Collisions can be avoided if every vessel abided by the International Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea 1972, which came into force in 1977. It is therefore not surprising that these regulations were disregarded to varying degrees and in differing areas as collision accidents are increasing. The most common contributory factors in all of the collisions were poor lookout and poor use of radar. The highlight of the need for the watchkeepers on merchant vessels to keep an especially good lookout for and be knowledgeable of the rules contained in the COLREG. The collision regulations indicate that may is not the same as shall and there is a need to apply the COLREGS on every occasion. A free downloadable powerpoint presentation is made available at the Colreg page. This page was created to provide education and training resources to benefit the students and instructors in the Maritime Profession, especially the students of Capitol University particularly the College of Maritime Education and anyone interested in learning the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. The PowerPoint download is provided for free and is the own work of the webmaster, including the layout, the slide template, etc. .....

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