Rules of the Road for U.S. Coast Guard Exams
How to Pass the ROTR Exam for Your USCG License and Actually Understand the Rules of the Road
This course is all about developing a deeper understanding of the Nautical Rules of the Road, both Inland (USA) and International (Collision Avoidance Regulations). If you are studying for your merchant mariner license at any level, this course will be a key component in your preparations.
Your Instructor
Christopher D. Nolan is a former US Coast Guard cutterman. Chris has over 14 years of sea time, with 10 years in command. He holds a 1600-ton USCG merchant mariner license upon ocean routes, having served on the following vessels:
CGC ALEX HALEY (Kodiak, AK) - Deck Watch Officer
CGC DORADO (Crescent City, CA) - Commanding Officer
S/V KEALA AKALA (Honolulu, HI) - Master
CGC EAGLE (New London, CT) - Operations Officer & Navigator
CGC JEFFERSON ISLAND (Portland, ME) - Commanding Officer
S/V NAVIGATOR (Caribbean Sea) - Master
SS/V CORWITH CRAMER (Atlantic/Caribbean Sea) - Master
SS/V ROBERT C. SEAMANS (Pacific) - Master
S/V STAR OF INDIA (Pacific) - Master
Course Curriculum
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StartSection Introduction (0:57)
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StartRule 4 - Application
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StartRule 5 - Look Out (3:05)
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StartRule 6 - Safe Speed (5:35)
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StartRule 7 - Risk of Collision (9:49)
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StartRule 8 - Action to Avoid Collision (9:06)
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StartRule 9 - Narrow Channels (9:26)
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PreviewRule 10 - Traffic Separation Schemes (7:22)
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StartPart B (Any Condition of Visibility) Review and Quiz (6:11)