Navigaatiosäännöt
Navigaatiosäännöt, known in English as the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea or COLREGs, are a set of international rules designed to prevent collisions between vessels at sea. These rules are adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and are legally binding for all vessels navigating international waters.
The primary objective of navigaatiosäännöt is to establish clear responsibilities and actions for vessels to take
Key provisions include defining the "give-way" vessel, which must take early and substantial action to keep