near the forward end,

(Ii)
if it or it has a width of 25 meters or more, two additional all-round lights with white light at or near the extremities of its breadth,

(Iii)
if it or it has a length greater than 100 meters, two additional all-round lights with white light between the lights prescribed in subparagraphs (i) and (ii) so that the distance between the lights not exceed 100 meters,

(Iv)
one diamond shape at or near the aftermost extremity of the last vessel or object being towed and if length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, an additional diamond shape where it can best be seen and located as far subject as practicable.

(H)
When it of any reason it is impracticable for a vessel or object being towed to exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in paragraph (e) or (g) of this Rule all possible measures shall be taken to light the vessel or object towed or at least to indicate that it is a vessel or object of nature nearby.

(I)
When it of any reason it is impracticable for a vessel not normally engaged in towing operations to display the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) or (c) of this Rule , such vessel shall not exhibit those lights when engaged in towing another vessel in distress or otherwise in need of assistance. All possible measures must be taken to indicate the nature of the relationship between the towing vessel and the vessel being towed as authorized by Rule 36, in particular by illuminating the towline.

Rule 25 Sailing Vessels underway and vessels under oars

(A)
A sailing vessel underway shall exhibit:

(I)
sidelights,

(Ii)
a sternlight.

(B)
In a sailing vessel of less than 20 meters in length the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule may be combined in a lantern carried where it can best be seen on or near the masthead.

(C)
addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, a sailing vessel underway show how they can best be seen on or near the masthead two all-round lights in a vertical line; the top with red light and the bottom green light. These lights shall not be displayed simultaneously with the combined lantern permitted under paragraph (b) of this Rule.

(D)

(I)
A sailing vessel of less than 7 meters in length shall, if practicable, exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule. If it does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.

(Ii)
A vessel under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed in this Rule for sailing vessels, but if he does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.

(E)
A vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery shall exhibit forward where it can best be seen a conical shape, apex down.

Rule 26. Fishing vessels

(A)
A vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor, only the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule.

(B)
A vessel trawling which is meant some gear used to fish with the dragging through the water, shall show:

(I)
two all-round lights in a vertical line; the top with the green light, the bottom with white light or a shape consisting of two cones, one vertical line the other, and with strikers together.

(Ii)
one masthead light abaft of and higher than the surrounding bright green light. A vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such a light but may do so,

(Iii)
when making way through the water, sidelights and a sternlight, in addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph.

(C)

A vessel engaged in fishing, but as trawling, shall exhibit:

(I)
two round lights one vertical line the other, the top with a red light, the bottom with white light or a shape consisting of two cones on a vertical above the other and with strikers together.

(Ii)
when there is outlying gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel, an all-round light with white light or a cone apex upwards in the direction of the gear,

(Iii)
when making way through the water, sidelights and a sternlight, in addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph.

(D)
additional signals described in Annex II to these Regulations apply to a vessel engaged in fishing in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing.

(E)
A vessel when not engaged in fishing shall not exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in this Rule, but only those prescribed for a vessel of her length.

Rule 27 Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to maneuver

(A)
A vessel not under command shall exhibit:

(I)
two round lights with red light, one vertical line where they can best be seen

(Ii)
two balls or similar shapes, one vertical line where they can best be seen

(Iii)
when making way through the water, sidelights and a sternlight, in addition to the lights prescribed in this paragraph.

(B)
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, except a vessel engaged in mine clearance operations, shall exhibit:

(I)
three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be white,

(Ii)
three shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these shapes shall be balls and the middle one a diamond,

(Iii)
when making way through the water, a masthead light or lights, sidelights and a sternlight, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph i,

(Iv)
when at anchor, the light, the lights or the signal shape prescribed in Rule 30 in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in subparagraphs i and ii.

(C)
A power-driven vessel engaged in a towing operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel and her ability to deviate from their course shall, in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 24 (a), exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in paragraphs (b) (i) and (b) (ii) of this rule.

(D)
A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations, when restricted in her ability to maneuver, shall exhibit the lights and shapes prescribed in paragraph (b) i, ii and iii of this Rule and shall also, when there is an obstacle, see:

(I)
two round lights with red lights or two balls, one vertical line the other to indicate the side on which the obstruction exists

(Ii)
two round lights with green lights or two cubed shapes, one vertical line the other to indicate the side on which another vessel may pass,

(Iii)
when at anchor the lights or shapes prescribed in this paragraph instead of the lights or the signal shape prescribed in Rule 30.

(E)
When the size of a vessel engaged in diving operations, not make it feasible to display all lights and shapes prescribed in paragraph (d) of this Rule, the following appears:

(I)
three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be white,

(Ii)
a screen at least 1 meter high, similar to the International Code flag "A". Measures shall be taken to ensure that it is all-round visibility.

(F)
A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations shall, in addition to the lights Rule 23 prescribes for a power-driven vessel or possibly to the lights or the signal shape Rule 30 prescribes for a vessel that anchored show three all-round green lights or three balls. One of these lights or shapes shall be exhibited near the foremast and one on each end of the fore yard. These lights or shapes indicate that it is dangerous for another vessel to get closer to a vessel engaged in mine clearance than 1,000 meters.

(G)

Vessels of less than 12 meters in length, except those engaged in diving operations, is not required to exhibit the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule.

(H)
The signals prescribed in this Rule are not signals of vessels in distress and need help. Such signals are contained in Annex IV to these Rules.

Rule 28 Vessels constrained by her draft

A vessel constrained by her draft may, in addition to the lights prescribed in Rule 23 for power-driven vessels, where they can best be seen three all-round red lights in a vertical line one above the other or a cylinder.

Rule 29. Losfartøy

(A)
A vessel out to solve, should show:

(I)
at or near the masthead two all-round lights in a vertical line; the top with white light, the bottom red light

(Ii)
when underway moreover sidelights and a stern light,

(Iii)
when at anchor, lantern, lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30 appeals annually organize, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (i).

(B)
A losfartøy that is not looking to lose shall exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed for a vessel of her length.

Rule 30. Vessels at anchor and vessels aground

(A)
A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen:

(I)
requires one round light with white light or one ball;

(Ii)
stern or almost completely aft and lower level than the light prescribed in point, one round light with white light.

(B)
A vessel of less than 50 meters in length may exhibit an all-round bright white light where it can best be seen instead of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a).

(C)
A vessel may, and a vessel of 100 meters or more in length when at anchor also use the available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decks.

(D)
A vessel aground shall exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Rule and also how they can best be seen:

(I)
two round lights with red light, one vertical line;

(Ii)
three balls in a vertical line.

(E)
A vessel of less than 7 meters in length, when at anchor, not in or near a narrow channel, fairway or anchorage, or where other vessels normally navigate, shall not be required to exhibit the lights or signal shape prescribed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this rule.

(F)
A vessel of less than 12 meters in length aground, shall not be required to exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in paragraphs (d) i and ii of this Rule.

Rule 31 Seaplanes

Where it is impracticable for a seaplane or a WIG craft to see lights and shapes of such a nature or so positioned as prescribed in the Rules of this Part, shall display lights and shapes with so similar character and location as it possible.

Part D - Sound and light signals

Rule 32. Definitions

(A)
The word flute offers any lydsignalinnretning that can produce the prescribed shock and which complies with the specifications in Annex III to these rules.

(B)
The term short blast means a shock of about a second duration.

(C)
term prolonged blast means a slug of from four to six seconds duration.

Rule 33. Equipment for sound signals

(A)
A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be equipped with a whistle, a vessel of 20 meters or more in length shall be equipped with a bell in addition to a whistle, and a vessel of 100 meters length or more shall also be provided with a gong, the tone and sound can not be confused with the clock. The whistle, bell and gong shall comply with the specifications in Annex III to these rules. Bell or gong or both may be replaced by other equipment having the same respective sound characteristics, shall always be possible to give the prescribed signals manually.

(B)
A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged to carry the sound signaling appliances prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, but if it does not, it should be equipped with something else that can give a powerful signal.

Rule 34. maneuvering and warning signals

(A)
When vessels are in sight of one another, be a power-driven vessel underway, as it performs a maneuver that has legal or prescribed in these rules, announce the maneuver by the following signals on her whistle:

-
One short blast to mean "I am altering my course to starboard"

-
Two short blasts to mean "I am altering course to port"

-

Three short blasts to mean "I am operating astern propulsion".

(B)
Any vessel may supplement the whistle signals prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule by light signals, repeated as appropriate while the maneuver is performed.

(I)
these light signals shall have the following meanings:

-
A flashing "I am altering my course to starboard"

-
Two flashes "I am altering my course to port"

-
Three flashes "I am operating astern propulsion"

(Ii)
duration of each flash shall be about one second, the gap between flashes shall be about one second, and the interval between successive signals shall be at least ten seconds,

(Iii)
the light used for this signal shall, if fitted, be an all-round light with white light, visible at a minimum range of 5 miles, and shall comply with the provisions of Annex I to these rules.

(C)
When vessels are in sight of one another in a narrow channel or drain:

(I)
a vessel tails into another and intend to overtake it, in accordance with Rule 9 (e) of announce his intention by the following signals on her whistle:

-
Two long blasts followed by one short blast to mean "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side"

-
Two long blasts followed by two short blasts to mean "I intend to overtake you on your port side"

(Ii)
shall vessel about to be overtaken when acting in accordance with Rule 9 (e) of the statement that it agrees with the following signal on her whistle:

-
A long, one short, one long and one short blast, in that order.

(D)
When two vessels in sight of one another are approaching each other and for some reason one of them can not understand the second vessel maneuver or what it intends to do or are in doubt about what others take sufficient precautions to avoid collision, should the vessel in doubt shall immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least five short blasts on the whistle in rapid succession. Such signal may be supplemented by a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes,

(E)
A vessel nearing a bend or an area of ​​a channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound one prolonged blast. Such signal shall be answered with a prolonged blast by any approaching vessel the bend or who is behind the intervening obstruction and who are within earshot.

(F)
If a vessel is disposed flutes which is more than 100 meters apart, one whistle only shall be used for giving maneuvering and warning signals.

Rule 35. Sound signals in restricted visibility

In or near an area of ​​restricted visibility shall the signals prescribed in this Rule, whether it is day or night given thus:

(A)
A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of minutes one prolonged blast.

(B)
A power-driven vessel underway but with machine stopped and making no way through the water shall sound at intervals of minutes two prolonged blasts by about 2 seconds.

(C)
A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, a vessel constrained by her draft, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing and a vessel towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this rule, at least every two minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short.

(D)
A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her mission when at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed in paragraph (g) of this rule sound the signal prescribed in paragraph (c) of this rule.

(E)
A vessel being towed, or, if there is towed more than one vessel, the last vessel of the tow, shall, if manned, at least every two minutes sound four blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by three short. Whenever possible, this should signal given immediately after it is issued by the towing vessel.

(F)
When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as one power-driven vessel and shall give the signals prescribed in paragraphs (a) or ( b) of this rule.

(G)

A vessel at anchor shall at least every minute call quick clockwise in about 5 seconds. Vessel of 100 meters or more in length the bell at the forward part of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell, it should be in the aft part of the vessel shall be sounded the bell for about 5 seconds. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one long and one short, to warn an approaching vessel of her position and of the possibility of collision.

(H)
A vessel aground shall give the bell and, when it is obliged to do so, give sound the bell as prescribed in paragraph (g) of this Rule, and shall also turn three separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal.

(I)
A vessel of 12 meters or more but less than 20 meters in length shall not be obliged to give the bell signals paragraph (g) and (h) of this Rule prescribes. If the vessel does not ring clockwise, it will however provide another powerful audio signal at least every minute.

(J)
A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged to provide the signals mentioned above, but if it does not, it should at least every two minutes give another powerful signal.

(K)
A losfartøy set out to solve, in addition to the signals prescribed in paragraphs (a), (b) or (g) of this Rule sound an identity signal consisting of four short bursts.

Rule 36. Signal for calling attention

If it becomes necessary to invoke another vessel attention to any vessel providing light and sound signal that can not be mistaken for any signal that has authority elsewhere in these rules or it can correct the beam from his headlamp toward danger in such a way that no vessel genes.
Any light to invoke one another vessel attention should be such that it can not be confused with any aid to navigation. For insofar as it applies this rule, the use of high-intensity light that flashes or how flashed induced by rotating lights, such as flash lights, 1 avoided.

Rule 37 Distress signals

When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use or exhibit the signals described in Annex IV to these Rules.

Part E - Exemptions

Rule 38. Exemption

Any vessel (or class of vessels) the keel is laid or which are at a similar stage of construction before these rules come into force, be exempted from complying with them as follows, provided that it meets the requirements of the international rules for preventing collisions at sea, 1960:

(A)
installation of lights with light visible as prescribed in Rule 22, until four years after the date these rules come into force.

(B)
installation of lights with color specifications as prescribed in section 7 of Annex I to these Regulations, until four years after the date these rules come into force.

(C)
repositioning of lights as a result of conversion from British to metric units and rounding off measurement figures, resistant.

(D)

(I)
repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of less than 150 meters in length as a result of the provisions of paragraph 3 (a) of Annex I to these Regulations, permanent exemption.

(Ii)
repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of 150 meters or more in length as a result of the provisions of paragraph 3 (a) of Annex I to these Regulations, until nine years after the date these rules come into force.

(E)
repositioning of masthead lights resulting from the prescriptions of Section 2 (b) of Annex I to these Regulations, until nine years after the date these rules come into force.

(F)
The repositioning of sidelights resulting from the prescriptions of Section 2 (g) and 3 (b) of Annex I to these Regulations, until nine years after the date these rules come into force.

(G)
The requirements for sound signal appliances prescribed in Annex III to these Regulations, until nine years after the date these rules come into force.

(H)
The repositioning of all-round lights resulting from the provisions of section 9 (b) of Annex I to these Regulations, permanent exemption.

Chapter II. Special rules for Norwegian domestic waters.

Part A - General rules

Rule 39. Application

(A)
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea applies in Norwegian internal waters, including on Svalbard and Jan Mayen, when nothing else is stated in the rules of this chapter.

(B)
provisions of this chapter also apply to foreign vessels.

(C)

Norwegian internal waters is harbors, rivers, canals, lakes and all waters lying within it without cutting border as specifically provided in loslovgivningen. Norwegian internal waters include waters under Norwegian jurisdiction in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Rule 40. Special rules inside and outside the port district

(A)
Special rules for a port district, may be determined by the Maritime Directorate nominated by the competent authority.

(B)
For domestic waters outside the harbor districts where special circumstances apply, different policies determined by NMD nominated by the competent authority.

Part B - Policy Management and sailing

Rule 41. Confined waters

(A)
A power-driven vessel shall always notify their arrival in a narrow waters at from a distance of approximately 1/2 mil to give a long blast of at least 10 seconds duration.

(B)
When two power-driven vessels coming in the opposite direction to waters that are so narrow that they can not pass each other without risk of collision, should the vessel comes last, wait until the other has passed, provided this has given the signal prescribed in paragraph (a) of this rule.

(C)
A power-driven vessel is in waters that are so cramped that an oncoming vessels can not pass without danger of collision shall indicate this for an oncoming vessel by providing at least 5 short blasts of the whistle . The oncoming vessel should then wait until the other has passed.

Rule 42. The passage of diving vessel

When a vessel marks with the International Code flag "A" or equivalent mark screen ( "I have a diver down. Keep well clear at slow speed"), that diver or frogman is down, the other vessels pass with caution and power-driven vessel shall, if possible, stop the machine.

Rule 43. Small vessels

A vessel under oars, a power-driven vessel and a sailing vessel that under Rule 23 (c) or 25 (d), only the driver or display a white light shall when approaching other vessels or it looks other vessels approaching, maneuver with caution at a reduced speed and if necessary stop the move. Such vessels must keep well clear of other vessels.

Rule 44. Responsibilities between vessels

Yachts and open boats propelled with oars, sails or engine must most keep clear of larger vessels, scheduled public ferries and other commercial traffic, when they pass a narrow waters, a heavily frequented tired or harbor.

Rule 45. Anchoring

Vessel or other floating objects shall not without exigency anchored or moored so as to prevent passage or may damage other vessels.

Part C - Lanterns, shapes and tones

Rule 46. Lanterns on small vessels

(A)
A power-driven vessel of less than 20 meters in length when it has no mast, see the light prescribed in Rule 23 (a), ref. Section 2 (c) of Annex I to these Regulations, in a smaller height than 2.5 meters above the gunwale, but not lower than 1 meter above the sidelights or the combined lantern.

(B)
A vessel of less than 12 meters in length, may nevertheless show the aforementioned lantern lower if conditions require, but not less than 0.5 meters above the sidelights or the combined lantern.

Rule 47. Marking of objects other than vessels

(A)
Dracona, herring and fish bags etc. which is wholly or partly under water and being towed, shall have a raft or float in tow. To enter the stern of the tow, the raft or float display a round light with white light or a diamond shape.

(B)
Power lines and similar constructions using floats, etc. are kept floating in the sea and that during stretching over waters can cause a denial or restriction of the general navigation shall be marked in accordance with Rule 24 (g). The floats, etc. shall be light-reflecting.

Rule 48. Special signals for tankers

Tanker of 40,000 tons deadweight and above while sailing to and from the impact rod, Risavika and Mongstad and tankers of 10,000 tonnes deadweight and above while sailing within Filtvet lighthouse to and from the oil facilities in the inner Oslo Fjord will lead the signals in Rule 28 .

Rule 49. Signal for guard vessel


A vessel performs minister in connection with the temporary blocking or restricting of waters shall patrol at a safe distance from the danger zone and in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in the international regulations, display three round lights in a vertical line where they can best can be seen. The upper of these lights shall show green and the bottom two red light. During the day, such a vessel to show the international signal flag "U" on the masthead or on the highest point of the vessel. The flag shall be at least 1.67 x 1.37 meters.
As general attention signal, the international one-point signal "U" ( "The conventions against danger") is provided with sound or light.

Rule 50. The speed at normal speed direction

A power-driven vessel, which apart from short maneuvers sailing with the stern in the direction, and which is so arranged that it including preserves normal full control capability, must either exhibit the lights prescribed in the international regulations in such a way that they always shows the actual sailing direction or two balls disposed symmetrically on each side of the vessel's midship plane, at least two meters above the chimney or superstructure, with a mutual distance of at least 3 meters.

Rule 51. Signal routing for cable ferry

A ferry which by means of cable, chain or similar, moving in a fixed route shall where they can best be seen and disposed in or parallel to the center line, see:

A)
a bullet,

B)
three all-round red lights placed in an upright equilateral triangle with the tip up and with sides at least 1 meter. The lights should be visible at least 1 mile.

Such ferry should not view other lanterns.

Rule 52. Special vessels

Customs and police vessels, when they patrol, instead of the lights prescribed in seaborne rules, display their lanterns or flares when approaching other vessels or they see other vessels approaching. This will take place in sufficient time to prevent collision.

Rule 53.1Lydsignal for vessels engaged in dredging or underwater applications

A vessel showing the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 27 (d), and which is anchored or moored in such a way that it interferes with the normal traffic, shall be restricted visibility provide the international signal that is prescribed for vessels at anchor, followed by at least 6 single stroke of the clock when other traffic should pass the vessel as if this was a red stake, and at least six double blow when other traffic should pass the vessel, as if this was a green stake.

Part D - Special rules for submarines, seaplanes and naval vessels etc.

Rule 53a.

Submarines that are completely submerged or showing only their periscopes, shall in Norwegian waters consider themselves shy mandatory for all surface ships and seaplanes on the water.
Surface Vessels must, however, keep sharp lookout and shown care.
Submarines that are wholly or partly oppdykket shall be regarded as power-driven vessels and comply with the provisions for power-driven vessels of this regulation.
When submarines submerged maneuvers with surface vessels, leads these as warning signal, the signal at any time indicated in the International Code of Signals for this situation.

Rule 53b.

Submarines on the surface will consist of the prescribed position lanterns, lead a revolving lantern as an attention signal to indicate to the oncoming traffic that submarines are far greater than the mutual lantern distance would suggest.
This lantern shall be placed 2 meters vertically above the masthead light and display a yellow (amber) flasher horizon by approximately 90 flashes per. minute. The light from this lantern will be visible for at least 5 n. Betide.

Rule 53c.

Norwegian naval vessels and other military vessels are exempted from passing the white light mentioned in Rule 23 letter a point ii, when due to its distinctive design, or their particular purposes would thereby be impeded in its military functions.

Rule 53d.

In addition to position lanterns shall Norwegian coastguard vessels display a blue lantern characteristics under the control of fishing. Light shall be placed at the highest mast and bright with an unbroken blue light in 360 degrees and be visible at least 2 nautical mile off.

Chapter III. Common rules.

Rule 54. Rules shall be kept on board

Every driver of a covered Norwegian vessel shall ensure that at least one copy of seaborne rules on board.

Rule 55. Commencement

These seaborne rules enter into force on the date NMD bestemmer.1

From the same date the "Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea (The international seaborne rules) and Special seaborne rules for Norwegian internal waters 'issued by NMD 3. March 1965 as amended" Regulations on additional signals for fishing vessels' issued by the NMD 26 . september 1969, as amended.
Rules laid down or approved pursuant to § 2 of the Special seaborne rules for Norwegian internal waters of 3 March 1965 shall continue to apply until the event is canceled or modified.

Appendix I. Location and technical details of lights and shapes

1.
Definition.

Term height above the hull means height above the uppermost continuous deck. This height shall be measured from the position which is vertically below the light.

2.
Location and distance between lights in the vertical plane.

(A)
On a power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length the masthead lights shall be placed as follows:

(I)
masthead light, or if only one masthead light, then that light, at a height above the hull of at least 6 meters, and if breadth of the vessel exceeds 6 meters, then at a height above the hull at least equal breadth, so however that the light need not be placed higher above the hull than 12 meters,

(Ii)
when two masthead lights are carried the after one be at least 4.5 meters higher than the forward.

(B)
The vertical separation of masthead lights of power-driven vessels shall be such that the aftermost lantern under all normal conditions of trim seen over and separate from the forward light when from sea level at a distance of 1,000 meters from bow.

(C)
masthead light of a power-driven vessel of 12 meters or more but less than 20 meters in length shall be placed at a height above the gunwale of not less than 2.5 meters.

(D)
A power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length may carry the uppermost light less than 2.5 meters above the gunwale. When one masthead light in addition to sidelights and a sternlight or so round light described in Rule 23 (c) (i) carried in addition to sidelights, this masthead light or all-round light shall be carried at least 1 meter higher than the sidelights.

(E)
One of the two or three masthead lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel towing or pushing another vessel shall be placed in the same position as either the forward masthead light or the after masthead light, provided that if carried on the aft mast the lowest after masthead light shall be at least 4.5 meters higher, measured vertically, than the forward masthead light.

(F)

(I)
The masthead light or lights prescribed in Rule 23 (a) shall be located so that they are aware of and above all other lights and obstructions except as described in paragraph (ii).

(Ii)
When it is impracticable to carry the all-round lights prescribed in Rule 27 (b) (i) or Rule 28 below the masthead lights, they may be carried over it / they masthead light / e or vertically between the masthead light / e fore and the / the masthead light / e, provided that in the latter case the requirements of paragraph 3 (c) of this Annex shall be complied.

(G)
sidelights of a power-driven vessel shall be placed at a height above the hull not greater than three quarters of that of the forward masthead light placed in. They should not be so low as to be interfered by deck lights.

(H)
When a power-driven vessel of less than 20 meters in length leads sidelights which are assembled into a lantern, it should be placed at least 1 meter below the masthead light.

(I)
When the Rules prescribe two or three lights to be carried in a vertical line, the distance between them being:

(I)
on a vessel of 20 meters in length or more such lights shall be at least 2 meters apart and the lowest of these lights shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height above the hull of not less 4 meters.

(Ii)
on a vessel of less than 20 meters in length such lights shall be at least 1 meter apart and the lowest of these lights shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height above the gunwale of not less 2 meters.

(Iii)
when three lights are carried, shall the top and bottom may be disposed at the same distance from the center.

(J)
The lower of the two all-round lights prescribed for a vessel engaged in fishing shall be at a height above the sidelights not less than twice the distance between the two lights in a vertical line one another .

(K)

When two anchor light, it shall be assumed that prescribed in Rule 30 (a), be at least 4.5 meters above the after. On a vessel of 50 meters or more in length this forward anchor light shall be placed at a height above the hull of at least 6 meters.

3.
Location and distance between lights in the horizontal plane.

(A)
When two masthead lights are prescribed for a power-driven vessel, the horizontal distance between them being at least equal to half the length of the vessel, but need not be more than 100 meters. Light shall be placed not more than one quarter of the vessel's length from bow.

(B)
On a power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length the sidelights shall not be placed in the forward masthead lights. They should be placed at or near the vessel's side.

(C)
When the lights prescribed in Rule 27 (b) (i) or Rule 28 are placed vertically between the / the forward masthead light / e and the / the masthead light / e, these round light lights be placed at least 2 meters in horizontal distance from the vessel's center line in the transverse direction.

(D)
When it is prescribed only one masthead light of a power-driven vessel, this light shall be exhibited forward of amidships; a vessel of less than 20 meters in length need not exhibit this light forward of amidships but shall exhibit it as far forward as is practicable.

4.
Details of location of direction-indicating lights for fishing vessels, dredgers and vessels engaged in underwater operations.

(A)
The lantern showing direction of vehicle that is out of a vessel engaged in fishing, as prescribed in Rule 26 (c) ii shall be located at least 2 meters, but no more than 6 meters horizontal distance from the two round lights with red and white light. This light shall be placed not higher than the surrounding luminous lantern with white light as prescribed in Rule 26 (c) and not lower than the sidelights.

(B)
lights and shapes on a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations to indicate the side where there is an obstacle and / or the side on which it is safe to pass, as prescribed in rule 27 (d) i and ii, shall be placed in a horizontal distance as large as practicable, but in no case less than 2 meters, from the lights or shapes prescribed in rule 27 (b) and ii. In no case shall the upper of these lights or shapes be higher than the lower of the three lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 27 (b) and ii.

5.
Screens for sidelights.

Sidelights of vessels of 20 meters or more in length on one side facing into the vessel be fitted with screens that meet the requirements of Section 9 of this Annex. The monitors should be painted matt black. On vessels of less than 20 meters in length the sidelights shall if necessary to meet the requirements of Section 9 of this Annex, on the side facing the vessel be fitted with screens in matt black color. With a combined lantern, using a single vertical filament and a very narrow division between the green and red sections, need not be provided with external monitors.

6.
Shapes.

(A)
Shapes shall be black and have the following dimensions:

(I)
a ball shall have a diameter of at least 0.6 meters.

(Ii)
a cone shall have a base diameter of at least 0.6 meter and a height equal to its diameter.

(Iii)
a cylinder shall have a diameter of at least 0.6 meters and a height of twice its diameter.

(Iv)
A diamond shape shall consist of two cones as defined in ii above having a common base.

(B)
The vertical distance between shapes shall be at least 1.5 meters.

(C)
On a vessel of less than 20 meters in length shapes of lesser dimensions but size of the vessel used and the distance apart may be correspondingly reduced.

7.
Color Specifications for light.

Chromaticity of all navigation should comply with these limits lie within the boundaries that are drawn up for each color by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). Limit for each color is defined by corner coordinates as follows:

(I)
White

X 0,525 0,525 0,452 0,310 0,310 0,443
y 0,382 0,440 0,440 0,348 0,283 0,382

(Ii)
Green

X 0,028 0,009 0,300 0,203
y 0,385 0,723 0,511 0,356

(Iii)
Red

X 0,680 0,660 0,735 0,721
y 0,320 0,320 0,265 0,259

(Iv)
Yellow

X 0,612 0,618 0,575 0,575

Y 0,382 0,382 0,425 0,406

8.
Brightness.

(A)
of lights minimum brightness is calculated by the following formula:

I = 3.43 x 106 x T x D² x KD where
In brightness in candelas during operation
T is threshold factor 2 x 10-7 lux,
D is prescribed lysvidde in nautical mil,
K is atmospheric transmissivity.
For prescribed lights the value of K shall be 0.8, corresponding to a meteorological visibility of approximately 13 nautical mil.

(B)
Various results obtained using the formula are reported in the following table:

Prescribed lysvidde.
Lantern brightness.

In nautical mil
in candela with K = 0.8.

D
I

1
0.9

2
4.3

3
12

4
27


5 52

6
94

Note .: of navigation maximum brightness should be limited to avoid undue glare. This should not happen at variable control of brightness.

9.
Horizontal sectors.

(A)

(I)
In the forward direction, sidelights as fitted on the vessel must show the minimum required intensities. Intensities must decrease so that light reach practical cut-off between 1 degree and 3 degrees outside the prescribed sectors.

(Ii)
For stern lights and masthead lights and sidelights at 22.5 degrees abaft the beam should the minimum brightness required, sustained over an arc of the horizon up to 5 degrees within the sector limits prescribed in Rule 21. From 5 degrees within the prescribed sectors brightness can decrease by 50% up to the prescribed limit. It shall decrease steadily to reach practical cut more than 5 degrees outside the prescribed sectors.

(B)
(i) round lights shall be placed so they are not protected by the master, records or structures within angular sectors of more than 6 degrees, except those ankerlanternene prescribed in Rule 30 and which need not placed at a height above the hull is practically impossible.

(B)
(ii) Where it is not practicable to comply with paragraph (b) (i) of this section by showing only one round light, use two round lights suitably positioned or screened so that as far as practicable seem that one lantern at a distance of one mil.

10.
Vertical sectors.

A)
exception of lights on sailing vessels underway the vertical sectors of electric lights disposed ensure that:

(I)
the minimum intensity is at least maintained at all angles from 5 degrees above to 5 degrees below the horizontal,

(Ii)
least 60% of the required minimum intensity is maintained from 7.5 degrees above to 7.5 degrees below the horizontal.

(B)
the case of sailing vessels underway the vertical sectors of electric lights shall ensure that:

(I)
the minimum intensity is at least maintained at all angles from 5 degrees above to 5 degrees below the horizontal,

(Ii)
least 50% of the required minimum intensity is maintained from 25 degrees above to 25 degrees below the horizontal.

(C)
lights other than electric going as well as possible meet these specifications.

11.
Non-electric lights.

Lanterns that are not electrical should as far as possible, fulfill the minimum brightness that is specified in the Table given in Section 8 of this Annex.

12.
Control Lanterne.

Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2 (f) of this Annex the maneuvering light described in Rule 34 (b) shall be placed in the same fore and aft vertical plane as the masthead light or lights and, where practicable, at a height of at least 2 meters vertically above the forward masthead light, provided that it shall be kept at least 2 meters vertically above or below the masthead light. On a vessel where only one masthead light is carried the maneuvering light, if fitted, shall be carried where it can best be seen at least 2 meters vertically apart from the masthead light.

13.

Speed ​​craft *

(A)
masthead light of high speed craft may be placed at a height in relation to the vessel width less than that prescribed in paragraph 2 (a) (i) of this Annex, provided that fotvinkelen the isosceles triangles formed by the sidelights and the masthead light perpendicular to the front or aft, not less than 27 °.

(B)
On high-speed craft of 50 meters or more in length, the vertical separation of at least 4.5 meters between the masthead and the main mast, as required by paragraph 2 (a) (ii) of this annex changes, assuming that the distance is not less than the value determined by the following formula:


Where:
y is the height of the masthead light on the main mast of masthead lights in meters;

A is the height of the foremast light above the water surface in service condition in meters
ψ is the trim in service condition in degrees;
C is the horizontal distance between the masthead lights in meters.

14.
Approval.

Lights and shapes the design and installation of lanterns on board the vessel shall meet the requirements set by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Equipment covered by the regulations of 29 December 1998. 1455 concerning marine equipment shall be type approved by a Notified Body and marked in accordance with these directives.

Appendix II. Additional signals for fishing vessels fishing in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing

1.
General.

The lights mentioned herein shall, if exhibited in pursuance of Rule 26 (d), be placed where they can best be seen. They should be at least 0.90 meters from each other, but should be placed lower than the lights prescribed in Rule 26 (b) (i) and (c) (i). The lights shall be visible all round the horizon at least 1 mile but at a lesser distance than the lights prescribed by these Rules for fishing vessels.
Vessels used for fishing in the Norwegian fishery limit will lead as well lighted as prescribed in this Annex. Tilleggslanternene will also appear even if the vessel is not fishing in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing.

2.
Signals for trawlers.

(A)
Vessels engaged in trawling, whether using demersal or pelagic gear, shall exhibit:

(I)
when shooting their nets:

Two white lights, one vertical line;

(Ii)
when the trawl is hauled:

A lantern with white light of a lantern with red light, one vertical line;

(Iii)
when the net has come fast upon an obstruction:

Two red lights, one vertical line the other.

(B)
Any vessel engaged in fishing with partrål shall show:

(I)
at night, a searchlight forward and in the direction of the other of the two vessels,

(Ii)
when shooting their nets or overhauled or when it has become stuck in an obstruction, the lights prescribed in paragraph 2 (a) above.

3.
Signals for purse seiners.

Vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gear may exhibit two yellow lights, one vertical line the other. These lights shall flash alternately every second and with equal light and dark periods. These lights shall be displayed only when the vessel is hampered by its fishing gear.

Appendix III. Technical details of sound signal appliances

1.
Flutes.

(A)
Frequencies and range of audibility.

The signal fundamental frequency should be within the range 70-700 Hz. The range of audibility of the signal from a whistle shall be determined by those frequencies, including the fundamental frequency and / or one or more of the higher frequencies, which lie within the range 180-700 Hz (± 1%) for a vessel of 20 meters or more in length, or 180-2100 Hz (± 1%) for a vessel of less than 20 meters in length and which provide the sound pressure levels specified in paragraph 1 (c) below.

(B)
limits for basic frequencies.

To ensure a wide variety of whistle characteristics, the fundamental frequency of a whistle shall be between the following limits:

(I)
70-200 Hz for a vessel of 200 meters or more in length,

(Ii)
130-350 Hz for a vessel of 75 meters in length but less than 200 meters in length,

(Iii)
250-700 Hz for a vessel of less than 75 meters in length.

(C)
Sound signal and range of audibility.

A whistle fitted in a vessel shall, in the direction in which strength is greatest, and at a distance of 1 meter from it, provide a sound pressure level in at least a 1/3 octave bands within the frequency range 180-700 Hz (± 1 %) for a vessel of 20 meters or more in length, or 180-2100 Hz (± 1%) for a vessel of less than 20 meters in length and at least equivalent to the figure given in the table below:

Length of vessel in meters
1/3 octave band
at 1 meter in dB
with reference value
2 X 10-5 N / m
range of
audibility in
nautical mil

200 or more
143
2

75 but less than 200
138
1.5

20 but less than 75
130
1

Less than 20
120 * 1

0.5

115 * 2

0.5

111 * 3

0.5

(D)
Directional properties.


Sound pressure level of a directional whistle shall be not more than 4 dB below the prescribed sound pressure level on the axis at any direction in the horizontal plane within ± 45 degrees of the axis. Sound pressure level at any other direction in the horizontal plane shall not be more than 10 dB below the prescribed sound pressure level on the axis so that the range in any direction will be at least half the range on the forward axis. The sound level measured in the third octave band which determines the audibility range.

(E)
Flew Tens location.

When a directional whistle is to be used as the only whistle on a vessel, it shall be installed with its maximum intensity directed straight ahead.
A whistle shall be placed as high as practicable on a vessel to reduce the emitted sound by obstructions and also to make the risk of hearing injuries among the crew as small as possible. The sound pressure level of the vessel's own signal at listening posts shall not exceed 110 dB (A) and as far as practicable should not exceed 100 dB (A).

(F)
Fitting of more than one flute.

If it is disposed flutes which is more than 100 meters apart, shall be so arranged that they are not sounded simultaneously.

(G)
Combined whistle systems.

If the sound field of a single whistle or one of the whistles referred to in paragraph (f) above due to the presence of obstructions are going to have a zone of greatly reduced signal level, it is recommended that a combined whistle system be fitted to overcome this reduction. For the purposes of the Rules a combined whistle system be regarded as a single whistle. The whistles of a combined system shall be located not more than 100 meters apart, and the arrangement should be such that they can be played simultaneously. The frequency of any one whistle shall differ from the other by at least 10 Hz.

2.
Clock or gong.

(A)
Signal Strength.

A bell or gong, or other device having similar sound characteristics shall produce a sound pressure level of at least 110 dB at one meter distance from it.

(B)
Construction.

Clocks and gongs shall be made of corrosion-resistant material and designed to provide a clear tone. The diameter of the mouth of the bell shall be at least 300 mm for vessels of 20 meters or more in length. When practicable, a power-driven bell striker to ensure constant force but it should be possible to signal manually. The mass will be at least 3% of the mass of the bell.

3.
Approval.

Sound signal design, their performance and their installation on board the vessel shall meet the requirements set by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Equipment covered by the regulations of 29 December 1998. 1455 concerning marine equipment shall be type approved by a Notified Body and marked in accordance with these directives.

Annex IV. Distress signals

1.
The following signals used or displayed either in conjunction with each other or separately, indicate distress and that it needed help:

(A)
shot or other explosive signal fired at about a minute intervals.

(B)
Persistent signal with any fog signal apparatus.

(C)
Rockets or shells, throwing red stars fired one at short intervals, one at a time.

(D)
A signal given pr. radio telegraph or any other signaling system, which consists of the group. . . - - -. . . in Morse code.

(E)
A signal pr. radiotelephone, namely the spoken word "May-day."

(F)
distress signal NC in the international signal book.

(G)
A signal consisting of a square flag with a ball or something like a ball, above or below the flag.

(H)
A fire on the vessel (f. Ex. From a burning tar or oil barrel, etc.)

(I)
A parachute flares or a hand flare showing a red light.

(J)
A smoke signal that emits orange-colored smoke.

(K)
Slow and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side.

(L)
Emergency using digital selective calling (DSC) transmitted on:

(I)
VHF channel 70, or

(Ii)
MF / HF on frequencies 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 kHz, 4207.5 kHz, 6312 kHz, 12577 kHz or 16,804.5 kHz.

(M)
Ship to shore distress alert transmitted by the ship's Inmarsat or other satellittjenesteleverandørs mobile ship earth station.

(N)
Signals sent by nødradiopeilesendere.

(O)
Approved signals transmitted by radiocommunication systems, including radar transponders for survival craft.

2.
It is forbidden to use or display any of the signals mentioned above, except to indicate distress and that it needed help. It is also forbidden to use other signals that may be confused with the above signals.

3.

The attention is drawn to the relevant sections of the International Code of Signals, Instructions to Merchant Ship Search and rescue at sea and the following signals:

(A)
A piece orange cloth applied to either a black square and circle or other appropriate symbol (for identification from the air).

(B)
colourant.