NAVIGATION RULES #1 and #2: Below is a summation of rules - Rule 1 (g): “the operator of each self-propelled vessel of 12 m of length or larger shall carry, on board and maintain ready for reference, a copy of these rules.”(Electronic books are compliant so long as they are ready for reference) Rule 2: nothing in these rules shall exonerate and vessel or person from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules. A vessel may make a departure from these rules if necessary to avoid im