Safe navigation depends on clear communication and adherence to international rules. Here's what every navigator needs to know: **COLREGS (Collision Avoidance Rules):** 📍 Rule of the Road Basics → Keep right in narrow channels → Maintain proper lookout at all times → Reduce speed in restricted visibility → Use radar and AIS effectively ⚓ Overtaking Rules → Overtaking vessel must give way to the vessel being overtaken → Overtaking must be done on the starboard (right) side when safe → Clear comm