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Rule 37 - Distress Signals

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Overview

Rule 37 describes the signals for a vessel which is in distress and requiring assistance.

The rule directs the reader to Annex IV which describes the signals.

Rule 37 - Distress Signals

When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use or exhibit the signals described in Annex IV to these Regulations.
Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs)

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