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Title: COLREG - Preventing collisions at sea
Author: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Year: 2019

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Below is a markdown table summarizing the COLREGs (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea). I’ve grouped them by their respective parts for clarity.

COLREGs (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea)

Part	Rule Number	Rule Title	Summary
Part A: General	1	Application	Defines where and to whom the rules apply.
	2	Responsibility	Emphasizes compliance and responsibility to avoid collisions.
	3	General Definitions	Defines important terms such as “vessel,” “underway,” and “restricted visibility.”
Part B: Steering and Sailing Rules	4-10	Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility	Covers lookout, safe speed, risk of collision, and actions to avoid collisions.
	11-18	Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another	Specifies actions when vessels are in sight of each other, including right-of-way rules.
	19	Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility	Rules for navigation when visibility is restricted.
Part C: Lights and Shapes	20	Application	Specifies when lights and shapes must be used.
	21	Definitions	Describes the types of lights and shapes.
	22	Visibility of Lights	Specifies the required visibility distances for lights.
	23-31	Lights and Shapes for Specific Situations	Rules for lights and shapes on different types of vessels (e.g., sailing, fishing, towing).
Part D: Sound and Light Signals	32	Definitions	Defines sound and light signals.
	33	Equipment for Sound Signals	Specifies the sound signal equipment vessels must carry.
	34	Maneuvering and Warning Signals	Rules for sound signals when altering course or warning other vessels.
	35	Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility	Sound signals used in fog or restricted visibility.
	36	Signals to Attract Attention	Rules for attracting attention in emergencies.
	37	Distress Signals	Specifies signals indicating distress and the need for assistance.
Part E: Exemptions	38	Exemptions	Conditions under which certain vessels may be exempt from specific COLREG requirements.

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