ColRegs: Nav Lights & Shapes app
A short demo of the ColReg: Nav Lights & Shapes app. The app provides skippers and crew of recreational and commercial vessels with a quick reference tool to help them identify vessels in their vicinity and the activities they are engaged in, as specified in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS) or ColRegs.
Features of the app include:
Quick reference learning and revision tool
Especially useful for students of Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster courses
Over 100 custom made graphics with clear, concise descriptions of all the rules
Researched and produced by nautical and marine experts for accuracy
Positively evaluated by professional navigators for reliability
Interactive “Test Yourself” Section
No internet connection required.
The app has 4 sections:
1. Nav Lights features graphics and descriptions of the lights that are displayed by different vessels at night or in poor visibility.
2. Day Shapes features graphics and descriptions of the shapes that are displayed during daylight.
3. Test Yourself features multiple choice questions of lights and shapes to test your knowledge.
4. ColRegs features the IRPCS Part C: Lights and Shapes rules in full.
Use the Test Yourself section to check your knowledge and application of the rules. If you answer any incorrectly, go back and read through the rule again.