Nautical Rules of the Road, 5th Edition

Thisupdated book has an easy-to-follow layout that aligns the InternationalRules with the corresponding Inland Rules. In addition to being highlydescriptive, this edition givesthe current rules as of publication and explicit comments to helpreaders thoroughly understand each rule.Some of the items detailed are proper lookout information to preventcollisions, positioning of light shapes, signals for fishing vesselsfishing in proximity, technical details of sound signalappliances, and violations of Inland Navigation Rules and Regulations,including penalties for negligent operations.To aid in Coast Guard examinations, the final chapter gives multiplechoice, practice questions to test the readers knowledge on theinformation found within the entire book. In addition, there is adescriptive study outline.Professional and recreational boaters alike need the new Nautical Ruleson their vessels before leaving port. Dont toss your lines without it.[AuthorName]By Steven D. Browne[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Captain Steve Browne is a professor of marine transportation at the California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California, where he has taught Rules of the Road to generations of maritime cadets.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]69 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]69 color images[/ColorPattern]