You are welcome to print the Amalgamated Navigation Rules by downloading this version published by NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey (which includes graphics) or using the version in their U.S. Coast Pilot. The electronic version of the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook can be downloaded here, while hard-copy versions can be purchased at the U.S. Government Bookstore. The Rules are also available from various other private entities and NOAA certified agents (i.e., East View Nautical, Horizon Nautical, Marine Press, Maryland Nautical, OceanGrafix, Paradise Cay Publications, ProStar Nautical, Skyhorse Publishing, etc.). Posting of these private links does not constitute a U.S. Coast Guard endorsement, nor do we attest to their veracity.
Authorized entities may order the Handbook via Military/Federal Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP/FEDSTRIP, National Stock No. 7644015310779, NGA Ref. No. CDPUBQTLY). For further information, contact the Defense Logistics Agency at 800-6-0342 or 804-279-6500; DSN 695-6500; fax 804-279-6524.
Our Amalgamated Navigation Rules, Handbook, or any other facsimiles of the Navigation Rules (including their Annexes) may be used to meet the ‘copy of these Rules’ requirement of 33 CFR 83.01(g). For the USCG policy on the use of electronic charts and publications to meet U.S. carriage requirements see the USCG Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-16 CH-2.
