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Rules Of The Road Book

Discussion in 'Licensing & Education' started by Refuse2growup, Sep 28, 2012.

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  1. Refuse2growup, Sep 28, 2012
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    Refuse2growup New Member

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    I am buying a yacht. Looking at regs for what have to be on the boat, I see I am suppose to have a copy of the Rules of the Road. When I google it or look at Amazon, it seems there are many copies and condensed versions. What copy should I get?
  2. dennismc, Sep 28, 2012
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    dennismc Senior Member

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    I think you have bigger problems than that..
  3. Refuse2growup, Sep 28, 2012
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    Indeed, but I have to start somewhere.

    I will be taking some boating courses and probably even some of the advanced courses later but need a place to start for now.
  4. dennismc, Sep 28, 2012
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    Chapmans, Piloting and seamanship
  5. Capt J, Sep 28, 2012
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  6. dennismc, Sep 28, 2012
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    Guess us Canucks are geographically ignorant, I did not realize Oman was in the US...sorry 'bout that...
  7. AlfredZ, Sep 28, 2012
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    Hi there,

    Congrats on your purchase!

    Try contacting: National Hydrographic Office at The Hydrographic Survey unit of The Royal Navy of Oman, they issue "Oman Maritime Handbook" and all the other material you will need.

    Enjoy your time on the water.

    Alf

    P.S.: Chapmans will also be very helpful on your boat, the major difference you will find will be in "Aids to Navigation" light colors, you are in "Area A" which will have Green lights to your starboard side while returning, unlike "Area B" which follows the common rule "Red-Right-Returning". Cheers!
  8. Viceroy, Sep 29, 2012
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  9. Pascal, Sep 29, 2012
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    Yes on US flagged boats over 12m you need a copy of the ROR. Not sure about Foreign flagged... Rules vary greatly by country so check your local requirements

    Most simplified cards type rules satisfy the requirement, I also keep a PDF Copy of the official USCG booklet on my laptop just in case...
  10. dennismc, Sep 29, 2012
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    So, he is buying a Yacht in Oman and registering it in the US ?