# Rules Of The Road (MARTPT-431)

Course number: 102
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 2 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/rules-of-the-road-refresher-course-102
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview
USCG Approved 2 day classroom course focuses on giving the candidate a comprehensive understanding of the International and Inland Rules of the Road.

## Course description
**Rules of the Road - Course #102**

This USCG Approved 2 day classroom course focuses on giving the candidate a comprehensive understanding of the International and Inland Rules of the Road.

Subjects Include:

- Part A General Operating Rules

- Part B Steering & Sailing Rules

- Part C Lights & Shapes

- Part D Sound & Light Signals

- Annexes to the Rules

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Rules of the Road (MARTPT-431) course with a passing score of at least 90% within one year of application will satisfy:

- The Rules of the Road examination requirements for renewal of any deck credential up to Master 200 GRT, Master or Mate of Fishing Vessels, or Apprentice Mate (Steersman); AND

- The Rules of the Road: International and Inland examination requirement to remove a geographic COLREGS limitation from a deck officer endorsement up to Master 200 GRT.

A course certificate may be used for one application which results in the issuance of an endorsement and may not be used for any application transactions thereafter.

## Prerequisites
No prerequisites are stated in the published course fields. Confirm individual eligibility with MPT.

## Required materials
PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, current USCG Rules Book

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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