Rule 3 — General Definitions

33 CFR §83.03

General definitions (Rule 3). For the purpose of these Rules and Subchapter E, except where the context otherwise requires: (a) The word vessel includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. (b) The term power-driven vessel means any vessel propelled by machinery. (c) The term sailing vessel means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used. (d) The term vessel engaged in fishing means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability. (e) The w…

COLREGs Rule 3

General Definitions For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise requires: (a) The word vessel includes every description of water craft, including nondisplacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. (b) The term power-driven vessel means any vessel propelled by machinery. (c) The term sailing vessel means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used. (d) The term vessel engaged in fishing means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability. (e) The word seaplane includes any aircraft …

COLREGs Rule 3(a)

General Definitions (a) The word vessel includes every description of water craft, including nondisplacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. Relationship to the Inland Rules: Inland Rule 3 differs from this rule — compare against 33 CFR 83.03 before answering a question that turns on which set applies.

COLREGs Rule 3(c)

General Definitions (c) The term sailing vessel means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used. Relationship to the Inland Rules: Inland Rule 3 differs from this rule — compare against 33 CFR 83.03 before answering a question that turns on which set applies.

COLREGs Rule 3(d)

General Definitions (d) The term vessel engaged in fishing means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability. Relationship to the Inland Rules: Inland Rule 3 differs from this rule — compare against 33 CFR 83.03 before answering a question that turns on which set applies.

COLREGs Rule 3(f)

General Definitions (f) The term vessel not under command means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. Relationship to the Inland Rules: Inland Rule 3 differs from this rule — compare against 33 CFR 83.03 before answering a question that turns on which set applies.