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NAUT130 - Introduction to Navigation Law

Credits: 1

This required course is an introductory study of the various statutes which govern the operation of water craft subject to U.S. jurisdiction.  Emphasis is placed on the International Navigational Rules Act of 1977 (which implemented the 72COLREGS, the regulations resulting from the 1972 Convention on International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea). This course is required of all Deck Midshipmen and is offered the Third Term of Fourth Class Year for B-split sea year training assignees and First Term Third Class Year for A-split assignees.


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