Section
1051, Pub. L. 88–131, § 1, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 194, authorized the President to proclaim the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. See section
1602 of this title. Section
1052, Pub. L. 88–131, § 2, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 194, provided for certification for alternative compliance covering Navy and Coast Guard vessels of special construction or purpose. See section
1605 of this title. Section
1053, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 195, constituted an introductory statement for the regulations. See section
1602 of this title. Section
1061, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 195, generally described the scope of sections
1061 to
1094. Section
1062, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 196, set out the requirements for vessels while under way. Section
1063, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 197, set the requirements for towing or pushing other vessels or seaplanes. Section
1064, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 197, related to vessels and seaplanes not under command, and vessels engaged in certain operations. Section
1065, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 198, related to sailing vessels under way, vessels or seaplanes being towed, and vessels being pushed ahead. Section
1066, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 199, related to vessels in bad weather. Section
1067, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 199, related to substitute lights for power-driven vessels towing or pushing other vessels, vessels under oars or sails, vessels being towed or pushed ahead, and rowing boats. Section
1068, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 200, related to pilot-vessels on and off duty. Section
1069, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 201, related to fishing vessels and trawling vessels. Section
1070, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 202, related to stern and tail lights. Section
1071, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 202, related to vessels and sea lanes at anchor and aground. Section
1072, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 203, provided for the use of additional lights and signals when necessary. Section
1073, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 203, related to ships of war, convoy vessels, fishing vessels, seaplanes in water, and naval and military vessels and seaplanes of special construction. Section
1074, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 203, related to vessels proceeding under sail when also propelled by machinery. Section
1075, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 203, set out general considerations concerning radar. Section
1076, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 203, related to sound signals. Section
1077, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 203, related to speed in weather restricting visibility. Section
1078, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 205, set out the general considerations related to steering and sailing. Section
1079, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 205, related to sailing vessels approaching one another. Section
1080, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 205, related to power-driven vessels meeting end on. Section
1081, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 206, related to power-driven vessels crossing. Section
1082, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 206, related to vessels or seaplanes meeting. Section
1083, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 206, related to vessels having the right of way and the duty in aiding to avert a collision. Section
1084, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 206, related to the duty to take positive action to keep out of the way. Section
1085, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 206, related to duty to slacken speed, stop, or reverse. Section
1086, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 206, related to duty of overtaking vessels to keep out of the way. Section
1087, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 207, related to duties of power-driven vessels in narrow channels. Section
1088, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 207, related to right-of-way of fishing vessels. Section
1089, Pub. L. 88–131, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 207, related to departure from rules in special circumstances to avoid immediate danger. Section
1090, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 207, related to sound signals indicating course. Section
1091, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 208, related to additional precautions. Section
1092, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 208, related to rules for harbours and inland navigation. Section
1093, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 208, related to distress signals. Section
1094, Pub. L. 88–131, § 4, Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 209, set out general considerations and recommendations on the use of radar information as an aid to avoiding collisions at sea.