RULES OF NAVIGATION
rules of navigation.Maritime law. The principles and regulations that govern the steering and
sailing of vessels to avoid collisions. • Examples include the International Rules governing
conduct on the high seas and the Inland Rules governing navigation on the inland waters of the
United States and U.S. vessels on the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes. 33 USCA §§
1602–1608, 2001–73. [Cases: Collision 3–16. C.J.S. Collision §§ 9, 13–16, 22–24, 26–35.] [Blacks Law 8th]