14.1.1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this
chapter applies to all craft specified in 1.3.1
and 1.3.2.
14.1.2 This chapter does not apply to craft to
which this Code would otherwise apply while such craft are being navigated
within the Great Lakes of North America and their connecting and tributary
waters as far east as the lower exit of the St. Lambert Lock at Montreal
in the Province of Quebec, Canada.footnote
14.1.3 No provision in this chapter shall prevent
the use by any craft, survival craft or person in distress of any
means at their disposal to attract attention, make known their position
and obtain help.