Section
143, act Oct. 11, 1951, ch. 495, 1, 65 Stat. 406, related to adoption of rules for prevention of collisions on the high seas, and to their geographical applicability. Section
143a, act Oct. 11, 1951, ch. 495, 2, 65 Stat. 407, provided that Navy and Coast Guard be exempt from the requirements of the rules. Section
143b, act Oct. 11, 1951, ch. 495, 6, 65 Stat. 408, related to identity of regulations authorized to be proclaimed.