Why don't you review the helm rules before you go to sea

RIPAM - International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea - is a document of the 1972 International Convention, which entered into force in 1977. Like a highway code, it identifies the rules that apply to ships to prevent the risk of collision.

Chloé Torterat Published on July 18, 2019

With the boats back in the water and the desire to go back to sea, it would be good to check that you have not forgotten anything about your helm and navigation rules. Based on the RIPAM, the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, we offer you a complete file to know what to do when sailing. To whom do these rules apply? In what context? What is a ship? I sail the same way at sea as in a narrow channel? Sailing or motor ship, which is privileged? What manoeuvres to prevent a risk of collision?

By reading or rereading this file, you will no longer have any secrets about the rules of the road. To illustrate the rules as much as possible, diagrams show you how to proceed.

Part 1 - Understand the rules of the wheel and road

Part 2 - Part 2 - Navigate safely and prevent the risk of collision

Part 3 - Part 3 - Navigate a narrow channel, access road or traffic separation device

Part 4 - Part 4 - Steering and course rules in visibility conditions with each other

Part 5 - Part 5 - Ship priority and blind driving

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