Maritime rules and regulation

These pages interpret hard and boring texts about regulations and help you discover the rules of naval etiquette as well as various notions of maritime life past and present.

Should you not find the document that interests you in your own language, you can always read it in French, and also sometimes in another language.

Until now, not all pages have been translated into D, GB, E and I. If you wish to help us with this task, we welcome your contribution. Contact us.

Navigare Necessse Est brings together a wide collection of documents dedicated to maritime navigation, navigational astronomy, the law of the sea, nautical history, naval technology, maritime traditions and seafaring culture.

The website offers educational, technical, historical and cultural content intended for sailors, navigation enthusiasts, students and anyone interested in the maritime world.