NS1 – Navigation Safety 1

Navigation Safety is based almost completely on the Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (“ColRegs“). We strongly recommend you get a study guide to help interpret and understand the rules and legalese. In addition you will need to read TP1018: Code of Nautical Procedures and Practices and Chapter IIIV of the STCW Code .

Syllabus:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp2293-chapter11-1063.htm#4

Recommended Reading:

International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972. With Canadian Modifications, revised Sept, 2008 This is the printed (by the government) version of the Colregs.

Study Guides:

Wheelhouse Companion BACK IN PRINT!!! This is the absolute best book for learning your collision regulations. It also makes a great reference book that is easy to use so you can keep it onboard. Best of all, it is written by a Canadian, for Canadians, so the modifications are as you need to learn them!

or

Colregs Guide This is also a good guide, with full colour illustrations. It is useful for the novice seeking understanding and explanations, or for the professional just looking to brush up before an exam.

or

A Seaman’s Guide to Rule of the Road This is more of a quick reference book, and is well suited to experienced mariners looking to brush up on their knowledge.

Other Resources:

STCW Code The complete code, updated through 2011.

A Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road An interactive computer program to help you learn your colregs, and the program will quiz you on different situations.

We also carry flash cards, which are very useful for studying and for maintaining your skills.

Downloads:

TP 1018: Code of Nautical Procedures and Practices