Navigation Rules: which book do I need?
The operator of every self-propelled vessel 12 meters (39.4 ft) or longer must carry a copy of the Inland Navigation Rules on board for ready reference (33 CFR 83.01(g)).
The U.S. Coast Guard states that this requirement can be met with its Amalgamated International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules, a similar facsimile such as NOAA's Amalgamated Navigation Rules Handbook, or the Navigation Rules printed in each volume of the U.S. Coast Pilot. Electronic copies are acceptable under the conditions in USCG NVIC 01-16.
We offer the amalgamated rules in the standard 8.5 x 11" government version and our enhanced 6 x 9" edition, as well as the USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook, which presents the International and Inland Rules side by side with illustrations.