"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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One is licensed so one can operate the various types of vessels
defined in the COLREGS. That makes the COLREGS an integral
part of the use of said licenses.

This comment is so far off that it casts serious doubt on whether you actually hold a
license. Licenses are issued for various classes of boats listed in 46CFR, not the
ColRegs. There is no connection.

One is tested on one's knowledge
of the COLREGS and NOT on some other set of Rules or regulations.


Now you're actually admitting that you didn't take all the tests! Amazing! Although
one is not required to memorize the various parts of the CFR, they are part of the test.
One should be familiar enough with 46CFR to quickly find the answer to any questions.
These are the regulations that govern ones behavior as a licensed Master.

Don't try to tell me the COLREGS have nothing to do with licenses.
The COLREGS have everything to do with licenses.

The test covering the ColRegs is one of 4 tests. It has a reputation as being hard
because its closed book, but people have just as much trouble with the other tests.

License endorsements
such as a sail endorsement are based on testing for knowledge in
those areas but the tests still rely in large part on knowledge of
the COLREGS.

Wrong. You'd know this if you had taken the test.