U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 95 (2198) TABLE 161.18(a) – The IMO Standard Ship Reporting System A ALPHA Ship Name, call sign or ship station identity, and flag. B BRAVO Dates and time of events C CHARLIE Position A 6 digit group giving day of month (first two digits), hours and minutes (last four digits). If other than UTC state time zone used. D DELTA Position A 4 digit group giving latitude in degrees and minutes suffixed with N (north) or S (south) E ECHO True course and a 5 digit group giving longitude in degrees and minutes suffixed with E (east) or W F FOXTROT Speed in knots and tenths of knots (west); or. G GOLF Port of Departure H HOTEL Date, time and point of entry system True bearing (first 3 digits) and distance (state distance) in nautical miles from a clearly I INDIA Destination and expected time of arrival identified landmark (state landmark). J JULIET Pilot K KILO Date, time and point of exit from system A 3 digit group. L LIMA Route information M MIKE Radio A 3 digit group. N NOVEM- Time of next report Name of last port of call. BER O OSCAR Entry time expressed as in (B) and into the entry position expressed as in (C) or (D). P PAPA Name of port and date time group expressed as in (B). Q QUEBEC R ROMEO State whether a deep sea or local pilot is on board. S SIERRA Exit time expressed as in (B) and exit position expressed as in (C) or (D). T TANGO Intended track. U UNIFORM V VICTOR State in full names of communications stations/frequencies guarded. W WHISKEY X XRAY Date time group expressed as in (B). Maximum present static draught in meters 4 digit group giving meters and centimeters. Cargo on board Cargo and brief details of any dangerous cargoes as well as harmful substances and Defects, damage, deficiencies or limitations gases that could endanger persons or the environment. Description of pollution or dangerous goods lost Brief detail of defects, damage, deficiencies or other limitations. Weather conditions Ship's representative and/or owner Brief details of type of pollution (oil, chemicals, etc) or dangerous goods lost overboard; position expressed as in (C) or (D). Ship size and type Medical personnel Brief details of weather and sea conditions prevailing. Total number of persons on board Miscellaneous Details of name and particulars of ship’s representative and/or owner for provision of information. Details of length, breadth, tonnage, and type, etc., as required. Doctor, physician’s assistant, nurse, no medic. State number. Any other information as appropriate. [i.e., a detailed description of a planned operation, which may include: its duration; effective area; any restrictions to navigation; notification procedures for approaching vessels; in addition, for a towing operation: configuration, length of the tow, available horsepower, etc.; for a dredge or floating plant: configuration of pipeline, mooring configuration, number of assist vessels, etc.]. shall be limited to information which is essential to (2193) Published means available in a widely-distributed achieve the objectives of the VMRS. These reports are and publicly available medium (e.g., VTS User’s Manual, consolidated into three reports (sailing plan, position, and ferry schedule, Notice to Mariners). final). (2194) (2185) §161.18 Reporting requirements. §161.16 Applicability. (2195) (a) A Center may: (1) Direct a vessel to provide (2186) Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this any of the information set forth in Table 161.18(a) (IMO subpart apply to the following vessels and VMRS Users: Standard Ship Reporting System); (2187) (a) Every power-driven vessel of 40 meters (2196) (2) Establish other means of reporting for those vessels unable to report on the designated frequency; or (approximately 131 feet) or more in length, while (2197) (3) Require reports from a vessel in sufficient time navigating; to allow advance vessel traffic planning. (2188) (b) Every towing vessel of 8 meters (approximately (2199) (b) All reports required by this part shall be made 26 feet) or more in length, while navigating; or as soon as is practicable on the frequency designated in (2189) (c) Every vessel certificated to carry 50 or more Table 161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/ passengers for hire, when engaged in trade. MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring Areas). (2200) (c) When not exchanging communications, a VMRS (2190) User must maintain a listening watch as described in §26.04(e) of this chapter on the frequency designated in §161.17 Definitions. Table 161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/ (2191) As used in the subpart: (2192) Center means a Vessel Traffic Center or Vessel Movement Center.
96 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring Areas). (2227) (a) On arrival at its destination; or In addition, the VMRS User must respond promptly when (2228) (b) When leaving a VTS area. hailed and communicate in the English language. (2201) Note: As stated in 47 CFR 80.148(b), a VHF watch (2229) on Channel 16 (156.800 MHz) is not required on vessels subject to the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone §161.23 Reporting exemptions. Act and participating in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) (2230) (a) Unless otherwise directed, the following vessels system when the watch is maintained on both the vessel bridge-to-bridge frequency and a designated VTS are exempted from providing Position and Final Reports frequency. due to the nature of their operation: (2202) (d) A vessel must report: (2231) (1) Vessels on a published schedule and route; (2203) (1) Any significant deviation from its Sailing Plan, (2232) (2) Vessels operating within an area of a radius of as defined in §161.19, or from previously reported three nautical miles or less; or information; or (2233) (3) Vessels escorting another vessel or assisting (2204) (2) Any intention to deviate from a VTS issued another vessel in maneuvering procedures. measure or vessel traffic routing system. (2234) (b) A vessel described in paragraph (a) of this section (2205) (e) When reports required by this part include time must: information, such information shall be given using the (2235) (1) Provide a Sailing Plan at least 5 minutes but local time zone in effect and the 24-hour military clock not more than 15 minutes before navigating within the system. VMRS area; and (2236) (2) If it departs from its promulgated schedule by (2206) more than 15 minutes or changes its limited operating area, make the established VMRS reports, or report as §161.19 Sailing Plan (SP). directed. (2207) Unless otherwise stated, at least 15 minutes before (2237) navigating a VTS area, a vessel must report the: (2208) (a) Vessel name and type; Subpart C–Vessel Traffic Service and Vessel (2209) (b) Position; Movement Reporting System Areas and Re- (2210) (c) Destination and ETA; porting Points (2211) (d) Intended route; (2212) (e) Time and point of entry; and (2238) Note: All geographic coordinates contained in (2213) (f) Certain dangerous cargo on board or in its tow, part 161 (latitude and longitude) are expressed in North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). as defined in §160.204 of this subchapter. (2239) (2214) §161.25 Vessel Traffic Service New York. §161.20 Position Report (PR). (2240) The area consists of the navigable waters of the Lower (2215) A vessel must report its name and position: (2216) (a) Upon point of entry into a VMRS area; New York Harbor bounded on the east by a line drawn (2217) (b) At designated points as set forth in Subpart C; or from Norton Point to Breezy Point; on the south by a line (2218) (c) When directed by the Center. connecting the entrance buoys at the Ambrose Channel, Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel to Sandy Hook (2219) Point; and on the southeast including the waters of Sandy Hook Bay south to a line drawn at 40°25'N.; then west §161.21 Automated reporting. into waters of the Raritan Bay to the Raritan River Rail (2220) (a) Unless otherwise directed, vessels equipped with Road Bridge; and then north including the waters of the Arthur Kill and Newark Bay to the Lehigh Valley Draw an Automatic Identification System (AIS) are required to Bridge at 40°41.9'N.; and then east including the waters make continuous, all stations, AIS broadcasts, in lieu of of the Kill Van Kull and Upper New York Bay north to a voice Position Reports, to those Centers denoted in Table line drawn east-west from the Holland Tunnel Ventilator 161.12(c) of this part. Shaft at 40°43.7'N., 74°01.6'W. in the Hudson River; (2221) (b) Should an AIS become non-operational, while or and then continuing east including the waters of the East prior to navigating a VMRS area, it should be restored River to the Throgs Neck Bridge, excluding the Harlem to operating condition as soon as possible, and, until River. restored a vessel must: (2241) Note: Although mandatory participation in VTSNY (2222) (1) Notify the Center; is limited to the area within the navigable waters of the (2223) (2) Make voice radio Position Reports at designated United States, VTSNY will provide services beyond reporting points as required by §161.20(b) of this part; those waters. Prospective users are encouraged to report and beyond the area of required participation in order to (2224) (3) Make any other reports as directed by the Center. facilitate advance vessel traffic management in the VTS area and to receive VTSNY advisories and/or assistance. (2225) §161.22 Final Report (FR). (2226) A vessel must report its name and position:
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 97 (2242) (2255) (2) No vessels having a height of more than 35 feet with reference to the plane of mean high water shall enter Part 162–Inland Waterways Navigation Regula- or pass through the area whenever visibility is less than tions one mile. (2243) (2256) §162.1 General. Part 164–Navigation Safety Regulations (in (2244) Geographiccoordinatesexpressedintermsoflatitude part). For a complete description of this part see 33 CFR 164. or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is the (2257) North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. §164.01 Applicability. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference (2258) (a) This part (except as specifically limited by this may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate corrections that section) applies to each self-propelled vessel of 1600 or are published on the particular map or chart being used. more gross tons (except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, or for foreign vessels described in (2245) §164.02) when it is operating in the navigable waters of the United States except the St. Lawrence Seaway. §162.5 Definitions. (2259) (b) Sections 164.70 through 164.82 of this part (2246) The following definition applies to this part: apply to each towing vessel of 12 meters (39.4 feet) or (2247) Merchant mariner credential or MMC means the more in length operating in the navigable waters of the United States other than the St. Lawrence Seaway; except credential issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10. that a towing vessel is exempt from the requirements of It combines the individual merchant mariner’s document, §164.72 if it is– license, and certificate of registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. (2260) (1) Used solely within a limited geographic area, subtitle II part E as well as the STCW endorsement into a such as a fleeting-area for barges or a commercial facility, single credential that serves as the mariner’s qualification and used solely for restricted service, such as making up document, certificate of identification, and certificate of or breaking up larger tows; service. (2261) (2) Used solely for assistance towing as defined by 46 CFR 10.103; (2248) (2262) (3) Used solely for pollution response; or (2263) (4) Any other vessel exempted by the Captain of §162.15 Manhasset Bay, N.Y.; seaplane restricted the Port (COTP). The COTP, upon written request, may, area. in writing, exempt a vessel from §164.72 for a specified (2249) (a) The restricted area. An area in Manhasset Bay route if he or she decides that exempting it would not between the shore at Manorhaven on the north and the allow its unsafe navigation under anticipated conditions. southerly limit line of the special anchorage area in (2264) (c) Provisions of §§164.11(a)(2) and (c), 164.30, Manhasset Bay, west area at Manorhaven (described in 164.33, and 164.46 do not apply to warships or other 33 CFR 110.60), on the south; its axis being a line bearing vessels owned, leased, or operated by the United States 166°50' true from latitude 40°50'17.337\", longitude Government and used only in government noncommercial 73°43'03.877\", which point is on the south side of service when these vessels are equipped with electronic Orchard Beach Boulevard at Manorhaven; and being 100 navigation systems that have met the applicable agency feet wide for a distance of 380 feet in a southerly direction regulations regarding navigation safety. from the south side of Orchard Beach Boulevard, and (2265) (d) Provisions of §164.46 apply to some self- thence flaring to a width of 300 feet at the southerly limit propelled vessels of less than 1600 gross tonnage. line. (2250) (b) The regulations. (1) Vessels shall not anchor or (2266) moor within the restricted area. (2251) (2) All vessels traversing the area shall pass directly §164.02 Applicability exception for foreign vessels. through without unnecessary delay, and shall give (2267) (a) Except as provided in §164.46(a)(2) of this part, seaplanes the right-of-way at all times. including §§164.38 and 164.39, this part does not apply (2252) to vessels that: (2268) (1) Are not destined for, or departing from, a port or §162.20 Flushing Bay near La Guardia Airport, place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; and Flushing, N.Y.; restricted area. (2269) (2) Are in: (2253) (a) The area. An area in the main channel in Flushing (2270) (i) Innocent passage through the territorial sea of the Bay extending for a distance of 300 feet on either side United States; or of the extended center line of Runway No. 13–31 at La (2271) (ii) Transit through navigable waters of the United Guardia Airport. States which form a part of an international strait. (2254) (b) The regulations. (1) All vessels traversing the area shall pass directly through without unnecessary delay.
98 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2272) (2286) SOLAS, International Convention for Safety of Life §164.03 Incorporation by reference. at Sea, 1974, and 1988 Protocol relating thereto, 2000 (2273) (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into Amendments, effective January and July 2002, (SOLAS this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To 2000 Amendments) —164.46 enforce any edition other than that specified in paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice (2287) Conference resolution 1, Adoption of amendments of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved material to the Annex to the International Convention for the is available for inspection at the Navigation Systems Division (CG–553), Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and amendments to Chapter 2nd St. SW., Stop 7580, Washington, DC 20593–7580 and at the National Archives and Records Administration V of SOLAS 1974, adopted December 12, 2002 —164.46 (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http:// (2288) International Telecommunication Union www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_ regulations/ibr_locations.html. All approved material is Radiocommunication Bureau (ITU-R), Place de Nations available from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section. CH-1211 Geneva 20 Switzerland (2274) (b) The materials approved for incorporation by (2289) (1) ITU-R Recommendation M.821, Optional reference in this part and the sections affected are as follows: Expansion of the Digital Selective-Calling System for (2275) American Petroleum Institute (API), 1220 L Street Use in the Maritime Mobile Service, 1992 — 164.43 NW., Washington, DC 20005 (2290) (2) ITU-R Recommendation M.825, Characteristics (2276) API Specifications 9A, Specification for Wire Rope, Section 3, Properties and Tests for Wire and Wire Rope, of a Transponder System Using Digital Selective-Calling May 28, 1984 —164.74 Techniques for Use with Vessel Traffic Services and (2277) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428- Ship-to-Ship Identification, 1992 — 164.43 2959. (2291) ITU–R Recommendation M.1371–1, Technical (2278) ASTM D4268-93, Standard Test Method for Testing Fiber Ropes —164.74 characteristics for a universal shipborne automatic (2279) Cordage Institute, 350 Lincoln Street, Hingham, identification system using time division multiple access MA 02043 in the VHF maritime mobile band, 1998-2001 — 164.46 (2280) CIA-3, Standard Test Methods for Fiber Rope Including Standard Terminations, Revised, June 1980 (2292) Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, —164.74 (RTCM), 1611 North Kent Street, Suite 605, Arlington, (2281) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), 3, rue de Varemb, Geneva, Switzerland. VA 22209 (2282) IEC 61993–2, Maritime navigation and (2293) (1) RTCM Paper 12-78/DO-100, Minimum radiocommunication equipment and systems–Automatic identification systems (AIS)–part 2: Class A shipborne Performance Standards, Loran C Receiving Equipment, equipment of the universal automatic identification system (AIS)–Operational and performance requirements, 1977 —164.41 methods of test and required test results First edition, 2001–12 —164.46 (2294) (2) RTCM Paper 194-93/SC104-STD, RTCM (2283) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Recommended Standards for Differential NAVSTAR Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, U.K. IMO Resolution A342(IX), Recommendation on Performance GPS Service, Version 2.1, 1994 — 164.43 Standards for Automatic Pilots, adopted November 12, 1975 —164.13 (2295) (3) RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD, RTCM (2284) Resolution MSC.74(69),Annex 3, Recommendation Recommended Standards for Marine Radar Equipment on Performance Standards for a Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS), adopted May 12, Installed on Ships of Less Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage, 1998 —164.46 Version 1.1, October 10, 1995 — 164.72 (2285) SN/Circ. 227, Guidelines for the Installation of a Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS), dated (2296) (4) RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X, RTCM January 6, 2003 —164.46 Recommended Standards for Maritime Radar Equipment Installed on Ships of 300 Tons Gross Tonnage and Upwards, Version 1.2, December 20, 1993 —164.72 (2297) §164.11 Navigation under way: General. (2298) The owner, master, or person in charge of each vessel underway shall ensure that: (2299) (a) The wheelhouse is constantly manned by persons who– (2300) (1) Direct and control the movement of the vessel; and (2301) (2) Fix the vessel’s position; (2302) (b) Each person performing a duty described in paragraph (a) of this section is competent to perform that duty; (2303) (c) The position of the vessel at each fix is plotted on a chart of the area and the person directing the movement of the vessel is informed of the vessel’s position; (2304) (d) Electronic and other navigational equipment, external fixed aids to navigation, geographic reference
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 99 points, and hydrographic contours are used when fixing (2327) (r) The equipment required by this part is maintained the vessel’s position; in operable condition. (2305) (e) Buoys alone are not used to fix the vessel’s position; (2328) (s) Upon entering U.S. waters, the steering wheel or (2306) Note: Buoys are aids to navigation placed in lever on the navigating bridge is operated to determine approximate positions to alert the mariner to hazards to if the steering equipment is operating properly under navigation or to indicate the orientation of a channel. manual control, unless the vessel has been steered under Buoys may not maintain an exact position because manual control from the navigating bridge within the strong or varying currents, heavy seas, ice, and collisions preceding 2 hours, except when operating on the Great with vessels can move or sink them or set them adrift. Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters. Although buoys may corroborate a position fixed by other means, buoys cannot be used to fix a position: however, (2329) (t) At least two of the steering-gear power units on if no other aids are available, buoys alone may be used the vessel are in operation when such units are capable of to establish an estimated position. simultaneous operation, except when the vessel is sailing (2307) (f) The danger of each closing visual or each closing on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary radar contact is evaluated and the person directing the waters, and except as required by paragraph (u) of this movement of the vessel knows the evaluation; section. (2308) (g) Rudder orders are executed as given; (2309) (h) Engine speed and direction orders are executed (2330) (u)Oneachpassengervesselmeetingtherequirements as given; of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at (2310) (i)Magneticvariationanddeviationandgyrocompass Sea, 1960 (SOLAS 60) and on each cargo vessel meeting errors are known and correctly applied by the person the requirements of SOLAS 74 as amended in 1981, the directing the movement of the vessel; number of steering-gear power units necessary to move (2311) (j) A person whom he has determined is competent the rudder from 35 on either side to 30 on the other in not to steer the vessel is in the wheelhouse at all times (See more than 28 seconds must be in simultaneous operation. also 46 U.S.C. 8702(d), which requires an able seaman at the wheel on U.S. vessels of 100 gross tons or more in (2331) narrow or crowded waters during low visibility.); (2312) (k) If a pilot other than a member of the vessel’s §164.13 Navigation underway: tankers. crew is employed, the pilot is informed of the draft, (2332) (a) As used in this section, “tanker” means a self- maneuvering characteristics, and peculiarities of the vessel and of any abnormal circumstances on the vessel propelled tank vessel, including integrated tug barge that may affect its safe navigation. combinations, constructed or adapted primarily to carry (2313) (1) Current velocity and direction for the area to be oil or hazardous material in bulk in the cargo spaces and transited are known by the person directing the movement inspected and certificated as a tanker. of the vessel; (2333) (b) Each tanker must have an engineering (2314) (m) Predicted set and drift are known by the person watch capable of monitoring the propulsion system, directing movement of the vessel; communicating with the bridge, and implementing (2315) (n) Tidal state for the area to be transited is known manual control measures immediately when necessary. by the person directing movement of the vessel; The watch must be physically present in the machinery (2316) (o) The vessel’s anchors are ready for letting go; spaces or in the main control space and must consist of at (2317) (p) The person directing the movement of the vessel least an engineer with an appropriately endorsed license sets the vessel’s speed with consideration for– or merchant mariner credential. (2318) (1) The prevailing visibility and weather conditions; (2334) (c) Each tanker must navigate with at least two (2319) (2) The proximity of the vessel to fixed shore and deck officers with an appropriately endorsed license or marine structures; merchant mariner credential on watch on the bridge, (2320) (3) The tendency of the vessel underway to squat and one of whom may be a pilot. In waters where a pilot suffer impairment of maneuverability when there is small is required, the second officer, must be an individual underkeel clearance; holding an appropriately endorsed license or merchant (2321) (4) The comparative proportions of the vessel and mariner credential and assigned to the vessel as master, the channel; mate, or officer in charge of a navigational watch, who is (2322) (5) The density of marine traffic; separate and distinct from the pilot. (2323) (6) The damage that might be caused by the vessel’s (2335) (d) Except as specified in paragraph (e) of this wake; section, a tanker may operate with an auto pilot engaged (2324) (7) The strength and direction of the current; and only if all of the following conditions exist: (2325) (8) Any local vessel speed limit; (2336) (1) The operation and performance of the automatic (2326) (q) The tests required by §164.25 are made and pilot conforms with the standards recommended by the recorded in the vessel’s log; and International Maritime Organization in IMO Resolution A.342(IX). (2337) (2) A qualified helmsman is present at the helm and prepared at all times to assume manual control. (2338) (3) The tanker is not operating in any of the following areas:
100 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2339) (i) The areas of the traffic separation schemes (2354) specified in subchapter P of the chapter. §164.19 Requirements for vessels at anchor. (2340) (ii) The portions of a shipping safety fairway (2355) The master or person in charge of each vessel that is specified in part 166 of this chapter. anchored shall ensure that– (2341) (iii) An anchorage ground specified in part 110 of (2356) (a) A proper anchor watch is maintained; this chapter. (2357) (b) Procedures are followed to detect a dragging (2342) (iv) An area within one-half nautical mile of any anchor; and U.S. shore. (2358) (c) Whenever weather, tide, or current conditions (2343) (e) A tanker equipped with an integrated navigation are likely to cause the vessel’s anchor to drag, action is system, and complying with paragraph (d)(2) of this taken to ensure the safety of the vessel, structures, and section, may use the system with the auto pilot engaged other vessels, such as being ready to veer chain, let go a while in the areas described in paragraphs (d)(3) (i) and second anchor, or get underway using the vessel’s own (ii) of this section. The master shall provide, upon request, propulsion or tug assistance. documentation showing that the integrated navigation system– (2359) (2344) (1) Can maintain a predetermined trackline with a §164.25 Tests before entering or getting underway. cross track error of less than 10 meters 95 percent of the (2360) (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of time; this section no person may cause a vessel to enter into or (2345) (2) Provides continuous position data accurate to get underway on the navigable waters of the United States within 20 meters 95 percent of the time; and unless no more than 12 hours before entering or getting underway, the following equipment has been tested: (2346) (3) Has an immediate override control. (2361) (1) Primary and secondary steering gear. The test procedure includes a visual inspection of the steering (2347) gear and its connecting linkage, and where applicable, the operation of the following: §164.15 Navigation bridge visibility. (2362) (i) Each remote steering gear control system. (2348) (a) The arrangement of cargo, cargo gear, and trim (2363) (ii) Each steering position located on the navigating bridge. of all vessels entering or departing from U.S. ports (2364) (iii) The main steering gear from the alternative must be such that the field of vision from the navigation power supply, if installed. bridge conforms as closely as possible to the following (2365) (iv) Each rudder angle indicator in relation to the requirements: actual position of the rudder. (2349) (1) From the conning position, the view of the sea (2366) (v) Each remote steering gear control system power surface must not be obscured by more than the lesser of failure alarm. two ship lengths or 500 meters (1,640 feet) from dead (2367) (vi) Each remote steering gear power unit failure ahead to 10 degrees on either side of the vessel. Within alarm. this arc of visibility any blind sector caused by cargo, (2368) (vii) The full movement of the rudder to the required cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must not capabilities of the steering gear. exceed 5 degrees. (2369) (2) All internal vessel control communications and (2350) (2) From the conning position, the horizontal field of vessel control alarms. vision must extend over an arc from at least 22.5 degrees (2370) (3) Standby or emergency generator, for as long as abaft the beam on one side of the vessel, through dead necessary to show proper functioning, including steady ahead, to at least 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the state temperature and pressure readings. other side of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of the (2371) (4) Storage batteries for emergency lighting and beam caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent power systems in vessel control and propulsion machinery obstruction must not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total spaces. more than 20 degrees, including any blind sector within (2372) (5) Main propulsion machinery, ahead and astern. the arc of visibility described in paragraph (a)(1) of this (2373) (b) Vessels navigating on the Great Lakes and their section. connecting and tributary waters, having once completed (2351) (3) From each bridge wing, the field of vision must the test requirements of this sub-part, are considered to extend over an arc from at least 45 degrees on the opposite remain in compliance until arriving at the next port of call bow, through dead ahead, to at least dead astern. on the Great Lakes. (2352) (4) From the main steering position, the field of (2374) (c) Vessels entering the Great Lakes from the St. vision must extend over an arc from dead ahead to at Lawrence Seaway are considered to be in compliance least 60 degrees on either side of the vessel. with this sub-part if the required tests are conducted (2353) (b) A clear view must be provided through at least preparatory to or during the passage of the St. Lawrence two front windows at all times regardless of weather Seaway or within one hour of passing Wolfe Island. conditions.
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 101 (2375) (d) No vessel may enter, or be operated on the (2393) (c) As used in this section, “currently corrected” navigable waters of the United States unless the emergency means corrected with changes contained in all Notices steering drill described below has been conducted within to Mariners published by the National Geospatial- 48 hours prior to entry and logged in the vessel logbook, IntelligenceAgency, or an equivalent foreign government unless the drill is conducted and logged on a regular basis publication, reasonably available to the vessel, and that is at least once every three months. This drill must include applicable to the vessel’s transit. at a minimum the following: (2394) (2376) (1) Operation of the main steering gear from within the steering gear compartment. §164.35 Equipment: All vessels. (2395) Each vessel must have the following: (2377) (2) Operation of the means of communications (2396) (a) A marine radar system for surface navigation. between the navigating bridge and the steering (2397) (b) An illuminated magnetic steering compass, compartment. mounted in a binnacle, that can be read at the vessel’s (2378) (3) Operation of the alternative power supply for the main steering stand. steering gear if the vessel is so equipped. (2398) (c) A current magnetic compass deviation table or graph or compass comparison record for the steering (2379) compass, in the wheelhouse. (2399) (d) A gyrocompass. §164.30 Charts, publications, and equipment: (2400) (e) An illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass General. required by paragraph (d) of this section that is at the main (2380) No person may operate or cause the operation steering stand, unless that gyrocompass is illuminated of a vessel unless the vessel has the marine charts, and is at the main steering stand. publications, and equipment as required by §§164.33 (2401) (f) An illuminated rudder angle indicator in the through 164.41 of this part. wheelhouse. (2402) (g) The following maneuvering information (2381) prominently displayed on a fact sheet in the wheelhouse: (2403) (1) A turning circle diagram to port and starboard §164.33 Charts and publications. that shows the time and distance and advance and transfer (2382) (a) Each vessel must have the following: required to alter course 90 degrees with maximum rudder (2383) (1) Marine charts of the area to be transited, angle and constant power settings, for either full and half speeds, or for full and slow speeds. For vessels whose published by the National Ocean Service, U.S. Army turning circles are essentially the same for both directions, Corps of Engineers, or a river authority that– a diagram showing a turning circle in one direction, with a (2384) (i) Are of a large enough scale and have enough note on the diagram stating that turns to port and starboard detail to make safe navigation of the area possible; and are essentially the same, may be substituted. (2385) (ii) Are currently corrected. (2404) (2) The time and distance to stop the vessel from (2386) (2) For the area to be transited, a currently corrected either full and half speeds, or from full and slow speeds, copy of, or applicable currently corrected extract from, while maintaining approximately the initial heading with each of the following publications: minimum application of rudder. (2387) (i) U.S. Coast Pilot. (2405) (3) For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of (2388) (ii) Coast Guard Light List. shaft revolutions per minute for a representative range of (2389) (3) For the area to be transited, the current edition speeds. of, or applicable current extract from: (2406) (4) For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller, (2390) (i) Tide tables published by private entities using a table of control settings for a representative range of data provided by the National Ocean Service. speeds. (2391) (ii) Tidal current tables published by private entities (2407) (5) For each vessel that is fitted with an auxiliary using data provided by the National Ocean Service, or device to assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster, river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps a table of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary device is of Engineers, or a river authority. effective in maneuvering the vessel. (2392) (b) As an alternative to the requirements for (2408) (6) The maneuvering information for the normal paragraph (a) of this section, a marine chart or publication, load and normal ballast condition for– or applicable extract, published by a foreign government (2409) (i) Calm weather-wind 10 knots or less, calm sea; may be substituted for a U.S. chart and publication (2410) (ii) No current; required by this section. The chart must be of large enough (2411) (iii) Deep water conditions-water depth twice the scale and have enough detail to make safe navigation vessel’s draft or greater; and of the area possible, and must be currently corrected. (2412) (iv) Clean hull. The publication, or applicable extract, must singly or (2413) (7) At the bottom of the fact sheet, the following in combination contain similar information to the U.S. statement: Government publication to make safe navigation of the area possible. The publication, or applicable extract must be currently corrected, with the exceptions of tide and tidal current tables, which must be the current editions.
102 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2414) WARNING The response of the (name of the vessel) may be different from that listed above if any of the following conditions, upon which the maneuvering information is based, are varied: (1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or less, calm sea; (2) No current; (3) Water depth twice the vessel’s draft or greater; (4) Clean hull; and (5) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim. (2415) (2416) (h) An echo depth sounding device. (2417) (i) A device that can continuously record the depth readings of the vessel’s echo depth sounding device, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters. (2418) (j) Equipment on the bridge for plotting relative motion. (2419) (k) Simple operating instructions with a block diagram, showing the changeover procedures for remote steering gear control systems and steering gear power units, permanently displayed on the navigating bridge and in the steering gear compartment. (2420) (1) An indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the rate of revolution of each propeller, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters. (2421) (m) If fitted with controllable pitch propellers, an indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the pitch and operational mode of such propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters. (2422) (n) If fitted with lateral thrust propellers, an indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the direction and amount of thrust of such propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters. (2423) (o)A telephone or other means of communication for relaying headings to the emergency steering station.Also, each vessel of 500 gross tons and over and constructed on or after June 9, 1995 must be provided with arrangements for supplying visual compass-readings to the emergency steering station. (2424) §164.37 Equipment: Vessels of 10,000 gross tons or more. (2425) (a) Each vessel of 10,000 gross tons or more must have, in addition to the radar system under §164.35(a), a second marine radar system that operates independently of the first. (2426) Note: Independent operation means two completely separate systems, from separate branch power supply circuits or distribution panels to antennas, so that failure of any component of one system will not render the other system inoperative. (2427) (b) On each tanker of 10,000 gross tons or more that is subject to 46 U.S.C. 3708, the dual radar system required by this part must have a short range capability and a long range capability and each radar must have true
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 103 north features consisting of a display that is stabilized (2449) (b)Thedevicemustmeetthefollowingspecifications: in azimuth. (2450) (1) The display must be easily readable on the bridge (2428) by day or night. (2451) (2) Errors in the indicated speed, when the vessel is §164.38 Automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA). (See 33 CFR 164.) operating free from shallow water effect, and from the effects of wind, current, and tide, should not exceed 5 (2429) percent of the speed of the vessel, or 0.5 knot, whichever is greater. §164.39 Steering gear: Foreign tankers. (2452) (3) Errors in the indicated distance run, when the (2430) (a) This section applies to each foreign tanker of vessel is operating free from shallow water effect, and from the effects of wind, current, and tide, should not 10,000 gross tons or more, except a public vessel, that– exceed 5 percent of the distance run of the vessel in (2431) (1) Transfers oil at a port or place subject to the one hour or 0.5 nautical mile in each hour, whichever is greater. jurisdiction of the United States; or (2432) (2) Otherwise enters or operates in the navigable (2453) waters of the United States, except a vessel described by §164.41 Electronic position fixing devices. §164.02 of this part. (2454) (a) Each vessel calling at a port in the continental (2433) (b) Definitions. The terms used in this section are as follows: United States, including Alaska south of Cape Prince of (2434) Constructed means the same as in Chapter II-1, Wales, except each vessel owned or bareboat chartered Regulations 1.1.2 and 1.1.3.1, of SOLAS 74. and operated by the United States, or by a state or its (2435) Existing tanker means a tanker– political subdivision, or by a foreign nation, and not (2436) (1) For which the building contract is placed on or engaged in commerce, must have a satellite navigation after June 1, 1979; receiver with— (2437) (2) In the absence of a building contract, the keel of (2455) (1) Automatic acquisition of satellite signals after which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction initial operator settings have been entered; and on or after January 1, 1980; (2456) (2) Position updates derived from satellite (2438) (3) The delivery of which occurs on or after June 1, information during each usable satellite pass. 1982; or (2457) (b) A system that is found by the Commandant to (2439) (4)That has undergone a major conversion contracted meet the intent of the statements of availability, coverage, for on or after June 1, 1979; or construction of which was and accuracy for the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone begun on or after January 1, 1980, or completed on or (CCZ) contained in the U.S. “Federal Radionavigation after June 1, 1982. Plan” (Report No. DOD–NO 4650.4–P, I or No. DOT– (2440) Public vessel, oil, hazardous materials, and foreign TSC–RSPA–80–16, I). A person desiring a finding by vessel mean the same as in 46 U.S.C. 2101. the Commandant under this subparagraph must submit (2441) SOLAS 74 means the International Convention for a written application describing the device to the Coast the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. Guard Deputy Commander for Operations (CG–DCO), (2442) Tanker means a self-propelled vessel defined as a 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7471, Washington, DC 20593– tanker by 46 U.S.C. 2101(38) or as a tank vessel by 46 7471. After reviewing the application, the Commandant U.S.C. 2101(39). may request additional information to establish whether (2443) (c) Each tanker constructed on or after September 1, or not the device meets the intent of the Federal 1984, must meet the applicable requirements of Chapter Radionavigation Plan. II-1, Regulations 29 and 30, of SOLAS 74. (2458) Note: The Federal Radionavigation Plan is available (2444) (d) Each tanker constructed before September from the National Technical Information Service, 1, 1984, must meet the requirements of Chapter II-1, Springfield, Va. 22161, with the following Government Regulation 29.19, of SOLAS 74. Accession Numbers: (2445) (e) Each tanker of 40,000 gross tons or more, (2459) Vol 1, ADA 116468 constructed before September 1, 1984, that does not meet (2460) Vol 2, ADA 116469 the single-failure criterion of Chapter II-1, Regulation (2461) Vol 3, ADA 116470 29.16, of SOLAS 74, must meet the requirements of (2462) Vol 4, ADA 116471 Chapter II-1, Regulation 29.20, of SOLAS 74. (2446) (f) Each tanker constructed before September 1, (2463) 1984, must meet the applicable requirements of Chapter II-1, Regulations 29.14 and 29.15, of SOLAS 74. §164.42 Rate of turn indicator. (2464) Eachvesselof100,000grosstonsormoreconstructed (2447) on or after September 1, 1984, shall be fitted with a rate §164.40 Devices to indicate speed and distance. of turn indicator. (2448) (a) Each vessel required to be fitted with anAutomatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) under §164.38 of this part must be fitted with a device to indicate speed and distance of the vessel either through the water, or over the ground.
104 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2465) (2484) Note: Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas and operating procedures are set forth in Part 161 of this §164.43 Automatic Identification System Shipborne chapter. Equipment–Prince William Sound. (2485) (2466) (a) Until December 31, 2004, each vessel required to provide automated position reports to a Vessel Traffic §164.46 Automatic Identification System (AIS). Service (VTS) under §165.1704 of this subchapter must (2486) (a) The following vessels must have a properly do so by an installed Automatic Identification System Shipborne Equipment (AISSE) system consisting of a: installed, operational, type approved AIS as of the date specified: (2467) (1) Twelve-channel all-in-view Differential Global (2487) (1) Self-propelled vessels of 65 feet or more in Positioning System (dGPS) receiver; length, other than passenger and fishing vessels, in commercial service and on an international voyage, not (2468) (2) Marine band Non-Directional Beacon receiver later than December 31, 2004. capable of receiving dGPS error correction messages; (2488) (2) Nothwithstanding paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the following, self-propelled vessels, that are on (2469) (3) VHF-FM transceiver capable of Digital Selective an international voyage must also comply with SOLAS, Calling (DSC) on the designated DSC frequency; and as amended, Chapter V, regulation 19.2.1.6, 19.2.4, and 19.2.3.5 or 19.2.5.1 as appropriate (Incorporated by (2470) (4) Control unit. reference, see §164.03): (2471) (b) An AISSE must have the following capabilities: (2489) (i) Passenger vessels, of 150 gross tonnage or more, (2472) (1) Use dGPS to sense the position of the vessel not later than July 1, 2003; (2490) (ii) Tankers, regardless of tonnage, not later than the and determine the time of the position using Universal first safety survey for safety equipment on or after July 1, Coordinated Time (UTC); 2003; (2473) (2) Fully use the broadcast type 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, (2491) (iii) Vessels, other than passenger vessels or tankers, and 16 messages, as specified in RTCM Recommended of 50,000 gross tonnage or more, not later than July 1, Standards for Differential NAVSTAR GPS Service in 2004; and determining the required information; (2492) (iv) Vessels, other than passenger vessels or tankers, (2474) (3) Achieve a position error which is less than ten of 300 gross tonnage or more but less than 50,000 gross meters (32.8 feet) 2 distance root mean square (2 drms) tonnage, not later than the first safety survey for safety from the true North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) equipment on or after July 1, 2004, but no later than in the position information transmitted to a VTS; December 31, 2004. (2475) (4) Achieve a course error of less than 0.5 degrees (2493) (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of from true course over ground in the course information this section, the following vessels, when navigating an transmitted to a VTS; area denoted in table 161.12(c) of §161.12 of this chapter, (2476) (5) Achieve a speed error of less than 0.05 knots not later than December 31, 2004: from true speed over ground in the speed information (2494) (i) Self-propelled vessels of 65 feet or more in transmitted to a VTS; length, other than fishing vessels and passenger vessels (2477) (6) Receive and comply with commands broadcast certificated to carry less than 151 passengers-for-hire, in from a VTS as DSC messages on the designated DSC commercial service; frequency; (2495) (ii) Towing vessels of 26 feet or more in length and (2478) (7) Receive and comply with RTCM messages more than 600 horsepower, in commercial service; broadcast as minimum shift keying modulated medium (2496) (iii) Passenger vessels certificated to carry more than frequency signals in the marine radiobeacon band, and 150 passengers-for-hire. supply the messages to the dGPS receiver; (2497) Note to §164.46(a):“Properly installed” refers to an (2479) (8) Transmit the vessel’s position, tagged with the installation using the guidelines set forth in IMO SN/Circ. UTC position solution, course over ground, speed over 227 (incorporated by reference, see §164.03). Not all AIS ground, and Lloyd’s identification number to a VTS; units are able to broadcast position, course, and speed (2480) (9) Display a visual alarm to indicate to shipboard without the input of an external positioning device (e.g. personnel when a failure to receive or utilize the RTCM dGPS); the use of other external devices (e.g. transmitting messages occurs; heading device, gyro, rate of turn indicator) is highly (2481) (10) Display a separate visual alarm which is recommended, however, not required except as stated triggered by a VTS utilizing a DSC message to indicate in §164.46(a)(2). “Type approved” refers to an approval to shipboard personnel that the U.S. Coast Guard dGPS by an IMO recognized Administration as to comply with system cannot provide the required error correction IMO Resolution MSC.74(69), ITU–R Recommendation messages; and M.1371–1, and IEC 61993-2 (Incorporated by reference, (2482) (11) Display two RTCM type 16 messages, one of see §164.03). “Length” refers to “registered length” as which must display the position error in the position error defined in 46 CFR part 69. “Gross tonnage” refers to broadcast. (2483) (c) An AISSE is considered non-operational if it fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section.
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 105 tonnage as defined under the International Convention on (2508) Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969. (2498) (b) The requirements for Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge §164.61 Marine casualty reporting and record radiotelephones in §§26.04(a) and (c), 26.05, 26.06 retention. and 26.07 of this chapter, also apply to AIS. The term (2509) When a vessel is involved in a marine casualty as “effective operating condition” used in §26.06 of this defined in 46 CFR 4.03-1, the master or person in charge chapter includes accurate input and upkeep of AIS data of the vessel shall– fields. (2510) (a) Ensure compliance with 46 CFR 4.05, “Notice (2499) (c) The use of a portable AIS is permissible only of Marine Casualty and Voyage Records,” and to the extent that electromagnetic interference does not (2511) (b) Ensure that the voyage records required by 46 affect the proper function of existing navigation and CFR 4.05-15 are retained for– communication equipment on board and such that only (2512) (1) 30 days after the casualty if the vessel remains one AIS unit may be in operation at any one time. in the navigable waters of the United States; or (2500) (d) The AIS Pilot Plug, on each vessel over 1,600 (2513) (2) 30 days after the return of the vessel to a United gross tons, on an international voyage, must be available States port if the vessel departs the navigable waters of for pilot use, easily accessible from the primary conning the United States within 30 days after the marine casualty. position of the vessel, and near a 120 Volt, AC power, 3-prong receptacle. (2514) (2501) §164.70 Definitions. (2515) For purposes of §§164.72 through 164.82, the term– §164.51 Deviations from rules: Emergency. (2516) Current edition means the most recent published (2502) Except for the requirements of §164.53(b), in an version of a publication, chart, or map required by emergency, any person may deviate from any rule in this §164.72. part to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, (2517) Currently corrected edition means a current or property, or the environment. previous edition of a publication required by §164.72, corrected with changes that come from Notice to (2503) Mariners (NTMs) or Notices to Navigation reasonably available and that apply to the vessel’s transit. Hand- §164.53 Deviations from rules and reporting: Non- annotated river maps from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operating equipment. (ACOE) are currently corrected editions if issued within (2504) (a) If during a voyage any equipment required by the previous 5 years. this part stops operating properly, the person directing the (2518) Great Lakes means the Great Lakes and their movement of the vessel may continue to the next port of connecting and tributary waters including the Calumet call, subject to the directions of the District Commander River as far as the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock and Controlling or the Captain of the Port, as provided by 33 CFR 160. Works (between miles 326 and 327), the Chicago River (2505) (b) If the vessel’s radar, radio navigation receivers, as far as the east side of the Ashland Avenue Bridge gyrocompass, echo depth sounding device, or primary (between miles 321 and 322), and the Saint Lawrence steering gear stops operating properly, the person River as far east as the lower exit of Saint Lambert Lock. directing the movement of the vessel must report or (2519) Merchant mariner credential or MMC means the cause to be reported that it is not operating properly to credential issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10. the nearest Captain of the Port, District Commander, or, It combines the individual merchant mariner’s document, if participating in a Vessel Traffic Service, to the Vessel license, and certificate of registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. Traffic Center, as soon as possible. subtitle II part E as well as the STCW endorsement into a single credential that serves as the mariner’s qualification (2506) document, certificate of identification, and certificate of service. §164.55 Deviations from rules: Continuing opera- (2520) Swing-meter means an electronic or electric device tion or period of time. that indicates the rate of turn of the vessel on board which (2507) The Captain of the Port, upon written application, it is installed. may authorize a deviation from any rule in this part if (2521) Towing vessel means a commercial vessel engaged he determines that the deviation does not impair the safe in or intending to engage in pulling, pushing or hauling navigation of the vessel under anticipated conditions and alongside, or any combination of pulling, pushing, or will not result in a violation of the rules for preventing hauling alongside. collisions at sea. The authorization may be issued for (2522) Western Rivers means the Mississippi River, its vessels operating in the waters under the jurisdiction of tributaries, South Pass, and Southwest Pass, to the the Captain of the Port for any continuing operation or navigational-demarcation lines dividing the high seas period of time the Captain of the Port specifies. from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States, and the PortAllen-Morgan CityAlternative Route, and that part of the Atchafalaya River above its junction
106 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2565) TABLE 164.72 – Equipment, Charts or Maps, and Publications of Towing Vessels for 12 Meters or More in Length Western Rivers U.S. Navigable Waters Waters seaward of Navigable Waters (other than Western Rivers) and 3 NM or more from shore on the Great Lakes Marine Radar: RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD Version 1.1 RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD Version 1.1 RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD Version 1.1 Towing Vessels of less than 300 GT Display Category II1 Display Category II1 Display Category I2 Stabilization Category BRAVO Stabilization Category BRAVO Stabilization Category ALPHA Towing Vessels of RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X Version 1.2 RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X Version 1.2 RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X Version 1.21 300 GT or more (except the Azimuth stabilization (except the Azimuth stabilization requirement in paragraph 3.10)1 requirement in paragraph 3.10)1 Searchlight X X X VHF-FM Radio X X X Magnetic Compass X3 X X Swing Meter X3 Echo Depth-sounding XX Device Electronic Position X Fixing Device Charts or Maps (1) Large enough scale (1) Large enough scale (1) Large enough scale (2) Current edition or currently corrected (2) Current edition or currently corrected (2) Currently corrected edition edition edition General Publications (1) U.S. Coast Guard Light List (1) U.S. Coast Guard Light List (1) U.S. Coast Guard Light List (2) Notices to Navigation or Local Notices (2) Local Notices to Mariners (2) Local Notices to Mariners to Mariners (3) Tidal-current Tables (3) Tidal-current Tables (3) River-current Tables (4) Tide Tables (4) Tide Tables (5) U.S. Coast Pilot (5) U.S. Coast Pilot Notes: 1 Towing vessels with existing radar must meet this requirement by August 2, 1998. 2 Towing vessels with existing radar must meet this requirement by August 2, 1998 but do not need to meet the display and stabilization requirements until August 2, 2001. 3 A towing vessel may carry either a swing-meter or a magnetic compass. with the Port Allen-Morgan City Alternative Route (2531) (B) RTCM Standard for Marine Radar Equipment including the Old River and the Red River and those Installed on Ships of Less Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage, waters specified by §§89.25 and 89.27 of this chapter, RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD, Version 1.1, display and such other, similar waters as are designated by the Category I and stabilization Category Alpha. COTP. (2532) (iii) For a vessel of 300 tons gross tonnage or more (2523) that engages in towing on navigable waters of the U.S., including Western rivers, the radar must meet– §164.72 Navigational-safety equipment, charts or maps, and publications required on towing vessels. (2533) (A)TherequirementsoftheFederalCommunications (2524) (a) Except as provided by §164.01(b), each towing Commission (FCC) specified by 47 CFR part 80; and vessel must be equipped with the following navigational- safety equipment: (2534) (B) RTCM Recommended Standards for Marine (2525) (1) Marine radar. By August 2, 1997, a marine radar Radar Equipment Installed on Ships of 300 Tons Gross that meets the following applicable requirements: Tonnage and Upwards, RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X, (2526) (i) For a vessel of less than 300 tons gross tonnage Version 1.2 except the requirements for azimuth that engages in towing on navigable waters of the U.S., stabilization in paragraph 3.10. including Western Rivers, the radar must meet– (2527) (A)TherequirementsoftheFederalCommunications (2535) (iv) For a vessel of 300 tons gross tonnage or more Commission (FCC) specified by 47 CFR part 80; and that engages in towing seaward of navigable waters of (2528) (B) RTCM Standard for Marine Radar Equipment the U.S. or more than three nautical miles from shore on Installed on Ships of Less Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage, the Great Lakes, the radar must meet– RTCM Paper-71-95/SC112-STD, Version 1.1, display Category II and stabilization Category Bravo. (2536) (A) The requirements of the FCC specified by 47 (2529) (ii) For a vessel of less than 300 tons gross tonnage CFR part 80; and that engages in towing seaward of navigable waters of the U.S. or more than three nautical miles from shore on (2537) (B) RTCM Recommended Standards for Marine the Great Lakes, the radar must meet– Radar Equipment Installed on Ships of 300 Tons Gross (2530) (A) The requirements of the FCC specified by 47 Tonnage and Upwards, RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X, CFR part 80; and Version 1.2. (2538) (v) A towing vessel with an existing radar must meet the applicable requirements of paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iv) of this section by August 2, 1998; except that a towing vessel with an existing radar must meet the display and stabilization requirements of paragraph (a) (1)(ii)(B) of this section by August 2, 2001.
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 107 (2539) (2) Searchlight. A searchlight, directable from the (2552) (iii) The charts or maps may be, instead of charts vessel’s main steering station and capable of illuminating or maps required by paragraphs (b)(1) (i) and (ii) of this objects at a distance of at least two times the length of the section, currently corrected marine charts or maps, or tow. applicable extracts, published by a foreign government. These charts or maps, or applicable extracts, must contain (2540) (3) VHF-FM Radio. An installation or multiple information similar to that on the charts or maps required installations of VHF-FM radios as prescribed by part by paragraphs (b)(1) (i) and (ii) of this section, be of 26 of this chapter and 47 CFR part 80, to maintain a large enough scale, and have enough detail to make safe continuous listening watch on the designated calling navigation of the areas possible, and must be currently channel, VHF-FM Channel 13 (except on portions of the corrected. Lower Mississippi River, where VHF-FM Channel 67 is the designated calling channel), and to separately monitor (2553) (2) General publications. A currently corrected the International Distress and Calling Channel, VHF-FM edition of, or an applicable currently corrected extract Channel 16, except when transmitting or receiving traffic from, each of the following publications for the area to on other VHF-FM channels or when participating in a be transited: Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) or monitoring a channel of a VTS. (Each U.S. towing vessel of 26 feet (about 8 (2554) (i) If the vessel is engaged in towing exclusively on meters) or more in length, except a public vessel, must Western Rivers– hold a ship-radio-station license for radio transmitters (including radar and EPIRBs), and each operator must (2555) (A) U.S. Coast Guard Light List; hold a restricted operator’s license or higher. To get an (2556) (B) Applicable Notices to Navigation published application for either license, call (800) 418-FORM or (202) 418-FORM, or write to the FCC; Wireless Bureau, by the ACOE, or Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs) Licensing Division; 1270 Fairfield Road; Gettysburg, PA published by the Coast Guard, for the area to be transited, 17325-7245.) when available; and (2557) (C) River-current tables published by the ACOE or (2541) (4) Magnetic Compass. Either– a river authority, if available. (2542) (i) An illuminated swing-meter or an illuminated (2558) (ii) If the vessel is engaged other than in towing exclusively on Western Rivers– card-type magnetic steering compass readable from the (2559) (A) Coast Guard Light List; vessel’s main steering station, if the vessel engages in (2560) (B) Notices to Mariners published by the National towing exclusively on Western Rivers; or Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or LNMs published by (2543) (ii) An illuminated card-type magnetic steering the Coast Guard; compass readable from the vessel’s main steering station. (2561) (C) Tidal-Current tables published by private entities (2544) (5) Echo Depth-Sounding Device. By August 2, using data provided by the NOS, or river-current tables 2001, an echo depth-sounding device readable from the published by the ACOE or a river authority: vessel’s main steering station, unless the vessel engages (2562) (D) Tide tables published by private entities using in towing exclusively on Western Rivers. data provided by the NOS; and (2545) (6) Electronic Position-Fixing Device. An electronic (2563) (E) U.S. Coast Pilot. position-fixing device, a satellite navigational system (2564) (c) Table 164.72, summarizes the navigational- such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) as required safety equipment, charts or maps, and publications by §164.41, if the vessel engages in towing seaward of required for towing vessels of 12 meters or more in navigable waters of the U.S. or more than three nautical length: miles from shore on the Great Lakes. (2546) (b) Each towing vessel must carry on board and (2566) maintain the following: (2547) (1) Charts or maps. Marine charts or maps of the §164.74 Towline and terminal gear for towing areas to be transited, published by the National Ocean astern. Service (NOS), the ACOE, or a river authority that satisfy (2567) (a) Towline. The owner, master, or operator of each the following requirements. vessel towing astern shall ensure that the strength of each (2548) (i) The charts or maps must be of a large enough towline is adequate for its intended service, considering scale and have enough detail to make safe navigation of at least the following factors: the areas possible. (2568) (1) The size and material of each towline must be– (2549) (ii) The charts or maps must be either– (2569) (i) Appropriate for the horsepower or bollard pull of (2550) (A) Current editions or currently corrected editions, the vessel; if the vessel engages in towing exclusively on navigable (2570) (ii) Appropriate for the static loads and dynamic waters of the U.S., including Western Rivers; or loads expected during the intended service; (2551) (B) Currently corrected editions, if the vessel (2571) (iii) Appropriate for the sea conditions expected engages in towing seaward of navigable waters of the during the intended service; U.S. or more than three nautical miles from shore on the (2572) (iv) Appropriate for exposure to the marine Great Lakes. environment and to any chemicals used or carried on board the vessel;
108 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2573) (v) Appropriate for the temperatures of normal (2589) (E) Amount of visible damage to the towline; stowage and service on board the vessel; (2590) (F) Amount of material deterioration indicated (2574) (vi) Compatible with associated navigational-safety by measurements of diameter and, if applicable, equipment; and measurements of lay extension of the towline; and (2591) (G) Point at which a tensile test proves the minimum (2575) (vii) Appropriate for the likelihood of mechanical breaking strength of the towline inadequate by the damage. standards of paragraph (a)(1) of this section, if necessary; and (2576) (2) Each towline as rigged must be– (2592) (v) Keeping on board the towing vessel or in (2577) (i) Free of knots; company files of a record of the material condition of (2578) (ii) Spliced with a thimble, or have a poured socket the towline when inspected under paragraphs (a)(3)(iii) and (iv) of this section. Once this record lapses for three at its end; and months or more, except when a vessel is laid up or out (2579) (iii) Free of wire clips except for temporary repair, of service or has not deployed its towline, the owner, master, or operator shall retest the towline or remove it for which the towline must have a thimble and either from service. five wire clips or as many wire clips as the manufacturer (2593) (b) Terminal gear. The owner, master, or operator of specifies for the nominal diameter and construction of the each vessel towing astern shall ensure that the gear used towline, whichever is more. to control, protect, and connect each towline meets the (2580) (3) The condition of each towline must be monitored following criteria: through the– (2594) (1) The material and size of the terminal gear are (2581) (i) Keeping on board the towing vessel or in appropriate for the strength and anticipated loading of company files of a record of the towline’s initial minimum the towline and for the environment; breaking strength as determined by the manufacturer, by (2595) (2) Each connection is secured by at least one nut a classification (“class”) society authorized in §157.04 of with at least one cotter pin or other means of preventing this chapter, or by a tensile test that meetsAPI Specification its failure; 9A, Specification for Wire Rope, Section 3; ASTM D (2596) (3) The lead of the towline is appropriate to prevent 4268 (incorporated by reference, see §164.03), Standard sharp bends in the towline from fairlead blocks, chocks, Test Method for Testing Fiber Ropes; or Cordage Institute or tackle; CIA 3, Standard Test Methods for Fiber Rope Including (2597) (4) There is provided a method, whether mechanical Standard Terminations; or non-mechanical, that does not endanger operating (2582) (ii) If the towline is purchased from another owner, personnel but that easily releases the towline; master, or operator of a vessel with the intent to use it as (2598) (5) The towline is protected from abrasion or chafing a towline or if it is retested for any reason, keeping on by chafing gear, lagging, or other means; board the towing vessel or in company files of a record of (2599) (6) Except on board a vessel towing in ice on Western each retest of the towline’s minimum breaking strength as Rivers or one using a towline of synthetic or natural fiber, determined by a class society authorized in §157.04 of this there is fitted a winch that evenly spools and tightly winds chapter or by a tensile test that meets API Specification the towline; and 9A, Section 3;ASTM D 4268; (incorporated by reference, (2600) (7) If a winch is fitted, there is attached to the main see §164.03) or Cordage Institute CIA 3, Standard Test drum a brake that has holding power appropriate for Methods; the horsepower or bollard pull of the vessel and can be (2583) (iii) Conducting visual inspections of the towline in operated without power to the winch. accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, or at least monthly, and whenever the serviceability of the (2601) towline is in doubt (the inspections being conducted by the owner, master, or operator, or by a person on whom §164.76 Towline and terminal gear for towing the owner, master, or operator confers the responsibility alongside and pushing ahead. to take corrective measures appropriate for the use of the (2602) The owner, master, or operator of each vessel towing towline); alongside or pushing ahead shall ensure the face wires, (2584) (iv) Evaluating the serviceability of the whole spring lines, and push gear used– towline or any part of the towline, and removing the (2603) (a) Are appropriate for the vessel’s horsepower; whole or part from service either as recommended by the (2604) (b) Are appropriate for the arrangement of the tow; manufacturer or a class society authorized in §157.04 of (2605) (c) Are frequently inspected; and this chapter or in accordance with a replacement schedule (2606) (d) Remain serviceable. developed by the owner, master, or operator that accounts for at least the– (2607) (2585) (A) Nautical miles on, or time in service of, the towline; §164.78 Navigation under way: Towing vessels. (2586) (B) Operating conditions experienced by the towline; (2608) (a) The owner, master, or operator of each vessel (2587) (C) History of loading of the towline; (2588) (D) Surface condition, including corrosion and towing shall ensure that each person directing and discoloration, of the towline; controlling the movement of the vessel–
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 109 (2609) (1) Understands the arrangement of the tow and the (2625) (6) Propulsion systems. Visual inspection of the effects of maneuvering on the vessel towing and on the spaces for main propulsion machinery, of machinery, and vessel, barge, or object being towed; of devices for monitoring machinery. (2610) (2) Can fix the position of the vessel using installed (2626) (b) The owner, master, or operator of each towing navigational equipment, aids to navigation, geographic vessel of 1,600 GT or more shall ensure that the following reference-points, and hydrographic contours; tests of equipment occur at the frequency required by §164.25 and that the following inspections of gear occur (2611) (3) Does not fix the position of the vessel using before the vessel embarks on a voyage of more than 24 buoys alone (Buoys are aids to navigation placed in hours or when each new master or operator assumes approximate positions either to alert mariners to hazards command: to navigation or to indicate the orientation of a channel. They may not maintain exact charted positions, because (2627) (1) Navigational equipment. Tests of onboard strong or varying currents, heavy seas, ice and collisions equipment as required by §164.25. with vessels can move or sink them or set them adrift. Although they may corroborate a position fixed by other (2628) (2) Terminal gear. Visual inspection of tackle; of means, they cannot fix a position; however, if no other connections of bridle and towing pendant, if applicable; aids are available, buoys alone may establish an estimated of chafing gear; and of the winch brake, if installed. position.); (2629) (c)(1) The voyage-planning requirements outlined (2612) (4) Evaluates the danger of each closing visual or in this section do not apply to you if your towing vessel radar contact; is– (2613) (5) Knows and applies the variation and deviation, (2630) (i) Used solely for any of the following services or where a magnetic compass is fitted and where charts or any combination of these services– maps have enough detail to enable this type of correction; (2631) (A) Within a limited geographic area, such as (2614) (6) Knows the speed and direction of the current, and fleeting-area for barges or a commercial facility, and used the set, drift, and tidal state for the area to be transited; for restricted service, such as making up or breaking up larger tows: (2615) (7) Proceeds at a safe speed taking into account the weather, visibility, density of traffic, draft of tow, (2632) (B) For harbor assist; possibility of wake damage, speed and direction of the (2633) (C) For assistance towing as defined by 46 CFR current, and local speed-limits; and 10.103; (2616) (8) Monitors the voyage plan required by §164.80. (2634) (D) For response to emergency or pollution; (2617) (b) The owner, master, or operator of each vessel (2635) (ii) A public vessel that is both owned, or demise towing shall ensure that the tests and inspections required chartered, and operated by the United States Government by §164.80 are conducted and that the results are entered or by a government of a foreign country; and that is not in the log or other record carried on board. engaged in commercial service; (2636) (iii) A foreign vessel engaged in innocent passage; (2618) or (2637) (iv) Exempted by the Captain of the Port (COTP). §164.80 Tests, inspections, and voyage planning. (2638) (2) If you think your towing vessel should be (2619) (a) The owner, master, or operator of each towing exempt from these voyage planning requirements for a specified route, you should submit a written request to vessel of less than 1,600 GT shall ensure that the the appropriate COTP. The COTP will provide you with following tests and inspections of gear occur before the a written response granting or denying your request. vessel embarks on a voyage of more than 24 hours or (2639) (3) If any part of a towing vessel’s intended voyage when each new master or operator assumes command: is seaward of the baseline (i.e., the shoreward boundary) (2620) (1) Steering-systems. A test of the steering-gear- of the territorial sea of the U.S., then the owner, master, control system; a test of the main steering gear from the or operator of the vessel, employed to tow a barge or alternative power supply, if installed; a verification of barges, must ensure that the voyage with the barge or the rudder-angle indicator relative to the actual position barges is planned, taking into account all pertinent of the rudder; and a visual inspection of the steering gear information before the vessel embarks on the voyage. and its linkage. The master must check the planned route for proximity to (2621) (2) Navigational equipment. A test of all installed hazards before the voyage begins. During a voyage, if a navigational equipment. decision is made to deviate substantially from the planned (2622) (3) Communications. Operation of all internal vessel route, then the master or mate must plan the new route control communications and vessel-control alarms, if before deviating from the planned route. The voyage plan installed. must follow company policy and consider the following (2623) (4) Lights. Operation of all navigational lights and (related requirements noted in parentheses): all searchlights. (2640) (i) Applicable information from nautical charts and (2624) (5) Terminal gear. Visual inspection of tackle; of publications (also see paragraph (b) of section 164.72), connections of bridle and towing pendant, if applicable; including Coast Pilot, Coast Guard Light List, and Coast of chafing gear; and the winch brake, if installed.
110 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 Guard Local Notice to Mariners for the port of departure, (2655) (3) Any characteristics of the vessel that affect all ports of call, and the destination; or restrict the maneuverability of the vessel, such as (2641) (ii) Current and forecast weather, including visibility, arrangement of cargo, trim, loaded condition, under-keel wind, and sea state for the port of departure, all ports of clearance, and speed.) call, and the destination (also see paragraphs (a)(7) of section 164.78 and (b) of section 164.82); (2656) (d) Deviation and authorization. The owner, master, (2642) (iii) Data on tides and currents for the port of or operator of each towing vessel unable to repair departure, all ports of call, and the destination, and the within 96 hours an inoperative marine radar required by river stages and forecast, if appropriate; §164.72(a) shall so notify the Captain of the Port (COTP) (2643) (iv) Forward and after drafts of the barge or barges and shall seek from the COTP both a deviation from the and under-keel and vertical clearances (air-gaps) for all requirements of this section and an authorization for bridges, ports, and berthing areas; continued operation in the area to be transited. Failure of (2644) (v) Pre-departure checklists; redundant navigational-safety equipment, including but (2645) (vi) Calculated speed and estimated time of arrival not limited to failure of one of two installed radars, where at proposed waypoints; each satisfies §164.72(a), does not necessitate either a (2646) (vii) Communication contacts at any Vessel Traffic deviation or an authorization. Services, bridges, and facilities, and any port specific requirements for VHF radio; (2657) (1) The initial notice and request for a deviation and (2647) (viii) Any master’s or operator’s standing orders an authorization may be spoken, but the request must detailing closest points of approach, special conditions, also be written. The written request must explain why and critical maneuvers; and immediate repair is impracticable, and state when and by (2648) (ix) Whether the towing vessel has sufficient power whom the repair will be made. to control the tow under all foreseeable circumstances. (2658) (2) The COTP, upon receiving even a spoken (2649) request, may grant a deviation and an authorization from any of the provisions of §§164.70 through 164.82 for a §164.82 Maintenance, failure, and reporting. specified time if he or she decides that they would not (2650) (a) Maintenance. The owner, master, or operator impair the safe navigation of the vessel under anticipated conditions. of each towing vessel shall maintain operative the navigational-safety equipment required by §164.72. (2659) (2651) (b) Failure. If any of the navigational-safety equipment required by §164.72 fails during a voyage, Part 165–Regulated Navigation Areas and Lim- the owner, master, or operator of the towing vessel ited Access Areas shall exercise due diligence to repair it at the earliest practicable time. He or she shall enter its failure in (2660) the log or other record carried on board. The failure of equipment, in itself, does not constitute a violation of this Subpart A–General rule; nor does it constitute unseaworthiness; nor does it obligate an owner, master, or operator to moor or anchor (2661) the vessel. However, the owner, master, or operator shall consider the state of the equipment-along with such §165.1 Purpose of part. factors as weather, visibility, traffic, and the dictates of (2662) The purpose of this part is to– good seamanship-in deciding whether it is safe for the (2663) (a) Prescribe procedures for establishing different vessel to proceed. (2652) (c) Reporting. The owner, master, or operator of types of limited or controlled access areas and regulated each towing vessel whose equipment is inoperative or navigation areas; otherwise impaired while the vessel is operating within a (2664) (b) Prescribe general regulations for different types Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Area shall report the fact as of limited or controlled access areas and regulated required by 33 CFR 161.124. (33 CFR 161.124 requires navigation areas; that each user of a VTS report to the Vessel Traffic Center (2665) (c) Prescribe specific requirements for established as soon as practicable: areas; and (2653) (1) Any absence or malfunction of vessel-operating (2666) (d) List specific areas and their boundaries. equipment for navigational safety, such as propulsion machinery, steering gear, radar, gyrocompass, echo depth- (2667) sounding or other sounding device, automatic dependent surveillance equipment, or navigational lighting; §165.3 Definitions. (2654) (2) Any condition on board the vessel likely to (2668) The following definitions apply to this part: impair navigation, such as shortage of personnel or lack (2669) Credential means any or all of the following: of current nautical charts or maps, or publications; and (2670) (1) Merchant mariner’s document. (2671) (2) Merchant mariner’s license. (2672) (3) STCW endorsement. (2673) (4) Certificate of registry. (2674) (5) Merchant mariner credential. (2675) Merchant mariner credential or MMC means the credential issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10.
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 111 It combines the individual merchant mariner’s document, (2690) (c) Notification of the termination of the rule is license, and certificate of registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. usually made in the same form as the notification of its subtitle II part E as well as the STCW endorsement into establishment. a single credential that serves the mariner’s qualification document, certificate of identification, and certificate of (2691) service. §165.8 Geographic coordinates. (2676) (2692) Geographiccoordinatesexpressedintermsoflatitude §165.5 Establishment procedures. or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting on (2677) (a) A safety zone, security zone, or regulated maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such navigation area may be established on the initiative of geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. any authorized Coast Guard official. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference (2678) (b) Any person may request that a safety zone, may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 security zone, or regulated navigation area be established. only after application of the appropriate corrections that Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each are published on the particular map or chart being used. request must be submitted in writing to either the Captain of the Port or District Commander having jurisdiction (2693) over the location as described in 33 CFR 3, and including the following: §165.9 Geographic application of limited and con- (2679) (1) The name of the person submitting the request; trolled access areas and regulated navigation areas. (2680) (2) The location and boundaries of the safety zone, (2694) (a) General. The geographic application of the security zone, or regulated navigation area; limited and controlled access areas and regulated (2681) (3) The date, time, and duration that the safety zone, navigation areas in this part are determined based on the security zone, or regulated navigation area should be statutory authority under which each is created. established; (2695) (b) Safety zones and regulated navigation areas. (2682) (4) A description of the activities planned for the These zones and areas are created under the authority safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area; of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, 33 U.S.C. 1221– (2683) (5) The nature of the restrictions or conditions 1232. Safety zones established under 33 U.S.C. 1226 and desired; and regulated navigation areas may be established in waters (2684) (6) The reason why the safety zone, security zone, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States as defined or regulated navigation area is necessary. in §2.38 of this chapter, including the territorial sea to a (2685) (Requests for safety zones, security zones, and seaward limit of 12 nautical miles from the baseline. regulated navigation areas are approved by the Office (2696) (c) Security zones. These zones have two sources of of Management and Budget under control number 1625- authority–the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, 33 U.S.C. 0020. 1221–1232, and the Act of June 15, 1917, as amended by (2686) (c) Safety Zones and Security Zones. If, for good both the Magnuson Act of August 9, 1950 (“Magnuson cause, the request for a safety zone or security zone is Act”), 50 U.S.C. 191–195, and sec. 104 the Maritime made less than 5 working days before the zone is to be Transportation Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-295, established, the request may be made orally, but it must 116 Stat. 2064). Security zones established under either be followed by a written request within 24 hours. 33 U.S.C. 1226 or 50 U.S.C. 191 may be established in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States as (2687) defined in §2.38 of this chapter, including the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 nautical miles from the §165.7 Notification. baseline. (2688) (a) The establishment of these limited access areas (2697) (d) Naval vessel protection zones. These zones are issued under the authority of 14 U.S.C. 91 and 633 and and regulated navigation areas is considered rulemaking. may be established in waters subject to the jurisdiction The procedures used to notify persons of the establishment of the United States as defined in §2.38 of this chapter, of these areas vary depending upon the circumstances including the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 and emergency conditions. Notification may be made by nautical miles from the baseline. marine broadcasts, local notice to mariners, local news media, distribution in leaflet form, and on-scene oral (2698) notice, as well as publication in the Federal Register. (2689) (b) Notification normally contains the physical Subpart B–Regulated Navigation Areas boundaries of the area, the reasons for the rule, its estimated duration, and the method of obtaining (2699) authorization to enter the area, if applicable, and special navigational rules, if applicable. §165.10 Regulated navigation areas. (2700) A regulated navigation area is a water area within a defined boundary for which regulations for vessels navigating within the area have been established under this part.
112 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2701) (2718) §165.11 Vessel operating requirements (regula- Subpart D–Security Zones tions). (2702) Each District Commander may control vessel (2719) traffic in an area which is determined to have hazardous conditions, by issuing regulations: §165.30 Security zones. (2703) (a) Specifying times of vessel entry, movement, or (2720) (a) A security zone is an area of land, water, or land departure to, from, within, or through ports, harbors, or other waters; and water which is so designated by the Captain of the (2704) (b) Establishing vessel size, speed, draft limitations, Port or District Commander for such time as is necessary and operating conditions; and to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront (2705) (c) Restricting vessel operation, in a hazardous area facility, to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters or under hazardous conditions, to vessels which have of the United States or to secure the observance of the particular operating characteristics or capabilities which rights and obligations of the United States. are considered necessary for safe operation under the (2721) (b) The purpose of a security zone is to safeguard circumstances. from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar (2706) nature– (2722) (1) Vessels, §165.13 General regulations. (2723) (2) Harbors, (2707) (a) The master of a vessel in a regulated navigation (2724) (3) Ports and (2725) (4) Waterfront facilities–in the United States and all area shall operate the vessel in accordance with the territory and water, continental or insular, that is subject regulations contained in Subpart F. to the jurisdiction of the United States. (2708) (b) No person may cause or authorize the operation of a vessel in a regulated navigation area contrary to the (2726) regulations in this Part. §165.33 General regulations. (2709) (2727) Unless otherwise provided in the special regulations Subpart C–Safety Zones in Subpart F of this part– (2728) (a) No person or vessel may enter or remain in a (2710) security zone without the permission of the Captain of §165.20 Safety zones. the Port; (2711) A Safety Zone is a water area, shore area, or water (2729) (b) Each person and vessel in a security zone shall obey any direction or order of the Captain of the Port; and shore area to which, for safety or environmental (2730) (c) The Captain of the Port may take possession and purposes, access is limited to authorized persons, control of any vessel in the security zone; vehicles, or vessels. It may be stationary and described (2731) (d) The Captain of the Port may remove any person, by fixed limits or it may be described as a zone around a vessel, article, or thing from a security zone; vessel in motion. (2732) (e) No person may board, or take or place any article or thing on board, any vessel in a security zone without (2712) the permission of the Captain of the Port; and (2733) (f) No person may take or place any article or thing §165.23 General regulations. upon any waterfront facility in a security zone without (2713) Unless otherwise provided in this part– the permission of the Captain of the Port. (2714) (a) No person may enter a safety zone unless (2734) authorized by the COTP or the District Commander; (2715) (b) No person may bring or cause to be brought Subpart E–Restricted Waterfront Areas into a safety zone any vehicle, vessel, or object unless (2735) authorized by the COTP or the District Commander; (2716) (c) No person may remain in a safety zone or §165.40 Restricted Waterfront Areas. allow any vehicle, vessel, or object to remain in a safety (2736) The Commandant, may direct the COTP to prevent zone unless authorized by the COTP or the District Commander; and access to waterfront facilities, and port and harbor areas, (2717) (d) Each person in a safety zone who has notice of a including vessels and harbor craft therein. This section lawful order or direction shall obey the order or direction may apply to persons who do not possess the credentials of the COTP or District Commander issued to carry out outlined in 33 CFR 125.09 when certain shipping activities the purposes of this subpart. are conducted that are outlined in 33 CFR 125.15.
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 113 (2737) the occurrences identified in paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section. Subpart F–Specific Regulated Navigation Areas (2755) (2) Enhanced communications. Each vessel engaged and Limited Access Areas in towing a tank barge must communicate by radio on marine band or Very High Frequency (VHF) channel 13 (2738) or 16, and issue security calls on marine band or VHF channel 13 or 16, upon approach to the following places: §165.100 Regulated Navigation Area: Navigable (2756) (i) Execution Rocks Light (USCG Light List No. waters within the First Coast Guard District. (LLNR) 21440). (2739) (a) Regulated navigation area. All navigable waters (2757) (ii) Matinecock Point Shoal Buoy (LLNR 21420). of the United States, as that term is used in 33 CFR 2.36, (2758) (iii) 32A Buoy (LLNR 21380). within the geographic boundaries of the First Coast (2759) (iv) Cable and Anchor Reef Buoy (LLNR 21330). Guard District, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05-1(b). (2760) (v) Stratford Middle Ground Light (LLNR 21260). (2740) (b) Definitions. Terms used in this section have the (2761) (vi) Old Field Point Light (LLNR 21275). same meaning as those found in 33 CFR 157.03. Single- (2762) (vii) Approach to Stratford Point from the south hull identifies any tank barge that is not a double-hull tank (NOAA Chart 12370). barge. (2763) (viii) Falkner Island Light (LLNR 21170). (2741) (c) Applicability. This section applies to primary (2764) (ix) TE Buoy (LLNR 21160). towing vessels engaged in towing tank barges carrying (2765) (x) CF Buoy (LLNR 21140). petroleum oil in bulk as cargo in the regulated navigation (2766) (xi) PI buoy (LLNR 21080). area, or as authorized by the District commander. (2767) (xii) Race Rock Light (LLNR 19815). (2742) (d) Regulations–(1) Positive control for barges. (i) (2768) (xiii) Valiant Rock Buoy (LLNR 19825). Except as provided in paragraph (d)(1)(iii) and paragraph (2769) (xiv) Approach to Point Judith in vicinity of Block 5 of this section, each single-hull tank barge, unless Island ferry route. being towed by a primary towing vessel with twin-screw (2770) (xv) Buzzards Bay Entrance Light (LLNR 630). propulsion and with a separate system for power to each (2771) (xvi) Buzzards Bay Midchannel Lighted Buoy screw, must be accompanied by an escort or assist tug (LLNR 16055) of sufficient capability to promptly push or tow the tank (2772) (xvii) Cleveland East Ledge Light (LLNR 16085). barge away from danger of grounding or collision in the (2773) (xviii) Hog Island buoys 1 (LLNR 16130) and 2 event of– (LLNR 16135). (2743) (A) A propulsion failure; (2774) (xix) Approach to the Bourne Bridge. (2744) (B) A parted towing line; (2775) (xx) Approach to the Sagamore Bridge. (2745) (C) A loss of tow; (2776) (xxi) Approach to the eastern entrance of Cape Cod (2746) (D) A fire; Canal. (2747) (E) Grounding; (2777) (3) Voyage planning. (i) Each owner or operator of a (2748) (F) A loss of steering; or towing vessel employed to tow a tank barge shall prepare (2749) (G) Any other time a vessel may be operating in a written voyage plan for each transit of the tank barge. a Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition as defined in (2778) (ii) The watch officer is authorized to make §161.2 of this Chapter. modifications to the plan and validate it as necessary. (2750) (ii) Double-hull tank barges are exempt from (2779) (iii) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(3)(iv) of paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section. this section, each voyage plan must contain: (2751) (iii) The cognizant Captain of the Port (COTP), upon (2780) (A) A description of the type, volume, and grade of written application, may authorize an exemption from the cargo. requirements of paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section for– (2781) (B) Applicable information from nautical charts and (2752) (A) Any tank barge with a capacity of less than publications, including Coast Pilot, Coast Guard Light 25,000 barrels, operating in an area with limited depth List, and Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners, for the or width such as a creek or small river; or destination(s). (2753) (B) Any tank barge operating on any water within (2782) (C) Current and forecasted weather, including the COTP Zone, if the operator demonstrates to the visibility, wind, and sea state for the destination(s). satisfaction of the COTP that the barge employs an (2783) (D) Data on tides and tidal currents for the equivalent level of safety to that provided by the positive destination(s). control provisions of this section. Each request for an (2784) (E) Forward and after drafts of the tank barge, and exemption under this paragraph must be submitted in under-keel and vertical clearances for each port and writing to the cognizant COTP no later than 7 days before berthing area. the intended transit. (2785) (F) Pre-departure checklists. (2754) (iv) The operator of a towing vessel engaged in (2786) (G) Calculated speed and estimated times of arrival towing any tank barge must immediately call for an escort at proposed waypoints. or assist tug to render assistance in the event of any of
114 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2787) (H) Communication contacts at Vessel Traffic the crew, operating under a valid, appropriately endorsed, Service (VTS) (if applicable), bridges, and facilities, and Federal first class pilot’s license issued by the Coast port-specific requirements for VHF radio. Guard (\"federally licensed pilot\"). Pilots are required to embark, direct, and control from the primary tug during (2788) (I) The master’s standing orders detailing closest transits of Buzzards Bay. points of approach, special conditions, and critical (2807) (iv) In addition to the vessels denoted in §161.16 maneuvers. of this chapter, requirement set forth in subpart B of 33 CFR part 161 also apply to any vessel transiting VMRS (2789) (iv) Each owner or operator of a tank barge on an Buzzards Bay required to carry a bridge-to-bridge intra-port transit of not more than four hours may prepare radiotelephone by Part 26 of this chapter. a voyage plan that contains: (2808) (A) A WMRS Buzzards Bay user must: (2809) (1) Not enter or get underway in the area without (2790) (A) The information described in paragraphs (d)(3) first notifying the VMRS Center; (iii)(D) and (E) of this section. (2810) (2) Not enter VMRS Buzzards Bay if a Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition or circumstance per §161.2 (2791) (B) Current weather conditions including visibility, of this subchapter exists; wind, and sea state. This information may be entered in (2811) (3) If towing astern, do so with as short a hawser as either the voyage plan or towing vessel’s log book. safety and good seamanship permits; (2812) (4) Not meet, cross or overtake any other VMRS user (2792) (C) The channels of VHF radio to monitor. in the area without first notifying the VMRS center; (2793) (D) Other considerations such as availability of (2813) (5) Before meeting, crossing, or overtaking any other VMRS user in the area, communicate on the pilot, assist tug, berth, and line-handlers, depth of berth designated Bessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone at mean low water, danger areas, and security calls. frequency, intended navigation movements, and any (2794) (4) Navigation restriction areas. Unless authorized other information necessary in order to make safe passing by the cognizant COTP, no tank barge may operate in– arrangements. This requirement does not relieve a vessel (2795) (i) The waters of Cape Cod Bay south of 42°05'N., of any duty prescribed by the International Regulations and east of 70°25'W.; or for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (33 U.S.C. (2796) (ii) The waters of Fishers Island Sound east of 1602(2)) or the Inland Navigation Rules (33 U.S.C. 72°02'W., and west of 71°55'W. 2005). (2797) (5) Special Buzzards Bay regulations.(i) For the (2814) (B) [Reserved] purposes of this section, “Buzzards Bay” is the body of (2815) (e) In addition to the authority for this part 165, this water east and north of a line drawn from the southern section is also authorized under authority of section 311, tangent of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island, in approximate Pub. L. 105-383. position 41°27.2'N., 70°11.7'W., to the Buzzards Bay Entrance Light in approximate position 41°23.5'N., (2816) 71°02.0'W., and then to the southwestern tangent of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, at approximate position §165.115 Safety and Security Zones; Pilgrim 41°24.6'N., 70°57.0'W., and including all of the Cape Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Cod Canal to its eastern entrance, except that the area of (2817) (a) Location. All waters of Cape Cod Bay and land New Bedford harbor within the confines (north) of the adjacent to those waters enclosed by a line beginning at hurricane barrier, and the passage through the Elizabeth position Islands, is not considered to be “Buzzards Bay”. (2818) 41°56'59.3\"N., 70°34'58.5\"W.; thence to (2798) (ii) Additional positive control for barges. Except (2819) 41°57'12.2\"N., 70°34'41.9\"W.; thence to as provided in paragraph (d)(1)(iii) of this section, each (2820) 41°56'42.3\"N., 70°34'00.1\"W.; thence to single hull tank barge transiting buzzards Bay and carrying (2821) 41°56'29.5\"N., 70°34'14.5\"W. 5,000 or more barrels of oil or other hazardous material (2822) (b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general must, in addition to its primary tug, be accompanied by regulations in §§165.23 and 165.33 of this part, entry an escort tug of sufficient capability to promptly push or into or movement within these zones is prohibited unless tow the tank barge away from danger of grounding or authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston. collision in the event of- (2823) (2) All vessel operators shall comply with the (2799) (A) A propulsion failure; instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene (2800) (B) A parted tow line; U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast (2801) (C) A loss of tow; Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, (2802) (D) A fire; and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast (2803) (E) Grounding; Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal (2804) (F) A loss of steering; or law enforcement vessels. (2805) (G) Any other time a vessel may be operating in (2824) (3) No person may enter the waters or land area a Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition as defined in within the boundaries of the safety and security zones §161.2 of this subchapter. (2806) (iii) Federal pilotage. Each single hull tank barge transiting Buzzards Bay and carrying 5,000 or more barrels of oil or other hazardous material must be under the direction and control of a pilot, who is not a member of
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 115 unless previously authorized by the Captain of the Port, (2837) (ii) Have at least one mile of visibility to transit the Boston or his authorized patrol representative. Providence River between 41°43'01.4\"N.; 71°20'41.7\"W. (Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305)) and 41°47'38.8\"N.; (2825) 71°22'46.7\"W. (Channel Light 42 (LLNR 18580)). §165.121 Safety and Security Zones: High Interest (2838) (2) Vessels over 65 feet in length inbound for berths Vessels, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. in the Providence River are required to make Safety (2826) (a) Location. (1) All waters of Rhode Island Sound Signal (SECURITE) calls on both VHF channels 13 and within a ½ mile radius of any high interest vessel while 16 at the following geographic locations: the vessel is anchored within ½ mile of the point 41°25'N., 71°23'W. in the Narragansett Bay Precautionary Area. (2839) (i) Pilot Boarding Area; (2827) (2) All waters of Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett (2840) (ii) Abeam of Castle Hill; Bay, the Providence and Taunton Rivers 2 miles ahead (2841) (iii) Abeam of Sandy Point; and 1 mile astern, and extending 1000 yards on either side (2842) (iv) Abeam of 41°43'01.4\"N.; 71°20'41.7\"W. of any high interest vessel transiting Narragansett Bay, or the Providence and Taunton Rivers. (Conimicut Point Light (LLNR 18305)); (2828) (3) All waters and land within a 1000-yard radius of (2843) (v) Abeam of Sabin Point; and any high interest vessel moored at a waterfront facility in (2844) (vi) Upon mooring. the Providence Captain of the Port zone. (2845) (3) Vessels over 65 feet in length inbound for berths (2829) (b) High interest vessels defined. For purposes of this section, high interest vessels operating in the Providence in Mount Hope Bay or in the Taunton River are required Captain of the Port zone include the following: barges or to make SECURITE calls on both VHF channels 13 and ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied 16 at the following geographic locations: natural gas (LNG), chlorine, anhydrous ammonia, or any (2846) (i) Pilot Boarding Area; other cargo deemed to be high interest by the Captain of (2847) (ii) Abeam of Castle Hill; the Port, Providence. (2848) (iii) Abeam of Sandy Point; and (2830) (c) Regulations. (1) Entry into or movement within (2849) (iv) At position 41°39'32.4\"N.; 71°14'02.6\"W. these zones, including below the surface of the water, (Mount Hope Bay Junction Lighted Gong Buoy “MH” during times in which high interest vessels are present (LLNR 18790)). and the zones are enforced is prohibited unless authorized (2850) (4) Vessels over 65 feet in length outbound for by the COTP Providence or authorized representative. sea down the Providence River Channel shall make (2831) (2) The general regulations covering safety and SECURITE calls on VHF channels 13 and 16 at the security zones in §§165.23 and 165.33, respectively, of following geographic locations: this part apply. (2851) (i) One-half hour prior to departure from the berth; (2832) (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the (2852) (ii) At departure from the berth; instructions of the COTP, and the designated on-scene (2853) (iii) Abeam of Sabin Point; U.S. Coast Guard personnel. On-scene Coast Guard (2854) (iv) Abeam of Gaspee Point; and patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and (2855) (v)Abeam of position 41°43'01.4\"N.; 71°20'41.7\"W. petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, (Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305)). Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law (2856) (5) Vessels over 65 feet in length outbound for sea enforcement vessels. down from Mount Hope Bay through Narragansett Bay are required to make SECURITE calls on VHF channels (2833) 13 and 16 at the following geographic locations: (2857) (i) One-half hour prior to departure from the berth; §165.122 Regulated Navigation Area: Navigable (2858) (ii) At departure from the berth; and waters within Narragansett Bay and the Providence (2859) (iii) At position 41°39'32.4\"N.; 71°14'02.6\"W. River, Rhode Island. (Mount Hope Bay Junction Lighted Gong Buoy \"MH\" (2834) (a) Description of the regulated navigation (LLNR 18790)). area (RNA). The Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) (2860) (6) Vessels 65 feet and under in length, and all encompasses all of the navigable waters of Narragansett recreational vessels, when meeting deep draft commercial Bay north of the COLREGS demarcation line and west vessel traffic in all locations within this RNA shall keep of the Mt. Hope Bridge, and all of the navigable waters out of the way of the oncoming deep draft commercial of the Providence River from Conimicut Point to the vessel. Nothing in this regulation, however, relieves a Providence hurricane barrier. vessel of any duty prescribed in the Inland Navigation (2835) (b) Regulations. (1) All commercial vessels must: Rules (set forth in 33 CFR Part 83). (2836) (i) Maintain a minimum 10% of the vessel's draft (2861) (7) The Captain of the Port (COTP) Southeastern as an under-keel clearance when not assisted by tugs, New England may authorize a deviation from these or when not moored at an assigned berth. Under-keel regulations. Parties wishing to request a deviation must clearance is the minimum clearance available between do so in advance by contacting the COTP Southeastern the deepest point on the vessel and the bottom of the New England, at 508-457-3211, or via VHF channel 13 waterway, in calm water. (156.7 MHz), or VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Any person or vessel receiving permission from the COTP
116 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 to deviate from these regulations must comply with any (2874) (3) No person may swim upon or below the surface specific instructions provided by the COTP. of the water within the boundaries of these security (2862) (c) Enforcement. Violations of this RNA should be zones unless previously authorized by the COTP or his reported to the COTP Southeastern New England at 508- designated representative. 457-3211. Persons found in violation of these regulations may be subject to civil or criminal penalties as provided (2875) (4) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel for in 33 U.S.C. 1232. or the designated representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall (2863) proceed as directed. §165.123 Cruise Ships, Sector Southeastern New (2876) (5) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate England Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone. within the security zone shall contact the COTP or the (2864) (a) Location. The following areas are security designated representative via VHF channel 16 or 508– zones: All navigable waters within the Southeastern New 457–3211 (Sector Southeastern New England command England Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone, extending center) to obtain permission to do so. from the surface to the sea floor: (2865) (1) Within a 200-yard radius of any cruise ship that (2877) is underway and is under escort of U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement personnel or designated representative, or §165.125 Regulated Navigation Area; EPA Super- (2866) (2) Within a 100-yard radius of any cruise ship that fund Site, New Bedford Harbor, Massachusetts. is anchored, at any berth or moored. (2878) (a) Location. The regulated navigation area (2867) (b) Definitions. For the purposes of this section— encompasses all waters bounded by a line beginning at (2868) Cruise ship means a passenger vessel as defined in (2879) 41°37′22.5″N., 70°54′34.1″W.; thence to 46 U.S.C. 2101(22), that is authorized to carry more than (2880) 41°37′14.4″N., 70°54′19.6″W.; thence to 400 passengers and is 200 or more feet in length. A cruise (2881) 41°36′58.5″N., 70°54′08.1″W.; thence to ship under this section will also include ferries as defined (2882) 41°36′45.0″N., 70°54′26.9″W.; thence along the in 46 CFR 2.10–25 that are authorized to carry more than shoreline and south side of the hurricane barrier to the 400 passengers and are 200 feet or more in length. beginning point. (2869) Designated representative means any Coast Guard (2883) (b) Regulations. (1) All vessels and persons are commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been prohibited from activities that would disturb the seabed designated by the COTP to act on the COTP’s behalf. within the regulated navigation area, including but not The designated representative may be on a Coast Guard limited to anchoring, dragging, trawling, and spudding. vessel, or onboard Federal, state, or a local agency vessel Vessels may otherwise transit or navigate within this area that is authorized to act in support of the Coast Guard. without reservation. (2870) Southeastern New England COTP Zone is as defined (2884) (2) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of in 33 CFR 3.05–20. this section shall not apply to vessels or persons engaged (2871) (c) Enforcement. The security zones described in in activities associated with remediation efforts in the this section will be activated and enforced upon entry New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site, provided that the of any cruise ship into the navigable waters of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Southeastern United States (see 33 CFR 2.36(a) to include the 12 NM New England, is given advance notice of those activities territorial sea) in the Southeastern New England COTP by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). zone. This zone will remain activated at all times while (2885) (c) Waivers. The Captain of the Port (COTP) a cruise ship is within the navigable waters of the United Southeastern New England may, in consultation with the States in the Sector Southeastern New England COTP U.S. EPA, authorize a waiver from this section if he or she Zone. In addition, the Coast Guard may broadcast the determines that the proposed activity can be performed area designated as a security zone for the duration of the without undue risk to environmental remediation efforts. enforcement period via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Requests for waivers should be submitted in writing (2872) (d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general to Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern regulations in 33 CFR part 165, subpart D, no person New England, 1 Little Harbor Road, Woods Hole, MA, or vessel may enter or move within the security zones 02543, with a copy to the U.S. Environmental Protection created by this section unless granted permission to Agency, Region 1, New Bedford Harbor Remedial Project do so by the COTP Southeastern New England or the Manager, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OSRR07), designated representative. Boston, MA 02109, to facilitate review by the EPA and (2873) (2) All persons and vessels granted permission to U.S. Coast Guard. enter a security zone must comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated representative. Emergency (2886) response vessels are authorized to move within the zone, but must abide by the restrictions imposed by the COTP §165.130 Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey-security or the designated representative. zone. (2887) (a) Naval Ammunition Depot Piers. The navigable waters within the following boundaries are a security zone: A line beginning on the shore at (2888) 40°25'55.6\"N., 074°04'31.4\"W.; thence to
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 117 (2889) 40°26'54.0\"N., 074°03'53.0\"W.; thence to (2913) (ii) When the wind speed at the bridge is greater than (2890) 40°26'58.0\"N., 074°04'03.0\"W.; thence to twenty knots, and (2891) 40°27'56.0\"N., 074°03'24.0\"W.; thence to (2892) 40°27'28.5\"N., 074°02'10.4\"W.; thence to (2914) (iii) With the barge being towed on a hawser, stern (2893) 40°26'29.5\"N., 074°02'51.2\"W.; thence to first. (2894) 40°26'31.4\"N., 074°02'55.4\"W.; thence to (2895) 40°25'27.1\"N., 074°03'39.7\"W.; thence northwest (2915) (4) Regulated barges with a beam greater than fifty feet must be pushed ahead through the bridge. along the shoreline to the beginning point. (2896) (b) Terminal Channel. The waters within the (2916) (5) If the tug operator does not have a clear view over the barge when pushing ahead, the operator shall post a following boundaries are a security zone-Aline beginning lookout on the barge with a means of communication with at the operator. (2897) 40°27'41.2\"N., 74°02'46\"W.; then to (2898) 40°28'27.0\"N., 74°02'17.2\"W.; then to (2917) (6) Regulated barges departing the Mill River may (2899) 40°28'21.1\"N., 74°02'00\"W.; then to transit the bridge only between sunrise and sunset. Barges (2900) 40°28'07.8\"N., 74°02'22\"W.; then to must be pushed ahead of the tug, bow first, with a second (2901) 40°27'39.8\"N., 74°02'41.4\"W.;then tothebeginning. tug standing by to assist at the bow. (2902) (c) The following rules apply to the security zone established in paragraph (b) of this section (Terminal (2918) (7) Nothing in this section is intended to relieve any Channel) instead of the rule in §165.33(a): person from complying with– (2903) (1) No vessel shall anchor, stop, remain or drift without power at any time in the security zone. (2919) (i) Applicable Navigation and Pilot Rules for Inland (2904) (2) No vessel shall enter, cross, or otherwise Waters; navigate in the security zone when a public vessel, or any other vessel, that cannot safely navigate outside the (2920) (ii) Any other laws or regulations; Terminal Channel, is approaching or leaving the Naval (2921) (iii) Any order or direction of the Captain of the Port. Ammunition Depot Piers at Leonardo, New Jersey. (2922) (8) The Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound (2905) (3) Vessels may enter or cross the security zone, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section. (COTP) may issue an authorization to deviate from any (2906) (4) No person may swim in the security zone. regulation in paragraph (b) of this section if the COTP determines that an alternate operation can be done safely. (2907) (2923) (9)The COTPmay temporarily close the RNAfor any situation the COTP determines would create an imminent §165.150 New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac River, Mill hazard to waterway users in the RNA. Entry into the RNA River. during temporary closure is prohibited unless authorized (2908) (a) Boundaries. The following is a regulated by the COTP or the COTP’s designated representative. navigation area: The waters surrounding the Tomlinson The COTP or designated representative may order the Bridge and Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge (I–95 Bridge) removal of any vessel or equipment within the RNA. located within a line extending from a point A at To assure wide advance notice of each closure among 41°17′50.35″N, 072°54′34.37″W (the southeast corner of affected mariners, the COTP may use means including, the Magellan Pink Tanks Terminal dock) thence along a but not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners and line 126°T to point B at 41°17′42.35″N, 072°54′19.37″W Local Notice to Mariners. The COTP will announce the (the southwest corner of the Gulf facility) thence north dates and times of the closure and whether exceptions along the shoreline to point C at 41°17′57.35″N, will be authorized for emergency or other specific vessel 072°54′04.37″W (the northwest corner of the R & H traffic. Terminal dock) thence along a line 303°T to point D at 41°18′05.35″N, 072°54′21.37″W (the west bank of the (2924) mouth of the Mill River) thence south along the shoreline to point of origin. All coordinates are North American §165.153 Regulated Navigation Area: Long Island Datum 1983. Sound Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port (2909) (b) Regulations. (1) No person may operate a vessel Zone. or tow a barge in this Regulated Navigation Area in (2925) (a) Regulated Navigation Area location. All waters violation of these regulations. of the Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and Captain (2910) (2) Applicability. The regulations apply to barges of the Port (COTP) Zone, as delineated in 33 CFR 3.05-35, with a freeboard greater than ten feet and to any vessel extending seaward 12 nautical miles from the territorial towing or pushing these barges on outbound transits of sea baseline, are established as a regulated navigation the Tomlinson Bridge. area (RNA). (2911) (3) Regulated barges may not transit the bridge– (2926) (b) Applicability. This section applies to all vessels (2912) (i) During the period from one hour to five hours operating within the RNA excluding public vessels. after high water slack, (2927) (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section: (2928) Commercial service means any type of trade or business involving the transportation of goods or individuals, except service performed by a combatant vessel. (2929) Ferry means a vessel that:
118 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (2930) (1) Operates in other than ocean or coastwise service; via marine band or Very High Frequency (VHF) channel (2931) (2) Has provisions only for deck passengers or 16, telephone at (203) 468-4401, facsimile at (203) 468- 4418, or letter, addressed to Captain of the Port, Long vehicles, or both; Island Sound, 120 Woodward Ave., New Haven, CT (2932) (3) Operates on a short run on a frequent schedule 06512. (2941) (4) All vessels operating within the RNA that are between two points over the most direct water route; and bound for a port or place located in the United States or (2933) (4) Offers a public service of a type normally that must transit the internal waters of the United States, must obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port attributed to a bridge or tunnel. (COTP) before entering waters within three nautical (2934) Public vessels means vessels owned or bareboat miles from the territorial sea baseline. Vessels awaiting COTP authorization to enter waters within three nautical chartered and operated by the United States, or by a State miles from the territorial sea baseline will be required to or political subdivision thereof, or by a foreign nation, anchor in the manner directed by the COTP. This section except when such vessel is engaged in commercial does not apply to vessels operating exclusively within service. the Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and COTP (2935) Territorial sea baseline means the line defining Zone, vessels on a single voyage which depart from the shoreward extent of the territorial sea of the United and return to the same port or place within the RNA, States drawn according to the principles, as recognized all towing vessels engaged in coastwise trade, vessels in by the United States, of the Convention on the Territorial innocent passage not bound for a port or place subject to Sea and the Contiguous Zone, 15 U.S.T. 1606, and the the jurisdiction of the United States, and all vessels not 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea engaged in commercial service whose last port of call was (UNCLOS), 21 I.L.M. 1261. Normally, the territorial sea in the United States. Vessels may request authorization baseline is the mean low water line along the coast of the from the COTP by contacting the COTP via marine band United States. or Very High Frequency (VHF) channel 16, telephone (2936) (d) Regulations. (1) Speed restrictions in the vicinity at 203-468-4401, facsimile at (203) 468-4418, or letter of Naval Submarine Base New London and Lower addressed to Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound, 120 Thames River. Unless authorized by the Captain of the Woodward Ave., New Haven, CT 06512. Port (COTP), vessels of 300 gross tons or more may not (2942) (5) Vessels over 1,600 gross tons operating in the proceed at a speed in excess of eight knots in the Thames RNA within three nautical miles from the territorial sea River from New London Harbor channel buoys 7 and 8 baseline that are bound for a port or place located in the (Light List numbers 21875 and 21880 respectively) north United States or that must transit the internal waters of the through the upper limit of the Naval Submarine Base United States must receive authorization from the COTP New London Restricted Area, as that area is specified prior to transiting or any intentional vessel movements, in 33 CFR 334.75(a). The U.S. Navy and other Federal, including, but not limited to, shifting berths, departing State and municipal agencies may assist the U.S. Coast anchorage, or getting underway from a mooring. This Guard in the enforcement of this rule. section does not apply to vessels in innocent passage not (2937) (2) Enhanced communications. Vessels of 300 gross bound for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the tons or more and all vessels engaged in towing barges United States. must issue securité calls on marine band or Very High (2943) (6) Ferry vessels. Vessels of 300 gross tons or more Frequency (VHF) radio channel 16 upon approach to the are prohibited from entering all waters within a 1200-yard following locations: radius of any ferry vessel transiting in any portion of the (2938) (i) Inbound approach to Cerberus Shoal; and Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and COTP Zone (2939) (ii) Outbound approach to Race Rock Light (USCG without first obtaining the express prior authorization of Light List No. 19815). the ferry vessel operator, master, COTP, or the designated (2940) (3) All vessels operating within the RNA that are COTP on-scene patrol. bound for a port or place located in the United States (2944) (7) Vessels engaged in commercial service. No or that must transit the internal waters of the United vessel may enter within a 100-yard radius of any States, must be inspected to the satisfaction of the U.S. vessel engaged in commercial service while that vessel Coast Guard, before entering waters within three nautical is transiting, moored, or berthed in any portion of the miles from the territorial sea baseline. Vessels awaiting Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and COTP zone inspection will be required to anchor in the manner without the express prior authorization of the vessel's directed by the COTP. This section does not apply to operator, master, COTP, or the designated COTP on- vessels operating exclusively within the Long Island scene representative. Sound Marine Inspection and COTP Zone, vessels on (2945) (8) Bridge foundations. Any vessel operating single voyage which depart from and return to the same beneath a bridge must make a direct, immediate and port or place within the RNA, all towing vessels engaged expeditious passage beneath the bridge while remaining in coastwise trade, vessels in innocent passage not bound within the navigable channel. No vessel may stop, moor, for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and all vessels not engaged in commercial service whose last port of call was in the United States. Vessels requiring inspection by the COTP may contact the COTP
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 119 anchor or loiter beneath a bridge at any time. No vessel (2971) 41°23'53.8\"N, 72°05'43.7\"W; then to may approach within a 25-yard radius of any bridge (2972) 41°23'59.8\"N, 72°05'43.0\"W; then to foundation, support, stanchion, pier or abutment except (2973) 41°24'12.4\"N, 72°05'43.2\"W; then to a point on the as required for the direct, immediate and expeditious transit beneath a bridge. shoreline at (2946) (9) This section does not relieve any vessel from (2974) 41°24'14.4\"N, 72°05'38\"W; then along the shoreline compliance with applicable navigation rules. to the point of beginning (NAD 83). (2947) (2975) (4) U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. (2976) (i) Location. All navigable waters of the Thames §165.154 Safety and Security Zones; Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone Safety and Security River, from surface to bottom, in a 500-yard radius Zones. from Jacobs Rock, approximate position 41°22'22\"N, (2948) The following areas are designated safety and 072°05'40\"W (NAD 83). security zones: (2977) (ii) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced (2949) (a) Security zones. during visits by highranking officials and times of (2950) (1) Dominion Millstone Nuclear Power Plant, heighted security. Waterford, CT. (2978) (iii) Notification. The Captain of the Port will (2951) (i) All navigable waters of Long Island Sound, from notify the maritime community of periods during which surface to bottom, North and Northeast of a line running this security zone will be enforced by all appropriate from Bay Point, at approximate position 41°18'34.20\"N, means such as Local Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety 072°10'24.60\" W, to Millstone Point at approximate Information Radio Broadcasts or on scene notice. position 41°18'15.00\"N, 072°9'57.60\" W (NAD 83). (2979) (5) U.S. Coast Guard Vessels, Long Island Sound (2952) (ii) All navigable waters of Long Island Sound, from COTP Zone. All navigable waters within a 100-yard surface to bottom, West of a line starting at 41°18'42\"N, radius of any anchored U.S. Coast Guard vessel. For 072°09'39\"W, running south to the Eastern most point the purposes of this section, U.S. Coast Guard vessels of Fox Island at approximate position 41°18'24.11\"N, includes any commissioned vessel or small boat in the 072°09'39.73\"W (NAD 83). service of the regular U.S. Coast Guard and does not (2953) (2) Electric Boat Shipyard, Groton, CT. include Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels. (2954) (i) Location. All navigable waters of the Thames (2980) (b) Safety zones. (1) Coast Guard Station Fire Island, River, from surface to bottom, West of the Electric Boat Long Island, NY. All waters of Fire Island Inlet from the Corporation Shipyard enclosed by a line beginning at a shore out to a line beginning at a point on shore at point on the shoreline at (2981) 40°37'31.4\"N, 073°15'41.1\"W; then North to (2955) 41°20'16\"N, 72°04'47\"W; then running West to (2982) 40°37'35.6\"N, 073°15'43.1\"W; then East to (2956) 41°20'16\"N, 72°04'57\"W; then running North to (2983) 40°37'36.7\"N, 073°15'39.8\"W; then East to (2957) 41°20'26\"N, 72°04'57\"W; then Northwest to (2984) 40°37'37.8\"N, 073°15'36.6\"W; then East to (2958) 41°20'28.7\"N, 72°05'01.7\"W; then North-Northwest (2985) 40°37'41.1\"N, 073°15'33.5\"W; then Southeast to to (2986) 40°37'39.7\"N, 073°15'27.0\"W; then Southeast to (2959) 41°20'53.3\"N, 72°05'04.8\"W; then North-Northeast (2987) 40°37'37.5\"N, 073°15'22.1\"W; then Southeast to to (2988) 40°37'37.6\"N, 073°15'19.1\"W; then Southeast to (2960) 41°21'02.9\"N, 72°05'04.9\"W; then East to a point on point on shore at shore at (2989) 40°37'33.9\"N, 073°15'20.8\"W (NAD 83). (2961) 41°21'02.9\"N, 72°04'58.2\"W (NAD 83). (2990) (2) [Reserved] (2962) (ii) Application. Sections 165.33(a), (e), (f) shall not (2991) (c)Regulations.(1)Thegeneralregulationscontained apply to public vessels or to vessels owned by, under in §165.23 and §165.33 of this part apply. Entering into, hire to, or performing work for the Electric Boat Division remaining within or cause an article or thing to enter when operating in the security zone. into or remain within these safety and security zones is (2963) (3) Naval Submarine Base, Groton, CT. All prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port navigable waters of the Thames River, from surface to or a designated representative. bottom, West of the Groton Naval Submarine Base New (2992) (2) These safety and security zones are closed to all London, enclosed by a line beginning at a point on the vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain shoreline at of the Port (COTP) or a designated representative. Vessel (2964) 41°23'15.8\"N, 72°05'17.9\"W; then to operators given permission to enter or operate in the (2965) 41°23'15.8\"N, 72°05'22.0\"W; then to security zones must comply with all directions given to (2966) 41°23'25.9\"N, 72°05'29.9\"W; then to them by the COTP or the designated representative. (2967) 41°23'33.8\"N, 72°05'34.7\"W; then to (2993) (3) The ‘‘designated representative’’ is any Coast (2968) 41°23'37.0\"N, 72°05'38.0\"W; then to Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has (2969) 41°23'41.0\"N, 72°05'40.3\"W; then to been designated by the Captain of the Port to act on (2970) 41°23'47.2\"N, 72°05'42.3\"W; then to his/her behalf. The on-scene representative may be on a Coast Guard vessel, a state or local law enforcement vessel, or other designated craft, or may be on shore
120 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 and will communicate with vessels via VHF–FM radio (3007) (1) Wall Street Heliport RNA. All waters of the or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard East River within the following boundaries: East of a Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of line drawn between approximate position 40°42′01″N, this regulation. 074°00′39″W (east of The Battery) to 40°41′36″N, (2994) (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate 074°00′52″W (point north of Governors Island) and north within the security zones shall request permission to do so of a line drawn from the point north of Governors Island to by contacting the Captain of the Port Sector Long Island the southwest corner of Pier 7 North, Brooklyn; and south Sound at 203–468–4401, or via VHF Channel 16. of a line drawn between 40°42′14.8″N, 074°00′20.3″W (Wall Street, Manhattan), and the northwest corner of Pier (2995) 2 North, Brooklyn (NAD 1983). §165.156 Regulated Navigation Area, East Rocka- (3008) (2) Randalls and Wards Islands RNA: All waters of way Inlet to Atlantic Beach Bridge, Nassau County, the East River between the Hell Gate Rail Road Bridge Long Island, New York. (mile 8.2), and a line drawn from a point at approximate (2996) (a) Location. The following area is a Regulated position 40°47′27.12″N, 073°54′35.14″W (Lawrence Navigation Area; All waters of East Rockaway Inlet in an Point, Queens) to a point at approximate position area bounded by lines drawn from position 40°34'56\"N., 40°47′52.55″N, 073°54′35.25″W (Port Morris Stacks), 073°45'19\"W., (approximate position of Silver Point and all waters of the Bronx Kill southeast of the Bronx breakwater buoy, LLNR 31500) running north to a point Kill Rail Road Bridge (mile 0.6) (NAD 1983). of land on the northwest side of the inlet at position 40°35'28\"N., 073°46'12\"W., thence easterly along the (3009) (3) Marine Air Terminal, La Guardia Airport shore to the east side of the Atlantic Beach Bridge, State Security Zone: All waters of Bowery Bay, Queens, New Route 878, over East Rockaway Inlet, thence across the York, south of a line drawn from the western end of La bridge to the south side of East Rockaway Inlet, thence Guardia Airport at approximate position 40°46′47″N, westerly along the shore and across the water to the 073°53′05″W to the Rikers Island Bridge at approximate beginning. position 40°46′51″N, 073°53′21″W and east of a line (2997) (b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations drawn between the point at the Rikers Island Bridge to a contained in 33 CFR 165.10, 165.11 and 165.13 apply. point on the shore in Queens, New York, at approximate (2998) (2) In accordance with the general regulations, the position 40°46′36″N, 073°53′31″W (NAD 1983). following regulations apply to vessels carrying petroleum products in excess of 250 barrels: (3010) (4) United Nations Security Zone. All waters of the (2999) (i) The vessel must have plans in place to maintain East River bound by the following points: 40°44′37″N, a minimum of two feet under keel clearance at all times. 073°58′16.5″W (the base of East 35th Street, Manhattan), (3000) (ii) A vessel requiring a nighttime transit through then east to 40°44′34.5″N, 073°58′10.5″W (about East Rockaway Inlet may only do so only after receiving 180 yards offshore of Manhattan), then northeasterly approval from the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound. to 40°45′29″ N, 073°57′26.5″W (about 125 yards (3001) (iii) Vessels are prohibited from transiting East offshore of Manhattan at the Queensboro Bridge), Rockaway Inlet if a small craft advisory or greater then northwesterly to 40°45′31″N, 073°57′30.5″W has been issued for the area unless specific approval is (Manhattan shoreline at the Queensboro Bridge), then received from the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound. southerly along the shoreline to the starting point at (3002) (iv) In an emergency, any vessel may deviate from the 40°44′37″N, 073°58′16.5″W (NAD 1983). regulations in this section to the extent necessary to avoid endangering the safety of persons, the environment, and (3011) (5) United Nations West Channel Closure Security or property. If deviation from the regulations is necessary, Zone. All waters of the East River north of a line drawn the master or their designee shall inform the Coast Guard from approximate position 40°44′37″N, 073°58′16.5″W as soon as it is practicable to do so. (the base of East 35th Street, Manhattan), to approximate (3003) (c) Waivers. (1) The Captain of the Port Long Island position40°44′31.04″N,073°58′03.10″W(approximately Sound may, upon request, waive any regulation in this 400 yards east of the Manhattan shoreline), all waters section. west of a line drawn from approximate position (3004) (2) An application for a waiver must state the need 40°44′31.04″N, 073°58′03.10″W (approximately 400 for the waiver and describe the proposed vessel operations yards east of the Manhattan shoreline), to the southern through the Regulated Navigation Area. tip of Roosevelt Island at approximate position 40°44′57.96″N, 073°57′41.57″W, then along the western (3005) shoreline of Roosevelt Island to the Queensboro Bridge, and all waters south of the Queensboro Bridge (NAD §165.164 Regulated Navigation Areas, Security 1983). Zones: Dignitary Arrival/Departure and United Na- tions Meetings, New York, NY. (3012) (6) United Nations Full River Closure RNA. All (3006) (a) Location. The following areas are regulated waters of the East River north of a line drawn from navigation areas (RNA) or security zones: approximate position 40°44′37″N, 073°58′16.5″W (the base of East 35th Street, Manhattan), to approximate position 40°44′23″N, 073°57′44.5″W (Hunters Point,
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 121 Long Island City), and south of the Queensboro Bridge (3024) (c) Applicability. This section applies to tugs with (NAD 1983). less than 3,000 horsepower when engaged in towing (3013) (b) Definitions. As used in this section— operations. (3014) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been (3025) (d) Regulations. (1) Except as provided in paragraph designated by the COTP to act on the COTP’s behalf. (c)(3) of this section, vessels less than 3,000 horsepower The designated representative may be on a Coast Guard while engaged in towing operations are not authorized to vessel, or onboard a federal, state, or local agency vessel transit that portion of the Hudson River south of the Troy that is authorized to act in support of the Coast Guard. Locks when ice thickness on average is eight inches or (3015) Dignitary means the President or Vice President of greater. the United States, or visiting heads of foreign states or governments. (3026) (2) All Coast Guard assets enforcing this Regulated (3016) (c) Regulations. In accordance with the general Navigation Area can be contacted on VHF marine band regulations in 33 CFR part 165, no person or vessel may radio, channel 13 or 16. The COTP can be contacted at enter or move within a RNA or security zone created (718) 354-4356, and the public may contact the COTP by this section during enforcement periods unless to suggest changes or improvements in the terms of this granted permission to do so by the COTP New York Regulated Navigation Area. or the designated representative. Vessel operators and persons given permission to enter or operate in the RNA (3027) (3) All persons desiring to transit through a portion or security zone must comply with all directions given of the regulated area that has operating restrictions in to them by the COTP or the designated representative. effect must contact the COTP at telephone number (718) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard or New York 354-4356 or on VHF channel 13 or 16 to seek permission City police vessel by siren, radio, flashing lights, or other prior to transiting the affected regulated area. means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed, and follow any instructions to anchor or moor up to a (3028) (4) The COTP will notify the public of any changes waterfront facility. in the status of this Regulated Navigation Area by Marine (3017) (d) Enforcement. The security zone described in Safety Information Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band paragraph (a)(4) of this section is effective and will be radio, channel 22A (157.1 MHZ). enforced at all times. Coast Guard Sector New York will provide actual notice to mariners for the purpose (3029) of enforcement for the regulated navigation areas and security zones described in paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), §165.169 Safety and Security Zones: New York Ma- (a)(3), (a)(5), and (a)(6). The Captain of the Port will rine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone. also provide notice to the maritime public regarding (3030) (a) Safety and security zones. The following waters the activation of these RNAs and security zones by within the New York Marine Inspection Zone and Captain appropriate means, which may include but are not limited of the Port Zone are safety and security zones: to a Local Notice to Mariners or marine information (3031) (1) Indian Point Nuclear Power Station (IPNPS). broadcasts, and at http://homeport.uscg.mil/newyork. All waters of the Hudson River within 300-yard radius (3018) (e) Contact Information. Vessel operators desiring of the IPNPS pier in approximate position 41°16'12.4\"N., to enter or operate within a RNA or security zone shall 073°57'16.2\"W. (NAD 83). telephone the COTP at 718–354–4356 or the designated (3032) (2) U.S. Coast Guard Cutters and Shore Facilities. representative via VHF channel 16 to obtain permission All waters within 100 yards of: Each moored, or anchored, to do so. Coast Guard Cutter; Coast Guard Station New York; Staten Island, NY; Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, NJ; (3019) Coast Guard Station Kings Point, NY; and Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team New York, Bayonne, NJ. §165.165 Regulated Navigation Area; Hudson River (3033) (3) Part 105 Facilities. (i) Definition. For the South of the Troy Locks, NY. purposes of this section, Part 105 Facility means any (3020) (a) Regulated navigation area. All navigable waters facility subject to the regulations contained in 33 CFR of the Hudson River south of the Troy Locks. part 105, including those designated as \"Public Access (3021) (b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to Facilities\" as defined in 33 CFR 101.105. For public this section: identification purposes, all of these facilities are required (3022) (1) Designated representative means any Coast to have signs posted along the shoreline, facing the water, Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer, or a indicating that there is a 25 yard waterfront security zone Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer designated surrounding the facilities. by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) New York. (3034) (ii) Location. All waters within 25 yards of each Part (3023) (2) Horsepower (HP) means the total maximum 105 Facility. When a barge, ferry, or other commercial continuous shaft horsepower of all the vessel's main vessel is conducting transfer operations at a Part 105 propulsion machinery. Facility, the 25-yard zone is measured from the outboard side of the commercial vessel. (3035) (iii) Regulations. (A) Vessels not actively engaged in passenger, cargo, provision, facility maintenance, or inspection, bunker transfer operations, or docking
122 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 or undocking operations, authorized in advance by of the Port, a designated representative or designated the Facility Security Plan, Facility Security Officer or on-scene patrol personnel. Persons seeking Captain of designated representative, must not enter within any part the Port permission to enter within the zone described of a zone described in paragraph (a)(3) of this section in paragraph (a)(6) of this section for official business without the express permission of the Cost Guard Captain other than authorized passenger, cargo, provision, facility of the Port, a designated representative or designated on- maintenance or inspection, bunker transfer operations scene patrol personnel. or authorized docking or undocking operations may (3036) (B) Persons seeking Captain of the Port permission request such authorization by contacting: Commander to enter within a particular zone for official business Coast Guard Sector New York, via the Sector Command other than authorized passenger, cargo, provision, facility Center (SCC), at: 212 Coast Guard Drive, Staten Island, maintenance or inspection, bunker transfer operations NY 10305, or via fax to (718) 354-4125 or by contacting or authorized docking or undocking operations may the Sector Command Center Duty Officer by phone at request such authorization by contacting: Commander (718) 354-4353. Coast Guard Sector New York, via the Sector Command (3042) (7) La Guardia Airport, Bowery and Flushing Bays, Center (SCC), at: 212 Coast Guard Drive, Staten Island, Queens, NY. (i) Location: 200-Yard Zone. All waters of NY 10305 or via fax to (718) 354-4125 or by contacting Bowery and Flushing Bays within approximately 200 the Sector Command Center Duty Officer by phone at: yards of La Guardia Airport bound by the following (718) 354-4353. points: Onshore at Steinway, Queens in approximate (3037) (C) Vessels may transit through any portion of the position zone that extends into the navigable channel for the sole (3043) 40°46'32.1\"N., 073°53'22.4\"W., thence to purpose of direct and expeditious transit so long as they (3044) 40°46'52.8\"N., 073°53'09.3\"W., thence to as they remain within the navigable channel, maintain the (3045) 40°46'54.8\"N., 073°52'54.2\"W., thence to maximum safe distance from the Part 105 Facility, and (3046) 40°46'59.3\"N., 073°52'51.3\"W., thence to do not stop or loiter within the zone. (3047) 40°47'11.8\"N., 073°53'17.3\"W., thence to (3038) (4) Liberty and Ellis Islands. All waters within (3048) 40°47'13.0\"N., 073°53'16.1\"W. on Rikers Island, 150 yards of Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and the bridge thence easterly along the Rikers Island shoreline to between Liberty State Park and Ellis Island. approximate position (3039) (5) Bridge Piers and Abutments, Overhead Power (3049) 40°47'12.9\"N., 073°52'17.9\"W., thence to Cable Towers, Piers and Tunnel Ventilators. All waters (3050) 40°47'16.7\"N., 073°52'09.2\"W., thence to within 25 yards of any bridge pier or abutment, overhead (3051) 40°47'36.1\"N., 073°51'52.5\"W., thence to power cable tower, pier or tunnel ventilators south of the (3052) 40°47'35.1\"N., 073°51'50.5\"W., thence to Troy, NY Locks. Vessels may transit through any portion (3053) 40°47'15.9\"N., 073°52'06.4\"W., thence to of the zone that extends into the navigable channel for the (3054) 40°47'14.5\"N., 073°52'03.1\"W., thence to sole purpose of direct and expeditious transit through the (3055) 40°47'10.6\"N., 073°52'06.7\"W., thence to zone so long as they remain within the navigable channel, (3056) 40°47'01.9\"N., 073°52'02.4\"W., thence to maintain the maximum safe distance from the waterfront (3057) 40°46'50.4\"N., 073°52'08.1\"W., thence to facility and do not stop or loiter within the zone. (3058) 40°46'26.8\"N., 073°51'18.5\"W., thence to (3040) (6) New York City Passenger Ship Terminal, (3059) 40°45'57.2\"N., 073°51'01.8\"W., thence to Hudson River, NY. (i) Location. All navigable waters of (3060) 40°45'51.2\"N., 073°50'59.6\"W., thence to the Hudson River bound by the following points: From (3061) 40°45'49.5\"N., 073°51'07.2\"W., thence to the point 40°46'09\"N., 073°59'48.7\"W. on the seawall (3062) 40°45'58.8\"N., 073°51'13.2\"W., thence to midway between Pier 92 and 94, thence northwest to (3063) 40°46'02.3\"N., 073°51'20.1\"W., thence to approximate position 40°46'14\"N., 074°00'00.9\"W., (3064) 40°45'48.4\"N., 073°51'37.0\"W., (NAD 1983) thence approximately 125 yards northwest of Pier 92, thence along the shoreline to the point of origin. southwest to approximate position 40°45'56.7\"N., (3065) (ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Bowery 074°00'15.3\"W., approximately 150 yards west of Pier 86, and Flushing Bays within approximately 100 yards of La thence east to the seawall between Pier 84 and Pier 86 at Guardia Airport bound by the following points: Onshore the approximate position 40°45'49.6\"N., 073°59'58.1\"W. at Steinway, Queens in approximate position (NAD 1983), thence northeast along the shoreline to the (3066) 40°46'32.1\"N., 073°53'22.4\"W., thence to point of origin. (3067) 40°46'50.6\"N., 073°53'07.3\"W., thence to (3041) (ii) Regulations. Vessels not actively engaged (3068) 40°46'53.0\"N., 073°52'50.9\"W., thence to in passenger, cargo, provision, facility maintenance (3069) 40°46'57.6\"N., 073°52'47.9\"W., thence to or inspection, bunker transfer operations, or docking (3070) 40°47'11.8\"N., 073°53'17.3\"W., thence to or undocking operations, authorized in advance by (3071) 40°47'13.0\"N., 073°53'16.1\"W., on Rikers Island, the Facility Security Plan, Facility Security Officer or thence easterly along the Rikers Island shoreline to designated representative, must not enter within any part approximate position of a zone described in paragraph (a)(6) of this section (3072) 40°47'12.9\"N., 073°52'17.9\"W., thence to without express permission of the Coast Guard Captain (3073) 40°47'16.7\"N., 073°52'09.2\"W., thence to
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 123 (3074) 40°47'36.1\"N., 073°51'52.5\"W., thence to (3110) 40°38'49.0\"N., 073°49'09.1\"W., thence to (3075) 40°47'35.1\"N., 073°51'50.5\"W., thence to (3111) 40°38'45.1\"N., 073°49'11.6\"W., thence to (3076) 40°47'15.9\"N., 073°52'06.4\"W., thence to (3112) 40°38'02.0\"N., 073°47'31.8\"W., thence to (3077) 40°47'14.5\"N., 073°52'03.1\"W., thence to (3113) 40°37'52.3\"N., 073°47'55.0\"W., thence to (3078) 40°47'07.9\"N., 073°52'09.2\"W., thence to (3114) 40°37'50.3\"N., 073°47'53.5\"W., thence to (3079) 40°47'01.4\"N., 073°52'06.1\"W., thence to (3115) 40°38'00.8\"N., 073°47'29.4\"W., thence to (3080) 40°46'50.0\"N., 073°52'14.6\"W., thence to (3116) 40°37'47.4\"N., 073°47'02.4\"W., thence to (3081) 40°46'22.2\"N., 073°51'16.0\"W., thence to (3117) 40°37'19.9\"N., 073°47'25.0\"W., thence to (3082) 40°45'57.2\"N., 073°51'01.8\"W., thence to (3118) 40°37'10.0\"N., 073°47'03.7\"W., thence to (3083) 40°45'52.4\"N., 073°51'00.2\"W., thence to (3119) 40°37'37.7\"N., 073°46'41.2\"W., thence to (3084) 40°45'50.6\"N., 073°51'07.9\"W., thence to (3120) 40°37'22.6\"N., 073°46'21.9\"W., thence to (3085) 40°45'58.8\"N., 073°51'13.2\"W., thence to (3121) 40°37'05.7\"N., 073°46'34.9\"W., thence to (3086) 40°46'04.0\"N., 073°51'23.3\"W., thence to (3122) 40°36'54.8\"N., 073°46'26.7\"W., thence to (3087) 40°45'51.2\"N., 073°51'38.8\"W., (NAD 1983) thence (3123) 40°37'14.1\"N., 073°46'10.8\"W., thence to (3124) 40°37'40.0\"N., 073°45'55.6\"W., thence to along the shoreline to the point of origin. (3125) 40°38'02.8\"N., 073°44'57.5\"W., thence to (3088) (iii) Enforcement period. The zones described in (3126) 40°38'05.1\"N., 073°45'00.3\"W., (NAD 1983) thence paragraph (a)(7) of this section will be effective at all along the shoreline to the point of origin. times. When port security conditions permit, the Captain (3127) (v) Enforcement period. The zones described in of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(7)(i) paragraphs (a)(8) of this section will be effective at all that lies outside of the waters described in paragraph (a) times. When port security conditions permit, the Captain (7)(ii). Authorization to enter the waters that lie between of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that the outer boundaries of the zones described in paragraphs portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(8)(iii) (a)(7)(i) and (a)(7)(ii) will be communicated by the of this section that lies outside of the waters described in Captain of the Port to the public by marine broadcast, or paragraph (a)(8)(iv) of this section. Authorization to enter local notice to mariners, or notice posted at http://www. the waters that lie between the outer boundaries of the homeport.uscg.mil/newyork. zones described in paragraphs (a)(8)(iii) and (a)(8)(iv) (3089) (8) John F. Kennedy Airport, Jamaica Bay, Queens, of this section will be communicated by the Captain of NY. (i) Location: Bergen Basin. All waters of Bergen the Port to the public by marine broadcast, local notice to Basin north of 40°39'26.4\"N. mariners, or notice posted at http://www.homeport.uscg. (3090) (ii) Location: Thurston Basin.All waters of Thurston mil/newyork. Basin north of 40°38'21.2\"N. (3128) (9) NYPD Ammunition Depot, Rodman Neck, (3091) (iii) Location: 200-Yard Zone. All waters of Jamaica Eastchester Bay, NY. (i) Location: 150-Yard Zone. All Bay within approximately 200 yards of John F. Kennedy waters of Eastchester Bay within approximately 150 Airport bound by the following points: Onshore east of yards of Rodman Neck bound by the following points: Bergen Basin, Queens in approximate position Onshore in approximate position (3092) 40°38'49.0\"N., 073°49'09.1\"W., thence to (3129) 40°51'30.4\"N., 073°48'14.9\"W., thence to (3093) 40°38'42.5\"N., 073°49'13.2\"W., thence to (3130) 40°51'29.9\"N., 073°48'20.7\"W., thence to (3094) 40°38'00.6\"N., 073°47'35.1\"W., thence to (3131) 40°51'16.9\"N., 073°48'22.5\"W., thence to (3095) 40°37'52.3\"N., 073°47'55.0\"W., thence to (3132) 40°51'07.5\"N., 073°48'18.7\"W., thence to (3096) 40°37'50.3\"N., 073°47'53.5\"W., thence to (3133) 40°50'54.2\"N., 073°48'11.1\"W., thence to (3097) 40°37'59.4\"N., 073°47'32.6\"W., thence to (3134) 40°50'48.5\"N., 073°48'04.6\"W., thence to (3098) 40°37'46.1\"N., 073°47'07.2\"W., thence to (3135) 40°50'49.2\"N., 073°47'56.5\"W., thence to (3099) 40°37'19.5\"N., 073°47'30.4\"W., thence to (3136) 40°51'03.6\"N., 073°47'47.3\"W., thence to (3100) 40°37'05.5\"N., 073°47'03.0\"W., thence to (3137) 40°51'15.7\"N., 073°47'46.8\"W., thence to (3101) 40°37'34.7\"N., 073°46'40.6\"W., thence to (3138) 40°51'23.5\"N., 073°47'41.9\"W., (NAD 1983) thence (3102) 40°37'20.5\"N., 073°46'23.5\"W., thence to southwesterly along the shoreline to the point of origin. (3103) 40°37'05.7\"N., 073°46'34.9\"W., thence to (3139) (ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of (3104) 40°36'54.8\"N., 073°46'26.7\"W., thence to Eastchester Bay within approximately 100 yards of (3105) 40°37'14.1\"N., 073°46'10.8\"W., thence to Rodman Neck bound by the following points: Onshore (3106) 40°37'36.9\"N., 073°45'52.8\"W., thence to in approximate position (3107) 40°38'00.8\"N., 073°44'54.9\"W., thence to (3140) 40°51'30.4\"N., 073°48'14.9\"W., thence to (3108) 40°38'05.1\"N., 073°45'00.3\"W., (NAD 1983) thence (3141) 40°51'30.1\"N., 073°48'19.0\"W., thence to along the shoreline to the point of origin. (3142) 40°51'16.8\"N., 073°48'20.5\"W., thence to (3109) (iv) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Jamaica (3143) 40°51'07.9\"N., 073°48'16.8\"W., thence to Bay within approximately 100 yards of John F. Kennedy (3144) 40°50'54.9\"N., 073°48'09.0\"W., thence to Airport bound by the following points: Onshore east of (3145) 40°50'49.7\"N., 073°48'03.6\"W., thence to Bergen Basin, Queens in approximate position (3146) 40°50'50.1\"N., 073°47'57.9\"W., thence to
124 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (3147) 40°51'04.6\"N., 073°47'48.9\"W., thence to (3171) (B) Vessels do not need permission from the Captain (3148) 40°51'15.9\"N., 073°47'48.4\"W., thence to of the Port to transit the area described in paragraph (a) (3149) 40°51'23.5\"N., 073°47'41.9\"W., (NAD 1983) thence (12) of this section during periods when that security zone is not being enforced. southwesterly along the shoreline to the point of origin. (3150) (iii) Enforcement period. The zones described in (3172) (13) Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) Vessels. (i) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, LHG Vessel paragraph (a)(9) of this section will be effective at all means any vessel constructed to carry, in bulk, any of the times. When port security conditions permit, the Captain flammable or toxic products listed in 33 CFR 127.005, of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that Table 127.005. portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(9)(i) of this section that lies outside of the waters described in (3173) (ii) Location. All waters within a 200-yard radius of paragraph (a)(9)(ii) of this section. Authorization to enter any LHG Vessel that is underway and all waters within a the waters that lie between the outer boundaries of the 100-yard radius of any LHG vessel that is moored or at zones described in paragraphs (a)(9)(i) and (a)(9)(ii) of anchor. this section will be communicated by the Captain of the Port to the public by marine broadcast, local notice to (3174) (iii) Enforcement period. The zone described in mariners, or notice posted at http://www.homeport.uscg. paragraph (a)(13) of this section will be activated upon mil/newyork. entry of a LHG Vessel into the navigable waters of (3151) (10) Port Newark/Port Elizabeth, Newark Bay, NJ. the United States (see 33 CFR 2.36(a) to include the All waters of Newark Bay bound by the following points: 12 NM territorial sea) in the New York Captain of the (3152) 40°41'49.9\"N., 074°07'32.2\"W., thence to Port Zone (33 CFR 3.05-30). The LHG Vessel will be (3153) 40°41'46.5\"N., 074°07'20.4\"W., thence to identifiable by the requirement to fly the Bravo flag (red (3154) 40°41'10.7\"N., 074°07'45.9\"W., thence to international signal flag under Pub. 102, International (3155) 40°40'54.3\"N., 074°07'55.7\"W., thence to Code of Signals) from the outermost halyard (above the (3156) 40°40'36.2\"N., 074°08'03.8\"W., thence to pilot house) where it can most easily be seen. In addition (3157) 40°40'29.1\"N., 074°08'06.3\"W., thence to to visual identification of the LHG Vessel, the Captain of (3158) 40°40'21.9\"N., 074°08'10.0\"W., thence to the Port will notify the maritime community of periods (3159) 40°39'27.9\"N., 074°08'43.6\"W., thence to during which this zone will be enforced by methods in (3160) 40°39'21.5\"N., 074°08'50.1\"W., thence to accordance with 33 CFR 165.7. (3161) 40°39'21.5\"N., 074°09'54.3\"W., (NAD 1983) thence northerly along the shoreline to the point of origin. (3175) (14) Cruise ships. (i) Definition. For the purposes (3162) (11) Global Marine Terminal, Upper New York Bay. of this section, cruise ship means a passenger vessel as All waters of Upper New York Bay between the Global defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101 (22) that is authorized to carry Marine and Military Ocean Terminals, west of the New more than 400 passengers and is 200 or more feet in Jersey Pierhead Channel. length. A cruise ship under this section will also include (3163) (12) Approaches to New York, Atlantic Ocean. (i) ferries as defined in 46 CFR 2.10-25 that are authorized to Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean between carry more than 400 passengers and are 200 feet or more Ambrose and Hudson Canyon Traffic Lane and the in length. Barnegat to Ambrose Traffic lane bound by the following points: (3176) (ii) Location. All waters within a 100-yard radius of (3164) 40°21'29.9\"N., 073°44'41.0\"W., thence to any cruise ship whether underway, anchored, or at berth. (3165) 40°21'04.5\"N., 073°45'31.4\"W., thence to (3166) 40°15'28.3\"N., 073°44'13.8\"W., thence to (3177) (iii) Enforcement period. The zone described in (3167) 40°15'35.4\"N., 073°43'29.8\"W., thence to paragraph (a)(14) of this section will be activated upon (3168) 40°19'21.2\"N., 073°42'53.0\"W., (NAD 1983) thence entry of any cruise ship into the navigable waters of the to point of origin. United States (See 33 CFR 2.36(a) to include the 12 NM (3169) (ii) Enforcement period. Enforcement periods for territorial sea) in the New York Captain of the Port Zone the zone in paragraph (a)(12) of this section will be (33 CFR 3.05-30). This zone will remain activated at all announced through marine information broadcast or times while the cruise ship is within the navigable waters other appropriate method of communication and the zone of the United States in the New York Captain of the Port is activated whenever a vessel is anchored in the area Zone. described in paragraph (a)(12)(i) or a Coast Guard patrol vessel is on-scene. (3178) (15) Designated Vessels. (i) Definition. For the (3170) (iii) Regulations. (A) The area described in paragraph purposes of this section, Designated Vessels are vessels (a)(12) of this section is not a Federal Anchorage Ground. carrying government officials, dignitaries, or other Only vessels directed by the Captain of the Port or his passengers requiring protection by the U.S. Secret or her designated representative to enter this zone are Service, or other Federal, State or local law enforcement authorized to anchor here. agency; barges or ships carrying petroleum products, chemicals, or other hazardous cargo; and passenger vessels (as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(22), that are authorized to carry more than 400 passengers and are less than 200 feet in length. (3179) (ii) Location. All waters within a 100-yard radius of any Designated Vessel.
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 125 (3180) (iii) Enforcement period. The zone described in the Jersey City/Newport Helistop, areas of land or water paragraph (a)(15) of this section will be activated upon under and in immediate proximity to them; buildings on entry of any Designated Vessel into the navigable waters such structures or contiguous to them; and equipment of the United States (see 33 CFR 2.36(a) to include the and materials on such structures and in such buildings. 12 NM territorial sea) in the New York Captain of the When a barge, ferry, or other commercial vessel is Port Zone. (33 CFR 3.05-30). This zone will remain conducting transfer operations at a waterfront heliport, activated at all times while the Designated Vessel is the 25-yard zone is measured from the outboard side of within the navigable waters of the United States in the the commercial vessel. New York Captain of the Port Zone. The Designated (3185) (ii) Regulations. (A) Vessels not actively engaged Vessels, including ships and barges carrying petroleum in passenger, cargo, provision, facility maintenance products, chemicals, and other hazardous cargo will be or inspection, bunker transfer operations, or docking recognized by the requirement to fly the Bravo flag (red and undocking operations, authorized in advance by international signal flag under Pub 102, International the Facility Security Plan, Facility Security Officer or Code of Signals) from the outermost halyard (above the designated representative, must not enter within any part pilot house) where it can be most easily seen. Vessels that of a zone described in paragraph (a)(17) of this section are constrained by draft from leaving the channel may without the express permission of the Coast Guard Captain transit through the zone for the sole purpose of direct of the Port, a designated representative, or designated on- and expeditious transit so long as they remain within the scene patrol personnel. navigable channel, maintain the maximum possible safe (3186) (B) Persons seeking Captain of the Port permission distance from the Designated Vessel, and do not stop to enter within a particular zone for official business or loiter within the zone. Designated Vessels carrying other than authorized passenger, cargo, provision, facility government officials, dignitaries, or other passengers maintenance or inspection, bunker transfer operations requiring protection, and passenger vessels authorized or authorized docking and undocking operations may to carry more than 400 passengers and are less than 200 request such authorization by contacting: Commander feet in length will be recognizable by their being escorted Coast Guard Sector New York, via the Sector Command by a federal, state or local law enforcement or security Center (SCC), at: 212 Coast Guard Drive, Staten Island, vessel. The law enforcement or security vessel will be NY 10305, or via fax to (718) 354-4125 or by contacting identifiable by flashing light, siren, flags, markings and/ the Sector Command Center Duty Officer by phone at: or through other means that clearly identify the vessel as (718) 354-4353. engaged in law enforcement or security operations. (3187) (C) Vessels entering or departing the marina north of the Newport Helistop are authorized to transit through the (3181) (16) 134th Street Pipeline Metering and Regulating safety/security zone around the Newport Helistop during Station. (i) Location. All waters of the Hudson River their transit, provided that helicopters are not taking off or within 25 yards of the 134th Street Pipeline Metering landing. No loitering or unnecessary delay is authorized and Regulating Station. during these transits. (3188) (b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining in a (3182) (ii) Regulations. (A) Vessels not actively engaged in safety or security zone in prohibited unless authorized facility maintenance or inspection operations authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, New York. in advance by the Pipeline Security Officer or designated (3189) (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of a safety or representative, or authorized docking or undocking security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at 718- operations, must not enter within any part of a zone 354-4088 or on VHF channel 14 (156.7 MHz) or VHF described in paragraph (a)(16) of this section without the channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit express permission of the Coast Guard Captain of the the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels Port, a designated representative or designated on-scene must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the patrol personnel. Port or his or her designated representative. (3183) (B) Persons seeking Captain of the Port permission (3190) to enter within a particular zone for official business other than authorized passenger, cargo, provision, facility §165.170 Safety Zone; Military Munitions Recovery, maintenance or inspection, bunker transfer operations Raritan River, Raritan, NJ. or authorized docking or undocking operations may (3191) (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: request such authorization by contacting: Commander All navigable waters of the Raritan River upstream of the Coast Guard Sector New York, via the Sector Command Perth Amboy Railroad Bridge, which spans the waterway Center (SCC), at: 212 Coast Guard Drive, Staten Island, at approximately 40°29′46.3\"N, 74°16′51.5″W. NY 10305, or via fax to (718) 354-4125 or by contacting (3192) (b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to the Sector Command Center Duty Officer by phone at: this section: (718) 354-4353. (3193) (1) “Designated representative” means any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel, any commissioned, (3184) (17) Waterfront heliports. (i) Location. All waters warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard, and on the East River within 25 yards of the East 34th Street and Wall Street Heliports, and all waters of the Hudson River within 25 yards of the West 30th Street Heliport and
126 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 any member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary who has been given to them by the COTP New York or the on-scene designated by the Captain of the Port New York (COTP), representative. to act on his or her behalf. As a designated representative, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official patrol vessel (3207) will communicate with vessels via VHF–FM radio or loudhailer. §165.T01–0174 Regulated Navigation Areas and (3194) (2) “Official patrol vessel” means any Coast Guard, Safety Zone Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Proj- Coast Guard Auxiliary, Army Corp of Engineers, state, ect, Hudson River; South Nyack and Tarrytown, NY. or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by (3208) (a) Regulated Navigation Area Boundaries. The the COTP. following are regulated navigation areas: (3195) (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations in 33 (3209) (1) Western RNA: all waters bound by the following CFR 165.23 apply. approximate positions: (3196) (2) Entry, transit, diving, dredging, dumping, fishing, (3210) 41°04′39.16″N, 073°55′00.68″W on the western trawling, conducting salvage operations, remaining or shoreline; thence to anchoring within the safety zone described in paragraph (3211) 41°04′28.34″N, 073°54′47.18″W; thence to (a) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the (3212) 41°04′11.28″N, 073°54′48.00″W; thence to COTP. (3213) 41°03′57.26″N, 073°54′40.73″W; thence to (3197) (3) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, (3214) 41°03′57.36″N, 073°54′47.38″W; thence to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessel or a designated (3215) 41°03′58.66″N, 073°54′56.14″W; thence to representative, by siren, radio, flashing light, or other (3216) 41°04′03.00″N, 073°55′07.60″W; thence to a point means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. on the western shoreline at (3198) (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter, transit, dive, (3217) 41°04′06.69″N, 073°55′14.10″W; thence northerly dredge, dump, fish, trawl, conduct salvage operations, along the shoreline to the point of origin (NAD 83). remain within or anchor within the safety zone must (3218) (2) Eastern RNA: all waters bound by the following contact the COTP or a designated representative via VHF approximate positions: channel 16 or by phone at 718–354–4353 (Sector New (3219) 41°04′21.96″N, 073°52′03.25″W on the eastern York Command Center) to request permission. shoreline; thence to (3199) (5) Vessel operators given permission to enter or (3220) 41°04′26.27″N, 073°52′19.82″W; thence to operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions (3221) 41°04′26.53″N, 073°53′20.07″W; thence to given to them by the COTP or a designated representative. (3222) 41°03′56.92″N, 073°53′18.84″W; thence to (3223) 41°03′56.69″ N, 073°52′24.75″W; thence to a point (3200) on the eastern shoreline at (3224) 41°03′46.91″ N, 073°52′05.89″ W; thence northerly §165.172 Safety Zone; Underwater Hazard, Gra- along the shoreline to the point of origin (NAD 83). vesend Bay, Brooklyn, NY. (3225) (b) Safety Zone Boundaries. The following is a Safety (3201) (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: Zone: all waters bound by the following approximate All navigable waters of Gravesend Bay within a 110-yard positions: radius of a point in position 40°36'30\"N., 74°02'14\"W. (3226) 41°04′59.70″N, 073°54′45.54″W; thence to (NAD 83), approximately 70-yards southeast of the (3227) 41°05′00.18″N, 073°53′21.48″W; thence to Verrazano Bridge Brooklyn tower. (3228) 41°03′09.24″N, 073°53′16.86″W; thence to (3202) (b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations (3229) 41°03′07.08″N, 073°54′14.70″W; thence to contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. (3230) 41°04′11.28″N, 073°54′48.00″W; thence to the (3203) (2) Entering into, transiting through, diving, point of origin (NAD 83). dredging, dumping, fishing, trawling, conducting salvage (3231) (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations operations, remaining within or anchoring within this contained in 33 CFR 165.10, 165.11, and 165.13, 165.20 safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain and 165.23 apply. of the Port (COTP) New York or the designated on-scene (3232) (2) Any vessel transiting through the Western RNA representative. must make a direct and expeditious passage. No vessel (3204) (3) The \"designated on-scene representative\" is any may stop, moor, anchor or loiter within the RNA at any Coast Guard commissioned, warrent, or petty officer who time unless they are working on the bridge construction has been designated by the COTP New York. operations. (3205) (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate (3233) (3) Any vessel transiting through the Eastern RNA within the safety zone may contact the COTP New York must make a direct and expeditious passage. No vessel or the designated representative at the Coast Guard Sector may stop, moor, anchor or loiter within the RNA at any New York Command Center via VHF Channel 16 or by time unless they are working on the bridge construction phone at (718) 354-4353 to request permission. operations or they are transiting to, or from, the special (3206) (5) Vessel operators given permission to enter or anchorage area codified in 33 CFR 110.60(c)(8) located operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions on the eastern shoreline at Tarrytown, NY and within the boundaries of the RNA.
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 127 (3234) (4) Entry and movement within the Eastern RNA notification may include, but are not limited to, Broadcast or Western RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners. limit. All vessels may not produce a wake and may not Such notification will include the date and time that attain speeds greater than five knots unless a higher enforcement will be suspended as well as the date and minimum speed is necessary to maintain steerageway. time that enforcement will resume. All vessels must proceed through the Eastern RNA and (3242) (2) Violations of this regulation may be reported to Western RNA with caution and operate in such a manner the COTP at 718–354–4353 or on VHF-Channel 16. as to produce no wake. (3243) (3235) (5) Entry into, anchoring, loitering, or movement within the Safety Zone is prohibited unless the vessel §165.T01–0471 Safety Zone; Belt Parkway Bridge is working on the bridge construction operations or Construction, Gerritsen Inlet, Brooklyn, NY. authorized by the Captain of the Port New York (COTP) (3244) (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All or his designated representative. navigable waters of Gerritsen Inlet: Southeast of a line from (3236) (6)Allpersonsandvesselsmustcomplywithallorders (3245) 40°35′09.46″N, 073°54′53.92″W to and directions from the COTP or the COTP’s designated (3246) 40°35′15.60″N, 073°54′42.07″W and Northwest of representative. The “designated representative” of the a line from COTP is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or (3247) 40°35′04.88″N, 073°54′45.43″W to petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to (3248) 40°35′10.34″N, 073°54′35.71″W (NAD 83). act on the COTP’s behalf. The designated representative (3249) (b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to may be on a Coast Guard vessel or New York State this section: Police, Westchester County Police, Rockland County (3250) (1) Designated Representative. A ‘‘designated Police, or other designated craft; or may be on shore and representative’’ is any Coast Guard commissioned, will communicate with vessels via VHF–FM radio or warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has loudhailer. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may been designated by the Captain of the Port New York be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation. (COTP), to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or (3237) (7) Upon being hailed by a Coast Guard vessel by may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of VHF–FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the the vessel must proceed as directed. Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation. (3238) (8) For the purpose of this regulation, the Federal (3251) (2) Official Patrol Vessels. Official patrol vessels navigation channel, located in the Eastern RNA is marked may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, by the red and green navigation lights on the existing state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or Tappan Zee Bridge, and the New NY Bridge. As the approved by the COTP. project progresses, the Federal navigation channel will be (3252) (c) Enforcement Periods. (1) This regulation is intermittently closed, or partially restricted, to all vessel enforceable 24 hours a day from April 30, 2014 through transits. While the Federal navigation channel is closed, September 30, 2017. vessels that can safely navigate outside the Federal (3253) (2) Prior to commencing or suspending enforcement navigation channel would still be able to transit through of this regulation, the COTP and designated on scene the Eastern RNA. These closures or partial restrictions patrol personnel will notify the public whenever the are tentatively scheduled to take place between March regulation is being enforced and whenever enforcement 2015 and October 2016. The COTP will cause a notice of is lifted, to include dates and times. The means of the channel closure or restrictions by appropriate means notification will include, but are not limited to, Broadcast to the affected segments of the public. Such means of Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners, Marine notification may include, but are not limited to, Broadcast Safety Information Bulletins, or other appropriate means. Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners. (3254) (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23, as well as the following (3239) (9) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulations, apply. section, the Rules of the Road (33 CFR part 84— (3255) (2) During periods of enforcement, all persons and Subchapter E, inland navigational rules) are still in effect vessels must comply with all orders and directions from and must be strictly adhered to at all times. the COTP or a COTP’s designated representative. (3256) (3) During periods of enforcement, upon being (3240) (d) Enforcement periods. This regulation will be hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, enforced 24 hours a day from 5:00 a.m. on July 3, 2014 flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2018. must proceed as directed. (3241) (1) Notice of suspension of enforcement: If enforcement is suspended, the COTP will cause a notice of the suspension of enforcement by appropriate means to the affected segments of the public. Such means of
128 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (3257) a means of transportation on water, except U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. naval vessels. Subpart G-Protection of Naval Vessels (3274) (3258) §165.2020 Enforcement authority. §165.2010 Purpose. (3275) (a) Coast Guard. Any Coast Guard commissioned, (3259) This subpart establishes the geographic parameters warrant or petty officer may enforce the rules and of naval vessel protection zones surrounding U.S. naval regulations contained in this subpart. vessels in the navigable waters of the United States. This (3276) (b) Senior naval officer present in command. In the subpart also establishes when the U.S. Navy will take navigable waters of the United States, when immediate enforcement action in accordance with the statutory action is required and representatives of the Coast Guard guideline of 14 U.S.C. 91. Nothing in the rules and are not present or not present in sufficient force to exercise regulations contained in this subpart shall relieve any effective control in the vicinity of large U.S. naval vessels, vessel, including U.S. naval vessels, from the observance the senior naval officer present in command is responsible of the Navigation Rules. The rules and regulations for the enforcement of the rules and regulations contained contained in this subpart supplement, but do not replace in this subpart to ensure the safety and security of all or supercede, any other regulation pertaining to the safety large naval vessels present. In meeting this responsibility, or security of U.S. naval vessels. the senior naval officer present in command may directly assist any Coast Guard enforcement personnel who are (3260) present. §165.2015 Definitions. (3277) (3261) The following definitions apply to this subpart: (3262) Atlantic Area means that area described in 33 CFR §165.2025 Atlantic Area. (3278) (a) This section applies to any vessel or person in 3.04–1 Atlantic Area. (3263) Large U.S. naval vessel means any U.S. naval vessel the navigable waters of the United States within the boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, which greater than 100 feet in length overall. includes the First, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth U.S. (3264) Naval defensive sea area means those areas described Coast Guard Districts. (3279) Note to §165.2025 paragraph (a): The boundaries in 32 CFR part 761. of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and the First, Fifth, (3265) Naval vessel protection zone is a 500-yard regulated Seventh, Eighth and Ninth U.S. Coast Guard Districts are set out in 33 CFR part 3. area of water surrounding large U.S. naval vessels that (3280) (b) A naval vessel protection zone exists around is necessary to provide for the safety or security of these U.S. naval vessels greater than 100 feet in length U.S. naval vessels. overall at all times in the navigable waters of the United (3266) Navigable waters of the United States means those States, whether the large U.S. naval vessel is underway, waters defined as such in 33 CFR part 2. anchored, moored, or within a floating dry dock, except (3267) Navigation rules means the Navigation Rules, when the large naval vessel is moored or anchored within International-Inland. a restricted area or within a naval defensive sea area. (3268) Official patrol means those personnel designated (3281) (c) The Navigation Rules shall apply at all times and supervised by a senior naval officer present in within a naval vessel protection zone. command and tasked to monitor a naval vessel protection (3282) (d) When within a naval vessel protection zone, all zone, permit entry into the zone, give legally enforceable vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to orders to persons or vessels within the zone, and take maintain a safe course, unless required to maintain speed other actions authorized by the U.S. Navy. by the Navigation Rules, and shall proceed as directed (3269) Pacific Area means that area described in 33 CFR by the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in 3.04–3 Pacific Area. command, or the official patrol. When within a naval (3270) Restricted area means those areas established by the vessel protection zone, no vessel or person is allowed Army Corps of Engineers and set out in 33 CFR part 334. within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel unless (3271) Senior naval officer present in command is, unless authorized by the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer otherwise designated by competent authority, the senior present in command, or official patrol. line officer of the U.S. Navy on active duty, eligible for (3283) (e) To request authorization to operate within 100 command at sea, who is present and in command of any yards of a large U.S. naval vessel, contact the Coast part of the Department of Navy in the area. Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or (3272) U.S. naval vessel means any vessel owned, the official patrol on VHF-FM channel 16. operated, chartered, or leased by the U.S. Navy; any pre- (3284) (f) When conditions permit, the Coast Guard, senior commissioned vessel under construction for the U.S. naval officer present in command, or the official patrol Navy, once launched into the water; and any vessel under should: the operational control of the U.S. Navy or a Combatant Command. (3273) Vessel means every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 129 (3285) (1) Give advance notice on VHF-FM channel 16 of (3299) all large U.S. naval vessel movements; §166.110 Modification of areas. (3286) (2) Permit vessels constrained by their navigational (3300) Fairways and fairway anchorages are subject to draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel in order to modification in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1223(c); 92 ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Stat. 1473. Rules; and (3301) (3287) (3) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area to remain at anchor when §166.500 Areas along the Atlantic Coast. within 100 yards of passing large U.S. naval vessels; and (3302) (a) Purpose. Fairways, as described in this section (3288) (4) Permit vessels that must transit via a navigable are established to control the erection of structures therein channel or waterway to pass within 100 yards of a moored to provide safe vessel routes along the Atlantic Coast. or anchored large U.S. naval vessel with minimal delay (3303) (b) Designated areas.–(1) Off New York Shipping consistent with security. Safety Fairway. (i)Ambrose to Nantucket Safety Fairway. The area enclosed by rhumb lines, [North American (3289) Note to §165.2025 paragraph (f): The listed actions Datum of 1927 (NAD-27)], joining points at: are discretionary and do not create any additional right (3304) 40°32'20\"N., 73°04'57\"W. to appeal or otherwise dispute a decision of the Coast (3305) 40°30'58\"N., 72°58'25\"W. Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or (3306) 40°34'07\"N., 70°19'23\"W. the official patrol. (3307) 40°35'37\"N., 70°14'09\"W. (3308) 40°30'37\"N., 70°14'00\"W. (3290) (3309) 40°32'07\"N., 70°19'19\"W. (3310) 40°28'58\"N., 72°58'25\"W. Part 166–Shipping Safety Fairways (3311) 40°27'20\"N., 73°04'57\"W. (3312) (ii) Nantucket to Ambrose Safety Fairway. The area (3291) enclosed by rhumb lines, NAD-27, joining points at: (3313) 40°24'20\"N., 73°04'58\"W. Subpart A–General (3314) 40°22'58'N., 72°58'26\"W. (3315) 40°26'07\"N., 70°19'09\"W. (3292) (3316) 40°27'37\"N., 70°13'46\"W. (3317) 40°22'37\"N., 70°13'36\"W. §166.100 Purpose. (3318) 40°24'07\"N., 70°19'05\"W. (3293) The purpose of these regulations is to establish (3319) 40°20'58\"N., 72°58'26\"W. (3320) 40°19'20\"N., 73°04'58\"W. and designate shipping safety fairways and fairway anchorages to provide unobstructed approaches for vessels using U.S. ports. (3294) (3321) §166.103 Geographic Coordinates. Part 167–Offshore Traffic Separation Schemes (3295) Geographiccoordinatesexpressedintermsoflatitude (3322) or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is the Subpart A-General North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. (3323) Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 §167.1 Purpose. only after application of the appropriate corrections that (3324) The purpose of the regulations in this part is to are published on the particular map or chart being used. establish and designate traffic separation schemes and (3296) precautionary areas to provide access routes for vessels proceeding to and from U.S. ports. §166.105 Definitions. (3297) (a) Shipping safety fairway or fairway means a lane (3325) or corridor in which no artificial island or fixed structure, §167.3 Geographic coordinates. whether temporary or permanent, will be permitted. (3326) Geographic coordinates are defined using North Temporary underwater obstacles may be permitted under certain conditions described for specific areas in Subpart American 1927 Datum (NAD 27) unless indicated B. Aids to navigation approved by the U.S. Coast Guard otherwise. may be established in a fairway. (3298) (b) Fairway anchorage means an anchorage area (3327) contiguous to and associated with a fairway, in which fixed structures may be permitted within certain spacing §167.5 Definitions. limitations, as described for specific areas in Subpart B. (3328) (a) Area to be avoided means a routing measure comprising an area within defined limits in which either navigation is particularly hazardous or it is exceptionally important to avoid casualties and which should be avoided by all ships or certain classes of ships.
130 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (3329) (b) Traffic separation scheme (TSS) means a interference that would otherwise occur to a TSS, should designated routing measure which is aimed at the be submitted to the District Commander of the Coast separation of opposing streams of traffic by appropriate Guard District in which the TSS is located. means and by the establishment of traffic lanes. (3340) (3330) (c) Traffic lane means an area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established. Natural obstacles, Subpart B–Description of Traffic Separation including those forming separation zones, may constitute Schemes and Precautionary Areas a boundary. (3341) (3331) (d) Separation zone or line means a zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which ships are proceeding §167.100 In the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, in opposite or nearly opposite directions; or separating and Buzzards Bay, MA: General. a traffic lane from the adjacent sea area; or separating (3342) The traffic separation scheme in the approaches traffic lanes designated for particular classes of ships to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA, proceeding in the same direction. consists of four parts: Two precautionary areas and two approaches—a Narragansett approach and a Buzzards (3332) (e) Precautionary area means a routing measure Bay approach. The specific areas in the approaches comprising an area within defined limits where ships to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA, are must navigate with particular caution and within which described in §§167.101 through 167.103. The geographic the direction of traffic flow may be recommended. coordinates in §§167.101 through 167.103 are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83), which is (3333) (f) Deep-water route means an internationally equivalent to WGS 1984 datum. recognized routing measure primarily intended for use by ships that, because of their draft in relation to the (3343) available depth of water in the area concerned, require the use of such a route. §167.101 In the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA: Precautionary areas. (3334) (g) Two-way route means a route within defined (3344) (a) A precautionary area is established with a radius limits inside which two-way traffic is established, aimed of 5.4 miles and is centered upon geographical position at providing safe passage of ships through waters where 41°06.00′N., 71°23.30′W. navigation is difficult or dangerous. (3345) (b) A precautionary area is established with a radius of 3.55 miles and is centered upon geographical position (3335) 41°25.60′N., 71°23.30′W. §167.10 Operating rules. (3346) (3336) The operator of a vessel in a TSS shall comply with §167.102 In the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing and Buzzards Bay, MA: Narragansett Bay approach. Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended. (3347) (a) A separation zone 2 miles wide is established and is centered upon the following geographical positions: (3337) (3348) 41°22.70′N., 71°23.30′W. (3349) 41°11.10′N., 71°23.30′W. §167.15 Modification of schemes. (3350) (b) A traffic lane 1 mile wide is established on each (3338) (a) A traffic separation scheme or precautionary area side of the separation zone. described in this Part may be permanently amended in (3351) accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1223 (92 Stat. 1473), and with international agreements. §167.103 In the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, (3339) (b)Atrafficseparationschemeorprecautionaryareain and Buzzards Bay, MA: Buzzards Bay approach. this Part may be temporarily adjusted by the Commandant (3352) (a) A separation zone 1 mile wide is established and of the Coast Guard in an emergency, or to accommodate is centered upon the following geographical positions: operations which would create an undue hazard for (3353) 41°10.20′N., 71°19.10′W. vessels using the scheme or which would contravene (3354) 41°21.80′N., 71°07.10′W. Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing (3355) (b) A traffic lane 1 mile wide is established on each Collisions at Sea, 1972. Adjustment may be in the form side of the separation zone. of a temporary traffic lane shift, a temporary suspension (3356) Note to §167.103: A restricted area, 2 miles wide, of a section of the scheme, a temporary precautionary extending from the southern limit of the Narragansett Bay area overlaying a lane, or other appropriate measure. approach traffic separation zone to latitude 41°24.70’N., Adjustments will only be made where, in the judgment of has been established. The restricted area will only be the Coast Guard, there is no reasonable alternative means closed to ship traffic by the Naval Underwater System of conducting an operation and navigation safety will not Center during periods of daylight and optimum weather be jeopardized by the adjustment. Notice of adjustments conditions for torpedo range usage. The closing of the will be made in the appropriate Notice to Mariners and restricted area will be indicated by the activation of a in the Federal Register. Requests by members of the white strobe light mounted on Brenton Reef Light and public for temporary adjustments to traffic separation schemes must be submitted 150 days prior to the time the adjustment is desired. Such Requests, describing the
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 131 controlled by a naval ship supporting the torpedo range (3383) 40°24.20'N., 73°11.50'W. activities. There would be no ship restrictions expected (3384) 40°26.00'N., 73°40.93'W. during inclement weather or when the torpedo range is (3385) 40°27.00'N., 73°40.75'W. not in use. (3386) 40°27.20'N., 73°11.50'W. (3387) 40°27.33'N., 73°04.95'W. (3357) (3388) (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established §167.150 Off New York Traffic Separation Scheme: between the separation zone and a line connecting the General. following geographic positions: (3358) The specific areas in the Off New York Traffic (3389) 40°32.33'N., 73°04.95'W. Separation Scheme and PrecautionaryAreas are described (3390) 40°32.20'N., 73°11.50'W. in §§167.151, 167.152, 167.153, 167.154, and 167.155 of (3391) 40°28.00'N., 73°40.73'W. this chapter. (3392) (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the (3359) following geographic positions: (3393) 40°25.05'N., 73°41.32'W. §167.151 Off New York: Precautionary areas. (3394) 40°19.20'N., 73°11.50'W. (3360) (a) A circular precautionary area with a radius (3395) 40°19.33'N., 73°04.97'W. of 7 miles is established centered upon 40°27.30'N., (3396) 73°49.54'W. (3361) (b) A precautionary area is established between §167.154 Off New York: Southeastern approach. the traffic separation scheme “Eastern Approach, off (3397) (a) A separation zone is established bounded by a Nantucket” and the traffic separation schemes “In the Approach to Boston, Massachusetts.” (1) The line connecting the following geographic positions: precautionary area is bounded to the east by a circle of (3398) 40°03.10'N., 73°17.93'W. radius 15.5 miles, centered upon geographic position: (3399) 40°06.50'N., 73°22.73'W. (3362) 40°35.00'N., 69°00.00'W., and is intersected by the (3400) 40°22.45'N., 73°43.55'W. traffic separation schemes “In the Approach to Boston, (3401) 40°23.20'N., 73°42.70'W. Massachusetts” and “Off New York” at the following (3402) 40°08.72'N., 73°20.10'W. geographic positions: (3403) 40°05.32'N., 73°15.28'W. (3363) 40°50.33'N., 68°57.00'W. (3404) (b) A traffic lane for northwest-bound traffic is (3364) 40°23.75'N., 69°14.63'W. (3365) (2) The precautionary area is bounded to the west established between the separation zone and a line by a line connecting the two traffic separation schemes connecting the following geographic positions: between the following geographic positions: (3405) 40°08.98'N., 73°10.87'W. (3366) 40°36.75'N., 69°15.16'W. (3406) 40°12.42'N., 73°15.67'W. (3367) 40°48.00'N., 69°03.33'W. (3407) 40°24.02'N., 73°41.97'W. (3408) (c) A traffic lane for southeast-bound traffic is (3368) established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions: §167.152 Off New York: Eastern approach, off Nan- (3409) 40°21.82'N., 73°44.55'W. tucket. (3410) 40°02.80'N., 73°27.15'W. (3369) (a) A separation zone is established bounded by a (3411) 39°59.43'N., 73°22.35'W. line connecting the following geographic positions: (3370) 40°28.75'N., 69°14.83'W. (3412) (3371) 40°27.62'N., 70°13.77'W. (3372) 40°30.62'N., 70°14.00'W. §167.155 Off New York: Southern approach. (3373) 40°31.75'N., 69°14.97'W. (3413) (a) A separation zone is established bounded by a (3374) (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the line connecting the following geographic positions: following geographic positions: (3414) 39°45.70'N., 73°48.00'W. (3375) 40°36.75'N., 69°15.17'W. (3415) 40°20.63'N., 73°48.33'W. (3376) 40°35.62'N., 70°14.15'W. (3416) 40°20.87'N., 73°47.07'W. (3377) (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established (3417) 39°45.70'N., 73°44.00'W. between the separation zone and a line connecting the (3418) (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established following geographic positions: (3378) 40°22.62'N., 70°13.60'W. between the separation zone and a line connecting the (3379) 40°23.75'N., 73°14.63'W. following geographic positions: (3419) 39°45.70'N., 73°37.70'W. (3380) (3420) 40°21.25'N., 73°45.85'W. (3421) (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established §167.153 Off New York: Eastern approach. between the separation zone and a line connecting the (3381) (a) A separation zone is established bounded by a following geographic positions: (3422) 40°20.53'N., 73°49.65'W. line connecting the following geographic positions: (3423) 39°45.70'N., 73°54.40'W. (3382) 40°24.33'N., 73°04.97'W.
132 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (3424) (3442) LRIT Data Center means a center established by a SOLAS Contracting Government or a group of Part 169–Ship Reporting Systems Contracting Governments, or in the case of International Data Center, by IMO, to request, receive, process, and (3425) archive LRIT information. An LRIT Data Center may be National, Regional, Co-operative or International. Subpart A–General (3443) Mandatory ship reporting system means a ship (3426) reporting system that requires the participation of specified vessels or classes of vessels, and that is established by a §169.1 What is the purpose of this part? government or governments after adoption of a proposed (3427) This subpart prescribes the requirements for system by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as complying with all requirements of regulation V/8-1 mandatory ship reporting systems. Ship reporting of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at systems are used to provide, gather, or exchange Sea, 1974, as amended (SOLAS), except paragraph (e) information through radio reports. The information is thereof. used to provide data for many purposes including, but not limited to: navigation safety, maritime security and (3444) Mobile offshore drilling unit means a self-propelled domain awareness, environmental protection, vessel vessel capable of engaging in drilling operations for the traffic services, search and rescue, weather forecasting exploration or exploitation of subsea resources. and prevention of marine pollution. (3445) Passenger ship means a ship that carries more than (3428) 12 passengers. §169.5 How are terms used in this part defined? (3446) Self-propelled ships means ships propelled by (3429) As used in this part- mechanical means. (3430) Administration means the Government of the State (3447) Shore-based authority means the government whose flag the ship is entitled to fly. appointed office or offices that will receive the reports (3431) Cargo ship means any ship which is not a passenger made by ships entering each of the mandatary ship reporting systems. The office or offices will be responsible ship. for the management and coordination of the system, (3432) Flag Administration means the Government of a interaction with participating ships, and the safe and effective operation of the system. Such an authority may State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly. or may not be an authority in charge of a vessel traffic (3433) Gross tonnage means tonnage as defined under the service. International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of (3448) United States means the States of the United States, Ships, 1969 (Incorporated by reference, see §169.15). the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin (3434) Gross tons means vessel tonnage measured in Islands, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, accordance with the method utilized by the flag state and any other territory or possession of the United States. administration of that vessel. (3435) High speed craft means a craft that is operable on (3449) or above the water and is capable of a maximum speed equal to or exceeding V=3.7xdispl.1667, where “V” is the §169.10 What geographic coordinates are used? maximum speed and “displ” is the vessel displacement (3450) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of corresponding to the design waterline in cubic meters. (3436) High speed passenger craft means a high speed craft latitude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting carrying more than 12 passengers. on maps or charts where the referenced horizontal datum (3437) International voyage means a voyage from a country is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless to which the present International Convention for the such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 applies to a port 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference outside such country, or conversely. For U.S. ships, such may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 voyages will be considered to originate at a port in the only after application of the appropriate corrections that United States, regardless of when the voyage actually are published on the particular map or chart being used. began. Such voyages for U.S. ships will continue until the ship returns to the United States from its last foreign (3451) port. (3438) Long range identification and tracking (LRIT) §169.15 Incorporation by reference: Where can I get information or position report means report containing a copy of the publications mentioned in this part? the following information: (3452) (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference (3439) (1) The identity of the ship; into this part with the approval of the Director of the (3440) (2) The position of the ship (latitude and longitude); Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part and 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in (3441) (3) The date and time of the position provided. this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the National Archives and
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 133 Records Administration (NARA). For information on right whale). These two systems are designated for the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741– certain areas of the East Coast of the United States. One 6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ system is located in the northeast and is identified as code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Also, it WHALESNORTH. The other system is located in the is available for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office of southeast and is identified as WHALESSOUTH. Navigation Systems (CG–5532), 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop (3465) Note: 50 CFR 224.103(c) contains requirements 7580, Washington, DC 20593–7580, and is available and procedures concerning North Atlantic right whale from the sources indicated in this section. approach limitations and avoidance procedures. (3453) (b) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Bureau Central de la Commission Electrotechnique (3466) Internationale, 3 rue de Varembé, P.O. Box 131, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland. §169.102 Who is the shore-based authority? (3454) (1) IEC 60945, Fourth edition 2002-08, Maritime (3467) The U.S. Coast Guard is the shore-based authority navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems-General requirements-Methods of testing and for these mandatory ship reporting systems. required test results, incorporation by reference approved for §169.215. (3468) (3455) (2) [Reserved] (3456) (c) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 §169.105 Where is the northeastern reporting Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, U.K. system located? (3457) (1) IMO Resolution MSC.202(81), adopted on May (3469) Geographical boundaries of the northeastern area 19, 2006, Adoption of Amendments to the International include the waters of Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as Bay, and the Great South Channel east and southeast of Amended, incorporation by reference approved for Massachusetts. The coordinates (NAD 83) of the area are §160.240. as follows: from a point on Cape Ann, Massachusetts at (3458) (2) IMO Resolution MSC. 210(81), adopted on 42°39'N, 70°37'W; then northeast to 42°45'N, 70°13'W; May 19, 2006, Performance Standards and Functional then southeast to 42°10'N, 68°31'W; then south to Requirements for the Long-Range Identification and 41°00'N, 68°31'W; then west to 41°00'N, 69°17'W; then Tracking of Ships, incorporation by reference approved northwest to 42°05'N, 70°02'W; then west to 42°04'N, for §§169.215 and 169.240. 70°10'W; and then along the Massachusetts shoreline of (3459) (3) IMO Resolution MSC.254(83), adopted on Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay back to the point October 12, 2007, Adoption of Amendments to the on Cape Ann at 42°39'N, 70°37'W. Performance Standards and Functional Requirements for the Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships, (3470) incorporation by reference approved for §§169.215 and 169.240. §169.110 When is the northeastern reporting sys- (3460) (4) IMO Resolution A.694(17), adopted on tem in effect? November 6, 1991, General Requirements for Shipborne (3471) The mandatory ship reporting system in the Radio Equipment Forming Part of the Global Maritime northeastern United States operates year-round. Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and for Electronic Navigational Aids, incorporation by reference approved (3472) for §165.215. (3461) (5) International Convention on Tonnage §169.115 Where is the southeastern reporting Measurement of Ships, 1969, incorporation by reference system located? approved for §169.5. (3473) Geographical boundaries of the southeastern area include coastal waters within about 25 nautical miles (3462) (45 kilometers) along a 90-nautical mile (170-kilometer) stretch of the Atlantic seaboard in Florida and Georgia. Subpart B–Establishment of Two Mandatory The area coordinates (NAD 83) extends from the Ship Reporting Systems for the Protection of shoreline east to longitude 80°51.6'W with the southern North Atlantic Right Whales and northern boundaries at latitude 30°00'N and 31°27'N., respectively. (3463) (3474) §169.100 What mandatory ship reporting systems are established by this subpart? §169.120 When is the southeastern reporting sys- (3464) This subpart prescribes requirements for the tem in effect? establishment and maintenance of two mandatory ship (3475) The mandatory ship reporting system in the reporting systems for the protection of the endangered southeastern United States operates during the period northern right whale (also known as the North Atlantic beginning on November 15 each year through April 16 of the following year. (3476) §169.125 What classes of ships are required to make reports? (3477) Each self-propelled ship of 300 gross tons or greater must participate in the reporting systems, except government ships exempted from reporting by
134 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 regulation V/8–1(c) of SOLAS. However, exempt ships TABLE 169.140 – Requirements for Ship Reports are encouraged to participate in the reporting systems. Telegraphy Function Information required (3478) H Date, time and point Entry time expressed as in (B) of entry into system and entry position expressed §169.130 When are ships required to make reports? as-(1) a 4-digit group giving (3479) Participating ships must report to the shore-based latitude in degrees and minutes suffixed with N (north) or S authority upon entering the area covered by a reporting (south) and a 5-digit group system. Additional reports are not necessary for giving longitude in degrees and movements made within a system or for ships exiting a minutes suffixed with E (east) system. or W (west); or (2) True bearing (first 3 digits) and distance (3480) (state distance) in nautical miles from a clearly identified §169.135 How must the reports be made? landmark (state landmark) (3481) (a) A ship equipped with INMARSAT C must report I Destination and Name of port and date time in IM0 standard format as provided in §169.140 in table 169.140. expected time of group expressed as in (B) (3482) (b) A ship not equipped with INMARSAT C must arrival report to the Coast Guard using other means, listed below in order of precedence– L Route information Intended track. (3483) (1) Narrow band direct printing (SITOR), (3490) (3484) (2) HF voice communication, or (3485) (3) MF or VHF voice communications. Subpart C–Transmission of Long Range Identi- (3486) (c) SITOR or HF reports made directly to the Coast fication and Tracking Information Guard’s Communications Area Master Station Atlantic (3491) (CAMSLANT) in Chesapeake, VA, or MF or VHF reports made to Coast Guard activities or groups, should §169.200 What is the purpose of this subpart? only be made by ships not equipped with INMARSAT (3492) This subpart implements Regulation 19-1 of SOLAS C. Ships in this category must provide all the required information to the Coast Guard watchstander. Chapter V (SOLAS V/19-1) and requires certain ships engaged on an international voyage to transmit vessel (3487) identification and position information electronically. This requirement enables the Coast Guard to obtain long §169.140 What information must be included in the range identification and tracking (LRIT) information and report? thus heightens our overall maritime domain awareness, enhances our search and rescue operations, and increases (3488) Each ship report made to the shore-based authority our ability to detect anomalies and deter transportation must follow the standard reporting and format security incidents. requirements listed in this section in table 169.140. Current email addresses and telex numbers are published (3493) annually in the U.S. Coast Pilot. §169.205 What types of ships are required to trans- (3489) mit LRIT information (position reports)? (3494) The following ships, while engaged on an TABLE 169.140 – Requirements for Ship Reports international voyage, are required to transmit position reports: Telegraphy Function Information required (3495) (a) A passenger ship, including high speed passenger craft. Name of System identifier Ship reporting system (3496) (b) A cargo ship, including high speed craft, of 300 system WHALESNORTH or gross tonnage or more. WHALESSOUTH (3497) (c) A mobile offshore drilling unit while underway and not engaged in drilling operations. M INMARSAT Number Vessel INMARSAT number (3498) A Ship The name, call sign or ship station identity, IMO number, §169.210 Where during its international voyage and flag of the vessel. must a ship transmit position reports? (3499) The requirements for the transmission of position B Date and time of A 6-digit group giving day of reports, imposed by the United States, vary depending on the relationship of the United States to a ship identified event month (first two digits), hours in §169.205. (3500) (a) Flag State relationship. A U.S. flag ship engaged and minutes (last four digits) on an international voyage must transmit position reports wherever they are located. E True course A 3-digit group indicating true course. F Speed in knots and A 3-digit group. tenths of knots
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 135 (3501) (b) Port State relationship. A foreign flag ship (3518) engaged on an international voyage must transmit position reports after the ship has announced its intention §169.230 How often must a ship transmit position to enter a U.S. port or place under requirements in 33 CFR reports? part 160, subpart C. (3519) A ship's LRIT equipment must transmit position reports at 6-hour intervals unless a more frequent interval (3502) (c) Coastal State relationship. A foreign flag ship is requested remotely by an LRIT Data Center. engaged on an international voyage must transmit position reports when the ship is within 1,000 nautical (3520) miles of the baseline of the United States, unless their Flag Administration, under authority of SOLAS V/19- §169.235 What exemptions are there from report- 1.9.1, has directed them not to do so. ing? (3521) A ship is exempt from this subpart if it is- (3503) (3522) (a) Fitted with an operating automatic identification system (AIS), under 33 CFR 164.46, and operates only §169.215 How must a ship transmit position re- within 20 nautical miles of the United States baseline, ports? (3523) (b) A warship, naval auxiliaries or other ship owned (3504) A ship must transmit position reports using Long or operated by a SOLAS Contracting Government and Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment that used only on Government non-commercial service, or has been type-approved by their Administration. To be (3524) (c) A ship solely navigating the Great Lakes of North type-approved by the Coast Guard, LRIT equipment must America and their connecting and tributary waters as far meet the requirements of IMO Resolutions A.694(17), east as the lower exit of the St. Lambert Lock at Montreal MSC.210(81), and MSC.254(83), and IEC standard IEC in the Province of Quebec, Canada. 60945 (Incorporated by reference, see §169.15). (3525) (3505) §169.240 When may LRIT equipment be switched §169.220 When must a ship be fitted with LRIT off? equipment? (3526) A ship engaged on an international voyage may (3506) A ship identified in §169.205 must be equipped with switch off its LRIT equipment only when it is permitted LRIT equipment- by its Flag Administration, in circumstances detailed in (3507) (a) Before getting underway, if the ship is constructed SOLAS V/19-1.7, or in paragraph 4.4.1, of resolution on or after December 31, 2008. MSC.210(81), as amended by resolution MSC.254(83) (3508) (b) By the first survey of the radio installation after (Incorporated by reference, see §169.15). December 31, 2008, if the ship is- (3509) (1) Constructed before December 31, 2008, and (3527) (3510) (2) Operates within- (3511) (i) One hundred (100) nautical miles of the United §169.245 What must a ship master do if LRIT equip- States baseline, or ment is switched off or fails to operate? (3512) (ii) Range of an Inmarsat geostationary satellite, or (3528) (a) If a ship’s LRIT equipment is switched off or fails other Application Service Provider recognized by the to operate, the ship’s master must inform his or her Flag Administration, with continuous alerting is available. Administration without undue delay. (3513) (c) By the first survey of the radio installation after (3529) (b) The master must also make an entry in the ship’s July 1, 2009, if the ship is- logbook that states- (3514) (1) Constructed before December 31, 2008, and (3530) (1) His or her reason for switching the LRIT (3515) (2) Operates within the area or range specified in equipment off, or an entry that the equipment has failed paragraph (b)(2) of this section as well as outside the to operate, and range of an Inmarsat geostationary satellite with which (3531) (2) The period during which the LRIT equipment continuous alerting is available. While operating in the was switched off or non-operational. area or range specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, (3532) Note to §169.245: for U.S. vessels, the U.S. Coast however, a ship must install LRIT equipment by the first Guard serves as the Flag Administration for purposes survey of the radio installation after December 31, 2008. of this section. All LRIT notifications for the U.S. Flag administration, in addition to requests or questions about (3516) LRIT, should be communicated to the U.S. Coast Guard by e-mail addressed to [email protected]. §169.225 Which Application Service Providers may a ship use? (3533) (3517) Aship may use an application Service Provider (ASP) recognized by its administration. Some Communication Part 207–Navigation Regulations Service Providers may also serve as an ASP. (3534) §207.20 Cape Cod Canal, Mass.; use, administration, and navigation. (3535) (a) Limit of canal. The canal, including approaches, extends from the Canal Station Minus 100 in Cape Cod
136 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 Bay, approximately one and six-tenths (1.6) statute clearances of the bridges over the waterway. The miles seaward of the Canal Breakwater Light, through granting of permission for any vessel to proceed through dredged channels and land cuts to Cleveland Ledge Light the waterway shall not relieve the owners, agents and in Buzzards Bay approximately four (4) statute miles operators of full responsibility for its safe passage. No southwest of Wings Neck. vessel having a greater draft forward than aft will be (3536) (b) Supervision. (1) The movement of ships, boats allowed to transit the canal. Craft of low power and wind and craft of every description through the canal and driven are required to have and use auxiliary power during the operation and maintenance of the waterway and all passage throughout the canal as defined in paragraph (a) property of the United States pertaining thereto shall of this section. Low powered vessels will be required to be under the supervision of the Division Engineer, await slack water or favorable current for canal transit. U.S. Army Engineer Division, New England, Corps of (3545) (e) Tows. (1) Tows shall be made-up outside the Engineers, Waltham, Massachusetts, or the authorized canal entrances. All vessels engaged in towing other representative of the division engineer, the Engineer-In- vessels not equipped with a rudder shall use two lines or Charge of the Cape Cod Canal. The division engineer or a bridle and one tow line. If the vessel in tow is equipped the Engineer-In-Charge from time to time will prescribe with a rudder or a ship shaped bow, one tow line may be rules governing the dimensions of vessels which may used. All tow lines of hawsers must be hauled as short transit the waterway, and other special conditions and as practicable for safe handling of the tows. No towboat requirements which will govern the movement of vessels will be allowed to enter the waterway with more than using the waterway. two barges in tow unless prior approval is granted by (3537) (2) The Engineer-In-Charge, through the marine the Engineer-In-Charge; requests must be submitted 12 traffic controller on duty, will enforce these regulations hours in advance of the passage. and monitor traffic through the canal. The marine traffic (3546) (2) The maximum length of pontoon rafts using the controller on duty is the individual responsible for canal will be limited to 600 feet, and the maximum width interpretation of these regulations with respect to vessels to 100 feet. Pontoon rafts exceeding 200 feet in length transiting the canal. Vessels transiting the canal must will be required to have an additional tug on the stern to obey the orders of the marine traffic controller. insure that the tow is kept in line. The tugs used must have (3538) (3) The government has tugs stationed at the West sufficient power to handle the raft safely. Boat Basin for emergency use on an on-call basis. A (3547) (3) Dead ships are required to transit the canal during patrol vessel is manned and operational 24-hours a day. daylight hours and must be provided with the number of (3539) (c) Communications. There is a marine traffic tugs sufficient to afford safe passage through the canal. controller on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in the (A dead ship will not be allowed to enter the canal unless traffic control center located at the Canal Administrative prior approval is granted by the Engineer-In-Charge; Office. The primary method of communications between requests must be submitted 12 hours in advance of the the canal and vessels transiting will be by VHF-FM passage). Marine radio. The traffic controller can also be contacted (3548) (f) Dangerous cargoes. The master or pilot of any by telephone. vessel or tow carrying dangerous cargoes must notify (3540) (1) For radio communications, call the traffic the Marine Traffic Controller prior to entering the canal. controller on channel 16 to establish contact. The Dangerous cargoes are defined as those items listed in transmissions will then be switched to channel 12 or 14 33 CFR 126.10 when carried in bulk (i.e., quantities as the working channel to pass information. Channel 13 exceeding 110 U.S. gallons in one tank) plus Class A is also available at the canal office; however, the use of explosives (commercial or military) as listed in 49 CFR channel 13 should be limited to emergency situations or 173.53 (commercial) and 46 CFR 146.29–100 (military), whenever vessels do not have one of the other channels. liquified natural gas and liquified petroleum gas. All four channels are monitored continuously by the Transportation of dangerous cargoes through the canal traffic controller. Radio discipline will be adhered to in shall be in strict accordance with existing regulations accordance with FCC rules and regulations. prescribed by law. In addition, vessels carrying dangerous (3541) (2) For telephone communications with the traffic cargoes shall comply with the following requirements. controller, call (508) 759-4431. (3549) (1) They must have sufficient horsepower to (3542) (3) Vessels shall maintain a radio guard on Marine overcome tidal currents or they will be required to wait VHF-FM channel 13 during the entire passage through for favorable current conditions. the canal. (3550) (2) Transits will be during daylight hours. (3543) (4) All radio communications in the vicinity of the (3551) (3) No transit will be permitted when visibility canal are tape recorded for future reference. conditions are unstable or less than 2 miles at the (3544) (d) Vessels allowed passage. The canal is open approaches and throughout the entire length of the canal. for passage to all adequately powered vessels properly (3552) (4) Transits must await a clear canal for passage. equipped and seaworthy, of sizes consistent with safe (3553) (g) Obtaining clearance. (1) Vessels under 65 feet in navigation as governed by the controlling depths and length may enter the canal without obtaining clearance. widths of the channel and the vertical and horizontal All craft are required to make a complete passage through
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 137 the canal except excursion craft which may operate and passage through the canal, clearance must be obtained change direction within the canal in accordance with from the marine traffic controller. procedures coordinated with the marine traffic controller (3563) (2) Eastbound traffic-When the green light is on at on duty. When the railroad bridge span is in the closed Wings Neck, vessels may proceed eastward through the (down) position, all vessels are directed not to proceed canal. When the red light is on, vessels 65 feet and over in beyond the points designated by the stop signs posted length and drawing less than 25 feet must keep southerly east and west of the railroad bridge. Vessels proceeding of Hog Island Channel Entrance Buoys Nos. 1 and 2 with a fair tide (with the current) should turn and stem and utilize the general anchorage areas adjacent to the the current at the designated stop points until the railroad improved channel. Vessel traffic drawing 25 feet and over bridge is in the raised (open) position. are directed not to enter the canal channel at the Cleveland (3554) (2) Vessels 65 feet in length and over shall not Ledge Light entrance and shall lay to or anchor in the enter the canal until clearance has been obtained from vicinity of Buzzards Bay Buoy No. 11 (FLW & Bell) until the marine traffic controller by radio. See paragraph (c) clearance is granted by the canal marine traffic controller “Communications” for procedures. If a vessel, granted or a green traffic light at Wings Neck is displayed. When prior clearance, is delayed or stops at the mooring basins, the yellow light is on, vessels may proceed through Hog state pier, or the Sandwich bulkhead, a second clearance Island Channel as far as the West Mooring Basin where must be obtained prior to continuing passage through the they must stop. Prior to continuing passage through the canal. canal, clearance must be obtained from the marine traffic (3555) (3) Vessels will be given clearance in the order of controller. arrival, except when conditions warrant one-way traffic, (3564) (i) Railroad Bridge Signals. The following signals or for any reason an order of priority is necessary, at the Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge will be given strict clearance will be granted in the following order. attention. (3556) (i) First-To vessels owned or operated by the United (3565) (1) The vertical lift span on the railroad bridge is States, including contractors’ equipment employed on normally kept in the raised (open) position except when canal maintenance or improvement work. it is lowered for the passage of trains, or for maintenance (3557) (ii) Second-To passenger vessels. purposes. Immediately preceding the lowering of the (3558) (iii) Third-To tankers and barges docking and span, the operator will sound two long blasts of an air undocking at the Canal Electric Terminal. horn. Immediately preceding the raising of the span, the (3559) (iv) Fourth-To merchant vessels, towboats, operator will sound one long blast of an air horn. When commercial fishing vessels, pleasure boats and a vessel or craft of any type is approaching the bridge miscellaneous craft. with the span in the down (closed) position and the span (3560) (4) Procedures in adverse weather-Vessels carrying cannot be raised immediately, the operator of the bridge flammable or combustible cargoes as defined in 46 CFR will so indicate by sounding danger signals of four short 30.25 will be restricted from passage through the canal blasts in quick succession. when visibility is less than ½ mile. Other vessels may (3566) (2) When the lift span is in the down (closed) position transit the canal in thick weather by use of radar with the in foggy weather or when visibility is obscured by vapor, understanding that the United States Government will there will be four short blasts sounded from the bridge assume no responsibility: And provided, That clearance every two minutes. has been obtained from the marine traffic controller. (3567) (j) Speed. All vessels are directed to pass mooring (3561) (h) Traffic lights. There are three sets of traffic lights and boat basin facilities, the state pier, and all floating showing red, green, and yellow that are operated on a plant engaged in maintenance operations of the waterway continuous basis at the canal. The traffic lights apply to all at a minimum speed consistent with safe navigation. In vessels 65 feet in length and over. The traffic lights are a order to coordinate scheduled rail traffic with the passage secondary system that is operated in support of the radio of vessels, to minimize erosion of the canal banks and communications system. The traffic lights are located at dikes from excessive wave wash and suction, and for the easterly canal entrance, Sandwich, and at the westerly the safety of vessels using the canal, the following speed entrance to Hog Island Channel at Wings Neck. A third regulations must be observed by vessels of all types, traffic light is located at the Canal Electric Terminal basin including pleasure craft. The minimum running time for on the south side of the canal in Sandwich, and applies the land cut between the East Mooring Basin (Station 35) only to vessels arriving and departing that terminal. and the Administration Office in Buzzards Bay (Station (3562) (1) Westbound traffic-When the green light is on 388) is prescribed as follows: at the eastern (Cape Cod Bay) entrance, vessels may (3568) Head Tide–60 Minutes proceed westward through the canal. When the red light is (3569) Fair Tide–30 Minutes on, any type of vessel 65 feet in length and over must stop (3570) Slack Tide–45 Minutes clear of the Cape Cod Bay entrance channel. When the (3571) The minimum running time between the yellow light is on, vessels 65 feet in length and over and Administration Office (Station 388) and Hog Island drawing less than 25 feet may proceed as far as the East Channel westerly entrance Buoy No. 1 (Station 661) is Mooring Basin where they must stop. Prior to continuing prescribed as follows:
138 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 (3572) Head Tide–46 Minutes to facilitate coordination of vessel movement. Meeting or (3573) Fair Tide–23 Minutes passing of vessels at the easterly end of the canal between (3574) Slack Tide–35 Minutes Station Minus 40 and Station 60 will not be permitted, (3575) The running time at slack water will apply to any except in cases of extreme emergency, in order to allow vessels to utilize the center line range to minimize the vessel which enters that portion of the canal between effects of hazardous eddies and currents. Due to bank stations 35 and 661, within the period of one-half hour suction and tidal set, meeting and passing of vessels at before or after the predicted time of slack water as given the following location will be avoided: in the National Ocean Service publication “Current (3581) (i) Sagamore Bridge. Tables, Atlantic Coast, North America.” The minimum (3582) (ii) Bourne Bridge. running time during a head tide or a fair tide shall apply to (3583) (iii) Railroad Bridge. any vessel which enters that portion of the canal between (3584) (iv) Mass. Maritime Academy. Station 35 and 661 at any time other than designated (3585) (6) Unnecessary delay in canal-Vessels and other above for time requirements at slack tide. Vessels of any type crafts must not obstruct navigation by unnecessarily kind unable to make a through transit of the land cut idling at low speed when entering or passing through the portion of the canal against a head current of 6.0 knots canal. within a maximum time limit of 2 hours 30 minutes shall (3586) (7) Stopping in the waterway-Anchoring in the Cape be required to obtain the assistance of a helper tug at the Cod Canal Channel is prohibited except in emergencies. vessel owner’s expense or await favorable tide conditions For the safety of canal operations it is mandatory that prior to receiving clearance from the marine traffic the masters of all vessels anchoring in or adjacent to the controller. In the event vessels within the confines of the canal channel (Cape Cod Bay to Cleveland Ledge Light) canal fail to perform and are unable to make sufficient for any reason, immediately notify the marine traffic headway against the currents, the marine traffic controller controller. may activate a helper tug in accordance with paragraph (3587) (8) Utilization of mooring and boat basins and the (k) of this section. Sandwich Bulkhead-Vessels mooring or anchoring in (3576) (k) Management of vessels. (1) Vessels within the the mooring or boat basins at the Sandwich bulkhead limits of the canal shall comply with applicable navigation must do so in a manner not to obstruct or impede vessel rules. movements to and from facilities. These facilities are (3577) (2) Vessels within the limits of the canal shall of limited capacity and permission to occupy them for comply with the applicable requirements for the use of periods exceeding 24 hours must be obtained in advance pilots established by the Coast Guard, including but not from the marine traffic controller. Mooring in the West limited to those contained in 46 CFR 157.20–40. Vessels Boat Basin at Buzzards Bay, near the railroad bridge, will not be granted clearance to enter the canal until the is not permitted except in an emergency. Fishing boats, marine traffic controller has been notified of the name of yachts, cabin cruisers and other craft utilizing the East the pilot who will be handling the vessel. Boat Basin on the south side of the canal at Sandwich, (3578) (3) The master of a vessel will be responsible for Massachusetts are not permitted to tie up at the Corps of notifying the marine traffic controller as soon as an Engineers landing float or anchor in a manner to prevent emergency situation appears to be developing. When in canal floating plant from having ready access to the float. the opinion of the marine traffic controller an emergency All vessels or barges left unattended must be securely exists, he/she can require the master to accept the tied with adequate lines or cables. The United States assistance of a helper vessel. Whether or not assistance assumes no liability for damages which may be sustained is provided by a government vessel or by a private by any craft using the bulkhead at Sandwich or the canal firm under contract to the government, the government mooring or boat basin facilities. Vessels shall not be left reserves the right to seek compensation from the vessel unattended along the face of the government bulkhead. owners for all costs incurred. A responsible person with authority to authorize and/or (3579) (4) Right of Way-All vessels proceeding with the accomplish vessel movement must remain onboard at all current shall have the right of way over those proceeding times. against the current. All craft up to 65 feet in length shall (3588) (l) Grounded, wrecked or damaged vessels. In the be operated so as not to interfere with the navigation of event a vessel is grounded, or so damaged by accident as vessels of greater length. to render it likely to become an obstruction and/or hazard (3580) (5) Passing of vessels-The passing of one vessel to navigation in the waterway, the division engineer or by another when proceeding in the same direction is the division engineer’s authorized representative shall prohibited except when a leading low powered ship is supervise and direct all operations that may be necessary unable to make sufficient headway. However, extreme to remove the vessel to a safe locality. caution must be observed to avoid collision, and (3589) (m) [Reserved] consideration must be given to the size of the ship to be (3590) (n) Deposit of refuse. No oil or other allied liquids, overtaken, velocity of current and wind, and atmospheric ashes, or materials of any kind shall be thrown, pumped or conditions. Masters of vessels involved shall inform the swept into the canal or its approaches from any vessel or marine traffic controller on duty of developing situations
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 139 craft using the waterway, nor shall any refuse be deposited (3600) (7) Fires. No open fires will be allowed at any on canal grounds, marine structures, or facilities. time except by special permission and then shall be (3591) (o) Trespass to property. Subject to the provisions continuously overseen and in compliance with state or of paragraph (q) of this section trespass upon the canal town laws. property is prohibited. (3592) (p) Bridges over the canal. The government owns, (3601) (8) Control of animals and pets. (i) No person shall operates and maintains all bridges across the canal which bring or have horses in camping, picnic, swimming include one railroad bridge and two highway bridges. The beaches or developed recreation areas. division engineer or his/her authorized representative may establish rules and regulations governing the use of (3602) (ii) No person shall bring dogs (except seeing eye these bridges. dogs), cats, or other pets into developed recreation areas (3593) (q) Recreational use of canal–(1) Policy. (i) It is unless penned, caged, or on a leash no longer than six the policy of the Secretary of the Army acting through feet or otherwise under physical restrictive controls at all the Chief of Engineers to provide the public with safe times. and healthful recreational opportunities within all water resource development projects administered by the Chief (3603) (9) Restrictions. (i) The division engineer may of Engineers, including the canal and government lands establish a reasonable schedule of visiting hours for part thereof. Any recreational use of the canal and those all or portions of the project area and close or restrict lands shall be at the users own risk. the public use of all or any portion of the project by the (3594) (ii)All water resource development projects open for posting of appropriate signs indicating the extent and recreational use shall be available to the public without scope of closure. All persons shall observe such posted regard to sex, race, creed, color or national origin. No restrictions. lessee, licensee, or concessionaire providing a service to the public shall discriminate against any person or (3604) (ii) The operation or use of any audio or other persons because of sex, race, creed, color or national noise producing device including, but not limited to, origin in the conduct of operations under the lease, license communications media and vehicles in such a manner as or concession contract. to unreasonably annoy, endanger persons or affect vessel (3595) (2) Motor vehicles. Operation of motor vehicles, traffic through the canal is prohibited. motorcycles, minibikes, mopeds, motorbikes, snowmobiles, and all types of off-road vehicles is (3605) (10) Explosives, firearms, other weapons and prohibited on government lands and service roads except fireworks. (i) The possession of loaded firearms, in areas specifically designated for such operation. ammunition, projectile firing devices, bows and arrows, (3596) (3) Swimming. Swimming, skin diving, snorkeling, crossbows, and explosives of any kind is prohibited and scuba diving in the canal between the east entrance unless in the possession of a law enforcement officer or in Cape Cod Bay and the west entrance at Cleveland Government employee on official duty or used for hunting Ledge Light are prohibited. Diving operations may be during the hunting season as permitted under paragraph authorized by the Engineer-In-Charge in conjunction (q)(6) of this section, or unless written permission has with operation and maintenance of the canal. been received from the division engineer. (3597) (4) Camping. Overnight tenting or camping on government land is prohibited except in areas designated (3606) (ii) The possession or use of fireworks is prohibited by the division engineer. Bourne Scenic Park and Scusset unless written permission has been received from the Beach State Reservation are designated camping areas. division engineer. Persons asleep during hours of darkness in or out of vehicles shall be considered as campers. (3607) (11) Public property. Destruction, injury, (3598) (5) Fishing. Persons may fish with rod and line defacement or removal of public property including from the banks of the canal on Federally owned property natural formations, historical and archeological features except areas designated by the division engineer. Fishing and vegetative growth is prohibited without written and lobstering by boat in the Cape Cod Canal between permission of the division engineer. the east entrance in Cape Cod Bay and the west entrance at Cleveland Ledge Light are prohibited. Fishing by boat (3608) (12) Abandonment of personal property. (i) is permitted in the area west of the State Pier in Buzzards Abandonment of personal property is prohibited. Bay, provided that all craft stay out of the channel defined Personal property shall not be left unattended upon the by United States Coast Guard buoys and beacons. Fish and lands or waters of the project except in accordance with game laws of the United States and the Commonwealth this regulation. After a period of 24 hours, abandoned of Massachusetts will be enforced. or unattended personal property shall be impounded (3599) (6) Hunting. Hunting is permitted in accordance with and stored at a storage point designated by the division game laws of the United States and the Commonwealth engineer. The division engineer shall assess a reasonable of Massachusetts. impoundment fee, which shall be paid before the impounded property is returned to its owners. (3609) (ii) The division engineer shall, by public or private sales or otherwise, dispose of all lost, abandoned, or unclaimed personal property that comes into his/her custody or control. However, efforts should be made to find the owner, the owner’s heirs or next of kin, or legal representatives. If the owner, heirs or next of kin, or legal representative is determined but not found, the property
140 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 may not be disposed of until the expiration of 120 days (3618) (b) Signals. Steamboats or tows desiring lockage after the date when notice, giving the time and place of in either direction shall give notice to the lock tenders, the intended sale or other disposition, has been sent by when not more than three-fourths mile from the lock, by certified or registered mail to that person at last known one long blast of (10 seconds’ duration), followed by one address. When diligent effort to determine the owner, short blast (of three seconds’ duration), on a whistle or owner’s heirs or next of kin, or legal representative is horn. When the lock is ready for entrance a green light unsuccessful, the property may be disposed of without will be shown from the river wall. An amber light will delay, except that if it has a fair market value of $25 or indicate that the lock is being made ready for entrance. A more the property generally may not be disposed of until red light will indicate that the approaching vessel must three months after the date it is received at the Cape Cod wait. Whenever local conditions make it advisable the Canal Administrative Office. The net proceeds from the visual signals will be supplemented by sound signals as sale of property shall be placed into the Treasury of the follows: United States as miscellaneous receipts. (3610) (13) Lost and found articles. All abandoned/lost (3619) (1) One long blast of a horn to indicate that the vessel articles shall be deposited by the finder at the Canal must wait. Administration office or with Canal ranger. The finder shall leave his/her name, address, and phone number. (3620) (2) One short blast of a horn to indicate that the lock All lost articles shall be disposed of in accordance with is being made ready for entrance. procedures set forth in paragraph (q)(12) of this section. (3611) (14) Advertisement. Advertising by the use of (3621) (3) Two short blasts of a horn to indicate permission billboards, signs, markers, audio devices or any other to enter the lock. means whatever is prohibited unless written permission has been received from the division engineer. (3622) (4) Four short and rapid blasts to attract attention, (3612) (15) Commercial activities. The engaging in or indicate caution, and signal danger. solicitation of business without the written permission of the division engineer is prohibited. (3623) (c) Draft of boats. Deep-draft boats must clear the (3613) (16) Unauthorized structures. The construction or miter sills by at least 3 inches. Boats drawing too much placing of any structure of any kind under, upon or over water will not be allowed to lighter cargo in the entrances. the project lands or waters is prohibited unless a permit has been issued by the division engineer. Structures not (3624) (d) Precedence at the lock. The vessel arriving first at under permit are subject to summary removal by the the lock shall be first to lock through; but precedence shall division engineer. be given to vessels belonging to the United States and to (3614) (17) Special events. Prior approval must be commercial vessels in the order named. Arrival posts or obtained from the Engineer-In-Charge for special events, markers may be established ashore above or below the recreational programs and group activities. The public lock. Vessels arriving at or opposite such posts or markers shall not be charged any fee by the sponsor of such event will be considered as having arrived at the lock within the unless the division engineer has approved in writing the meaning of this paragraph. If the traffic is crowded in both proposed schedule of fees. directions; up and down lockages will usually be made (3615) (18) Interference with government employees. alternately, but the lock tender may permit two or more Interference with any government employee in the lockages to be made at one time in the same direction conduct of official duties pertaining to the administration when this will not cause unreasonable delay. In case two of these regulations is prohibited. or more boats or tows are to enter for the same lockage, they shall enter as directed by the lock tender. No boat (3616) shall run ahead of another while in the lock. The boat that enters first shall leave first. §207.50 Hudson River Lock at Troy, N.Y.; navigation. (3617) (a) Authority of lockmaster. The lockmaster shall (3625) (e) Lockage of pleasure boats. The lockage of pleasure boats, house boats or like craft shall be expedited be charged with the immediate control and management by locking them through with commercial craft (other of the lock, and of the area set aside as the lock area, than barges carrying gasoline or highly hazardous including the lock approach channels. He shall see that all materials) in order to utilize the capacity of the lock to laws, rules and regulations for the use of the lock and lock its maximum. Lockage of pleasure craft may be made area are duly complied with, to which end he is authorized with commercial craft carrying petroleum products other to give all necessary orders and directions in accordance than gasoline provided a clear distance of at least 100 feet therewith, both to employees of the Government and to between such vessels can be maintained in the lock. If, any and every person within the limits of the lock or lock after the arrival of such craft, no separate or combined area, whether navigating the lock or not. No one shall lockage can be accomplished within a reasonable time, cause any movement of any vessel, boat, or other floating not to exceed the time required for three other lockages, thing in the lock or approaches except by or under the then separate lockage shall be made. direction of the lockmaster or his assistants. (3626) (f) Stations while waiting. Boats waiting their turn to enter the lock must lie at a sufficient distance from the lock and in such a position as to leave sufficient room for the passage of boats leaving the lock. (3627) (g) Unnecessary delay. (1) Boats must not cause delay in entering or leaving the lock. Masters and pilots
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 141 will be held to a strict accountability in this matter, and spillway, or 16.33 feet mean sea level: Provided, That the those with tows must provide enough men to move barges flashboards are so erected as to drop automatically when promptly. Boats failing to enter the lock with reasonable the pool level rises to an elevation of 18.5 feet mean sea promptness after being signaled will lose their turn. level, and conform in other respects to the plans attached (3628) (2) Tugboats arriving with their tows in a condition thereto. which will delay locking shall lose their turn if so ordered (3640) (c) The tide staff to be used in determining the by the lock tender. Leaking boats may be excluded until elevation of the pool shall be the ceramic tide staff now put in shape to be passed through safely. located on the westerly face of the east lock wall north of (3629) (h) Mooring. Boats in the lock or waiting in the the northerly gates, the zero of which is set 2 feet below entrance shall be moored where directed by the lock mean sea level. tender, by bow, stern, and spring lines, to the snubbing (3641) (d) The regulations of the pool level and the posts or line hooks. Tying boats to the lock ladders is maintenance of flashboards shall be subject to the strictly prohibited. supervision and approval of the District Engineer, New (3630) (i) Protection of lock gates. Boats will not be York City. permitted to enter or leave the lock until the lock gates are at rest in the gate recesses and the lock tender has (3642) directed the boat to start. (3631) (j) Damage to walls, etc.All craft passing through the §207.800 Collection of navigation statistics. lock must be free from projections or sharp corners which (3643) (a) Definitions. For the purpose of this regulation the might scar the walls or injure other parts. Steamboats must be provided with suitable fenders, etc. One man following terms are defined: shall be kept at the head of every tow till it has cleared the (3644) (1) Navigable waters of the United States means lock and guide walls, and shall use the fender to prevent scarring the walls. those waters of the United States that are subject to the (3632) (k) Handling machinery. None but employees of the ebb and flow of the tide shoreward to the mean high water United States will be allowed to move any valve, gate, or mark, and/or are presently used, or have been used in the other machinery belonging to the lock. past, or may be susceptible to use to transport interstate (3633) (l) Refuse in lock. Throwing ashes, refuse, or other or foreign commerce. (See 33 CFR part 329 for a more obstruction in the entrances or in the lock, or on the complete definition of this term.) walls thereof, and passing coal from flats or barges to a (3645) (2) Offenses and Violations mean: steamboat while in the lock is prohibited. (3646) (i) Failure to submit a required report. (3634) (m) [Reserved] (3647) (ii) Failure to provide a timely, accurate, and (3635) (n) Trespass on United States property. Trespass complete report. on United States property, or willful injury to the banks, (3648) (iii) Failure to submit monthly listings of idle vessels masonry, fences, trees, houses, machinery, or other or vessels in transit. property of the United States at or near the lock is strictly (3649) (iv) Failure to submit a report required by the prohibited. lockmaster or canal operator. (3636) (o) Penalties. In addition to the penalties prescribed (3650) (3) Leased or chartered vessel means a vessel that is by law, boats which fail to comply with the regulations leased or chartered when the owner relinquishes control in this section will thereafter be refused lockage until of the vessel through a contractual agreement with a assurances have been received, satisfactory to the District second party for a specified period of time and/or for Engineer, Corps of Engineers, New York, New York, that a specified remuneration from the lessee. Commercial the regulations will be complied with. movements on an affreightment basis are not considered a lease or charter of a particular vessel. (3637) (3651) (4) Person or entity means an individual, corporation, partnership, or company. §207.60 Federal Dam, Hudson River,Troy, N.Y.; pool (3652) (5) Timely means vessel and commodity movement level. data must be received by the Waterborne Commerce (3638) (a) Whenever the elevation of the pool created by Statistics Center within 30 days after the close of the the Federal dam at Troy, N.Y., shall fall to a point level month in which the vessel movement or nonmovement with the crest of the main spillway, the elevation of which takes place. is 14.33 feet mean sea level, the operation of the power (3653) (6) Commercial vessel means a vessel used in plant shall cease and further operation thereof shall be transporting by water, either merchandise or passengers suspended until such time as the water level rises to or for compensation or hire, or in the course of business of above 14.43 feet mean sea level. the owner, lessee, or operator of the vessel. (3639) (b) Flashboards may be maintained on the section (3654) (7) Reporting situation means a vessel movement of the spillway of the dam having an elevation of 14.33 by an operator that is required to be reported. Typical feet mean sea level in order to increase the elevation of examples are listed in the instructions on the various this section to an elevation equal to that of the auxiliary ENG Forms. Five typical movements that are required to be reported by vessel operating companies include the following examples: Company A is the barge owner, and
142 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 the barge transports corn from Minneapolis, MN to New (3666) (A) All movements of domestic waterborne Orleans, LA, with fleeting at Cairo, IL. commercial vessels shall be reported, including but not (3655) (i) Lease/Charter: If Company A leases or charters limited to: Dry cargo ship and tanker moves, loaded and the barge to Company B, then Company B is responsible empty barge moves, towboat moves, with or without for reporting the movements of the barge until the lease/ barges in tow, fishing vessels, movements of crew boats charter expires. and supply boats to offshore locations, tugboat moves (3656) (ii) Interline movement: A barge is towed from and movements of newly constructed vessels from the Minneapolis to Cairo by Company A, and from Cairo to shipyard to the point of delivery. New Orleans by Company B. Since Company A is the barge owner, and the barge is not leased. Company A (3667) (B) Vessels idle during the month must also be reports the entire movement of the barge with an origin reported. of Minneapolis and a destination of New Orleans. (3657) (iii) Vessel swap/trade: Company A swaps barge (3668) (C) Notwithstanding the above requirements, the with Company B to allow Company B to meet a delivery following waterborne vessel movements need not be commitment to New Orleans. Since Company A has not reported: leased/chartered the barge, Company A is responsible for filing the report. Company B is responsible for filing the (3669) (1) Movements of recreational vessels. report on the barge which is traded to Company A. The (3670) (2) Movements of fire, police, and patrol vessels. swap or trade will not affect the primary responsibility (3671) (3) Movements of vessels exclusively engaged in for reporting the individual vessel movements. (3658) (iv) Re-Consignment: Barge is reconsigned to construction (e.g., piledrivers and crane barges). Note: Mobile, AL. Company A reports the movements as however, that movements of supplies, materials, and originating in Minneapolis and terminating in Mobile. crews to or from the construction site must be timely The point from which barge is reconsigned is not reported, reported. only points of loading and unloading. (3672) (4) Movements of dredges to or from the dredging (3659) (v) Fleeting: Barge is deposited at a New Orleans site. However, vessel movements of dredged material fleeting area by Company A and towed by Company B from the dredging site to the disposal site must be from fleeting area to New Orleans area dock for unloading. reported. Company A, as barge owner, reports entire movements (3673) (5) Specific movements granted exemption in from Minneapolis to the dock in New Orleans. Company writing by the Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center. B does not report any barge movement. (3674) (D) ENG Forms 3925 and 3925b shall be completed (3660) (b) Implementation of the waterborne commerce and filed by vessel operating companies each month for statistics provisions of the River and Harbor Act of 1922, all voyages or vessel movements completed during the as amended by the Water Resources Development Act of month. Vessels that did not complete a move during the 1986 (Pub. L. 99-662), mandates the following. month shall be reported as idle or in transit. (3661) (1) Filing requirements. Except as provided in (3675) (E) The vessel operating company may request a paragraph (b)(2) of this section, the person or entity waiver from the Army Corps of Engineers, and upon receiving remuneration for the movement of vessels written approval by the Waterborne Commerce Center, or for the transportation of goods or passengers on the the company may be allowed to provide the requisite navigable waters is responsible for assuring that the information of the above paragraph (D), on computer activity report of commercial vessels is timely filed. printouts, magnetic tape, diskettes, or alternate medium (3662) (i) For vessels under lease/charter agreements, the approved by the Center. lessee or charterer of any commercial vessel engaged (3676) (F) Harbor Maintenance Tax information is required in commercial transportation will be responsible for the on ENG Form 3925 for cargo movements into or out of filing of said reports until the lease/charter expires. ports that are subject to the provisions of section 1402 of (3663) (ii) The vessel owner, or his designated agent, the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Pub. L. is always the responsible party for ensuring that all 99-662). commercial activity of the vessel is timely reported. (3677) (1) The name of the shipper of the commodity, and (3664) (2) The following Vessel Information Reports are to the shipper’s Internal Revenue Service number or Social be filed with the Army Corps of Engineers, at the address Security number, must be reported on the form. specified on the ENG Form, and are to include: (3678) (2) If a specific exemption applies to the shipper, the (3665) (i) Monthly reports. These reports shall be made on shipper should list the appropriate exemption code. The ENG Forms furnished upon written request of the vessel specific exemption codes are listed in the directions for operating companies to the Army Corps of Engineers. ENG Form 3925. The forms are available at the following address: U.S. (3679) (3)Referto19CFRpart24fordetailedinformationon Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce exemptions and ports subject to the Harbor Maintenance Statistics Center, Post Office Box 61280, New Orleans, Tax. LA 70161-1280. (3680) (ii) Annual reports. Annually an inventory of vessels available for commercial carriage of domestic commerce and vessel characteristics must be filed on ENG Forms 3931 and 3932.
U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 ¢ 143 (3681) (iii) Transaction reports. The sale, charter, or lease notice period, then appropriate civil or criminal actions of vessels to other companies must also be reported to will be undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers, assure that proper decisions are made regarding each including the proposal of civil or criminal penalties for company’s duty for reporting vessel movements during noncompliance. Typical cases for criminal or civil action the year. In the absence of notification of the transaction, include, but are not limited to, those violations which the former company of record remains responsible until are willful, repeated, or have a substantial impact in proper notice is received by the Corps. the opinion of the Chief of the Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center. (3682) (iv) Reports to lockmasters and canal operators. (3698) (3) Administrative assessment of civil penalties. Masters of self-propelled non-recreational vessels which Civil penalties may be assessed in the following manner. pass through locks and canals operated by theArmy Corps (3699) (i) Authorization. If the Chief of the Waterborne of Engineers will provide the data specified on ENG Commerce Statistics Center finds that a person or entity Forms 3102b, 3102c, and/or 3102d to the lockmaster, has failed to comply with any of the provisions specified canal operator, or his designated representative in the herein, he is authorized to assess a civil penalty in manner and detail dictated. accordance with the Class I penalty provisions of 33 CFR part 326. Provided, however, that the procedures in 33 (3683) (c) Penalties for noncompliance. The following CFR part 326 specifically implementing the Clean Water penalties for noncompliance can be assessed for offenses Act (33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(4)), public notice, comment and violations. period, and state coordination, shall not apply. (3700) (ii) Initiation. The Chief of the Waterborne (3684) (1) Criminal penalties. Every person or persons Commerce Statistics Center will prepare and process a violating the provisions of this regulation shall, for each proposed civil penalty order which shall state the amount and every offense, be liable to a fine of not more than of the penalty to be assessed, describe by reasonable $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding two months, to be specificity the nature of the violation, and indicate the enforced in any district court in the United States within applicable provisions of 33 CFR part 326. whose territorial jurisdiction such offense may have been (3701) (iii) Hearing requests. Recipients of a proposed civil committed. penalty order may file a written request for a hearing or other proceeding. This request shall be as specified in 33 (3685) (2) Civil penalties. In addition, any person or entity CFR part 326 and shall be addressed to the Director of the that fails to provide timely, accurate, and complete Water Resources Support Center, Casey Building, Fort statements or reports required to be submitted by this Belvoir, VA 22060-5586, who will provide the requesting regulation may also be assessed a civil penalty of up to person or entity with a reasonable opportunity to present $2,500 per violation under 33 U.S.C. 555, as amended. evidence regarding the issuance, modification, or revocation of the proposed order. Thereafter, the Director (3686) (3) Denial of passage. In addition to these fines, of the Water Resources Center shall issue a final order. penalties, and imprisonments, the lockmaster or canal (3702) (4) Additional remedies. Appropriate cases may also operator can refuse to allow vessel passage. be referred to the local U.S. Attorney for prosecution, penalty collection, injunctive, and other relief by the (3687) (d) Enforcement policy. Every means at the disposal Chief of the Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center. of theArmy Corps of Engineers will be utilized to monitor and enforce these regulations. (3703) (3688) (1) To identify vessel operating companies that Part 334–Danger Zones and Restricted Area should be reporting waterborne commerce data, The Regulations Corps will make use of, but is not limited to, the following sources. (3704) (3689) (i) Data on purchase and sale of vessels. §334.1 Purpose. (3690) (ii) U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation and (3705) The purpose of this part is to: (3706) (a) Prescribe procedures for establishing, amending reports. (3691) (iii) Data collected at Locks, Canals, and other and disestablishing danger zones and restricted areas; (3707) (b) List the specific danger zones and restricted areas facilities operated by the Corps. (3692) (iv) Data provided by terminals on ENG Form 3926. and their boundaries; and (3693) (v) Data provided by the other Federal agencies (3708) (c) Prescribe specific requirements, access including the Internal Revenue Service, Customs Service, limitations and controlled activities within the danger Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, zones and restricted areas. and Department of Commerce. (3694) (vi) Data provided by ports, local facilities, and State (3709) or local governments. (3695) (vii) Data from trade journals and publications. §334.2 Definitions. (3696) (viii) Site visits and inspections. (3710) (a) Danger zone. A defined water area (or areas) (3697) (2) Notice of violation. Once a reporting violation is determined to have occurred, the Chief of the Waterborne used for target practice, bombing, rocket firing or other Commerce Statistics Center will notify the responsible party and allow 30 days for the reports to be filed after the fact. If the reports are not filed within this 30-day
144 ¢ U.S. Coast Pilot 2, Chapter 2 especially hazardous operations, normally for the armed (3718) (1) Name, address and telephone number of requestor forces. The danger zones may be closed to the public on a including the identity of the command and DoD facility full-time or intermittent basis, as stated in the regulations. and the identity of a point of contact with phone number. (3711) (b) Restricted area. A defined water area for the purpose of prohibiting or limiting public access to the (3719) (2) Name of waterway and if a small tributary, the area. Restricted areas generally provide security for name of a larger connecting waterbody. Government property and/or protection to the public from the risks of damage or injury arising from the (3720) (3) Name of closest city or town, county/parish and Government’s use of that area. state. (3712) (3721) (4) Location of proposed or existing danger zone or restricted area with a map showing the location, if §334.3 Special policies. possible. (3713) (a) General. The general regulatory policies stated (3722) (5) A brief statement of the need for the area, its in 33 CFR part 320 will be followed as appropriate. In intended use and detailed description of the times, dates addition, danger zone and restricted area regulations shall and extent of restriction. provide for public access to the area to the maximum extent practicable. (3723) (b) Public notice. (1) The Corps will normally (3714) (b) Food fishing industry. The authority to prescribe publish public notices and Federal Register documents danger zone and restricted area regulations must be concurrently. Upon receipt of a request for the exercised so as not to unreasonably interfere with or establishment, amendment or revocation of a danger zone restrict the food fishing industry. Whenever the proposed or restricted area, the District Engineer should forward a establishment of a danger zone or restricted area may affect copy of the request with his/her recommendation, a copy fishing operations, the District Engineer will consult with of the draft public notice and a draft Federal Register the Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, document to the Office of the Chief of Engineers, ATTN: Department of the Interior and the Regional Director, CECW-OR. The Chief of Engineers will publish the National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic & proposal in the Federal Register concurrent with the Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). public notice issued by the District Engineer. (3715) (c) Temporary, occasional or intermittent use. If the use of the water area is desired for a short period of time, (3724) (2) Content. The public notice and Federal Register not to exceed thirty days in duration, and that planned documents must include sufficient information to give a operations can be conducted safely without imposing clear understanding of the proposed action and should unreasonable restrictions on navigation, and without include the following items of information: promulgating restricted area regulations in accordance with the regulations in this section, applicants may (3725) (i) Applicable statutory authority or authorities; (40 be informed that formal regulations are not required. Stat. 266; 33 U.S.C. 1) and (40 Stat. 892; 33 U.S.C. 3). Activities of this type shall not reoccur more often than biennially (every other year), unless danger zone/ (3726) (ii) A reasonable comment period. The public notice restricted area rules are promulgated under this Part. should fix a limiting date within which comments will be Proper notices for mariners requesting that vessels avoid received, normally a period not less than 30 days after the area will be issued by the Agency requesting such publication of the notice. use of the water area, or if appropriate, by the District Engineer, to all known interested persons. Copies will also (3727) (iii) The address of the District Engineer as the be sent to appropriate State agencies, the Commandant, recipient of any comments received. U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20590, and Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Hydrographic (3728) (iv) The identity of the applicant/proponent; Center, Washington, DC 20390, ATTN: Code NS 12. (3729) (v) The name or title, address and telephone number Notification to all parties and Agencies shall be made at least two weeks prior to the planned event, or earlier, if of the Corps employee from whom additional information required for distribution of Local Notice to Mariners by concerning the proposal may be obtained; the Coast Guard. (3730) (vi)Thelocationoftheproposedactivityaccompanied by a map of sufficient detail to show the boundaries of the (3716) area(s) and its relationship to the surrounding area. (3731) (3) Distribution. Public notice will be distributed §334.4 Establishment and amendment procedures. in accordance with 33 CFR 325.3(d)(1). In addition to (3717) (a) Application. Any request for the establishment, this general distribution, public notices will be sent to the following Agencies: amendment or revocation of a danger zone or restricted (3732) (i) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) area must contain sufficient information for the District where the use of airspace is involved. Engineer to issue a public notice, and as a minimum must (3733) (ii) The Commander, Service Force, U.S. Atlantic contain the following: Fleet, if a proposed action involves a danger zone off the U.S. Atlantic coast. (3734) (iii) Proposed danger zones on the U.S. Pacific coast must be coordinated with the applicable commands as follows: (3735) Alaska, Oregon and Washington: (3736) Commander, Naval Base, Seattle (3737) California:
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