The ColRegs consist of 38 Rules grouped as follows:
- General rules (Rules 1-3)
- Steering and Sailing (Rules 4-19)
- Lights and Shapes (Rules 20-31)
- Sound and Light Signals (Rules 32-37)
- Exceptions (Rule 38) plus Annexes
Resources; https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=NavRulesAmalgamated