Rules of the Road · General & Definitions

A vessel is 'underway' as defined by 72 COLREGS when she is:

Explanation

Rule 3(i) defines 'underway' as a vessel not at anchor, not made fast to the shore, and not aground. A vessel can be underway but stopped — with no way on — and is still 'underway' by this definition, which is important for light and sound signal requirements.

Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 3(i)

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