Inland Navigation Rules Act of
1980 Rules 1 through 38
Developed and provided courtesy of Ohio Dept.
Natural Resources
There are two sets of
federal rules, Inland and International.The two sets of rules are similar but not identical. The rules covered
in this presentation are the Inland Rules.
Inland Rules - apply to
all vessels on inland waters including the Great Lakes.
International Rules -
apply to U.S. vessels outside the Demarcation Lines.These rules vary from Inland Rules and are
not covered in this presentation.
