Per 33 CFR 83.01(g), the operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters (39.4ft) or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of the Inland Rules. A copy of the Amalgamated International & U.S. Inland Rules can be used to meet this requirement. Electronic carriage of the Rules and other required navigation publications (i.e. U.S. Coast Pilot, Sailing Directions, Coast Guard U.S. Light List, List of Lights, Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners, Notices to Navigation, Vessel Traffic Services User Manual, tide-current and river-current tables) and charts is permissible, but, only as defined in our USCG Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-16 (CH-2).
