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About Navigation Rules

Navigation Rules contains a complete copy of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGS), including amendments and the Inland Navigation Rules, in effect for all inland waters, including the Great Lakes. App is COLREGs most recent version dated - June 28th, 2019.

This app includes an annotated table of contents and a search function to help the reader quickly find the rule and related references. A Favorites page allows quick access to commonly referenced pages. Use the email function to share a page with others.

If you are a boater you need to know this information.

You might also be interested in our other boating apps:

- Boater’s Pocket Reference
- Boating Calcs
- Seamanship
- Ship Captain's Medical Guide

What's New in the Latest Version 4.1.9

Last updated on Dec 7, 2021

Old Versions

Fix to Fishing Vessels Engaged in Fishing - Rule 26

Version History

4.1.9

Dec 7, 2021

Fix to Fishing Vessels Engaged in Fishing - Rule 26

4.1.8

Dec 2, 2021

Fix to share feature

4.1.7

Oct 5, 2021

Under the cover revision

4.1.6

May 5, 2021

Fixed SOS morse code.

4.1.5

Apr 30, 2021

Updated a few images.

4.1.4

Jul 10, 2020

* Added back button

4.1.3

Jun 18, 2020

* Fixed status bar and reviews

4.1.2

Jun 12, 2020

* Fixed minor problems with iOS13
* Updated the COLREGS with the June 28th, 2019 changes.

4.1.1

Apr 29, 2018

* Fixed bug with sharing some pages
* Added support for iPhone X screens

4.1.0

Jul 12, 2017

* Includes latest changes to Coast Guard Rules and Regulations
* Bonus sections for Boating Calculators & Unit Conversions now FREE!
* Updated for compatibility with iOS 10 and above.
* Improved usability and sharing.

4.0

Mar 10, 2015

* Improved search and navigation
* Cleaner and faster interface
* Support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

3.51

Nov 25, 2014

Fixed bug with searches in iOS 8.1.

3.5

Nov 8, 2014

* Updated to August 2014 version of Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook
* Minor bug fixes for iOS 8 and iPhone 6

3.4

Mar 25, 2013

* Improved navigation
* Bug fixes
* Search term highlighting

3.3

Nov 1, 2012

iOS6 and iPhone 5
The app now supports iOS6 and also the new screen size on the iPhone 5.

Add-On Store
Ability to purchase add-on packs within the application. First add-ons are Boating Calculators and Unit Conversions.

Printing
Now you can print a single calculator or the whole calculator tape to any AirPrint printer.

Improved Email
In addition to the standard email, you may now send any calculator or the whole calculator tape as a PDF file attached to an email.

Improved Navigation
Favorites can now also show the list of your most used calculators and those most recently used.

3.2

Aug 29, 2012

* Couple of fixes to graphics
* Improved navigation of chapters

3.1

Apr 16, 2012

* Support for iPad retina display
* Ability to change default units from English to Metric
* Improved performance and faster page turning
* Minor bug fixes

3.0

Dec 13, 2011

* Updated user interface
* Ability to email pages
* Quick guide for Sound and Light Signals
* Quick guide for Steering and Sailing Rules

2.02

Mar 7, 2011

Updated and corrected several images.

2.01

Nov 5, 2010

* Improved memory management and bug fixes

2.0

Jun 24, 2010

* Now ready for iPad as well as iPhone and iPod Touch
* Improved navigation and search