USCG Navigation Rules Handbook vs Captains License Test Prep

The complete Navigation Rules, International (COLREGS) and Inland, side by side, rule by rule. Plus the Boat Crew Seamanship Manual and the International Code of Signals. Three public domain maritime references in one offline library. An independent reference app. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the US Coast Guard, the USCG Auxiliary, NGA, or the Department of Homeland Security. It reproduces their public domain publications, which are also free at navcen.uscg.gov. Free forever. No ads, no subscription, no account, no data sharing. NAVIGATION RULES HANDBOOK (COLREGS AND INLAND) The complete International Rules (72 COLREGS) and Inland Rules (33 CFR 83), presented side by side rule by rule exactly as the official handbook does, with a quick toggle to show only International, only Inland, or both at once. Parts A through F plus Annexes I through V. This is the whole rules of the road text, not a summary or a quiz bank. BOAT CREW SEAMANSHIP MANUAL The full manual: boat handling, towing, search and rescue, heavy weather, navigation, sound signals, anchoring. Every chapter, fully searchable. INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS (NGA PUB 102) All 40 signal flags (26 letters, 10 numerals, 3 substitutes and the answering pennant) with their single letter meanings, plus the two letter Distress, SAR, Maneuvering and Weather sections. WHO IT IS FOR • Captains preparing for a USCG OUPV (six pack) or Master license • Anyone studying the rules of the road for a licence exam • Coast Guard Auxiliarists working through Boat Crew Member or Coxswain qualifications • Recreational boaters and sailors who want the real rules at a glance, not a paraphrase • Anyone responsible for the safe operation of a vessel WHY THIS ONE Most navigation rules apps charge between four and sixteen dollars for the text alone. Here the complete text of all three references, full search, and bookmarks are free, forever. A single $0.99 purchase adds the interactive study tools. There is no subscription and there never will be. PRO TOOLS, A SINGLE $0.99 PURCHASE SIDE BY SIDE RULE COMPARISON International (72 COLREGS) and Inland (33 CFR 83) shown in parallel for every rule. Toggle between Both, International, and Inland. This is the view license candidates need, because the exam asks which jurisdiction says what. KNOT LIBRARY Bowline, cleat hitch, clove hitch, square knot, sheet bend, round turn and two half hitches, anchor bend. Each with its use case, the verbatim Boat Crew procedure, and a deep link back to the manual section that covers it. SIGNAL FLAG DECODER A 40 flag grid with the phonetic name and glyph for every flag, plus a multi flag hoist decoder. Type the hoist, get the meaning. Works offline. QUALIFICATION CHECKLIST 42 Personnel Qualification Standards tasks across 10 categories including helmsmanship, navigation, engineering, communications, seamanship, first aid and damage control. Check off each task as you complete it. Every task deep links to the relevant Boat Crew Seamanship section so you can study it right there. OFFLINE BY DESIGN • Fully offline, no signal needed underway • Dark, low light interface for the wheelhouse at night • Fast search across all three references at once • Bookmarks and recently viewed sections • Progress saved on your device SAFETY DISCLAIMER This app is a study and reference tool. NOT FOR PRIMARY NAVIGATION. Always consult current official publications, Local Notices to Mariners, and current charts when actually underway. Maritime regulations are updated weekly, so verify any operationally significant rule or procedure against the current source. ATTRIBUTION The Navigation Rules Handbook and Boat Crew Seamanship Manual are US Coast Guard publications and the International Code of Signals is an NGA publication, all works of the United States Government in the public domain. This app is an independent product with no government affiliation, sponsorship or endorsement.

Earn your captain’s license with confidence. Captain’s License Test Prep is the complete study companion for the U.S. Coast Guard OUPV (“6-pack”) and Master / merchant mariner credential exams — built from publicly available USCG and NOAA materials and packed with the active-recall tools proven to help you remember more in less time. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED: This is a paid app. After a short intro you’ll unlock full access with a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase (details below). There is no separate free tier. EVERYTHING THE EXAM COVERS • Rules of the Road (Navigation Rules / COLREGS & Inland) — the module that requires 90% to pass • Navigation General — compass error, charts, aids to navigation, tides & currents • Deck General & Safety — seamanship, knots, anchoring, firefighting, stability, required equipment • Chart Plotting & Piloting — TVMDC, speed-time-distance, set & drift, dead reckoning STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER • 300+ original practice questions with detailed, step-by-step explanations for every option • Anki-style flashcards on a Leitner spaced-repetition schedule — review weak topics right before you’d forget them • Mistake Bank — every question you miss is saved automatically so you can drill your weak areas • Full mock exams, timed and scored at the real USCG pass marks • Build-your-own quizzes by module, difficulty, and length • Read-aloud questions, search, and bookmarks SEE YOUR EXAM READINESS • Readiness score and per-module mastery • Accuracy-vs-pass-mark charts, speed tracking, and a spaced-repetition review forecast • Study streaks, a focus timer, and achievements to keep you consistent WORKS ANYWHERE • 100% offline — study at the dock or offshore, no internet needed • Private by design: no account, no login, no data collection • Universal app for iPhone and iPad SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING Full access is available as: • Monthly — $9.99 per month (auto-renewable) • Yearly — $49.99 per year (auto-renewable), with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers • Lifetime — $99.99 one-time purchase (not a subscription) Prices are in USD and may vary by region; your localized price is always shown before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_01262967298.html Captain’s License Test Prep is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed by, or sponsored by the United States Coast Guard or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All practice questions are original and were written by our team from publicly available exam objectives and U.S. government materials.