Rules of the Road · Application & Demarcation Lines
The Great Lakes of the United States are governed by:
- A72 COLREGS because they border Canada
- BU.S. Inland Navigation Rules✓ Correct
- CA separate Great Lakes Treaty ruleset
- DU.S. Inland Rules on the U.S. side and COLREGS on the Canadian side
Explanation
The Great Lakes, including the connecting and tributary waters, are expressly included in the U.S. Inland Navigation Rules under Rule 1(a). Their location near Canada does not change which rules apply to U.S.-flagged vessels.
Authority: Inland Rule 1(a)
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