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The parties to this Convention,
Wishing to maintain a high level of safety at sea,
Conscious of the need to revise and update the International Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea annexed to the Final Act of the 1960 International Conference 2 For the protection of human life at sea,
Having considered these Rules in the light of new developments since their approval,
Are Agreed to the following:
The Parties to this Convention undertake to give effect to the Rules and other Annexes which constitute the International Rules of Procedure of 1972 for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (hereinafter referred to as "the Regulations"), attached to this Convention.
1. This Convention shall be open for signature until 1 Er June 1973 and then remains open for accession.
2. The member States of the United Nations, of any of its specialized agencies or of the International Atomic Energy Agency, or party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice, may become parties to the Present Convention by:
3. The ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument with the Intergovernmental Consultative Organization for Maritime Navigation (hereinafter referred to as "the Organization"). The latter shall inform the governments of the States which have signed or acceded to this Convention of the deposit of each instrument and of the date of the deposit.
1. The United Nations, when it is responsible for the administration of a territory, or any Contracting Party entrusted with the international relations of a territory, may at any time extend the application of this Convention in that Territory, by written notification addressed to the Secretary-General of the Organization (hereinafter referred to as " the Secretary-General).
(2) The application of this Convention shall be extended to the territory designated in the notification from the date of receipt thereof, or such other date as may be indicated therein.
3. Any notification addressed in application of s. 1 of this Article may be withdrawn in respect of any of the territories mentioned in that notification; the extension of the application of this Convention to that territory shall end at the end of a period of one year or any other Longer specified when the notification is withdrawn.
The Secretary-General shall inform all Contracting Parties of the notification of any extension or withdrawal of any extension addressed under this Article.
2. The date of entry into force for States which ratify, accept, approve or accede to the Convention in accordance with Art. II after the conditions prescribed in para. (a) para. 1 have been met, and before the Convention enters into force, is the entry into force of the Convention.
3. For States which ratify, accept, approve or accede to the Convention after the date of its entry into force, the Convention shall enter into force on the date of the deposit of an instrument provided for in Art. II.
4. After the date of entry into force of an amendment to this Convention, in accordance with paragraph 1. 4 of Art. VI, any ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall apply to the amended text of the Convention.
5. On the date of entry into force of this Convention, the Regulation replaces and repeals the 1960 International Rules 1 To prevent collisions at sea.
The Secretary-General shall inform the Governments of the States which have signed or acceded to this Convention of the date of its entry into force.
1 [RO 1965 698]
(1) The Organization may convene a conference to revise this Convention, or the Regulations, or the Convention and the Regulations.
2. At the request of at least one third of the Contracting Parties, the Organization shall convene a Conference of the Contracting Parties to revise this Convention, or the Regulations, or the Convention and the Rules of Procedure.
(1) Any amendment to the Regulations proposed by a Contracting Party shall be considered within the Organization at the request of that Party.
(2) If adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Members present and voting of the Committee on Maritime Safety of the Organization, the amendment shall be communicated to all Contracting Parties and to all Members of the Organization at least six months Before being considered by the Assembly of the Organization. Any Contracting Party which is not a member of the Organization shall be entitled to participate in the consideration of the amendment by the Assembly.
(3) If adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Members present and voting in the Assembly, the amendment shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to all Contracting Parties for approval.
This amendment shall enter into force on a date fixed by the Assembly at the time of its adoption, unless, at an earlier date fixed by the Assembly at the time of adoption, more than one-third of the Contracting Parties have notified the Organization Their objection to the amendment. The decision of the Assembly concerning the dates referred to in this paragraph shall be taken by a two-thirds majority of the Members present and voting.
5. When it enters into force, any amendment replaces and lapses, for all Contracting Parties which have no objection to this amendment, any previous provision to which it applies.
The Secretary-General shall inform all Contracting Parties and Members of the Organization of any request and of any communication received pursuant to this Article and of the date of entry into force of any amendment.
(1) This Convention may be terminated by a Contracting Party at any time after the expiration of a period of five years from the date on which the Convention entered into force in respect of that Party.
(2) Denunciation shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument with the Organization. The Secretary-General shall inform all other Contracting Parties of the receipt of the instrument of denunciation and of the date of its deposit.
(3) A denunciation shall take effect one year after the date of the deposit of the instrument, or at the expiration of any other longer period specified in the instrument.
(1) This Convention and the Regulations shall be deposited with the Organization and the Secretary-General shall transmit certified copies thereof to all Governments of the States which have signed or acceded to this Convention.
2. On the entry into force of this Convention, the Secretary-General shall transmit the text to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication, in accordance with Art. 102 of the United Nations Charter 1 .
This Convention and the Regulations shall be established in a single copy in the English and French languages, both texts being equally authentic. Official translations into Russian and Spanish languages shall be drawn up with the original copy bearing signatures.
In witness whereof, The undersigned, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, have signed this Convention.
Done at London, this twenty October thousand nine hundred and seventy.
(Suivent signatures)
For the purposes of these Rules, unless otherwise provided in the context:
1 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
2 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
3 New content according to Amendments of 19 Nov 1987, in force since 19 Nov 1989 (RO 1989 1763).
The rules in this section apply in all conditions of visibility.
Every ship must always ensure an appropriate visual and hearing watch, using also all available means which are adapted to the existing circumstances and conditions, so as to enable a full appreciation of the Situation and risk of collision.
Every ship shall maintain at all times a safety speed such that it can take appropriate and effective measures to avoid collision and to stop at a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and conditions.
In particular, the following factors must be taken into account in determining the speed of safety:
(a) Every ship shall use all available means which are adapted to the existing circumstances and conditions to determine whether there is a risk of collision. If there is any doubt as to the risk of collision, this risk must be considered to exist.
(b) If there is on board a functioning radar equipment, it shall be used appropriately using, in particular, long-range scanning in order to detect in advance a risk of collision, as well as to the radar or any other Equivalent systematic observation of detected objects.
(c) Inadequate information, including insufficient radar information, should be avoided.
(d) The assessment of a collision risk must take into account the following considerations:
(a) Any manoeuvre undertaken to avoid collision shall, if circumstances permit, be carried out frankly, in good time and in accordance with good maritime practice.
(b) Any change of course or speed, or both, to avoid collision shall, if circumstances permit, be of sufficient importance to be immediately perceived by any ship observing it visually or by radar; an estate Slight changes of course or speed, or both, is to be avoided.
(c) If the ship has sufficient space, the change of course on its own can be the most effective manoeuvre to avoid being in a very close situation, provided that this manoeuvre is made widely on time, that it is straightforward and It does not result in another very close situation.
(d) manoeuvres to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to allow sufficient distance to be taken. The efficiency of the manoeuvres must be carefully controlled until the other ship is finally parted and clear.
(e) If this is necessary to avoid collision or to allow more time to assess the situation, a ship must reduce its speed or break its thunder by stopping its propellant or by reversing it by means of this device.
1 Introduced by Amendments of 19 Nov 1987, in force since 19 Nov 1989 (RO 1989 1763).
(a) Vessels operating in a narrow channel or access road shall, where this is safe, navigate as close as possible to the right outer limit of the channel or access channel.
(b) Vessels less than 20 metres in length and sailing vessels shall not interfere with the passage of vessels which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or an access road.
(c) Vessels fishing shall not interfere with the passage of other vessels navigating within a narrow channel or access channel.
(d) A ship shall not cross a narrow channel or access road if, in so doing, it interferes with the passage of vessels which can safely navigate only within that channel or route of access; these latter ships may use The sound signal prescribed by Rule 34 (d) if they doubt the intentions of the vessel passing through the channel or access channel.
(f) A ship approaching a bend or a location in a narrow channel or an access road where other vessels may be hidden by the presence of obstacles must navigate this area with particular caution and vigilance; and To make the appropriate signal prescribed by Rule 34 (e).
(g) Every ship shall, if circumstances permit, avoid wetting in a narrow channel.
(a) 1 This Rule shall apply to traffic separation devices adopted by the Organization and shall not relieve any ship of its obligations under any of the other rules.
(b) Ships operating within a traffic separation device shall:
(c) 2 Vessels shall avoid as far as possible the cutting of traffic lanes but, if they are obliged to do so, shall do so by following a course which is as far as possible perpendicular to the general direction of traffic.
(e) 4 A ship other than a vessel that cuts a device or a vessel that engages in a traffic lane or is in a position shall not normally enter a separation zone or cross a line of separation except:
(f) Ships operating in areas close to the ends of a traffic separation device shall do so with special vigilance.
(g) Vessels shall avoid, as far as possible, anchoring within a traffic separation device or in areas close to its extremities.
(h) Ships which do not use a traffic separation device shall depart as widely as possible.
(i) Vessels fishing shall not interfere with the passage of vessels following a traffic lane.
(j) Vessels less than 20 metres in length or sailing vessels shall not interfere with the passage of power-driven vessels following a traffic lane.
(k) 5 A ship which has limited manoeuvring capacity when carrying out an operation for the maintenance of the safety of navigation in a traffic separation device shall be exempt from complying with this rule to the extent necessary To perform the operation.
(l) 6 A ship which has limited manoeuvring capacity when performing an operation for the purpose of laying, repairing or upgrading a submarine cable within a traffic separation device shall be exempt from complying with this rule in The action required to complete the transaction.
1 New content according to Amendments of 19 Nov 1987, in force since 19 Nov 1989 (RO 1989 1763).
2 New content according to Amendments of 19 Nov 1987, in force since 19 Nov 1989 (RO 1989 1763).
3 New content according to Amendments of 19 Oct. 1989, effective April 19, 1991 (RO 1991 1346).
4 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
5 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
6 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
The rules in this section apply to vessels that are in sight of each other.
(a) When two sailing vessels approach each other in order to cause concern for collision, one of them shall depart from the route of the other as follows:
(b) For the purposes of applying this rule, the side from which the wind comes from shall be considered to be that of the opposite side of the gateboard or, in the case of a vessel with square light, the opposite side of the brewing edge of the Greater auric (or triangular) veil.
(a) 1 Notwithstanding any provision of the rules in Parts I and II of Part B, any vessel that catches another shall depart from the road of the latter.
(b) Must consider itself as catching up with another ship approaching another ship by coming from a direction of more than 22.5 degrees on the rear of the ship, that is to say, in a position such as Catch up, that, at night, he could see only the rear fire of that ship, without seeing any of its lights on the side.
(c) When a ship cannot determine with certainty whether it catches up with another ship, it must consider itself as one that catches up with another ship and maneuver accordingly.
(d) No subsequent change in the bearing between the two vessels shall cause the vessel catching the other vessel to be considered as crossing the road of the other vessel within the meaning of these Rules, nor shall it be relieved of the obligation to depart from the route of the Vessel catch up until it is fully parted and clear.
1 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
(a) When two power-driven vessels have directly opposite or slightly opposite routes in such a way that there is a risk of collision, each of them must come to the starboard to pass each other by port.
(b) Such a situation must be considered to exist when a ship sees another in front of it or practically before it, so that, at night, it would see the other ship's mast lights, one by the other or almost and/or its two side lights and That, of the day, he would see the other ship from a corresponding angle.
(c) Where a ship cannot determine with certainty whether such a situation exists, it shall consider that such a situation exists and shall operate accordingly.
Where two vessels, with mechanical propulsion, make roads that intersect in such a way that there is a risk of collision, the ship which sees the other vessel on starboard shall depart from the route of the vessel and, if circumstances permit, Avoid crossing the road ahead.
Every ship which is required to depart from the route of another ship shall, as far as possible, operate at a reasonable time and, frankly, in such a way as to depart widely.
(b) When, for any cause, the ship that is required to maintain its course and speed is so close to the other that the collision cannot be avoided by the ship's only manoeuvre which must leave the road free, it shall Make the best effort to help avoid collision.
(c) A power-driven vessel that is maneuvering to avoid collision with another power-driven vessel whose road crosses its own under the conditions set out in para. (a) (ii) of this Rule shall not, if circumstances permit, destroy on port when the other ship is on port.
(d) This Rule shall not exempt the ship which shall leave the route free of the obligation to depart from the route of the other ship.
Except as otherwise provided in Rules 9, 10 and 13:
(a) A power-driven vessel that is driving shall depart from the road:
(b) A sailing ship shall depart from the road:
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing and driving shall, as far as possible, depart from the road:
(e) An amerri seaplane shall, as a general rule, be kept largely away from all ships and avoid interfering with navigation. However, when there is a risk of collision, this seaplane must comply with the rules of this Part.
(a) This rule applies to ships that are not in sight of each other and that operate within or adjacent to areas of reduced visibility.
(b) Every ship shall navigate to a safety speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and the conditions of reduced visibility. Machine-driven vessels must keep their machines ready to manoeuvre immediately.
(c) Every ship, when applying the rules of section I of this Part, shall take due account of the existing circumstances and the conditions of reduced visibility.
(d) A ship that detects radar only the presence of another ship shall determine whether a very close situation is being created and/or whether there is a risk of collision. In this case, it must take considerable time to avoid this situation; however, if these measures consist of a change of course, the following manoeuvres should be avoided where possible:
(e) Except where it has been established that there is no risk of collision, any vessel that hears, in a direction which appears to be on the front of the crossing, the fog signal of another ship, or which cannot avoid a very close situation with Another ship located on the front of the crossing, must reduce its speed to the minimum necessary to maintain its course. He must, if necessary, break his wander and, in all circumstances, sail with extreme caution until the risk of collision has passed.
(a) The rules of this Part shall be observed at all times.
(b) The fire rules shall be observed from sunset to sunrise. During this interval, no other lamp which may be confused with the lamps prescribed by these rules shall be shown which may interfere with the visibility or distinctive character of the lamps or which may prevent the exercise of a satisfactory watch.
(c) Fires prescribed by these Rules, where they exist, shall also be shown from sunrise to sunset in reduced visibility and may be shown in all other circumstances where this measure is deemed necessary.
(d) Trademark rules shall be observed in the light of day.
(e) The lamps and marks prescribed by these Rules shall be in accordance with the provisions of Annex I to these Rules.
(a) The expression "pole-head lamp" means a white light placed above the longitudinal axis of the ship, projecting an uninterrupted light over the entire course of a 225-degree arc and disposed of in such a way as to project this light from The front up to 22.5 degrees on the back of each edge.
(b) "Side lamp" means a green light placed on starboard and a red light placed on board, each projecting an uninterrupted light over the entire course of an arc of a horizon of 112.5 degrees and arranged in such a way as to project this light The front up to 22.5 degrees on the back of their respective sides. On vessels less than 20 metres in length, the side lights may be combined into a single lantern placed in the longitudinal axis of the ship.
(c) The term "stern lamp" means a white light placed as close as possible to the stern, projecting an uninterrupted light over the entire course of a 135-degree arc horizon and arranged to project this light onto an area of 67.5 Degrees of each edge from the rear.
(d) The term "towing lamp" means a yellow light having the same characteristics as the stern lamp defined in subs. (c) of this rule.
(e) The term "visible lamp over the horizon" means a lamp projecting an uninterrupted light on a horizon of 360 degrees.
(f) The expression "flashing lamp" means a regular flashing light with a rate of 120 chips or more per minute.
The lamps prescribed by these Rules shall have the intensity specified in section 8 of Annex I to this Regulation, so as to be visible at the following minimum distances:
(a) for vessels equal to or greater than 50 metres in length:
(b) for ships of length equal to or greater than 12 metres, but less than 50 metres:
(c) for vessels less than 12 metres in length:
(d) 1 For ships or towed objects that are partly submerged and difficult to see:
1 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
(a) A power-driven vessel that is driving shall show:
(b) A hovercraft operated without draught shall, in addition to the lamps prescribed in subs. (a) of this rule, show a yellow flashing light visible on the whole horizon.
1 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
(a) A power-driven vessel under tow must show:
(b) A vessel that is growing and a ship pushed forward connected by a rigid connection in order to form a composite unit shall be considered as a power-driven vessel and shall show the lights prescribed by Rule 23.
(c) A power-driven vessel that is pushing forward or towing a torque shall, unless it is a composite unit, show:
(d) A power-driven vessel to which the provisions of s. (a) or 2 (c) of this Rule shall also comply with the provisions of Rule 23 (a) (ii).
(e) A ship or towed object other than those referred to in paragraph (g) of this rule shall show: 3
(f) On the understanding that the fires of any number of vessels being towed or towed into groups must correspond to those of a single vessel,
(g) 4 A ship or towed object that is partially submerged and difficult to catch, or a combination of these vessels or towed objects, must show:
(h) 5 If, for a sufficient reason, the ship or the towed object is unable to show the lights or markings prescribed in s. (e) or (g) of this Rule, all possible measures shall be taken to illuminate the ship or the towed object or at least to indicate the presence of such a ship or object.
(i) 6 If, for a sufficient reason, a ship, which does not normally carry out towing operations, is unable to show the prescribed lights to s. (a) or (c) of this Rule, that ship shall not be required to show these lights when towing another vessel in distress or in need of assistance for other reasons. All possible measures shall be taken to indicate in the manner authorized by Rule 36, in particular by illuminating the towing cable, the relationship between the tugboat and the towed vessel.
1 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
2 New term according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
3 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
4 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
5 Formerly paragraph (g). New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
6 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
(a) A sailing vessel that is sailing shall show:
(b) On board a ship with a sail length less than 20 1 Metres, the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this rule may be combined into a single lantern at the top or the top of the mast at the most visible location.
(c) In addition to the lamps prescribed in par. (a) of this rule, a sailing ship on the road may show at the top or the upper part of the mast, where they are most apparent, two superimposed lights visible over the horizon, the upper fire being red and the fire Green lower. However, these lamps shall not be shown at the same time as the lantern authorized by subs. (b) of this rule.
(e) A ship that is simultaneously sailing and by means of a propellant must show at the front, at the most visible place, a conical shape mark, the tip at the bottom.
1 New figure according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
(a) A fishing vessel shall, when it is on its way or when it is moored, be required to show that the lights and marks prescribed by this Rule.
(b) A ship with a trawl gear, that is, to draw in the water a trawl or other fishing gear, shall show:
(c) A fishing vessel, other than a fishing vessel, shall show:
(d) 3 The additional signals described in Annex II to this Regulation shall apply to a vessel fishing a very short distance from other vessels fishing.
(e) A ship that is not fishing shall not show the lights or markings prescribed by this Rule, but only those prescribed for a vessel of its length.
1 Words deleted by Amendment of 4 nov. 1993, with effect for Switzerland at 4 Nov 1995 ( RO 2012 6273 ).
2 Words deleted by Amendment of 4 nov. 1993, with effect for Switzerland at 4 Nov 1995 ( RO 2012 6273 ).
3 New content according to Amendment of 4 nov. 1993, in force for Switzerland since 4 Nov 1995 ( RO 2012 6273 ).
(a) A ship that is not a master of its manoeuvring shall show:
(b) A vessel with limited manoeuvring capacity, other than a ship carrying out demining operations, shall show 1 :
(c) 3 A power-driven vessel carrying out a towing operation which makes it difficult for the towing vessel and its trailer to modify their route shall, in addition to the lights or markings prescribed by Rule 24 (a), show the lights or Marks prescribed by s. (b) (i) and (b) (ii) of this Rule.
(d) A vessel with limited manoeuvring capacity, in the process of dredging or undersea operations, shall show the lights and markings prescribed in paras. (i), (ii) and (iii), para. (b) 4 Of this rule and, where there is an obstruction, shall also show:
(e) 6 A vessel engaged in diving operations that cannot, because of its dimensions, show all the lights and markings prescribed in s. (d) of this rule, shall show:
(f) 7 A ship carrying out demining operations shall show, in addition to the prescribed fires for power-driven vessels by Rule 23 or the lights or markings prescribed for ships at anchorage by Rule 30, as the case may be, three fires Green visible over the entire horizon or three balls. It must show one of these lights or marks close to the head of the mast mast and one of these lights or marks at each end of the mischief's vergue. These lights or markings indicate that it is dangerous for another vessel to approach less than 1000 metres of the ship carrying out the mine clearance.
(g) 8 Vessels less than 12 metres in length, with the exception of vessels engaged in diving operations, shall not be required to show the lights and markings prescribed by this Rule.
(h) The signals prescribed by this Rule shall not be signals of vessels in distress and requesting assistance. The signals of the latter category are set out in Annex IV to this Regulation.
1 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
2 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
3 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
4 New reference according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
5 Formerly paragraph iv. New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
6 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
7 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
8 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
A vessel handicapped by its draught may, in addition to the prescribed lights for power-driven vessels by Rule 23, show at the most visible place three superimposed red lights visible over the horizon or a cylindrical mark.
(a) A pilot boat in service of pilotage must show:
(b) A pilot boat that is not in service shall show the prescribed lights or markings for a vessel of its length.
1 New content according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
A) A mooring vessel must show the most visible location:
(b) A ship with a length of less than 50 metres in length may show, at the most visible location, a clear white light on the horizon, instead of the lights prescribed in subs. (a) of this Rule.
(c) In addition, a mooring vessel may use its available work lights or equivalent lights to illuminate its decks. This provision is mandatory for vessels of 100 metres or more in length.
(d) A failed ship shall show the prescribed lights to s. (a) or (b) of this rule and, in addition, at the most visible location:
(e) 1 Vessels less than 7 metres in length, when they are at anchor, shall not be required to show the lights or mark prescribed by them. (a) and (b) of this rule, unless they are at anchor or stranded in a narrow channel, access road or anchorage, close to those places, or on roads usually frequented by other vessels.
(f) 2 Vessels that are less than 12 metres in length, when they are stranded, are not required to show the lights or markings prescribed in paras. (i) and (ii), para. (d) of this Rule.
A hydraeroplane which is unable to show the lamps and marks having the characteristics and located at the locations prescribed by the rules of this Part shall show fires and marks as close as possible to those Prescribed by these rules.
(a) The term "whistle" means any sound-signalling device capable of transmitting the sounds prescribed and in accordance with the specifications of Annex III to this Regulation.
(b) The expression " its writ shall mean a sound of approximately one second.
(c) The term "prolonged" shall mean a sound of four to six seconds.
(a) Ships of length equal to or greater than 12 metres shall be fitted with a whistle and bell and vessels of length equal to or greater than 100 metres shall also be fitted with a gong whose sound and stamp shall not Be confused with those of the bell. The whistle, bell and gong shall meet the specifications of Annex III to this Regulation. The bell or gong, or both, may be replaced by another material having the same sound characteristics, provided that it is always possible to manually activate the prescribed signals.
(b) Vessels less than 12 metres in length shall not be required to carry the sound-signalling equipment prescribed in subs. (a) of this rule, but in the absence of such devices, they shall be equipped with an alternative means of transmitting an effective audible signal.
(a) Where vessels are in sight to each other, a power-driven vessel shall, when carrying out manoeuvres authorized or prescribed by these Rules, indicate these manoeuvres by the following signals, issued to the Whistle:
(b) All vessels may supplement the whistle signals prescribed in subs. (a) of this rule by repeated light signals, as required, for the duration of the manoeuvre:
(c) When in sight of each other in a narrow channel or access channel:
(d) Where two vessels in sight are approaching each other and, for any reason, one of them does not understand the intentions or manoeuvres of the other, or whether the other vessel is taking sufficient measures to Avoid collision, the ship that has doubts expresses it immediately by giving the whistle a quick series of at least five short sounds. This signal may be supplemented by a light signal of at least five brief and fast shrapnel.
(e) A ship approaching a bend or part of a channel or access road where other vessels may be hidden by an obstacle shall make an extended sound. Any ship in its direction that hears the signal on the other side of the elbow or behind the obstacle must respond to this signal by making an extended sound.
(f) When whistles are installed on board a ship more than 100 metres apart, only one whistle shall be used to transmit switching signals and warning signals.
1 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
Both day and night, within or near an area where visibility is reduced, the signals prescribed by this Rule shall be used as follows:
(a) A power-driven vessel with thunder shall have an extended sound at intervals of not more than two minutes.
(b) A power-driven vessel 1 En route, but stopped and without ivy, shall make audible, at intervals not exceeding two minutes, two extended sounds separated by an interval of approximately two seconds.
(c) A vessel that is not a master of its manoeuvring, a vessel with limited manoeuvring capacity, a vessel disabled by its draught, a sailing vessel, a fishing vessel, and a ship that is in tow or pushes another vessel Issue, instead of the signals prescribed by s. (a) or (b) of this rule, three consecutive sounds, namely an extended sound followed by two short sounds, at intervals not exceeding two minutes.
(d) 2 A vessel that is fishing, when it is mooring, and a restricted manoeuvring vessel that carries out its work at the berth shall emit, instead of the signals prescribed in par. (g) of this rule, the signal prescribed in s. (c) of this rule.
(e) 3 A towed vessel or, if towed more than one, the last ship of the convoy shall, if it has a crew on board, make heard four consecutive sounds at intervals not exceeding two minutes, namely an extended sound followed by three sounds Brief. Where possible, this signal shall be transmitted immediately after the signal of the tugboat.
(f) 4 A growing ship and a ship pushed forward connected by a rigid connection to form a composite unit shall be considered to be a power-driven vessel and shall have the signals prescribed in s. (a) or (b) of this Rule.
(g) 5 A berth must ring the bell quickly for about five seconds, at intervals of not more than one minute. On board a ship equal to or greater than 100 metres, the bell must be ringing on the front part of the ship and immediately thereafter ring the gong for approximately five seconds on the back side. A ship at the berth may also have three consecutive sounds, a short sound followed by an extended sound, and a short sound, to signal its position and the possibility of approaching a ship approaching.
(h) 6 A failed ship shall ring the bell and, if necessary, make the gong, as prescribed in s. (g) 7 Of this rule. In addition, three separate and distinct bells must be heard immediately before and after the bell is ringing. In addition, a failed ship can whistle an appropriate signal.
(i) 8 A ship that is less than 12 metres in length shall not be required to make the signals referred to above, but when it does not, it shall have another effective sound signal heard at intervals not exceeding two minutes.
(j) 9 A pilot boat in service of pilotage may, in addition to the signals prescribed in s. (a), (b) or (g) 10 Of this rule, make an identification signal consisting of four short sounds.
1 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
2 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
3 Formerly letter d).
4 Formerly letter e).
5 Formerly letter f).
6 Formerly letter g).
7 New reference according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
8 Formerly letter h).
9 Formerly (i)
10 New reference according to Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
Every ship may, if it deems it necessary to draw the attention of another ship, to transmit light or sound signals which cannot be confused with any other signal permitted by any of these rules, or may direct the beam of Its headlamp in the direction of danger threatening a ship in such a way that the beam cannot interfere with other ships. Any lamp intended to attract the attention of another vessel shall not be capable of being confused with navigation aid. For the purposes of this rule, the use of intermittent or high-intensity rotating lamps, such as gyroscopic headlights, shall be avoided. 1
1 Two last sentences introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
Any ship (or class of ships) that meets the requirements of the 1960 International Rules 1 To prevent collisions at sea and whose keel is laid, or which is at a stage of equivalent construction, before the entry into force of this Regulation, may benefit from the following exemptions which apply to the said Regulation:
(a) Installation of lamps whose luminous range is prescribed by Rule 22: four years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation:
(b) Fires with colours prescribed in section 7 of Annex I to this Regulation: four years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
(c) Change in the location of the fires resulting from the passage of the British measures to the metric system and the rounding of measurement figures: permanent exemption.
(e) Change in the location of the mast headlamps resulting from the requirements of section 2 (b) of Annex I to this Regulation: 3 Nine years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
(f) Change in the location of side lamps resulting from the requirements of sections 2 (g) and 3 (b) of Annex I to this Regulation: 4 Nine years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
(g) Specifications of the sound-signalling equipment prescribed in Annex III to this Regulation: 5 Nine years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
(h) 6 Change in the location of visible lights, over the entire horizon resulting from the requirements of Section 9 (b) of Annex I to this Regulation:
1 [RO 1965 698]
2 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force duet 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
3 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
4 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
5 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
6 Introduced by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876).
The expression "height above the edge-edge" means the height above the highest continuous deck. This height shall be measured from the place below the fire in the vertical of the lamp.
(a) On board vessels with a power-driven length of 20 metres or more, the mast headlamps shall be arranged as follows:
(b) The vertical distance between the mast headlamps of the power-driven vessels shall be such that the rear light can always be seen separately above the front lamp, at a distance of 1000 metres from the front of the ship at the level of the Sea, under all normal conditions of attitude.
(c) The head lamp of a ship with a mechanical propulsion of length of 12 metres or more, but less than 20 metres, shall be located at least 2.5 metres above the edge of the vessel.
(d) A ship with a mechanical propulsion less than 12 metres in length may have its highest fire at a height of less than 2.5 metres above the edge. However, when it bears a head lamp, in addition to the headlamps and stern lamp, or the lamp visible over the entire horizon prescribed by Rule 23 (c) (i), in addition to the headlamps, this flagpole or lamp visible on the whole horizon shall Be at least 1 metre above the side lights.
(e) One of two or three flagpoles prescribed for a power-driven vessel that trailer or pushes another ship shall be in the same location as the front or rear mast head lamp, provided that, if the The rear mast head is on the rear mast, it must be at least 4.5 metres higher than the front mast head lamp.
(g) The side lights of a power-driven vessel shall be at a height above the edge of the vessel, not exceeding three-quarters of the height of the front mast head lamp. They should not be placed too low so as not to be confused with the bridge lights.
(h) When combined in a combined lantern and worn by a power-driven vessel less than 20 metres in length, the side lights shall be at least 1 metre below the mast head lamp.
(i) Where the rules prescribe two or three overlapping lamps, they shall be spaced as follows:
(j) The lowest fire of the two visible lights over the horizon prescribed for fishing vessels shall be at a height above the side lights at least twice the distance between the two vertical lights.
(k) When the ship has two mooring lights, the front mooring lamp prescribed by Rule 30 (a) (i) shall be at least 4.5 metres higher than the rear light. On board a vessel equal to or greater than 50 metres, the front anchorage must be at least 6 metres high above the edge of the vessel.
(a) Where two flagpole headlamps are prescribed for a power-driven vessel, the horizontal distance between them shall be at least half the length of the vessel but shall not require that the distance shall exceed 100 meters. The front lamp shall not be located, in relation to the front of the ship, at a distance of more than one quarter of the length of the vessel.
(b) On board a ship with a power-driven vessel equal to or greater than 20 metres in length, the side lights shall not be located on the front of the front mast headlamps. They must be on or near the ship's side.
(c) Where the lamps prescribed by Rule 27 (b (i) or Rule 28 are placed, on a vertical plane, between the lamp or the front masthead headlamps and the rear mast head lights, these lights shall be visible on the horizon A horizontal distance of 2 metres at least from the ship's longitudinal axis in the transverse direction.
(d) Where a single mast lamp is prescribed for a power-driven vessel, that lamp shall be in front of the half-length of the vessel, except that a vessel less than 20 m in length does not have to place the lamp in advance of the half-length of the vessel Ship, but it must also place it at the front that it is possible in practice.
(a) The steering lamp of the deployed craft of a fishing vessel, as prescribed by Rule 26 (c) (ii), shall be located at a horizontal distance of at least 2 metres and not more than 6 metres from the two red and white lights visible on the horizon. This lamp shall be placed at a height that is not greater than that of the white lamp visible over the entire horizon prescribed by Rule 26 (c) (i), or less than that of the lights on the side.
(b) The horizontal distance between the lights and marks indicating on board a ship that is dredging or carrying out underwater work on the obstructed side and/or the side on which it can safely pass, as prescribed in Rule 27 (d) (i) and (ii) And the lamps and marks prescribed in Rule 27 (b) (i) and (ii) shall be as large as possible and, in any case, not less than 2 metres. The higher of such lamps or marks shall under no circumstances be placed higher than the lower lamp or the lower mark forming part of the series of the three lamps or marks prescribed by Rule 27 (b) (i) and (ii).
The side lights of vessels equal to or greater than 20 metres shall be fitted on the side of the ship of screens painted in black with a mate paint and shall conform to the requirements of section 9 of this Annex. On board vessels less than 20 metres in length, the side lights, if necessary to meet the requirements of section 9 of this Annex, shall be fitted with black screens on the side of the ship. In the case of a combined lantern which uses a single vertical filament and a very narrow bulkhead between the green sector and the red sector, there is no need for external displays.
(a) The marks shall be black and shall have the following dimensions:
(b) The vertical distance between the marks shall be at least 1.5 metres.
(c) On board a vessel less than 20 metres in length, the marks may have lower dimensions, but in relation to the dimensions of the vessel and the distance between them may be reduced accordingly.
The chromaticity of all navigation lights shall conform to the following standards, which are within the limits indicated by the chromaticity diagram of the International Commission on Lighting (CIE).
The limits of the area of the different colors are given by the coordinates of the vertices of the angles, which are 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 |
(a) The minimum intensity of the lamps shall be calculated using the formula:
Or
B) The following table presents some of the values obtained using this formula:
| Visibility distance (luminous range) of the fire in miles D |
Light intensity of fire expressed in candelas for K = 0.8 I |
| 1 |
0.9 |
| 2 |
4.3 |
| 3 |
12 |
| 4 |
27 |
| 5 |
52 |
| 6 |
94 |
| Note: The maximum luminous intensity of navigation lights should be limited so as to avoid distracting reflections. This limitation of the light intensity shall not be obtained by means of a variable control. |
(a) The vertical visibility sectors of the electric lamps once installed, with the exception of lamps installed on board sailing vessels, shall be of such a nature as to maintain:
(b) In the case of sailing vessels, the vertical sectors for the visibility of the electric lamps once installed shall be of such a nature as to maintain:
(c) For non-electric lamps, such specifications shall be observed as closely as possible.
Non-electric lamps shall have as far as possible the minimum intensities specified in the table in section 8 of this Annex.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 (f) of this Annex, the manoeuvring lamp described in Rule 34 (b) shall be located in the same axial plane as the fire or flagpole headlamps and, where possible, at a vertical distance of 2 At least above the front mast head lamp, provided that it is carried at a vertical distance of at least 2 metres above or below the rear mast head lamp. If there is only one mast head lamp, the manoeuvring light, if any, shall be installed at the most visible location, at a vertical distance of at least two metres from the mast head lamp.
The head lamp of a high-speed craft whose length/width ratio is less than 3.0 may be placed at a height which, in relation to the width of the gear, is less than that prescribed in subs. 2 (a) (i) of this annex, provided that the angle at the base of the isosceles triangle formed by the mast head lamp and the side lights, seen from face, is not less than 27 °.
The construction of the lights and the markings and the installation of the lights on board shall be considered satisfactory by the competent authority of the State whose vessel is authorised to fly the flag.
1 Maintained by Amendments of 19 November 1981 (RO 1983 876), 19 Nov 1987 (RO 1989 1763) and 4 nov. 1993, in force for Switzerland since 4 Nov 1995 (RO 2012 6273).
2 Not applicable in the French text
The lamps mentioned in this Annex shall, if shown in accordance with the provisions of Rule 26 (d), be placed in the most visible place, at least 0.9 metres in each other and lower than the lamps prescribed by Rule 26 (b) (i) and (c) (i) They shall be visible throughout the horizon at a distance of at least one mile, but this distance shall be less than the scope of the lamps prescribed by these Rules for fishing vessels.
(a) Ships having a length of 20 m or more which are trawling by means of a trawl or any other immersed apparatus shall show:
(b) All vessels of a length equal to or greater than 20 m in trawl gear shall show:
(c) A ship that is less than 20 m in length that is trawling by means of a trawl or any other device that is immersed, or in a trawl gear of two, may show the prescribed lights at subs. (a) or (b) in this section, as the case may be.
Ships fishing for the large seine can show two superimposed yellow lights. These must be switched on alternately every second, with equal periods of light and darkness. They can only be shown when the ship is embarrassed by its fishing appearances.
1 Update according to Amendment of 4 nov. 1993, in force for Switzerland since 4 Nov 1995 ( RO 2012 6273 ).
(a) Frequency and noise range
The basic frequency of the signal shall be between 70 and 700 Hz.
The sound scope of the signal of a whistle is determined by the frequencies, which may include the fundamental frequency, one or more higher frequencies, located between 180 and 700 Hz (± 1 per cent) and providing the pressure levels Acoustics specified in section 1 (c) below.
(b) Basic frequency limits
In order to ensure a wide variety in whistling characteristics, the fundamental frequency of a whistle must be within the following limits:
(c) Signal intensity and sound range
A whistle installed on a ship shall ensure in the direction of its maximum intensity, at a distance of 1 metre and in at least one band of one-third octave located in the frequency range 180 to 700 Hz (± 1 %), a pressure level At least equal to the appropriate value of the table below.
| Length of vessel in metres |
Acoustic pressure level one metre in decibels, reference 2 × 10 -5 N/m 2 (one-third octave bands) |
Sound scope in nautical miles |
| 200 and over |
143 |
2 |
| 75 and more but less than 200 |
138 |
1.5 |
| 20 and more but less than 75 |
130 |
1 |
| Less than 20 |
120 |
0.5 |
The sound scope was indicated in this table for information purposes. It corresponds approximately to the distance at which a whistle can be heard on its axis before with a 90 per cent probability in calm air, on board a ship where the level of background noise at the listening stations is average (68 dB in The octave band centred on the frequency 250 Hz and 63 dB in the octave band centred on 500 Hz).
In practice, the distance to which a whistle can be heard is highly variable and depends heavily on weather conditions. The values indicated may be considered characteristic but, in the case of a violent wind or when the noise level at the listening posts is high, the sound scope may be very small.
(d) directional characteristics
In all directions of the horizontal plane within an area of ± 45 degrees with respect to the axis, the sound pressure level of a directional whistle shall not be more than 4 dB below the sound pressure level prescribed on Axis. In any other direction of the horizontal plane, the sound pressure level shall not be more than 10 dB below the sound pressure level prescribed on the axis so that the range in any direction is equal to half the Less the scope on the axis. The sound pressure level shall be measured in the band of one-third octave which produces the sound range.
(e) Location of whistles
When a directional whistle is used as a single whistle on a ship, it must be installed in such a way as to produce its maximum intensity towards the front of the ship.
The whistles must be placed as high as possible on board the ship to reduce the interception, by obstacles, of the sounds emitted and to minimize the risk of hearing problems among the crew members. The sound pressure level of the ship's own signal shall not exceed 110 dB (A) at the listening posts and should not exceed 100 dB (A) as far as possible.
F) Installation of several whistles
If whistles are installed more than 100 metres away, they must be mounted in such a way that they are not activated simultaneously.
(g) Piping set
If, due to the presence of obstacles, the acoustic field of a single whistle or one of the whistles mentioned in par. (f) above may present an area where the acoustic level of the signal is substantially reduced, it is recommended to use a set of whistles installed in such a way as to avoid this reduction of the acoustic level. For the purposes of the Rules, a set of whistles is considered a unique whistle. The whistle of such a set shall not be more than 100 metres away from each other and shall be mounted so that it can be operated simultaneously. Their frequencies shall differ from each other by at least 10 Hz.
(a) Signal intensity
A bell, gong or any other device having similar acoustic characteristics shall ensure an acoustic pressure level of at least 110 dB at a distance of 1 metre from that equipment.
(b) Construction
The bells and gongs must be constructed of a corrosion-resistant material designed to emit a clear sound. The diameter of the bell opening shall not be less than 300 millimetres on vessels equal to or greater than 20 metres and 200 millimetres on vessels of length equal to or greater than 12 metres but less than 20 metres. Where possible, it is recommended that a mechanical control bell be installed so as to ensure a constant force of impact, but it must be possible to activate it by hand. The mass of the fly shall not be less than 3 per cent of the mass of the bell.
The construction and operation of the sound-signalling equipment and its installation on board the ship shall be deemed satisfactory by the competent authority of the State whose vessel is authorised to fly the flag.
1 Amended by Amendments of 19 November 1981, in force since 1 Er June 1983 (RO 1983 876)
1. The following signals, used or shown together or separately, reflect distress and need for relief:
2. The use of any of the above signals shall be prohibited except for the purpose of indicating a distress or need for relief, as well as the use of other signals that may be confused with any of the above signals.
3. Attention should be paid to the relevant chapters of the International Signal Code, the Search and Rescue Manual for the Use of Commercial Vessels and the following signals:
1 Update according to Amendments of 19 November 1987 (RO 1989 1763) and 4 nov. 1993, in force for Switzerland since 4 Nov 1995 (RO 2012 6273).
| States Parties |
Ratification Accession (A) Statement of Succession (S) Signature without reservation of ratification (SI) |
Entry into force |
||
| South Africa |
20 December |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Albania |
15 April |
2004 A |
15 April |
2004 |
| Algeria |
4 October |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Germany * |
July 14 |
1976 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Angola |
3 October |
1991 A |
3 October |
1991 |
| Antigua and Barbuda |
29 January |
1988 A |
29 January |
1988 |
| Saudi Arabia |
3 July |
1978 A |
3 July |
1978 |
| Argentina * * |
11 May |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Australia |
29 February |
1980 A |
29 February |
1980 |
| Austria |
8 June |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Azerbaijan |
1 Er July |
1997 A |
1 Er July |
1997 |
| Bahamas |
July 22 |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Bahrain |
21 October |
1985 A |
21 October |
1985 |
| Bangladesh |
10 May |
1978 A |
10 May |
1978 |
| Barbados |
12 January |
1983 A |
12 January |
1983 |
| Belarus |
7 January |
1994 A |
7 January |
1994 |
| Belgium |
22 December |
1975 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Belize |
April 9 |
1991 A |
April 9 |
1991 |
| Benin |
1 Er November |
1985 A |
1 Er November |
1985 |
| Bolivia |
4 June |
1999 A |
4 June |
1999 |
| Brazil |
26 November |
1974 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Brunei |
5 February |
1987 A |
5 February |
1987 |
| Bulgaria |
29 April |
1975 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Cambodia |
28 November |
1994 |
28 November |
1994 |
| Cameroon |
14 May |
1984 A |
14 May |
1984 |
| Canada * |
7 March |
1975 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Cape Verde |
28 April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Chile |
2 August |
1977 A |
2 August |
1977 |
| China * |
7 January |
1980 A |
7 January |
1980 |
| Hong Kong A |
5 June |
1997 |
1 Er July |
1997 |
| Macao B |
11 December |
1999 |
20 December |
1999 |
| Cyprus |
4 November |
1980 A |
4 November |
1980 |
| Colombia |
27 July |
1981 A |
27 July |
1981 |
| Comoros |
22 November |
2000 A |
22 November |
2000 |
| Congo (Brazzaville) |
7 January |
1993 A |
7 January |
1993 |
| Congo, Kinshasa |
10 February |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Korea (North) |
1 Er May |
1985 A |
1 Er May |
1985 |
| Korea (South) |
July 29 |
1977 |
July 29 |
1977 |
| Côte d' Ivoire |
5 October |
1987 A |
5 October |
1987 |
| Croatia |
27 July |
1992 S |
8 October |
1991 |
| Cuba |
7 November |
1983 A |
7 November |
1983 |
| Denmark |
24 January |
1974 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Djibouti |
1 Er March |
1984 A |
1 Er March |
1984 |
| Dominica |
21 June |
2000 A |
21 June |
2000 |
| Egypt |
19 February |
1987 A |
19 February |
1987 |
| El Salvador |
17 June |
1997 A |
17 June |
1997 |
| United Arab Emirates |
15 December |
1983 A |
15 December |
1983 |
| Ecuador |
8 December |
1977 A |
8 December |
1977 |
| Eritrea |
22 April |
1996 A |
22 April |
1996 |
| Spain |
May 31 |
1974 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Estonia |
16 December |
1991 A |
16 December |
1991 |
| United States v |
23 November |
1976 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Guam |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Palmyra Island |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Howland, Baker, Jarvis and Navassa Islands |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Midway Islands, Wake, Johnston |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Puerto Rico |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Kingman Récif |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| American Samoa |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Territories under the jurisdiction of the Pacific Islands |
1 Er April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Ethiopia |
18 July |
1985 A |
18 July |
1985 |
| Fiji |
March 4 |
1983 A |
March 4 |
1983 |
| Finland |
February 16 |
1977 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| France |
10 May |
1974 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Gabon |
21 January |
1982 A |
21 January |
1982 |
| Gambia |
1 Er November |
1991 A |
1 Er November |
1991 |
| Georgia |
19 April |
1994 A |
19 April |
1994 |
| Ghana |
7 December |
1973 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Greece |
17 December |
1974 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Grenada |
28 June |
2004 A |
20 June |
2004 |
| Guatemala |
15 December |
1993 A |
15 December |
1993 |
| Guinea |
19 January |
1981 A |
19 January |
1981 |
| Equatorial Guinea |
24 April |
1996 A |
24 April |
1996 |
| Guyana |
10 December |
1997 A |
10 December |
1997 |
| Honduras |
24 September |
1985 A |
24 September |
1985 |
| Hungary |
15 December |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Cook Islands |
21 December |
2001 A |
21 December |
2001 |
| Marshall Islands |
April 26 |
1988 A |
April 26 |
1988 |
| Solomon Islands |
12 March |
1982 S |
7 July |
1978 |
| India |
30 May |
1973 If |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Indonesia |
13 November |
1979 |
13 November |
1979 |
| Iran |
17 January |
1989 A |
17 January |
1989 |
| Ireland |
19 December |
1977 |
19 December |
1977 |
| Iceland |
April 21 |
1975 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Israel |
24 June |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Italy |
11 January |
1979 |
11 January |
1979 |
| Jamaica |
30 March |
1979 A |
30 March |
1979 |
| Japan |
21 June |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Jordan |
5 October |
2000 A |
5 October |
2000 |
| Kazakhstan |
7 March |
1994 A |
7 March |
1994 |
| Kenya |
15 December |
1992 A |
15 December |
1992 |
| Kiribati |
5 February |
2007 A |
5 February |
2007 |
| Kuwait |
4 June |
1979 |
4 June |
1979 |
| Latvia |
20 May |
1992 A |
20 May |
1992 |
| Lebanon |
10 November |
2008 A |
10 November |
2008 |
| Liberia |
28 December |
1973 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Libya |
28 April |
2005 A |
28 April |
2005 |
| Lithuania |
4 December |
1991 A |
4 December |
1991 |
| Luxembourg |
February 14 |
1991 A |
February 14 |
1991 |
| Malaysia |
December 23 |
1980 A |
December 23 |
1980 |
| Maldives |
14 January |
1981 A |
14 January |
1981 |
| Malta |
20 March |
1989 A |
20 March |
1989 |
| Morocco |
April 27 |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Mauritius |
26 May |
1989 A |
26 May |
1989 |
| Mauritania |
17 November |
1995 A |
17 November |
1995 |
| Mexico |
April 8 |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Moldova |
11 October |
2005 A |
11 October |
2005 |
| Monaco |
January 18 |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Mongolia |
26 June |
2002 A |
26 June |
2002 |
| Montenegro |
3 June |
2006 S |
3 June |
2006 |
| Mozambique |
30 October |
1991 A |
30 October |
1991 |
| Myanmar |
11 November |
1987 A |
11 November |
1987 |
| Namibia |
27 November |
2000 A |
27 November |
2000 |
| Nicaragua |
2 December |
1999 A |
2 December |
1999 |
| Nigeria |
17 January |
1974 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Niue |
18 May |
2012 A |
18 May |
2012 |
| Norway |
13 August |
1974 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| New Zealand |
26 November |
1976 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Oman |
April 25 |
1985 A |
April 25 |
1985 |
| Pakistan |
14 December |
1977 A |
14 December |
1977 |
| Palau |
29 September |
2011 A |
29 September |
2011 |
| Panama D |
March 14 |
1979 A |
March 14 |
1979 |
| Papua New Guinea |
18 May |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Netherlands |
4 February |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Aruba |
24 December |
1995 |
1 Er January |
1986 |
| Curaçao |
24 May |
1984 A |
1 Er July |
1984 |
| Caribbean (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) |
24 May |
1984 A |
1 Er July |
1984 |
| Sint Maarten |
24 May |
1984 A |
1 Er July |
1984 |
| Peru |
9 January |
1980 A |
9 January |
1980 |
| Philippines |
10 June |
2013 A |
10 June |
2013 |
| Poland |
14 December |
1976 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Portugal * |
17 October |
1978 |
17 October |
1978 |
| Qatar |
31 January |
1980 A |
31 January |
1980 |
| Dominican Republic |
15 March |
1978 A |
15 March |
1978 |
| Czech Republic |
19 October |
1993 S |
1 Er January |
1993 |
| Romania |
March 27 |
1975 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| United Kingdom * ** C |
28 June |
1974 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Bermuda |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Gibraltar |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Guernsey |
July 15 |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Isle of Man |
July 15 |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Cayman Islands |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Falkland Islands and Dependencies (South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands) |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Pitcairn Islands (Ducie, Oeno, Henderson and Pitcairn) |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| British Virgin Islands |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Jersey |
July 15 |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Montserrat |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| St. Helena and Dependencies (Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
8 August |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Russia |
9 November |
1973 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis |
11 June |
2004 A |
11 June |
2004 |
| Saint Lucia |
20 May |
2004 |
20 May |
2004 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
28 October |
1983 A |
28 October |
1983 |
| Samoa |
23 October |
1979 A |
23 October |
1979 |
| Sao Tome and Principe |
29 October |
1998 A |
29 October |
1998 |
| Senegal |
27 October |
1978 A |
27 October |
1978 |
| Serbia |
23 March |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Seychelles |
22 August |
1988 A |
22 August |
1988 |
| Sierra Leone |
26 July |
2001 A |
26 July |
2001 |
| Singapore |
29 April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Slovakia |
30 January |
1995 S |
1 Er January |
1993 |
| Slovenia |
12 November |
1992 S |
25 June |
1991 |
| Sudan |
March 11 |
2003 |
March 11 |
2003 |
| Sri Lanka |
4 January |
1978 A |
4 January |
1978 |
| Sweden |
28 April |
1975 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Switzerland |
December 30 |
1975 |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Syria |
February 16 |
1976 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Tanzania |
May 16 |
2006 A |
May 16 |
2006 |
| Thailand |
August 6 |
1979 A |
August 6 |
1979 |
| Togo |
19 July |
1989 A |
19 July |
1989 |
| Tonga |
12 April |
1977 A |
July 15 |
1977 |
| Trinidad and Tobago |
February 15 |
1979 A |
February 15 |
1979 |
| Tunisia |
1 Er February |
1978 A |
1 Er February |
1978 |
| Turkmenistan |
4 February |
2009 A |
4 February |
2009 |
| Turkey |
May 16 |
1980 A |
May 16 |
1980 |
| Tuvalu |
22 August |
1985 S |
1 Er October |
1978 |
| Ukraine |
March 5 |
1993 A |
March 5 |
1993 |
| Uruguay |
August 15 |
1979 A |
August 15 |
1979 |
| Vanuatu |
28 July |
1982 A |
28 July |
1982 |
| Venezuela |
August 3 |
1983 A |
August 3 |
1983 |
| Vietnam |
18 December |
1990 A |
18 December |
1990 |
| Yemen |
6 March |
1979 A |
6 March |
1979 |
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Reservations and declarations. Objections. Reservations, declarations and objections are not published in the RO. English texts can be found at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) website: www.imo.org or obtained at the Directorate of International Public Law (DDIP), International Treaty Section, 3003 Berne. |
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| A |
From 15 July 1977 to 30 June 1997, the Convention was applicable to Hong Kong on the basis of a declaration of territorial extension of the United Kingdom. From 1 Er July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. By virtue of the Chinese declaration of 5 June 1997, the Convention is also applicable to the Hong Kong SAR from 1 Er July 1997. |
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| B |
From March 22, 1999 to Dec. 1999, the conv. Was applicable to Macao on the basis of a declaration of territorial extension of Portugal. From Dec 20. 1999, Macao became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. According to the Chinese declaration of Dec. 1999, the conv. Is also applicable to the Macao SAR from 20 Dec. 1999. |
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| C |
Territorial extension according to Art. III of the Convention. |
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| D |
The process of retrocession by stages of the Panama Canal Zone agreed in 1977 between the United States of America and Panama ended 31 Dec. 1999. From that date, Panama exercised full sovereignty over the Canal Zone and the Canal itself. |
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1 Art. 1 let. A of the AF of 24 seven. 1975 (RO 1977 1074)
2 [RO 1965 698]
3 RO 1977 1084 1887, 1979 1526, 1981 952, 1982 1555, 1984 275, 1985 230, 1986 835, 1987 1156, 1989 840, 1990 1836, 1991 2274, 2005 1311, 2008 3977, 2010 941, 2014 761. A version of the updated scope of application is published on the DFAE website (www.dfae.admin.ch/traites).
