Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 93 shown in Figure 157.10d(c) and specified in Paragraph (1609) (3) For a vessel to which Paragraph (a)(4) of this (c)(1) of this section. section applies, the width of the double sides and the (1602) (ii) For a vessel of less than 5,000 DWT: Not less depth of the double bottom may be 38 cm. (15 in.), in than the distance h above the line of the mid-ship flat lieu of the dimensions specified in paragraphs (d)(1) bottom, as shown in Figure 157.10d(c)(3)(ii) and speci- and (d)(2) of this section, provided that the double side fied in Paragraph (c)(2) of this section. At levels greater and double bottom tanks were fitted under a construc- than h above the line of the mid-ship flat bottom, not tion or conversion contract awarded prior to June 30, less than the distance w, as shown in Figure 1990. 157.10d(c)(3)(ii) and specified in Paragraph (c)(1) of this section. (1610) (4) For a vessel built under a contract awarded after September 11, 1992, a minimum 46 cm. (18 in.) clear- (1603) (4) For a vessel to which §157.10(b) applies that is ance for passage between framing must be maintained built under a contract awarded after September 11, throughout the double sides and double bottom. 1992. (1611) (e) Except as provided in Paragraph (e)(3) of this (1604) (i) The aggregate volume of the double sides, dou- section, a vessel must not carry any oil in any tank ex- ble bottom, forepeak tanks, and afterpeak tanks must tending forward of: not be less than the capacity of segregated ballast tanks required under §157.10(b). Segregated ballast tanks (1612) (1) The collision bulkhead; or that may be provided in addition to those required un- (1613) (2) In the absence of a collision bulk-head, the der §157.10(b) may be located anywhere within the vessel. transverse plane perpendicular to the centerline through a point located: (1605) (ii) Double side and double bottom tanks used to (1614) (i) The lesser of 10 meters (32.8 ft.) or 5 percent of meet the requirements of §157.10(b) must be located the vessel length, but in no case less than 1 meter (39 as uniformly as practicable along the cargo tank in.), aft of the forward perpendicular; length. Large inboard extensions of individual double (1615) (ii) On a vessel of less than 10,000 DWT tons that is side and double bottom tanks, which result in a reduc- constructed and certificated for service exclusively on tion of overall side or bottom protection, must be inland or limited short protected coastwise routes, the avoided. lesser of 7.62 meters (25 ft.) or 5 percent of the vessel length, but in no case less than 61 cm. (2 ft.), aft of the (1606) (d) A vessel of less than 10,000 DWT that is con- headlog or stem at the freeboard deck; or structed and certificated for service exclusively on in- (1616) (iii) On each vessel which operates exclusively as a land or limited short protected coastwise routes must box or trail barge, 61 cm. (2 ft.) aft of the headlog. be fitted with double sides and a double bottom as fol- (1617) (3) This Paragraph does not apply to independent lows: fuel oil tanks that must be located on or above the main deck within the areas described in paragraphs (e)(1) (1607) (1) A minimum of 61 cm. (2 ft.) from the inboard and (e)(2) of this section to serve adjacent deck equip- side of the side shell plate, extending the full depth of ment that cannot be located further aft. Such tanks the side or from the main deck to the top of the double must be as small and as far aft as is practicable. bottom, measured at right angles to the side shell; and (1618) (f) On each vessel, the cargo tank length must not extend aft to any point closer to the stern than the dis- (1608) (2) A minimum of 61 cm. (2 ft.) from the top of the tance equal to the required width of the double side, as bottom shell plating, along the full breadth of the ves- prescribed in §157.10d(c)(1) or §157.10d(d)(1). sel’s bottom, measured at right angles to the bottom shell. Subpart G–Interim Measures for Certain Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls Carrying Petroleum Oils §157.400 Purpose and applicability. (1619) (a) The purpose of this subpart is to establish man- datory safety and operational requirements to reduce environmental damage resulting from petroleum oil spills. (1620) (b) This subpart applies to each tank vessel speci- fied in §157.01 of this part that— (1621) (1) Is 5,000 gross tons or more;
94 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (1622) (2) Carries petroleum oil in bulk as cargo or oil Part 160–Ports and Waterways Safety-General cargo residue; and Subpart A–General: (1623) (3) Is not equipped with a double hull meeting §157.10d of this part, or an equivalent to the require- §160.1 Purpose. ments of §157.10d, but required to be equipped with a (1631) Part 160 contains regulations implementing the double hull at a date set forth in 46 U.S.C. 3703a (b)(3) and (c)(3). Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1221) and re- lated statutes. §157.445 Maneuvering performance capability. (1624) (a) A tankship owner or operator shall ensure that §160.3 Definitions. (1632) For the purposes of this subchapter: maneuvering tests in accordance with IMO Resolution (1633) Bulk means material in any quantity that is shipped, A.751(18), sections 1.2, 2.3-2.4, 3-4.2, and 5 (with Ex- planatory Notes in MSC/Circ. 644) have been con- stored, or handled without the benefit of package, label, ducted by July 29, 1997. Completion of maneuvering mark or count and carried in integral or fixed inde- performance tests must be shown by— pendent tanks. (1625) (1) For a foreign flag tankship, a letter from the flag (1634) Captain of the Port means the Coast Guard officer administration or an authorized classification society, designated by the Commandant to command a Captain as described in §157.04 of this part, stating the require- of the Port Zone as described in part 3 of this chapter. ments in Paragraph (a) of this section have been met; (1635) Commandant means the Commandant of the United or States Coast Guard. (1626) (2) For a U.S. flag tankship, results from the vessel (1636) Commanding Officer, Vessel Traffic Services owner confirming the completion of the tests or a means the Coast Guard officer designated by the Com- letter from an authorized classification society, as de- mandant to command a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) as scribed in §157.04 of this part, stating the require- described in part 161 of this chapter. ments in Paragraph (a) of this section have been met. (1637) Deviation means any departure from any rule in (1627) (b) If a tankship undergoes a major conversion or this subchapter. alteration affecting the control systems, control sur- (1638) District Commander means the Coast Guard offi- faces, propulsion system, or other areas which may be cer designated by the Commandant to command a expected to alter maneuvering performance, the Coast Guard District as described in part 3 of this chap- tankship owner or operator shall ensure that new ma- ter. neuvering tests are conducted as required by Para- (1639) ETA means estimated time of arrival. graph (a) of this section. (1640) Length of Tow means, when towing with a hawser, (1628) (c) If a tankship is one of a class of vessels with the length in feet from the stern of the towing vessel to identical propulsion, steering, hydrodynamic, and the stern of the last vessel in tow. When pushing ahead other relevant design characteristics, maneuvering or towing alongside, length of tow means the tandem performance test results for any tankship in the class length in feet of the vessels in tow excluding the length may be used to satisfy the requirements of Paragraph of the towing vessel. (a) of this section. (1641) Person means an individual, firm, corporation, as- (1629) (d) The tankship owner or operator shall ensure sociation, partnership, or governmental entity. that the performance test results, recorded in the for- (1642) State means each of the several States of the United mat of Appendix 6 of the Explanatory Notes in States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of MSC/Circ. 644., are prominently displayed in the Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United wheelhouse. States Virgin Islands, the Trust Territories of the Pacific (1630) (e) Prior to entering the port or place of destination Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas and prior to getting underway, the tankship master Islands, and any other commonwealth, territory, or shall discuss the results of the performance tests with possession of the United States. the pilot while reviewing the anticipated transit and (1643) Tanker means a self-propelled tank vessel con- the possible impact of the tankship’s maneuvering ca- structed or adapted primarily to carry oil or hazardous pability on the transit. materials in bulk in the cargo spaces. (1644) Tank Vessel means a vessel that is constructed or adapted to carry, or that carries, oil or hazardous mate- rial in bulk as cargo or cargo residue.
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 95 (1645) Vehicle means every type of conveyance capable of issued; specify times of entry, movement or departure; being used as a means of transportation on land. restrict operations as necessary for safe operation un- der the circumstances; or take other action necessary (1646) Vessel means every description of watercraft or for control of the vessel and the safety of the port or of other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being the marine environment. used, as a means of transportation on water. §160.7 Appeals. (1647) Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) means a service im- (1655) (a) Any person directly affected by a safety zone or plemented under Part 161 of this chapter by the United States Coast Guard designed to improve the safety and an order or direction issued under this subchapter (33 efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environ- CFR Subchapter P) may request reconsideration by the ment. The VTS has the capability to interact with ma- official who issued it or in whose name it was issued. rine traffic and respond to traffic situations developing This request may be made orally or in writing, and the in the VTS area. decision of the official receiving the request may be rendered orally or in writing. (1648) Vessel Traffic Service Area or VTS Area means the (1656) (b) Any person directly affected by the establish- geographical area encompassing a specific VTS area of ment of a safety zone or by an order or direction issued service as described in Part 161 of this chapter. This by, or on behalf of, a Captain of the Port may appeal to area of service may be subdivided into sectors for the the District Commander through the Captain of the purpose of allocating responsibility to individual Vessel Port. The appeal must be in writing, except as allowed Traffic Centers or to identify different operating re- under paragraph (e) of this section, and shall contain quirements. complete supporting documentation and evidence which the appellant wishes to have considered. Upon (1649) Note: Although regulatory jurisdiction is limited to receipt of the appeal, the District Commander may di- the navigable waters of the United States, certain ves- rect a representative to gather and submit documenta- sels will be encouraged or may be required, as a condi- tion or other evidence which would be necessary or tion of port entry, to report beyond this area to facilitate helpful to a resolution of the appeal. A copy of this doc- traffic management within the VTS area. umentation and evidence is made available to the ap- pellant. The appellant is afforded five working days (1650) VTS Special Area means a waterway within a VTS from the date of receipt to submit rebuttal materials. area in which special operating requirements apply. Following submission of all materials, the District Commander issues a ruling, in writing, on the appeal. §160.5 Delegations. Prior to issuing the ruling, the District Commander (1651) (a) District Commanders and Captains of the Ports may, as a matter of discretion, allow oral presentation on the issues. are delegated the authority to establish safety zones. (1657) (c) Any person directly affected by the establish- (1652) (b) Under the provisions of 33 CFR 6.04-1 and ment of a safety zone or by an order or direction issued by, or on behalf of, a District Commander, or who re- 6.04-6, District Commanders and Captains of the Ports ceives an unfavorable ruling on an appeal taken under have been delegated authority to establish security paragraph (b) of this section may appeal to the Area zones. Commander through the District Commander. The ap- (1653) (c) Under the provisions of 33 CFR 1.05-1, District peal must be in writing, except as allowed under para- Commanders have been delegated authority to estab- graph (e) of this section, and shall contain complete lish regulated navigation areas. supporting documentation and evidence which the ap- (1654) (d) Subject to the supervision of the cognizant Cap- pellant wishes to have considered. Upon receipt of the tain of the Port and District Commander, Commanding appeal, the Area Commander may direct a representa- Officers, Vessel Traffic Services are delegated authority tive to gather and submit documentation or other evi- under 33 CFR 1.01-30 to discharge the duties of the dence which would be necessary or helpful to a Captain of the Port that involve directing the opera- resolution of the appeal. A copy of this documentation tion, movement and anchorage of vessels within a Ves- and evidence is made available to the appellant. The ap- sel Traffic Service area including management of vessel pellant is afforded five working days from the date of re- traffic within anchorages, regulated navigation areas ceipt to submit rebuttal materials. Following and safety zones, and to enforce Vessel Traffic Service submission of all materials, the Area Commander is- and ports and waterways safety regulations. This au- sues a ruling, in writing, on the appeal. Prior to issuing thority may be exercised by Vessel Traffic Center per- sonnel. The Vessel Traffic Center may, within the Vessel Traffic Service area, provide information, make recom- mendations, or to a vessel required under Part 161 of this chapter to participate in a Vessel Traffic Service, is- sue an order, including an order to operate or anchor as directed; require the vessel to comply with orders
96 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 the ruling, the Area Commander may, as a matter of (1662) (1) Vessel on the navigable waters of the United discretion, allow oral presentation on the issues. States, except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of (1658) (d) Any person who receives an unfavorable ruling this section; on an appeal taken under paragraph (c) of this section, may appeal through the Area Commander to the Assis- (1663) (2) Bridge or other structure on or in the navigable tant Commandant for Prevention (formerly known as waters of the United States; and the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection), U.S. Coast Guard, (1664) (3) Land structure or shore area immediately adja- Washington, DC 20593. The appeal must be in writing, cent to the navigable waters of the United States. except as allowed under paragraph (e) of this section. The Area Commander forwards the appeal, all the doc- (1665) (b) This subpart does not apply to any vessel on the uments and evidence which formed the record upon Saint Lawrence Seaway. which the order or direction was issued or the ruling under paragraph (c) of this section was made, and any (1666) (c) Except pursuant to international treaty, con- comments which might be relevant, to the Assistant vention, or agreement, to which the United States is a Commandant for Prevention. A copy of this documen- party, this subpart does not apply to any foreign vessel tation and evidence is made available to the appellant. that is not destined for, or departing from, a port or The appellant is afforded five working days from the place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States date of receipt to submit rebuttal materials to the Assis- and that is in– tant Commandant for Prevention. The decision of the Assistant Commandant for Prevention is based upon (1667) (1) Innocent passage through the territorial sea of the materials submitted, without oral argument or pre- the United States; sentation. The decision of the Assistant Commandant for Prevention is issued in writing and constitutes final (1668) (2) Transit through the navigable waters of the agency action. United States which form a part of an international (1659) (e) If the delay in presenting a written appeal would strait. have significant adverse impact on the appellant, the appeal under paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section may §160.105 Compliance with orders. initially be presented orally. If an initial presentation of (1669) Each person who has notice of the terms of an or- the appeal is made orally, the appellant must submit the appeal in writing within five days of the oral presen- der issued under this subpart must comply with that tation to the Coast Guard official to whom the presen- order. tation was made. The written appeal must contain, at a minimum, the basis for the appeal and a summary of §160.107 Denial of entry. the material presented orally. If requested, the official (1670) Each District Commander or Captain of the Port, to whom the appeal is directed may stay the effect of the action while the ruling is being appealed. subject to recognized principles of international law, may deny entry into the navigable waters of the United Subpart B–Control of Vessel and Facility States or to any port or place under the jurisdiction of Operations the United States, and within the district or zone of that District Commander or Captain of the Port, to any ves- §160.101 Purpose. sel not in compliance with the provisions of the Port (1660) This subpart describes the authority exercised by and Tanker Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1221-1232) or the reg- ulations issued thereunder. District Commanders and Captains of the Ports to in- sure the safety of vessels and waterfront facilities, and §160.109 Waterfront facility safety. the protection of the navigable waters and the re- (1671) (a) To prevent damage to, or destruction of, any sources therein. The controls described in this subpart are directed to specific situations and hazards. bridge or other structure on or in the navigable waters of the United States, or any land structure or shore area §160.103 Applicability. immediately adjacent to those waters, and to protect (1661) (a) This subpart applies to any– the navigable waters and the resources therein from harm resulting from vessel or structure damage, de- struction, or loss, each District Commander or Captain of the Port may– (1672) (1) Direct the handling, loading, unloading, stor- age, and movement (including the emergency removal, control, and disposition) of explosives or other danger- ous articles and substances, including oil or hazardous material as those terms are defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101 on any structure on or in the navigable waters of the United States, or any land structure or shore area im- mediately adjacent to those waters; and
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 97 (1673) (2) Conduct examinations to assure compliance District Commander or Captain of the Port, if the with the safety equipment requirements for structures. owner or operator of such vessel proves to the satisfac- tion of the District Commander or Captain of the Port, §160.111 Special orders applying to vessel that the vessel is not unsafe or does not pose a threat to operations. the marine environment, and that such entry is neces- (1674) Each District Commander or Captain of the Port sary for the safety of the vessel or the persons on board. may order a vessel to operate or anchor in the manner (1685) (d) A vessel which has been prohibited from operat- directed when– ing in the navigable waters of the United States, or from (1675) (a) The District Commander or Captain of the Port transferring cargo or residue in a port or place under has reasonable cause to believe that the vessel is not in the jurisdiction of the United States under the provi- compliance with any regulation, law or treaty; sions of paragraph (a) or (b)(1), (2) or (3) of this sec- (1676) (b) The District Commander or Captain of the Port tion, may be allowed provisional entry if the owner or determines that the vessel does not satisfy the condi- operator proves, to the satisfaction of the District Com- tions for vessel operation and cargo transfers specified mander or Captain of the Port that has jurisdiction, in §160.113; or that the vessel is no longer unsafe or a threat to the en- (1677) (c) The District Commander or Captain of the Port vironment, and that the condition which gave rise to has determined that such order is justified in the inter- the prohibition no longer exists. est of safety by reason of weather, visibility, sea condi- tions, temporary port congestion, other temporary §160.115 Withholding of clearance. hazardous circumstances, or the condition of the ves- (1686) (a) Each District Commander or Captain of the sel. Port may request the Secretary of the Treasury, or the §160.113 Prohibition of vessel operation and authorized representative thereof, to withhold or re- cargo transfers. voke the clearance required by 46 U.S.C. App. 91 of any (1678) (a) Each District Commander or Captain of the vessel, the owner or operator of which is subject to any Port may prohibit any vessel subject to the provisions penalties under 33 U.S.C. 1232. of chapter 37 of Title 46, U.S. Code, from operating in the navigable waters of the United States, or from Subpart C–Notification of Arrivals, Hazardous transferring cargo or residue in any port or place under Conditions, and Certain Dangerous Cargos the jurisdiction of the United States, and within the dis- trict or zone of that District Commander or Captain of §160.201 General. the Port, if the District Commander or the Captain of (1687) This subpart contains requirements and proce- the Port determines that the vessel’s history of acci- dents, pollution incidents, or serious repair problems dures for submitting Notices of Arrival (NOA) and No- creates reason to believe that the vessel may be unsafe tice of Hazardous Condition. The sections in this or pose a threat to the marine environment. subpart describe: (1679) (b) The authority to issue orders prohibiting opera- (1688) (a) Applicability and exemptions from require- tion of the vessels or transfer of cargo or residue under ments in this subpart; paragraph (a) of this section also applies if the vessel: (1689) (b) Required information in an NOA; (1680) (1) Fails to comply with any applicable regulation; (1690) (c) Required changes to an NOA; (1681) (2) Discharges oil or hazardous material in viola- (1691) (d) Methods and times for submission of an NOA tion of any law or treaty of the United States; and changes to an NOA; (1682) (3) Does not comply with applicable vessel traffic (1692) (e) How to obtain a waiver; and service requirements; (1693) (f) Requirements for submission of the Notice of (1683) (4) While underway, does not have at least one li- Hazardous Conditions. censed deck officer on the navigation bridge who is ca- pable of communicating in the English language. §160.202 Applicability. (1684) (c) When a vessel has been prohibited from operat- (1694) (a) This subpart applies to U.S. and foreign vessels ing in the navigable waters of the United States under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section, the District Com- bound for or departing from ports or places in the mander or Captain of the Port may allow provisional United States. entry into the navigable waters of the United States, or (1695) (b) This subpart does not apply to recreational ves- into any port or place under the jurisdiction of the sels under 46 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. United States and within the district or zone of that (1696) (c) Unless otherwise specified in this subpart, the owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge of a
98 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 vessel regulated by this subpart is responsible for com- §160.204 Definitions. pliance with the requirements in this subpart. (1717) As used in this subpart: (1697) (d) Towing vessels controlling a barge or barges re- (1718) Agent means any person, partnership, firm, com- quired to submit an NOA under this subpart must sub- mit only one NOA containing the information required pany or corporation engaged by the owner or charterer for the towing vessel and each barge under its control. of a vessel to act in their behalf in matters concerning the vessel. §160.203 Exemptions. (1719) Barge means a non-self propelled vessel engaged in (1698) (a) Except for reporting notice of hazardous condi- commerce. (1720) Carried in bulk means a commodity that is loaded tions, the following vessels are exempt from require- or carried on board a vessel without containers or la- ments in this subpart: bels and received and handled without mark or count. (1699) (1) Passenger and supply vessels when they are em- (1721) Certain dangerous cargo (CDC) includes any of the ployed in the exploration for or in the removal of oil, following: gas, or mineral resources on the continental shelf. (1722) (1) Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives as defined in 49 (1700) (2) Oil Spill Recovery Vessels (OSRVs) when en- CFR 173.50. gaged in actual spill response operations or during spill (1723) (2) Division 1.5D blasting agents for which a per- response exercises. mit is required under 49 CFR 176.415 or, for which a (1701) (3) Vessels operating upon the following waters: permit is required as a condition of a Research and Spe- (1702) (i) Mississippi River between its sources and mile cial Programs Administration exemption. 235, Above Head of Passes; (1724) (3) Division 2.3 “poisonous gas”, as listed in 49 CFR (1703) (ii) Tributaries emptying into the Mississippi River 172.101 that is also a “material poisonous by inhalation” above mile 235; as defined in 49 CFR 171.8, and that is in a quantity in (1704) (iii) Atchafalaya River above its junction with the excess of 1 metric ton per vessel. Plaquemine-Morgan City alternate waterway and the (1725) (4) Division 5.1 oxidizing materials for which a per- Red River; and mit is required under 49 CFR 176.415 or for which a (1705) (iv) The Tennessee River from its confluence with permit is required as a condition of a Research and Spe- the Ohio River to mile zero on the Mobile River and all cial Programs Administration exemption. other tributaries between those two points. (1726) (5) A liquid material that has a primary or subsid- (1706) (b) If not carrying certain dangerous cargo or con- iary classification of Division 6.1 “poisonous material” trolling another vessel carrying certain dangerous as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a “material poi- cargo, the following vessels are exempt from NOA re- sonous by inhalation,” as defined in 49 CFR 171.8 and quirements in this subpart: that is in a bulk packaging, or that is in a quantity in ex- (1707) (1) Vessels 300 gross tons or less, except for foreign cess of 20 metric tons per vessel when not in a bulk vessels entering any port or place in the Seventh Coast packaging. Guard District as described in 33 CFR 3.35–1(b). (1727) (6) Class 7, “highway route controlled quantity” ra- (1708) (2) Vessels operating exclusively within a Captain dioactive material or “fissile material, controlled ship- of the Port Zone. ment,” as defined in 49 CFR 173.403. (1709) (3) Vessels arriving at a port or place under force (1728) (7) Bulk liquefied chlorine gas and Bulk liquefied majeure. gas cargo that is flammable and/or toxic and carried (1710) (4) Towing vessels and barges operating solely be- under 46 CFR 154.7. tween ports or places in the continental United States. (1729) (8) The following bulk liquids: (1711) (5) Public vessels. (1730) (i) Acetone cyanohydrin, (1712) (6) Except for tank vessels, U.S. vessels operating (1731) (ii) Allyl alcohol, solely between ports or places in the United States on (1732) (iii) Chlorosulfonic acid, the Great Lakes. (1733) (iv) Crotonaldehyde, (1713) (c) Vessels less than 500 gross tons need not submit (1734) (v) Ethylene chlorohydrin, the International Safety Management (ISM) Code No- (1735) (vi) Ethylene dibromide, tice (Entry (7) to Table 160.206). (1736) (vii) Methacrylonitrile, and (1714) (d) [Suspended] (1737) (viii) Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid). (1715) (e) [Suspended] (1738) (9) Ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate (1716) (f) U.S. vessels need not submit the International base fertilizers, in bulk, listed as a Division 5.1 material Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS) Notice information in 49 CFR 172.101. (Entry (9) to Table 160.206). (1739) (10) Propylene oxide, alone or mixed with ethylene oxide, in bulk.
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 99 (1740) Charterer means the person or organization that (1752) Voyage charterer means the party who hires a ves- contracts for the majority of the carrying capacity of a sel for a single voyage. The owner and his crew manage ship for the transportation of cargo to a stated port for a the vessel, but the charterer selects the ports of desti- specified period. This includes “time charterers” and nation. “voyage charterers.” §160.206 Information required in an NOA. (1741) Crewmember means all persons carried on board (1753) (a) Each NOA must contain all of the information the vessel to provide navigation and maintenance of the vessel, its machinery, systems, and arrangements es- items specified in Table 160.206. sential for propulsion and safe navigation or to provide (1754) (b) Vessels operating solely between ports or places services for other persons on board. in the continental United States need submit only the (1742) Great Lakes means Lakes Superior, Michigan, Hu- name of and date of arrival and departure for the last ron, Erie, and Ontario, their connecting and tributary port or places visited to meet the requirements in en- waters, the Saint Lawrence River as far as Saint Regis, tries (2)(i) and (ii) to Table 160.206 of this section. and adjacent port areas. (1755) (c) You may submit a copy of INS Form I–418 to meet the requirements of entries (4) and (5) in Table (1743) Gross tons means the tonnage determined by the 160.206. tonnage authorities of a vessel’s flag state in accor- (1756) (d) Any vessel planning to enter two or more con- dance with the national tonnage rules in force before secutive ports or places in the United States during a the entry into force of the International Convention on single voyage may submit one consolidated Notifica- Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (“Convention”). tion of Arrival at least 96 hours before entering the first For a vessel measured only under Annex I of the Con- port or place of destination. The consolidated notice vention, gross tons means that tonnage. For a vessel must include the name of the port or place and esti- measured under both systems, the higher gross ton- mated arrival and departure date for each destination nage is the tonnage used for the purposes of the of the voyage. Any vessel submitting a consolidated no- 300-gross-ton threshold. tice under this section must still meet the re- quirements of §160.208 of this part concerning require- (1744) Hazardous condition means any condition that ments for changes to an NOA. may adversely affect the safety of any vessel, bridge, structure, or shore area or the environmental quality of §160.208 Changes to a submitted NOA. any port, harbor, or navigable waterway of the United (1757) (a) Unless otherwise specified in this section, when States. It may, but need not, involve collision, allision, fire, explosion, grounding, leaking, damage, injury or submitted NOA information changes, vessels must illness of a person aboard, or manning-shortage. submit a notice of change within the times required in §160.212. (1745) Nationality means the state (nation) in which a (1758) (b) Changes in the following information need not person is a citizen or to which a person owes perma- be reported: nent allegiance. (1759) (1) Changes in arrival or departure times that are less than six (6) hours; (1746) Operator means any person including, but not lim- (1760) (2) Changes in vessel location or position of the ited to, an owner, a charterer, or another contractor vessel at the time of reporting (entry (2)(vi) to Table who conducts, or is responsible for, the operation of a 160.206); and vessel. (1761) (3) Changes to crewmembers’ position or duties on the vessel (entry (5)(v) to Table 160.206). (1747) Persons in addition to crewmembers mean any (1762) (c) When reporting changes, submit only the name person onboard the vessel, including passengers, who of the vessel, original NOA submission date, the port of are not included on the list of crewmembers. arrival, the specific items to be corrected, and the new location or position of the vessel at the time of report- (1748) Port or place of departure means any port or place ing. Only changes to NOA information need to be sub- in which a vessel is anchored or moored. mitted. (1749) Port or place of destination means any port or §160.210 Methods for submitting an NOA. place in which a vessel is bound to anchor or moor. (1763) (a) Submission to the National Vessel Movement (1750) Public vessel means a vessel that is owned or de- Center (NVMC). Except as provided in paragraphs (b) mise-(bareboat) chartered by the government of the and (c) of this section, vessels must submit NOA United States, by a State or local government, or by the government of a foreign country and that is not en- gaged in commercial service. (1751) Time charterer means the party who hires a vessel for a specific amount of time. The owner and his crew manage the vessel, but the charterer selects the ports of destination.
100 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 TABLE 160.206.—NOA INFORMATION ITEMS Vessels Carrying CDC Required information Vessels not Vessels Towing ves- carrying sels control- CDC ling vessels carrying CDC (1) Vessel Information: X XX X XX (i) Name; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX X XX (ii) Name of the registered owner; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX (iii) Country of registry; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX (iv) Call sign;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX X XX (v) International Maritime Organization (IMO) international number or, if vessel does not have an assigned IMO international number, substitute with X XX official number; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX X XX (vi) Name of the operator; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX (vii) Name of the charterer; and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX (viii) Name of classification society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX (2) Voyage Information: X XX (i) Names of last five ports or places visited; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX (ii) Dates of arrival and departure for last five ports or places visited; . . . . . . . . . . ......... XX ......... (iii) For each port or place in the United States to be visited, list the names XX of the receiving facility, the port or place, the city, and the state;. . . . . . . . . . X X XX (iv) For each port or place in the United States to be visited, the estimated date X XX and time of arrival; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX X XX (v) For each port or place in the United States to be visited, the estimated date X XX and time of departure; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX X XX (vi) The location (port or place and country) or position (latitude and longitude X XX or waterway and mile marker) of the vessel at the time of reporting; and. . . . . . X XX X XX (vii) The name and telephone number of a 24-hour point of contact . . . . . . . . . . XX (3) Cargo Information: (i) A general description of cargo, other than CDC, onboard the vessel (e.g.: grain, container, oil, etc);. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) Name of each certain dangerous cargo carried, including cargo UN number, if applicable; and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iii) Amount of each certain dangerous cargo carried . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) Information for each Crewmember Onboard: (i) Full name; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) Date of birth; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iii) Nationality; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iv) Passport or mariners document number (type of identification and number); (v) Position or duties on the vessel; and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (vi) Where the crewmember embarked (list port or place and country). . . . . . . . . (5) Information for each Person Onboard in Addition to Crew: (i) Full name; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) Date of birth; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iii) Nationality; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iv) Passport number; and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (v) Where the person embarked (list port or place and country). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 101 TABLE 160.206.—NOA INFORMATION ITEMS Vessels Carrying CDC Required information Vessels not Vessels Towing vessels carrying controlling ves- CDC sels carrying CDC (6) Operational condition of equipment required by §164.35 of this chapter. . . . . . X XX (7) International Safety Management (ISM) Code Notice: X XX X XX (i) The date of issuance for the company’s Document of Compliance certificate X XX that covers the vessel; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X XX (ii) The date of issuance for the vessel’s Safety Management Certificate; and . . . . . . X X XX (iii) The name of the Flag Administration, or the recognized organization(s) X XX representing the vessel flag administration, that issued those certificates . . . . . X XX X XX (8) [Suspended] XX (9) International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS) Notice*: (i) The date of issuance for the vessel’s International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC), if any; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · (ii) Whether the ISSC, if any, is an initial Interim ISSC, subsequent and consecutive In- terim ISSC, or final ISSC; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · (iii) Declaration that the approved ship security plan, if any, is being implemented; (iv) If a subsequent and consecutive Interim ISSC, the reasons therefor; · · · · · · · (v) The name and 24-hour contact information for the Company Security Officer; and (vi) The name of the Flag Administration, or the recognized security organization(s) representing the vessel flag Administration that issued the ISSC. · · · · · · · · · · · *The information required by items 9(i)-(iii) need not be submitted before January 1, 2004. All other information required by item 9 need not be submitted before July 1, 2004. information required by §160.206 (entries 1 through 9 (1771) (b) Saint Lawrence Seaway transits. Those vessels in Table 160.206) to the NVMC, United States Coast transiting the Saint Lawrence Seaway inbound, bound Guard, 408 Coast Guard Drive, Kearneysville, WV for a port or place in the United States, may meet the 25430, by: submission requirements of paragraph (a) of this sec- (1764) (1) Electronic submission via the electronic Notice tion by submitting the required information to the of Arrival and Departure (eNOAD) and consisting of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and following three formats: the Saint Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (1765) (i) A Web site that can be used to submit NOA infor- of Canada by fax at 315-764-3235 or at 315-764-3200. mation directly to the NVMC, accessible from the NVMC web site at http://www.nvmc.uscg.gov; (1772) (c) Seventh Coast Guard District. Those foreign (1766) (ii) Electronic submission of Extensible Markup vessels 300 or less gross tons operating in the Seventh Language (XML) formatted documents via web service; Coast Guard District must submit an NOA to the cogni- (1767) (iii) Electronic submission via Microsoft InfoPath; zant Captain of the Port (COTP). contact the NVMC at [email protected] or by tele- phone at 1-800-708-9823 or 304-264-2502 for more in- (1773) (d) [Suspended]. formation; (1768) (2) E-mail at [email protected]. Workbook §160.212 When to submit an NOA. available at http://www.nvmc.uscg.gov; (1774) (a) Submission of NOA. (1) Except as set out in (1769) (3) Fax at 1-800-547-8724 or 304-264-2684. Work- book available at http://www.nvmc.uscg.gov; or, paragraph (a)(2) of this section, all vessels must submit (1770) (4) Telephone at 1-800-708-9823 or 304-264-2502. NOAs within the times required in paragraph (a)(3) of this section. (1775) (2) Towing vessels, when in control of a vessel car- rying CDC and operating solely between ports or places in the continental United States, must submit an NOA
102 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 before departure but at least 12 hours before entering Part 161–Vessel Traffic Management the port or place of destination. (1776) (3) Times for submitting NOAs areas follows: Subpart A–Vessel Traffic Services If your voyage time is– You must submit an NOA– General Rules (i) 96 hours or more; or At least 96 hours before entering §161.1 Purpose and Intent. (ii) Less than 96 hours the port or place of destination; (1783) (a) The purpose of this part is to promulgate regu- or lations implementing and enforcing certain sections of Before departure but at least 24 the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA) setting up a hours before entering the port or national system of Vessel Traffic Services that will en- place of destination. hance navigation, vessel safety, and marine environ- mental protection and promote safe vessel movement (1777) (b) Submission of changes to NOA. (1) Except as set by reducing the potential for collisions, rammings, and out in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, vessels must groundings, and the loss of lives and property associ- submit changes in NOA information within the times ated with these incidents within VTS areas established required in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. hereunder. (1784) (b) Vessel Traffic Services provide the mariner with (1778) (2) Towing vessels, when in control of a vessel car- information related to the safe navigation of a waterway. rying CDC and operating solely between ports or places This information, coupled with the mariner’s compli- in the continental United States, must submit changes ance with the provisions set forth in this part, enhances to an NOA as soon as practicable but at least 6 hours be- the safe routing of vessels through congested water- fore entering the port or place of destination. ways or waterways of particular hazard. Under certain circumstances, a VTS may issue directions to control (1779) (3) Times for submitting changes to NOAs are as the movement of vessels in order to minimize the risk follows: of collision between vessels, or damage to property or the environment. If your remaining Then you must submit changes (1785) (c) The owner, operator, charterer, master, or per- voyage time is– to an NOA– son directing the movement of a vessel remains at all (i) 96 hours or more; times responsible for the manner in which the vessel is As soon as practicable but at least operated and maneuvered, and is responsible for the (ii) Less than 96 hours 24 hours before entering the port safe navigation of the vessel under all circumstances. but not less than 24 or place of destination; Compliance with these rules or with a direction of the hours; or VTS is at all times contingent upon the exigencies of As soon as practicable but at least safe navigation. (iii) Less than 24 hours 24 hours before entering the port (1786) (d) Nothing in this part is intended to relieve any or place of destination; or vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person di- recting the movement of a vessel from the conse- As soon as practicable but at least quences of any neglect to comply with this part or any 12 hours before entering the port other applicable law or regulations (e.g., the Interna- or place of destination. tional Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) or the Inland Navigation Rules) or (1780) (c) [Suspended] of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special §160.214 Waivers. circumstances of the case. (1781) The Captain of the Port may waive, within that Cap- tain of the Port’s designated zone, any of the require- ments of this subpart for any vessel or class of vessels upon finding that the vessel, route, area of operations, conditions of the voyage, or other circumstances are such that application of this subpart is unnecessary or impractical for purposes of safety, environmental pro- tection, or national security. §160.215 Notice of hazardous conditions. §161.2 Definitions. (1782) Whenever there is a hazardous condition either (1787) For the purposes of this part: (1788) Cooperative Vessel Traffic Services (CVTS) means aboard a vessel or caused by a vessel or its operation, the owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge the system of vessel traffic management established shall immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Sec- and jointly operated by the United States and Canada tor Office or Group Office. (Compliance with this sec- within adjoining waters. In addition, CVTS facilitates tion does not relieve responsibility for the written traffic movement and anchorages, avoids jurisdictional report required by 46 CFR 4.05–10.)
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 103 disputes, and renders assistance in emergencies in ad- Vessel Traffic Service area or sector within such an joining United States and Canadian waters. area. (1789) Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition means any (1800) Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) means a service im- condition related to a vessel’s ability to safely navigate plemented by the United States Coast Guard designed or maneuver, and includes, but is not limited to: to improve the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic and (1790) (1) The absence or malfunction of vessel operating to protect the environment. The VTS has the capability equipment, such as propulsion machinery, steering to interact with marine traffic and respond to traffic sit- gear, radar system, gyrocompass, depth sounding de- uations developing in the VTS area. vice, automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA), radiotele- (1801) Vessel Traffic Service Area or VTS Area means the phone, Automatic Identification System equipment, geographical area encompassing a specific VTS area of navigational lighting, sound signaling devices or simi- service. This area of service may be subdivided into sec- lar equipment. tors for the purpose of allocating responsibility to indi- (1791) (2) Any condition on board the vessel likely to im- vidual Vessel Traffic Centers or to identify different pair navigation, such as lack of current nautical charts operating requirements. and publications, personnel shortage, or similar condi- (1802) Note: Although regulatory jurisdiction is limited to tion. the navigable waters of the United States, certain ves- (1792) (3) Vessel characteristics that affect or restrict ma- sels will be encouraged or may be required, as a condi- neuverability, such as cargo arrangement, trim, loaded tion of port entry, to report beyond this area to facilitate condition, underkeel clearance, speed, or similar char- traffic management within the VTS area. acteristics. (1803) VTS Special Area means a waterway within a VTS (1793) Precautionary Area means a routing measure area in which special operating requirements apply. comprising an area within defined limits where vessels (1804) VTS User means a vessel, or an owner, operator, must navigate with particular caution and within charterer, master, or person directing the movement of which the direction of traffic may be recommended. a vessel, that is: (1794) Navigable waters means all navigable waters of the (1805) (a) Subject to the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radio- United States including the territorial sea of the United telephone Act; or States, extending to 12 nautical miles from United (1806) (b) Required to participate in a VMRS within a VTS States baselines, as described in Presidential Proclama- area (VMRS User). tion No. 5928 of December 27, 1988. (1807) VTS User’s Manual means the manual established (1795) Towing Vessel means any commercial vessel en- and distributed by the VTS to provide the mariner with gaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside, or by a description of the services offered and rules in force pushing ahead. for that VTS. Additionally, the manual may include (1796) Vessel Movement Center (VMC) means the shore- chartlets showing the area and sector boundaries, gen- based facility that operates the vessel tracking system eral navigational information about the area, and pro- for a Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) area cedures, radio frequencies, reporting provisions and or sector within such an area. The VMC does not neces- other information which may assist the mariner while sarily have the capability or qualified personnel to in- in the VTS area. teract with marine traffic, nor does it necessarily respond to traffic situations developing in the area, as §161.3 Applicability. does a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). (1808) The provisions of this subpart shall apply to each (1797) Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) means a mandatory reporting system used to monitor and track VTS User and may also apply to any vessel while under- vessel movements. This is accomplished by a vessel way or at anchor on the navigable waters of the United providing information under established procedures as States within a VTS area, to the extent the VTS consid- set forth in this part in the areas defined in Table ers necessary. 161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring Areas). §161.4 Requirement to carry the rules. (1798) Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) User (1809) Each VTS User shall carry on board and maintain means a vessel, or an owner, operator, charterer, Mas- ter, or person directing the movement of a vessel that is for ready reference a copy of these rules. required to participate in a VMRS. (1810) Note: These rules are contained in the applicable (1799) Vessel Traffic Center (VTC) means the shore-based facility that operates the vessel traffic service for the U.S. Coast Pilot, the VTS User’s Manual which may be obtained by contacting the appropriate VTS, and peri- odically published in the Local Notice to Mariners. The VTS User’s Manual and the World VTS Guide, an Inter- national Maritime Organization (IMO) recognized
104 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 publication, contain additional information which may §161.11 VTS measures. assist the prudent mariner while in the appropriate (1825) (a) A VTS may issue measures or directions to en- VTS area. hance navigation and vessel safety and to protect the §161.5 Deviations from the rules. marine environment, such as, but not limited to: (1811) (a) Requests to deviate from any provision in this (1826) (1) Designating temporary reporting points and procedures; part, either for an extended period of time or if antici- (1827) (2) Imposing vessel operating requirements; or pated before the start of a transit, must be submitted in (1828) (3) Establishing vessel traffic routing schemes. writing to the appropriate District Commander. Upon (1829) (b) During conditions of vessel congestion, re- receipt of the written request, the District Commander stricted visibility, adverse weather, or other hazardous may authorize a deviation if it is determined that such a circumstances, a VTS may control, supervise, or other- deviation provides a level of safety equivalent to that wise manage traffic, by specifying times of entry, move- provided by the required measure or is a maneuver ment, or departure to, from, or within a VTS area. considered necessary for safe navigation under the cir- cumstances. An application for an authorized deviation §161.12 Vessel operating requirements. must state the need and fully describe the proposed al- (1830) (a) Subject to the exigencies of safe navigation, a ternative to the required measure. (1812) (b) Requests to deviate from any provision in this VTS User shall comply with all measures established or part due to circumstances that develop during a transit directions issued by a VTS. or immediately preceding a transit, may be made ver- (1831) (b) If, in a specific circumstance, a VTS User is un- bally to the appropriate VTS Director. Requests to devi- able to safely comply with a measure or direction is- ate shall be made as far in advance as practicable. Upon sued by the VTS, the VTS User may deviate only to the receipt of the request, the VTS Director may authorize extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, prop- a deviation if it is determined that, based on vessel han- erty or the environment. The deviation shall be re- dling characteristics, traffic density, radar contacts, en- ported to the VTS as soon as is practicable. vironmental conditions and other relevant (1832) (c) When not exchanging voice communications, a information, such a deviation provides a level of safety VTS User must maintain a listening watch as required equivalent to that provided by the required measure or by §26.04(e) of this chapter on the VTS frequency des- is a maneuver considered necessary for safe navigation ignated in Table 161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, under the circumstances. Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Moni- toring Areas). In addition, the VTS User must respond Services,VTS Measures,and Operating Requirements promptly when hailed and communicated in the Eng- lish language. §161.10 Services. (1833) Note to §161.12(c): As stated in 47 CFR 80.148(b), (1813) To enhance navigation and vessel safety, and to pro- a very high frequency watch on Channel 16 (156.800 MHz) is not required on vessels subject to the Vessel tect the marine environment, a VTS may issue adviso- Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act and participating ries, or respond to vessel requests for information, on in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system when the watch reported conditions within the VTS area, such as: is maintained on both the vessel bridge-to-bridge fre- (1814) (a) Hazardous conditions or circumstances; quency and a designated VTS frequency. (1815) (b) Vessel congestion; (1834) (d) As soon as practicable a VTS User shall notify (1816) (c) Traffic density; the VTS of any of the following: (1817) (d) Environmental conditions; (1835) (1) A marine casualty as defined in 46 CFR 4.05-1; (1818) (e) Aids to navigation status; (1836) (2) Involvement in the ramming of a fixed or float- (1819) (f) Anticipated vessel encounters; ing object; (1820) (g) Another vessel’s name, type, position, hazard- (1837) (3) A pollution incident as defined in §151.15 of ous vessel operating conditions, if applicable, and in- this chapter: tended navigation movements, as reported; (1838) (4) A defect or discrepancy in an aid to navigation; (1821) (h) Temporary measures in effect; (1839) (5) A hazardous condition as defined in §160.203 of (1822) (i) A description of local harbor operations and this chapter; conditions, such as ferry routes, dredging, and so forth; (1840) (6) Improper operation of vessel equipment re- (1823) (j) Anchorage availability; or quired by Part 164 of this chapter; (1824) (k) Other information or special circumstances. (1841) (7) A situation involving hazardous materials for which a report is required by 49 CFR 176.48; and
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 105 TABLE 161.12(C)-VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring Areas Center MMSI1 Call Sign Designated frequency (Chan- Monitoring Area 3,4 nel designation)-purpose2 Berwick Bay 003669950 The waters south of 29°45'N, west of 91°10'W, north of 29°37'N, and east of Berwick Traffic 156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) 91°18'W. Buzzards Bay 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) The waters east and north of a line drawn from the southern tangent of Sakonnet Buzzards Bay Control5 Point, Rhode Island, in approximate position 41°27.2'N, 70°11.7'W to Buzzards 156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) Bay Entrance Light in approximate position 41°23.5'N, 71°02.0'W, and then to the Houston-Galveston 003669954 156.250 MHz (Ch. 5A) - for sailing southwestern tangent of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, at approximate position Houston Traffic 41°24.6'N, 70°57.0'W, and including all of the Cape Cod Canal to its eastern en- plans only trance, except that the area of New Bedford harbor within the confines (north of) the Houston Traffic 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) hurricane barrier, and the passages through the Elizabeth Islands, is not considered 156.250 MHz (Ch. 5A) - for sailing to be “Buzzards Bay”. Los Angeles/Long Beach: MMSI to be determined plans only The navigable waters north of 29°N, west of 94°20'W, south of 29°49'N, and east of 156.700 MHz (Ch. 14) 95°20'W. San Pedro Traffic Louisville: not applicable The navigable waters north of a line extending due west from the southern most end of Exxon Dock #1 (20°43.37'N, 95°01.27'W) Louisville Traffic The navigable waters south of a line extending due west from the southern most end of Exxon Dock #1 (29°43.37'N, 95°01.27'W) Vessel Movement Reporting System Area: The navigable waters within a 25 nautical mile radius of Point Fermin Light (33°42.3'N, 118°17.6'W) 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13) The waters of the Ohio River between McAlpine Locks (Mile 606) and Twelve Mile Island (Mile 593), only when the McAlpine upper pool gauge is at approximately 13.0 feet or above. Lower Mississippi River6 156.700 MHz (Ch. 14) The navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River below 30°38.7'N, 91°17.5'W 0036699952 (Port Hudson Light at 255 miles Above Head of Passes (AHP)), the Southwest Pass, 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) and, within a 12 nautical miles radius around 28°54.3'N, 89°25.7'W (Southwest Pass New Orleans Traffic Entrance Light at 19.9 miles Below Head of Passes). 156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) - for sailing New Orleans Traffic plans only New Orleans Sector. The navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River bounded on the north by a line drawn perpendicularly at 29°56.4'N, 90°08.36'W and on the New York 003669951 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) - for vessels south by a line drawn perpendicularly at 29°56.24'N, 89°59.86'W (88 and 106 miles New York Traffic at anchor AHP). The area consists of the navigable waters of the Lower New York Bay bounded on the east by a line drawn from Norton Point to Breezy Point; on the south by a line connecting the entrance buoys at the Ambrose Channel, Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel to Sandy Hook Point; and on the southeast including the waters of Sandy Hook Bay south to a line drawn at 40°25'N; then west in the Raritan Bay to the Raritan River Railroad Bridge, then north into waters of the Arthur Kill and Newark Bay to the Lehigh Valley Draw Bridge at 40°41.9'N; and then east including the waters of the Kill Van Kull and the Upper New York Bay north to a line drawn east-west from the Holland Tunnel ventilator shaft at 40°43.7'N, 74°01.6'W, in the Hudson River; and then continuing east including the waters of the East River to the Throgs Neck Bridge, excluding the Harlem River. New York Traffic 156.700 MHz (Ch. 14) The navigable waters of the Lower New York Bay west of a line drawn from New York Traffic 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) Norton Point to Breezy Point; and north of a line connecting the entrance buoys of Ambrose Channel, Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel, to Sandy Hook Point; on the southeast including the waters of the Sandy Hook Bay south to a line drawn at latitude 40°25'N; then west into the waters of Raritan Bay East Reach to a line drawn from Great Kills Light south through Raritan Bay East Reach LGB #14 to Comfort PT, NJ; then north including the waters of the Upper New York Bay south of 40°42.40'N (Brooklyn Bridge) and 40°43.70'N (Holland Tunnel Ventilator Shaft); west through the KVK into the Arthur Kill north of 40°38.25'N (Arthur Kill Railroad Bridge); then north into the waters of the Newark Bay, south of 40°41.95'N (Lehigh Valley Draw Bridge). The navigable waters of the Raritan Bay south to a line drawn at 40°26'N; then west of a line drawn from Great Kills Light south through the Raritan Bay East Reach LGB #14 to Point Comfort, NJ; then west to the Raritan River Railroad Bridge; and north including the waters of the Arthur Kill to 40°28.25'N (Arthur Kill Railroad Bridge); including the waters of the East River north of 40°42.40'N (Brooklyn Bridge) to the Throgs Neck Bridge, excluding the Harlem River.
106 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 TABLE 161.12(C)-VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring Areas Center MMSI1 Call Sign Designated frequency (Chan- Monitoring Area 3,4 nel designation)-purpose2 Port Authur6 003669955 (to be determined) The navigable waters south of 30°10'N, east of 94°20'W, west of 93°22'W, and, Sabine Traffic north of 29°10'N. Prince William Sound 003669958 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13) The navigable waters south of 61°05'N, east of 147°20'W, north of 60°N, and west Valdez Traffic of 146°30'W; and, all navigable waters in Port Valdez. Puget Sound7 156.700 MHz (Ch. 14) The waters of Puget Sound, Hood Canal and adjacent waters south of a line con- Seattle Traffic 003669957 necting Nodule Point and Bush Point in Admiralty Inlet and south of a line drawn due east from the southernmost tip of Possession Point on Whidbey Island to the shoreline. Seattle Traffic 003669957 156.250 MHz (Ch. 5A) The waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca east of 124°40'W excluding the waters in the central portion of the Strait of Juan de Fuca north and east of Race Rocks; the navigable waters of the Strait of Georgia east of 122°52'W; the San Juan Island Archipelago, Rosario Strait, Bellingham Bay; Admiralty Inlet north of a line con- necting Nodule Point and Bush Point and all waters east of Whidbey Island North of a line drawn due east from the southernmost tip of Possession Point on Whidbey Island to the shoreline. Tofino Traffic 003160012 156.725 MHz (Ch. 74) The waters west of 124°40'W within 50 nautical miles of the coast of Vancouver Island including the waters north of 48°N, and east of 127°W. Victoria Traffic 003160010 156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) The waters of the Strait of Georgia west of 122°52'W, the navigable waters of the central Strait of Juan de Fuca north and east of Race Rocks, including the Gulf Island Archipelago, Boundary Pass and Haro Strait. San Francisco 003669956 156.700 MHz (Ch. 14) The navigable waters of the San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area, the San Francisco Traffic navigable waters shoreward of the San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area east of 122°42.0'W and north of 37°40.0'N extending eastward through the Golden Gate, and the navigable waters of San Francisco Bay and as far east as the port of Stockton on the San Joaquin River, as far north as the port of Sacramento on the Sacramento River. San Francisco Traffic 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) The navigable waters within a 38 nautical mile radius of Mount Tamalpais (37°55.8'N, 122°34.6'W) west of 122°42.0'W and south of 37°40.0'N and excluding the San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area. St. Marys River 003669953 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) The waters of the St. Marys River between 45°57'N (De Tour Reef Light) and Soo Traffic 46°38.7'N (lle Parisienne Light), except the St. Marys Falls Canal and those navi- gable waters east of a line from 46°04.16'N and 46°01.57'N (La Pointe to Sims Point in Potagannissing Bay and Worsley Bay.) Notes: 1 Maritime Mobile Service Identifier (MMSI) is a unique nine-digit number assigned that identifies ship stations, ship earth stations, coast stations, coast earth sta- tions, and group calls for use by a digital selective calling (DSC) radio, an INMARSAT ship earth station or AIS. AIS requirements are set forth in §§161.21 and 164.46 of this subchapter. The requirements set forth in §§161.21 and 164.46 of this subchapter apply in those areas denoted with a MMSI number. 2 In the event of a communication failure, difficulties or other safety factors, the Center may direct or permit a user to monitor and report on any other designated monitoring frequency or the bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Channel 13) or 156.375 MHz (Ch. 67), to the extent that doing so provides a level of safety beyond that provided by other means. The bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13), is used in certain monitoring areas where the level of reporting does not warrant a designated frequency. 3 All geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) are expressed in North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). 4 Some monitoring areas extend beyond navigable waters. Although not required, users are strongly encouraged to maintain a listening watch on the designated moni- toring frequency in these areas. Otherwise, they are required to maintain watch as stated in 47 CFR 80.148. 5 In addition to the vessels denoted in Section 161.16 of this chapter, requirements set forth in subpart B of 33 CFR part 161 also apply to any vessel transiting VMRS Buzzards Bay required to carry a bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone by part 26 of this chapter. 6 Until rules regarding VTS Lower Mississippi River and VTS Port Arthur are published, vessels are exempted of all VTS and VMRS requirements set forth in 33 CFR part 161, except those set forth in §§161.21 and 164.46 of this subchapter. 7 A Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service was established by the United States and Canada within adjoining waters. The appropriate Center administers the rules issued by both nations; however, enforces only its own set of rules within its jurisdiction. Note, the bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13), is not so designated in Canadian waters, therefore users are encouraged and permitted to make passing arrangements on the designated monitoring frequencies.
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 107 (1842) (8) A hazardous vessel operating condition as de- §161.17 Definitions. fined in §161.2. (1856) As used in the subpart: (1857) Center means a Vessel Traffic Center or Vessel §161.13 VTS Special Area Operating Requirements. (1843) The following operating requirements apply within Movement Center. (1858) Published means available in a widely-distributed a VTS Special Area: (1844) (a) A VTS User shall, if towing astern, do so with as and publicly available medium (e.g., VTS User’s Man- ual, ferry schedule, Notice to Mariners). short a hawser as safety and good seamanship permits. (1845) (b) A VMRS User shall: §161.18 Reporting requirements. (1846) (1) Not enter or get underway in the area without (1859) (a) A Center may: (1) Direct a vessel to provide any prior approval of the VTS; of the information set forth in Table 161.18(a) (IMO (1847) (2) Not enter a VTS Special Area if a hazardous ves- Standard Ship Reporting System); (1860) (2) Establish other means of reporting for those sel operating condition or circumstance exists; vessels unable to report on the designated frequency; (1848) (3) Not meet, cross, or overtake any other VMRS or (1861) (3) Require reports from a vessel in sufficient time User in the area without prior approval of the VTS; and to allow advance vessel traffic planning. (1849) (4) Before meeting, crossing, or overtaking any (1862) (b) All reports required by this part shall be made as soon as is practicable on the frequency designated in other VMRS User in the area, communicate on the des- Table 161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, ignated vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone fre- Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring Areas). quency, intended navigation movements, and any (1863) (c) When not exchanging communications, a other information necessary in order to make safe pass- VMRS User must maintain a listening watch as de- ing arrangements. This requirement does not relieve a scribed in §26.04(e) of this chapter on the frequency vessel of any duty prescribed by the International Reg- designated in Table 161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, ulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Moni- COLREGS) or the Inland Navigation Rules. toring Areas). In addition, the VMRS User must re- spond promptly when hailed and communicate in the Subpart B–Vessel Movement Reporting English language. System (1864) Note: As stated in 47 CFR 80.148(b), a VHF watch on Channel 16 (156.800 MHz) is not required on ves- §161.15 Purpose and Intent. sels subject to the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotele- (1850) (a) A Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) is phone Act and participating in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system when the watch is maintained on both a system used to monitor and track vessel movements the vessel bridge-to-bridge frequency and a designated within a VTS or VMRS area. This is accomplished by re- VTS frequency. quiring that vessels provide information under estab- (1865) (d) A vessel must report: lished procedures as set forth in this part, or as directed (1866) (1) Any significant deviation from its Sailing Plan, by the Center. as defined in §161.19, or from previously reported in- (1851) (b) To avoid imposing an undue reporting burden formation; or or unduly congesting radiotelephone frequencies, re- (1867) (2) Any intention to deviate from a VTS issued mea- ports shall be limited to information which is essential sure or vessel traffic routing system. to achieve the objectives of the VMRS. These reports (1868) (e) When reports required by this part include time are consolidated into three reports (sailing plan, posi- information, such information shall be given using the tion, and final). local time zone in effect and the 24-hour military clock system. §161.16 Applicability. (1852) Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this §161.19 Sailing Plan (SP). (1869) Unless otherwise stated, at least 15 minutes before subpart apply to the following vessels and VMRS Users: (1853) (a) Every power-driven vessel of 40 meters (approx- navigating a VTS area, a vessel must report the: (1870) (a) Vessel name and type; imately 131 feet) or more in length, while navigating; (1871) (b) Position; (1854) (b) Every towing vessel of 8 meters (approximately (1872) (c) Destination and ETA; (1873) (d) Intended route; 26 feet) or more in length, while navigating; or (1855) (c) Every vessel certificated to carry 50 or more passengers for hire, when engaged in trade.
108 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 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 . . . . . 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. C CHARLIE . . . . Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 4 digit group giving latitude in degrees and minutes suffixed with N (north) or S (south) and a 5 digit group giving longitude in de- grees and minutes suffixed with E (east) or W (west); or, D DELTA . . . . . Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . True bearing (first 3 digits) and distance (state distance) in nautical miles from a clearly identified landmark (state landmark). E ECHO . . . . . . True course . . . . . . . . . . . . A 3 digit group. F FOXTROT . . . . Speed in knots and tenths of knots A 3 digit group. G GOLF . . . . . . Port of Departure . . . . . . . . . Name of last port of call. H HOTEL . . . . . Date, time and point of entry Entry time expressed as in (B) and into the entry position system. expressed as in (C) or (D). I INDIA . . . . . . Destination and expected time of Name of port and date time group expressed as in (B). arrival. J JULIET. . . . . . Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State whether a deep sea or local pilot is on board. K KILO. . . . . . . Date, time and point of exit from Exit time expressed as in (B) and exit position expressed as in (C) or system. (D). L LIMA . . . . . . Route information . . . . . . . . Intended track. M MIKE . . . . . . Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State in full names of communications stations/frequencies guarded. N NOVEMBER . . . Time of next report . . . . . . . . Date time group expressed as in (B). O OSCAR. . . . . . Maximum present static draught 4 digit group giving meters and centimeters. in meters. P PAPA . . . . . . Cargo on board . . . . . . . . . . Cargo and brief details of any dangerous cargoes as well as harmful substances and gases that could endanger persons or the environ- ment. Q QUEBEC. . . . . Defects, damage, deficiencies or Brief detail of defects, damage, deficiencies or other limitations. limitations. R ROMEO . . . . . Description of pollution or Brief details of type of pollution (oil, chemicals, etc) or dangerous dangerous goods lost. goods lost overboard; position expressed as in (C) or (D). S SIERRA . . . . . Weather conditions . . . . . . . . Brief details of weather and sea conditions prevailing. T TANGO . . . . . Ship’s representative and/or Details of name and particulars of ship’s representative and/or owner. owner for provision of information. U UNIFORM . . . . Ship size and type . . . . . . . . . Details of length, breadth, tonnage, and type, etc., as required. V VICTOR . . . . . Medical personnel . . . . . . . . . Doctor, physician’s assistant, nurse, no medic. W WHISKEY . . . . Total number of persons on board. State number. X XRAY . . . . . . Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . 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 approach- ing 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.].
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 109 (1874) (e) Time and point of entry; and Subpart C–Vessel Traffic Service and Vessel (1875) (f) Dangerous cargo on board or in its tow, as de- Movement Reporting System Areas and Reporting Points fined in §160.203 of this chapter, and other required in- formation as set out in §160.211 and §160.213 of this (1895) Note: All geographic coordinates contained in part chapter, if applicable. 161 (latitude and longitude) are expressed in North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). §161.20 Position Report (PR). (1876) A vessel must report its name and position: §161.25 Vessel Traffic Service New York. (1877) (a) Upon point of entry into a VMRS area; (1896) The area consists of the navigable waters of the (1878) (b) At designated points as set forth in Subpart C; Lower New York Harbor bounded on the east by a line or drawn from Norton Point to Breezy Point; on the south (1879) (c) When directed by the Center. by a line connecting the entrance buoys at the Ambrose Channel, Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel to §161.21 Automated reporting. Sandy Hook Point; and on the southeast including the (1880) (a) Unless otherwise directed, vessels equipped waters of Sandy Hook Bay south to a line drawn at 40°25'N.; then west into waters of the Raritan Bay to with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) are re- the Raritan River Rail Road Bridge; and then north in- quired to make continuous, all stations, AIS broad- cluding the waters of the Arthur Kill and Newark Bay to casts, in lieu of voice Position Reports, to those Centers the Lehigh Valley Draw Bridge at 40°41.9'N.; and then denoted in Table 161.12(c) of this part. east including the waters of the Kill Van Kull and Upper (1881) (b) Should an AIS become non-operational, while New York Bay north to a line drawn east-west from the or prior to navigating a VMRS area, it should be re- Holland Tunnel Ventilator Shaft at 40°43.7'N., stored to operating condition as soon as possible, and, 74°01.6'W. in the Hudson River; and then continuing until restored a vessel must: east including the waters of the East River to the (1882) (1) Notify the Center; Throgs Neck Bridge, excluding the Harlem River. (1883) (2) Make voice radio Position Reports at designated (1897) Note: Although mandatory participation in VTSNY reporting points as required by §161.20(b) of this part; is limited to the area within the navigable waters of the and United States, VTSNY will provide services beyond (1884) (3) Make any other reports as directed by the Center. those waters. Prospective users are encouraged to re- port beyond the area of required participation in order §161.22 Final Report (FR). to facilitate advance vessel traffic management in the (1885) A vessel must report its name and position: VTS area and to receive VTSNY advisories and/or assis- (1886) (a) On arrival at its destination; or tance. (1887) (b) When leaving a VTS area. §161.23 Reporting exemptions. §161.30 Vessel Traffic Service Louisville. (1888) (a) Unless otherwise directed, the following vessels (1898) The VTS area consists of the navigable waters of the are exempted from providing Position and Final Re- Ohio River between McAlpine Locks (Mile 606.8) and ports due to the nature of their operation: Twelve Mile Island (Mile 593), only when the McAlpine (1889) (1) Vessels on a published schedule and route; upper pool gauge is at 13.0 feet or above. (1890) (2) Vessels operating within an area of a radius of three nautical miles or less; or §161.35 Vessel Traffic Service Houston/Galveston. (1891) (3) Vessels escorting another vessel or assisting an- (1899) (a) The VTS area consists of the following major other vessel in maneuvering procedures. (1892) (b) A vessel described in paragraph (a) of this sec- waterways and portions of connecting waterways: tion must: Galveston Bay Entrance Channel; Outer Bar Channel; (1893) (1) Provide a Sailing Plan at least 5 minutes but not Inner Bar Channel: Bolivar Roads Channel; Galveston more than 15 minutes before navigating within the Channel; Gulf ICW and Galveston-Freeport Cut-Off VMRS area; and from Mile 346 to Mile 352; Texas City Channel; Texas (1894) (2) If it departs from its promulgated schedule by City Turning Basin; Texas City Canal Channel; Texas more than 15 minutes or changes its limited operating City Canal Turning Basin; Houston Ship Channel; area, make the established VMRS reports, or report as Bayport Channel; Bayport Turning Basin; Houston directed. Turning Basin: and the following precautionary areas associated with these waterways. (1900) (b) Precautionary Areas. (Table 161.35(b))
110 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (1901) (c) Reporting Points. (Table 161.35(c)) 73°43'03.877\", which point is on the south side of Or- chard Beach Boulevard at Manorhaven; and being 100 §161.40 Vessel Traffic Service Berwick Bay. feet wide for a distance of 380 feet in a southerly direc- (1902) (a) The VTS area consists of the navigable waters of tion from the south side of Orchard Beach Boulevard, and thence flaring to a width of 300 feet at the south- the following segments of waterways: the Intracoastal erly limit line. Waterway (ICW) Morgan City to Port Allen Alternate (1909) (b) The regulations. (1) Vessels shall not anchor or Route from Mile Marker 0 to Mile Marker 5; the ICW moor within the restricted area. from Mile Marker 93 west of Harvey Lock (WHL) to (1910) (2) All vessels traversing the area shall pass directly Mile Marker 102 WHL; the Atchafalaya River Route through without unnecessary delay, and shall give sea- from Mile Marker 113 to Mile Marker 122; from Bayou planes the right-of-way at all times. Shaffer Junction (ICW Mile Marker 94.5 WHL) south one statute mile along Bayou Shaffer; and from Ber- §162.20 Flushing Bay near La Guardia Airport, wick Lock northwest one statute mile along the Lower Flushing, N.Y.; restricted area. Atchafalaya River. (1911) (a) The area. An area in the main channel in (1903) (b) VTS Special Area. The Berwick Bay VTS Special Flushing Bay extending for a distance of 300 feet on ei- Area consists of those waters within a 1000 yard radius ther side of the extended center line of Runway No. of the Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge located at Mile 13–31 at La Guardia Airport. .03 MC/PA. (1912) (b) The regulations. (1) All vessels traversing in the (1904) (c) Reporting Points. (Table 161.40(c)) area shall pass directly through without unnecessary delay. §161.45 Vessel Traffic Service St. Marys River. (1913) (2) No vessels having a height of more than 35 feet (1905) (a) The VTS area consists of the navigable waters of with reference to the plane of mean high water shall enter or pass through the area whenever visibility is the St. Marys River and lower Whitefish Bay from less than one mile. 45°57'N. (De Tour Reef Light) to the south, to 46°38.7'N. (Ile Parisienne Light) to the north, except Part 164–Navigation Safety Regulations (in the waters of the St. Marys Falls Canal, and to the east part). For a complete description of this part along a line from La Pointe to Sims Point, within see 33 CFR 164. Potagannissing Bay and Worsley Bay. (1906) (b) Reporting Points. (Table 161.45(b)) Part 162–Inland Waterways Navigation §164.01 Applicability. Regulations (1914) (a) This part (except as specifically limited by this §162.1 General. section) applies to each self-propelled vessel of 1600 or (1907) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of lati- more gross tons (except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, or for foreign vessels described tude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting in §164.02) when it is operating in the navigable waters on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum of the United States except the St. Lawrence Seaway. is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless (1915) (b) Sections 164.70 through 164.82 of this part ap- such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD ply to each towing vessel of 12 meters (39.4 feet) or 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 refer- more in length operating in the navigable waters of the ence may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to United States other than the St. Lawrence Seaway; ex- NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate correc- cept that a towing vessel is exempt from the require- tions that are published on the particular map or chart ments of §164.72 if it is– being used. (1916) (1) Used solely within a limited geographic area, such as a fleeting-area for barges or a commercial facil- §162.15 Manhasset Bay, N.Y.; seaplane restricted ity, and used solely for restricted service, such as mak- area. ing up or breaking up larger tows; (1908) (a) The restricted area. An area in Manhasset Bay (1917) (2) Used solely for assistance towing as defined by between the shore at Manorhaven on the north and the 46 CFR 10.103; southerly limit line of the special anchorage area in (1918) (3) Used solely for pollution response; or Manhasset Bay, west area at Manorhaven (described in (1919) (4) Any other vessel exempted by the Captain of the 33 CFR 110.60), on the south; its axis being a line bear- Port (COTP). The COTP, upon written request, may, in ing 166°50' true from latitude 40°50'17.337\", longitude writing, exempt a vessel from §164.72 for a specified
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 111 TABLE 161.35(b)–VTS HOUSTON/GALVESTON PRECAUTIONARY AREAS Precautionary area name Radius Center Points (yards) Latitude Longitude Bolivar Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 29°20.9'N 94°47.0'W Red Fish Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 29°29.8'N 94°51.9'W Bayport Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 29°36.7'N 94°57.2'W Morgans Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 29°41.0'N 94°59.0'W Upper San Jacinto Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°42.3'N 95°01.1'W Baytown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°43.6'N 95°01.4'W Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°45.8'N 95°04.8'W Carpenter Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°45.3'N 95°05.6'W Jacintoport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°44.8'N 95°06.0'W Greens Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°44.8'N 95°10.2'W Hunting Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°44.3'N 95°12.1'W Sims Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°43.2'N 95°14.4'W Brady Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°43.5'N 95°16.4'W Buffalo Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 29°45.0'N 95°17.3'W Note: Each Precautionary Area encompasses a circular area of the radius denoted. TABLE 161.35(c)–VTS HOUSTON/GALVESTON REPORTING POINTS Designa- Geographic name Geographic description Latitude/ Notes tor Galveston Bay Entrance Channel . Longitude Galveston Bay Entrance CH Tows entering HSC also 1 Galveston Bay Entrance Channel . Lighted Buoy (LB) “IC” 29°18.2'N report at HSC LB 25 & 26 2 Bolivar Land Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galveston Bay Entrance Channel 94°37.6'W Tows entering HSC also E Pelican Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB 11 and 12 report at HSC LB 25 & 26 W Galveston Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . Mile 349 Intracoastal Waterway 29°20.6'N Coast Guard Base G Texas City Channel . . . . . . . . . . . (ICW) 94°44.6'W T Houston Ship Channel ICW Mile 351 ICW Tows entering HSC from X Intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29°22.5'N ICW or Texas Cut only 3 Lower Galveston Bay . . . . . . . . . . Galveston Channel Lt. 2 94°46.9'W 4 Red Fish Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bayport Land Cut P Bayport Ship Channel . . . . . . . . . Texas City Channel Lt. 12 29°21.4'N Tows only 4A Upper Galveston Bay . . . . . . . . . . 94°48.5'W Houston Ship Channel (HSC) LB 25 and 26 29°20.2'N HSC Lt. 31 and LB 32 94°46.6'W HSC Lt. 53 and 54 29°22.4'N 94°50.9'W Bayport Ship Channel Lt. 8 and 9 29°22.2'N HSC Lt. 69 and 70 94°48.1'W 29°23.8'N 94°48.8'W 29°30.3'N 94°52.4'W 29°36.8'N 94°59.5'W 29°34.7'N 94°55.8'W
112 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 TABLE 161.35(c)–VTS HOUSTON/GALVESTON REPORTING POINTS Designa- Geographic name Geographic description Latitude/ Notes tor Morgan’s Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HSC Lt. 91 Longitude 5 29°41.0'N 94°59.0'W 6 Exxon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HSC Lt. 109A 29°43.5'N 7 Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ferry Crossing 95°01.4'W 8 Shell Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boggy Bayou 29°45.8'N 95°04.8'W 9 Greens Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HSC Lt. 152 29°44.1'N 10 Hunting Bayou . . . . . . . . . Hunting Bayou Turning Basin 95°08.0'W 11 Lyondell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sims Bayou Turning Basin 29°44.8'N 95°10.1'W 12 I-610 Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-610 Bridge 29°44.4'N 13 Buffalo Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston Turning Basin 95°12.1'W 29°43.2'N 95°14.4'W 29°43.5'N 95°16.0'W 29°45.0'N 95°17.4'W TABLE 161.40(c)–VTS BERWICK BAY REPORTING POINTS Designator Geographic name Geographic description Latitude/ Notes 1 Longitude 2 3 Stouts Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stouts Point Light “1” Mile 113- 29°43'47\"N 4 Atchafalya River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91°13'25\"W 5 6 Berwick Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mile 1.9 MC/PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29°43'10\"N If transiting the 7 91°13'28\"W Lock. 8 9 Conrad’s Point Junction . . . . . . . . Buoy “1” Mile 1.5 MC/PA . . . . . . . . . . . 29°42'32\"N 91°13'14\"W Swift Ships Flat Lake Junction . . . Mile 3 MC/PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29°43'26\"N 91°12'22\"W South Pacific Railroad Bridge . . . Mile 0.3 MC/PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29°41'34\"N 91°12'44\"W 20 Grand Point Junction . . . . . . . . Bayou Boeuf-Atchafalaya R. Mile 95.5 ICW 29°41'18\"N 91°12'36\"W ICW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overhead Power Cable Mile 96.5 ICW 29°40'43\"N 91°13'18\"W Wax Bayou Junction . . . . . . . . . . . Light “A” Mile 98.2W ICW . . . . . . . . . . 29°39'29\"N 91°14'46\"W Shaffer Junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ICW - Bayou Shaffer Mile 94.5 ICW . . 29°41'10\"N 91°11'38\"W
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 113 TABLE 161.45(b)–VTS ST. MARYS RIVER REPORTING POINTS Designator Geographic name Geographic description Latitude/ Notes 1 Longitude Downbound Only. 2 Upbound Only. 3 Ile Parisienne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ile Parisienne Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°37.3’N 4 84°45.9’W Upbound Only. 5 Downbound Only. 6 Gros Cap Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gros Cap Reefs Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°30.6’N 7 84°37.1’W Downbound Only. 8 9 Round Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Island Light 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°26.9’N 10 84°31.7’W 11 12 Pointe Louise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pointe Louise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°27.8’N 84°28.2’W West End of Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Center Pierhead Light. . . . . . . . . . . . 46°30.2’N 84°22.2’W East End of Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Center Pierhead Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°30.1’N 84°20.3’W Mission Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°29.2’N 84°18.1’W Six Mile Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Six Mile Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°26.1’N 84°15.4’W Ninemile Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°23.5’N 84°14.1’W West Neebish Channel . . . . . . . . . Light 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°16.9’N 84°12.5’W Munuscong Lake Junction . . . . . . Lighted Junction Buoy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°10.8’N 84°05.6’W De Tour Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . De Tour Reef Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°56.9’N 83°53.7’W (3336) route if he or she decides that exempting it would not (1926) (ii) Transit through navigable waters of the United allow its unsafe navigation under anticipated condi- States which form a part of an international strait. tions. (1920) (c) Provisions of §§164.11(a)(2) and (c), 164.30, §164.03 Incorporation by reference. 164.33, and 164.46 do not apply to warships or other (1927) (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference vessels owned, leased, or operated by the United States Government and used only in government noncom- into this part with the approval of the Director of the mercial service when these vessels are equipped with Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part electronic navigation systems that have met the appli- 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in cable agency regulations regarding navigation safety. paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard must (1921) (d) Provisions of §164.46 apply to some self-pro- publish notice of change in the Federal Register and pelled vessels of less than 1600 gross tonnage. the material must be available to the public. All ap- proved material is available for inspection at the Navi- §164.02 Applicability exception for foreign gation Systems Division (CG-5413), Coast Guard vessels. Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, (1922) (a) Except as provided in §164.46(a)(2) of this part, DC 20593-0001 and at the National Archives and Re- including §§164.38 and 164.39, this part does not apply cords Administration (NARA). For information on the to vessels that: availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, (1923) (1) Are not destined for, or departing from, a port or or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_ place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. All approved and material is available from the sources indicated in para- (1924) (2) Are in: graph (b) of this section. (1925) (i) Innocent passage through the territorial sea of (1928) (b) The materials approved for incorporation by the United States; or reference in this part and the sections affected are as follows:
114 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (1929) American Petroleum Institute (API), 1220 L Street Selective-Calling Techniques for Use with Vessel Traffic NW., Washington, DC 20005 Services and Ship-to-Ship Identification, 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.43 (1930) API Specifications 9A, Specification for Wire Rope, (1945) ITU–R Recommendation M.1371–1, Technical Section 3, Properties and Tests for Wire and Wire Rope, characteristics for a universal shipborne automatic May 28, 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.74 identification system using time division multiple ac- cess in the VHF maritime mobile band, 1998-2001 (1931) American Society for Testing and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.46 (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, (1946) Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Ser- PA 19428-2959. vices, 655 Fifteenth Street, NW., Suite 300, Washing- ton, DC 20005 (1932) ASTM D4268-93, Standard Test Method for Testing (1947) (1) RTCM Paper 12-78/DO-100, Minimum Perfor- Fiber Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.74 mance Standards, Loran C Receiving Equipment, 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.41 (1933) Cordage Institute, 350 Lincoln Street, Hingham, (1948) (2) RTCM Paper 194-93/SC104-STD, RTCM Rec- MA 02043 ommended Standards for Differential NAVSTAR GPS Service, Version 2.1, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.43 (1934) CIA-3, Standard Test Methods for Fiber Rope In- (1949) (3) RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD, RTCM Recom- cluding Standard Terminations, Revised, June 1980 mended Standards for Marine Radar Equipment In- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.74 stalled on Ships of Less Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage, Version 1.1, October 10, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.72 (1935) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), (1950) (4) RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X, RTCM Recom- 3, rue de Varemb, Geneva, Switzerland. mended Standards for Maritime Radar Equipment In- stalled on Ships of 300 Tons Gross Tonnage and (1936) IEC 61993–2, Maritime navigation and radiocom- Upwards, Version 1.2, December 20, 1993 . . . . 164.72 munication equipment and systems—Automatic iden- tification systems (AIS)—part 2: Class A shipborne §164.11 Navigation under way: General. equipment of the universal automatic identification (1951) The owner, master, or person in charge of each ves- system (AIS)—Operational and performance require- ments, methods of test and required test results First sel underway shall ensure that: edition, 2001–12· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 164.46 (1952) (a) The wheelhouse is constantly manned by per- (1937) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Al- sons who– bert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, U.K. IMO Resolu- (1953) (1) Direct and control the movement of the vessel; tion A342(IX), Recommendation on Performance Standards for Automatic Pilots, adopted November 12, and 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.13 (1954) (2) Fix the vessel’s position; (1955) (b) Each person performing a duty described in (1938) Resolution MSC.74(69), Annex 3, Recommenda- tion on Performance Standards for a Universal Ship- paragraph (a) of this section is competent to perform borne Automatic Identification System (AIS), adopted that duty; May 12, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.46 (1956) (c) The position of the vessel at each fix is plotted on a chart of the area and the person directing the (1939) SN/Circ. 227, Guidelines for the Installation of a movement of the vessel is informed of the vessel’s posi- Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS), tion; dated January 6, 2003 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 164.46 (1957) (d) Electronic and other navigational equipment, external fixed aids to navigation, geographic reference (1940) SOLAS, International Convention for Safety of Life points, and hydrographic contours are used when fix- at Sea, 1974, and 1988 Protocol relating thereto, 2000 ing the vessel’s position; Amendments, effective January and July 2002, (SOLAS (1958) (e) Buoys alone are not used to fix the vessel’s posi- 2000 Amendments) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 164.46 tion; (1959) Note: Buoys are aids to navigation placed in ap- (1941) Conference resolution 1, Adoption of amendments proximate positions to alert the mariner to hazards to to the Annex to the International Convention for the navigation or to indicate the orientation of a channel. Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and amendments to Chapter Buoys may not maintain an exact position because V of SOLAS 1974, adopted December 12, 2002 · · · · · strong or varying currents, heavy seas, ice, and colli- · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 164.46 sions with vessels can move or sink them or set them adrift. Although buoys may corroborate a position fixed (1942) International Telecommunication Union Radio- communication Bureau (ITU-R), Place de Nations CH-1211 Geneva 20 Switzerland (1943) (1) ITU-R Recommendation M.821, Optional Ex- pansion of the Digital Selective-Calling System for Use in the Maritime Mobile Service, 1992 . . . . . . . 164.43 (1944) (2) ITU-R Recommendation M.825, Characteristics of a Transponder System Using Digital
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 115 by other means, buoys cannot be used to fix a position: under manual control from the navigating bridge however, if no other aids are available, buoys alone may within the preceding 2 hours, except when operating be used to establish an estimated position. on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary (1960) (f) The danger of each closing visual or each closing waters. radar contact is evaluated and the person directing the (1982) (t) At least two of the steering-gear power units on movement of the vessel knows the evaluation; the vessel are in operation when such units are capable (1961) (g) Rudder orders are executed as given; of simultaneous operation, except when the vessel is (1962) (h) Engine speed and direction orders are executed sailing on the Great Lakes and their connecting and as given; tributary waters, and except as required by paragraph (1963) (i) Magnetic variation and deviation and gyrocom- (u) of this section. pass errors are known and correctly applied by the per- (1983) (u) On each passenger vessel meeting the require- son directing the movement of the vessel; ments of the International Convention for the Safety of (1964) (j) A person whom he has determined is competent Life at Sea, 1960 (SOLAS 60) and on each cargo vessel to steer the vessel is in the wheelhouse at all times (See meeting the requirements of SOLAS 74 as amended in also 46 U.S.C. 8702(d), which requires an able seaman 1981, the number of steering-gear power units neces- at the wheel on U.S. vessels of 100 gross tons or more in sary to move the rudder from 35 on either side to 30 on narrow or crowded waters during low visibility.); the other in not more than 28 seconds must be in si- (1965) (k) If a pilot other than a member of the vessel’s multaneous operation. crew is employed, the pilot is informed of the draft, ma- neuvering characteristics, and peculiarities of the ves- §164.13 Navigation underway: tankers. sel and of any abnormal circumstances on the vessel (1984) (a) As used in this section, “tanker” means a that may affect its safe navigation. (1966) (1) Current velocity and direction for the area to be self-propelled tank vessel, including integrated tug transited are known by the person directing the move- barge combinations, constructed or adapted primarily ment of the vessel; to carry oil or hazardous material in bulk in the cargo (1967) (m) Predicted set and drift are known by the person spaces and inspected and certificated as a tanker. directing movement of the vessel; (1985) (b) Each tanker must have an engineering watch (1968) (n) Tidal state for the area to be transited is known capable of monitoring the propulsion system, commu- by the person directing movement of the vessel; nicating with the bridge, and implementing manual (1969) (o) The vessel’s anchors are ready for letting go; control measures immediately when necessary. The (1970) (p) The person directing the movement of the ves- watch must be physically present in the machinery sel sets the vessel’s speed with consideration for– spaces or in the main control space and must consist of (1971) (1) The prevailing visibility and weather condi- at least a licensed engineer. tions; (1986) (c) Each tanker must navigate with at least two li- (1972) (2) The proximity of the vessel to fixed shore and censed deck officers on watch on the bridge, one of marine structures; whom may be a pilot. In waters where a pilot is re- (1973) (3) The tendency of the vessel underway to squat quired, the second officer, must be an individual li- and suffer impairment of maneuverability when there censed and assigned to the vessel as master, mate, or is small underkeel clearance; officer in charge of a navigational watch, who is sepa- (1974) (4) The comparative proportions of the vessel and rate and distinct from the pilot. the channel; (1987) (d) Except as specified in paragraph (e) of this sec- (1975) (5) The density of marine traffic; tion, a tanker may operate with an auto pilot engaged (1976) (6) The damage that might be caused by the vessel’s only if all of the following conditions exist: wake; (1988) (1) The operation and performance of the auto- (1977) (7) The strength and direction of the current; and matic pilot conforms with the standards recommended (1978) (8) Any local vessel speed limit; by the International Maritime Organization in IMO (1979) (q) The tests required by §164.25 are made and re- Resolution A.342(IX). corded in the vessel’s log; and (1989) (2) A qualified helmsman is present at the helm and (1980) (r) The equipment required by this part is main- prepared at all times to assume manual control. tained in operable condition. (1990) (3) The tanker is not operating in any of the follow- (1981) (s) Upon entering U.S. waters, the steering wheel or ing areas: lever on the navigating bridge is operated to determine (1991) (i) The areas of the traffic separation schemes spec- if the steering equipment is operating properly under ified in subchapter P of the chapter. manual control, unless the vessel has been steered (1992) (ii) The portions of a shipping safety fairway speci- fied in part 166 of this chapter.
116 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (1993) (iii) An anchorage ground specified in part 110 of (2006) (a) A proper anchor watch is maintained; this chapter. (2007) (b) Procedures are followed to detect a dragging (1994) (iv) An area within one-half nautical mile of any anchor; and U.S. shore. (2008) (c) Whenever weather, tide, or current conditions (1995) (e) A tanker equipped with an integrated naviga- are likely to cause the vessel’s anchor to drag, action is tion system, and complying with paragraph (d)(2) of taken to ensure the safety of the vessel, structures, and this section, may use the system with the auto pilot en- other vessels, such as being ready to veer chain, let go a gaged while in the areas described in paragraphs (d)(3) second anchor, or get underway using the vessel’s own (i) and (ii) of this section. The master shall provide, propulsion or tug assistance. upon request, documentation showing that the inte- grated navigation system– §164.25 Tests before entering or getting underway. (1996) (1) Can maintain a predetermined trackline with a (2009) (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of cross track error of less than 10 meters 95 percent of this section no person may cause a vessel to enter into the time; or get underway on the navigable waters of the United States unless no more than 12 hours before entering or (1997) (2) Provides continuous position data accurate to getting underway, the following equipment has been within 20 meters 95 percent of the time; and tested: (2010) (1) Primary and secondary steering gear. The test (1998) (3) Has an immediate override control. procedure includes a visual inspection of the steering gear and its connecting linkage, and where applicable, §164.15 Navigation bridge visibility. the operation of the following: (1999) (a) The arrangement of cargo, cargo gear, and trim (2011) (i) Each remote steering gear control system. (2012) (ii) Each steering position located on the navigat- of all vessels entering or departing from U.S. ports ing bridge. must be such that the field of vision from the naviga- (2013) (iii) The main steering gear from the alternative tion bridge conforms as closely as possible to the fol- power supply, if installed. lowing requirements: (2014) (iv) Each rudder angle indicator in relation to the (2000) (1) From the conning position, the view of the sea actual position of the rudder. surface must not be obscured by more than the lesser (2015) (v) Each remote steering gear control system of two ship lengths or 500 meters (1,640 feet) from power failure alarm. dead ahead to 10 degrees on either side of the vessel. (2016) (vi) Each remote steering gear power unit failure Within this arc of visibility any blind sector caused by alarm. cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction (2017) (vii) The full movement of the rudder to the re- must not exceed 5 degrees. quired capabilities of the steering gear. (2001) (2) From the conning position, the horizontal field (2018) (2) All internal vessel control communications and of vision must extend over an arc from at least 22.5 de- vessel control alarms. grees abaft the beam on one side of the vessel, through (2019) (3) Standby or emergency generator, for as long as dead ahead, to at least 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on necessary to show proper functioning, including steady the other side of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of the state temperature and pressure readings. beam caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent (2020) (4) Storage batteries for emergency lighting and obstruction must not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total power systems in vessel control and propulsion ma- more than 20 degrees, including any blind sector chinery spaces. within the arc of visibility described in paragraph (a)(1) (2021) (5) Main propulsion machinery, ahead and astern. of this section. (2022) (b) Vessels navigating on the Great Lakes and their (2002) (3) From each bridge wing, the field of vision must connecting and tributary waters, having once com- extend over an arc from at least 45 degrees on the oppo- pleted the test requirements of this sub-part, are con- site bow, through dead ahead, to at least dead astern. sidered to remain in compliance until arriving at the (2003) (4) From the main steering position, the field of vi- next port of call on the Great Lakes. sion must extend over an arc from dead ahead to at (2023) (c) Vessels entering the Great Lakes from the St. least 60 degrees on either side of the vessel. Lawrence Seaway are considered to be in compliance (2004) (b) A clear view must be provided through at least with this sub-part if the required tests are conducted two front windows at all times regardless of weather preparatory to or during the passage of the St. conditions. §164.19 Requirements for vessels at anchor. (2005) The master or person in charge of each vessel that is anchored shall ensure that–
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 117 Lawrence Seaway or within one hour of passing Wolfe to the U.S. Government publication to make safe Island. navigation of the area possible. The publication, or ap- (2024) (d) No vessel may enter, or be operated on the navi- plicable extract must be currently corrected, with the gable waters of the United States unless the emergency exceptions of tide and tidal current tables, which must steering drill described below has been conducted be the current editions. within 48 hours prior to entry and logged in the vessel (2040) (c) As used in this section, “currently corrected” logbook, unless the drill is conducted and logged on a means corrected with changes contained in all Notices regular basis at least once every three months. This to Mariners published by the National Geospatial-Intel- drill must include at a minimum the following: ligence Agency, or an equivalent foreign government (2025) (1) Operation of the main steering gear from publication, reasonably available to the vessel, and that within the steering gear compartment. is applicable to the vessel’s transit. (2026) (2) Operation of the means of communications be- tween the navigating bridge and the steering compart- §164.35 Equipment: All vessels. ment. (2041) Each vessel must have the following: (2027) (3) Operation of the alternative power supply for (2042) (a) A marine radar system for surface navigation. the steering gear if the vessel is so equipped. (2043) (b) An illuminated magnetic steering compass, §164.30 Charts, publications, and equipment: mounted in a binnacle, that can be read at the vessel’s General. main steering stand. (2028) No person may operate or cause the operation of a (2044) (c) A current magnetic compass deviation table or vessel unless the vessel has the marine charts, publica- graph or compass comparison record for the steering tions, and equipment as required by §§164.33 through compass, in the wheelhouse. 164.41 of this part. (2045) (d) A gyrocompass. (2046) (e) An illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass re- §164.33 Charts and publications. quired by paragraph (d) of this section that is at the (2029) (a) Each vessel must have the following: main steering stand, unless that gyrocompass is illumi- (2030) (1) Marine charts of the area to be transited, pub- nated and is at the main steering stand. (2047) (f) An illuminated rudder angle indicator in the lished by the National Ocean Service, U.S. Army Corps wheelhouse. of Engineers, or a river authority that– (2048) (g) The following maneuvering information promi- (2031) (i) Are of a large enough scale and have enough de- nently displayed on a fact sheet in the wheelhouse: tail to make safe navigation of the area possible; and (2049) (1) A turning circle diagram to port and starboard (2032) (ii) Are currently corrected. that shows the time and distance and advance and (2033) (2) For the area to be transited, a currently cor- transfer required to alter course 90 degrees with maxi- rected copy of, or applicable currently corrected extract mum rudder angle and constant power settings, for ei- from, each of the following publications: ther full and half speeds, or for full and slow speeds. For (2034) (i) U.S. Coast Pilot. vessels whose turning circles are essentially the same (2035) (ii) Coast Guard Light List. for both directions, a diagram showing a turning circle (2036) (3) For the area to be transited, the current edition in one direction, with a note on the diagram stating of, or applicable current extract from: that turns to port and starboard are essentially the (2037) (i) Tide tables published by private entities using same, may be substituted. data provided by the National Ocean Service. (2050) (2) The time and distance to stop the vessel from ei- (2038) (ii) Tidal current tables published by private enti- ther full and half speeds, or from full and slow speeds, ties using data provided by the National Ocean Service, while maintaining approximately the initial heading or river current publication issued by the U.S. Army with minimum application of rudder. Corps of Engineers, or a river authority. (2051) (3) For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of (2039) (b) As an alternative to the requirements for para- shaft revolutions per minute for a representative range graph (a) of this section, a marine chart or publication, of speeds. or applicable extract, published by a foreign govern- (2052) (4) For each vessel with a controllable pitch propel- ment may be substituted for a U.S. chart and publica- ler, a table of control settings for a representative range tion required by this section. The chart must be of large of speeds. enough scale and have enough detail to make safe navi- (2053) (5) For each vessel that is fitted with an auxiliary gation of the area possible, and must be currently cor- device to assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster, rected. The publication, or applicable extract, must a table of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary device is singly or in combination contain similar information effective in maneuvering the vessel.
118 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (2054) (6) The maneuvering information for the normal §164.37 Equipment: Vessels of 10,000 gross tons load and normal ballast condition for– or more. (2075) (a) Each vessel of 10,000 gross tons or more must (2055) (i) Calm weather-wind 10 knots or less, calm sea; have, in addition to the radar system under §164.35(a), (2056) (ii) No current; a second marine radar system that operates independ- (2057) (iii) Deep water conditions-water depth twice the ently of the first. (2076) Note: Independent operation means two com- vessel’s draft or greater; and pletely separate systems, from separate branch power (2058) (iv) Clean hull. supply circuits or distribution panels to antennas, so (2059) (7) At the bottom of the fact sheet, the following that failure of any component of one system will not render the other system inoperative. statement: (2077) (b) On each tanker of 10,000 gross tons or more (2060) Warning. that is subject to 46 U.S.C. 3708, the dual radar system (2061) The response of the (name of the vessel) may be dif- required by this part must have a short range capability and a long range capability and each radar must have ferent from that listed above if any of the following con- true north features consisting of a display that is stabi- ditions, upon which the maneuvering information is lized in azimuth. based, are varied: (2062) (1) Calm weather-wind 10 knots or less, calm sea; §164.38 Automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA).(See (2063) (2) No current; 33 CFR 164.) (2064) (3) Water depth twice the vessel’s draft or greater; (2065) (4) Clean hull; and §164.39 Steering gear: Foreign tankers. (2066) (5) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim. (2078) (a) This section applies to each foreign tanker of (2067) (h) An echo depth sounding device. (2068) (i) A device that can continuously record the depth 10,000 gross tons or more, except a public vessel, that– readings of the vessel’s echo depth sounding device, ex- (2079) (1) Transfers oil at a port or place subject to the ju- cept when operating on the Great Lakes and their con- necting and tributary waters. risdiction of the United States; or (2069) (j) Equipment on the bridge for plotting relative (2080) (2) Otherwise enters or operates in the navigable motion. (2070) (k) Simple operating instructions with a block dia- waters of the United States, except a vessel described by gram, showing the changeover procedures for remote §164.02 of this part. steering gear control systems and steering gear power (2081) (b) Definitions. The terms used in this section are units, permanently displayed on the navigating bridge as follows: and in the steering gear compartment. (2082) Constructed means the same as in Chapter II-1, (2071) (1) An indicator readable from the centerline con- Regulations 1.1.2 and 1.1.3.1, of SOLAS 74. ning position showing the rate of revolution of each (2083) Existing tanker means a tanker– propeller, except when operating on the Great Lakes (2084) (1) For which the building contract is placed on or and their connecting and tributary waters. after June 1, 1979; (2072) (m) If fitted with controllable pitch propellers, an (2085) (2) In the absence of a building contract, the keel of indicator readable from the centerline conning posi- which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construc- tion showing the pitch and operational mode of such tion on or after January 1, 1980; propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes (2086) (3) The delivery of which occurs on or after June 1, and their connecting and tributary waters. 1982; or (2073) (n) If fitted with lateral thrust propellers, an indica- (2087) (4) That has undergone a major conversion con- tor readable from the centerline conning position tracted for on or after June 1, 1979; or construction of showing the direction and amount of thrust of such which was begun on or after January 1, 1980, or com- propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes pleted on or after June 1, 1982. and their connecting and tributary waters. (2088) Public vessel, oil, hazardous materials, and foreign (2074) (o) A telephone or other means of communication vessel mean the same as in 46 U.S.C. 2101. for relaying headings to the emergency steering sta- (2089) SOLAS 74 means the International Convention for tion. Also, each vessel of 500 gross tons and over and the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended. constructed on or after June 9, 1995 must be provided (2090) Tanker means a self-propelled vessel defined as a with arrangements for supplying visual com- tanker by 46 U.S.C. 2101(38) or as a tank vessel by 46 pass-readings to the emergency steering station. U.S.C. 2101(39).
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 119 (2091) (c) Each tanker constructed on or after September (2103) (i) Automatic acquisition of satellite signals after 1, 1984, must meet the applicable requirements of initial operator settings have been entered; and Chapter II-1, Regulations 29 and 30, of SOLAS 74. (2104) (ii) Position updates derived from satellite infor- (2092) (d) Each tanker constructed before September 1, mation during each usable satellite pass. 1984, must meet the requirements of Chapter II-1, Regulation 29.19, of SOLAS 74. (2105) (3) A system that is found by the Commandant to meet the intent of the statements of availability, cover- (2093) (e) Each tanker of 40,000 gross tons or more, con- age, and accuracy for the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone structed before September 1, 1984, that does not meet (CCZ) contained in the U.S. “Federal Radionavigation the single-failure criterion of Chapter II-1, Regulation Plan” (Report No. DOD-NO 4650.4-P, I or No. 29.16, of SOLAS 74, must meet the requirements of DOT-TSC-RSPA-80-16, I). A person desiring a finding Chapter II-1, Regulation 29.20, of SOLAS 74. by the Commandant under this subparagraph must submit a written application describing the device to (2094) (f) Each tanker constructed before September 1, the Assistant Commandant for Operations, 2100 Sec- 1984, must meet the applicable requirements of Chap- ond Street SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001. After re- ter II-1, Regulations 29.14 and 29.15, of SOLAS 74. viewing the application, the Commandant may request additional information to establish whether or not the §164.40 Devices to indicate speed and distance. device meets the intent of the Federal Radionavigation (2095) (a) Each vessel required to be fitted with an Auto- Plan. matic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) under §164.38 of this (2106) Note: The Federal Radionavigation Plan is available part must be fitted with a device to indicate speed and from the National Technical Information Service, distance of the vessel either through the water, or over Springfield, Va. 22161, with the following Government the ground. Accession Numbers: (2096) (b) The device must meet the following specifica- tions: (2107) Vol 1, ADA 116468 (2097) (1) The display must be easily readable on the (2108) Vol 2, ADA 116469 bridge by day or night. (2109) Vol 3, ADA 116470 (2098) (2) Errors in the indicated speed, when the vessel is (2110) Vol 4, ADA 116471 operating free from shallow water effect, and from the (2111) (b) Each label required under paragraph (a)(1) of effects of wind, current, and tide, should not exceed 5 percent of the speed of the vessel, or 0.5 knot, which- this section must show the following: ever is greater. (2112) (1) The name and address of the manufacturer. (2099) (3) Errors in the indicated distance run, when the (2113) (2) The following statement by the manufacturer: vessel is operating free from shallow water effect, and (2114) This receiver was designed and manufactured to from the effects of wind, current, and tide, should not exceed 5 percent of the distance run of the vessel in one meet Part 2 (Minimum Performance Standards) of the hour or 0.5 nautical mile in each hour, whichever is RTCM MPS for Marine Loran-C Receiving Equipment. greater. §164.42 Rate of turn indicator. §164.41 Electronic position fixing devices. (2115) Each vessel of 100,000 gross tons or more con- (2100) (a) Each vessel calling at a port in the continental structed on or after September 1, 1984, shall be fitted United States, including Alaska south of Cape Prince of with a rate of turn indicator. Wales, except each vessel owned or bareboat chartered and operated by the United States, or by a state or its §164.43 Automatic Identification System political subdivision, or by a foreign nation, and not en- Shipborne Equipment–Prince William Sound. gaged in commerce, must have one of the following: (2116) (a) Until December 31, 2004, each vessel required (2101) (1) A Type I or II LORAN C receiver as defined in to provide automated position reports to a Vessel Traf- Section 1.2(e), meeting Part 2 (Minimum Performance fic Service (VTS) under §165.1704 of this subchapter Standards) of the Radio Technical Commission for Ma- must do so by an installed Automatic Identification rine Services (RTCM) Paper 12-78/D0-100 dated De- System Shipborne Equipment (AISSE) system consist- cember 20, 1977, entitled “Minimum Performance ing of a: Standards (MPS) Marine Loran-C Receiving Equip- (2117) (1) Twelve-channel all-in-view Differential Global ment.” Each receiver installed must be labeled with the Positioning System (dGPS) receiver; information required under paragraph (b) of this sec- (2118) (2) Marine band Non-Directional Beacon receiver tion. capable of receiving dGPS error correction messages; (2102) (2) A satellite navigation receiver with: (2119) (3) VHF-FM transceiver capable of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on the designated DSC frequency; and (2120) (4) Control unit.
120 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (2121) (b) An AISSE must have the following capabilities: (2137) (2) Nothwithstanding paragraph (a)(1) of this sec- (2122) (1) Use dGPS to sense the position of the vessel and tion, the following, self-propelled vessels, that are on an international voyage must also comply with SOLAS, determine the time of the position using Universal Co- as amended, Chapter V, regulation 19.2.1.6, 19.2.4, and ordinated Time (UTC); 19.2.3.5 or 19.2.5.1 as appropriate (Incorporated by ref- (2123) (2) Fully use the broadcast type 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and erence, see §164.03): 16 messages, as specified in RTCM Recommended Standards for Differential NAVSTAR GPS Service in de- (2138) (i) Passenger vessels, of 150 gross tonnage or more, termining the required information; not later than July 1, 2003; (2124) (3) Achieve a position error which is less than ten meters (32.8 feet) 2 distance root mean square (2 drms) (2139) (ii) Tankers, regardless of tonnage, not later than from the true North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) the first safety survey for safety equipment on or after in the position information transmitted to a VTS; July 1, 2003; (2125) (4) Achieve a course error of less than 0.5 degrees from true course over ground in the course informa- (2140) (iii) Vessels, other than passenger vessels or tank- tion transmitted to a VTS; ers, of 50,000 gross tonnage or more, not later than (2126) (5) Achieve a speed error of less than 0.05 knots July 1, 2004; and from true speed over ground in the speed information transmitted to a VTS; (2141) (iv) Vessels, other than passenger vessels or tank- (2127) (6) Receive and comply with commands broadcast ers, of 300 gross tonnage or more but less than 50,000 from a VTS as DSC messages on the designated DSC gross tonnage, not later than the first safety survey for frequency; safety equipment on or after July 1, 2004, but no later (2128) (7) Receive and comply with RTCM messages than December 31, 2004. broadcast as minimum shift keying modulated me- dium frequency signals in the marine radiobeacon (2142) (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of band, and supply the messages to the dGPS receiver; this section, the following vessels, when navigating an (2129) (8) Transmit the vessel’s position, tagged with the area denoted in table 161.12(c) of §161.12 of this chap- UTC position solution, course over ground, speed over ter, not later than December 31, 2004: ground, and Lloyd’s identification number to a VTS; (2130) (9) Display a visual alarm to indicate to shipboard (2143) (i) Self-propelled vessels of 65 feet or more in personnel when a failure to receive or utilize the RTCM length, other than fishing vessels and passenger vessels messages occurs; certificated to carry less than 151 passengers-for-hire, (2131) (10) Display a separate visual alarm which is trig- in commercial service; gered by a VTS utilizing a DSC message to indicate to shipboard personnel that the U.S. Coast Guard dGPS (2144) (ii) Towing vessels of 26 feet or more in length and system cannot provide the required error correction more than 600 horsepower, in commercial service; messages; and (2132) (11) Display two RTCM type 16 messages, one of (2145) (iii) Passenger vessels certificated to carry more which must display the position error in the position than 150 passengers-for-hire. error broadcast. (2133) (c) An AISSE is considered non-operational if it (2146) Note to §164.46(a): “Properly installed” refers to fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this an installation using the guidelines set forth in IMO section. SN/Circ. 227 (incorporated by reference, see §164.03). (2134) Note: Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas and operat- Not all AIS units are able to broadcast position, course, ing procedures are set forth in Part 161 of this chapter. and speed without the input of an external positioning device (e.g. dGPS); the use of other external devices §164.46 Automatic Identification System (AIS). (e.g. transmitting heading device, gyro, rate of turn in- (2135) (a) The following vessels must have a properly in- dicator) is highly recommended, however, not required except as stated in §164.46(a)(2). “Type approved” re- stalled, operational, type approved AIS as of the date fers to an approval by an IMO recognized Administra- specified: tion as to comply with IMO Resolution MSC.74(69), (2136) (1) Self-propelled vessels of 65 feet or more in ITU–R Recommendation M.1371–1, and IEC 61993-2 length, other than passenger and fishing vessels, in (Incorporated by reference, see §164.03). “Length” re- commercial service and on an international voyage, fers to “registered length” as defined in 46 CFR part 69. not later than December 31, 2004. “Gross tonnage” refers to tonnage as defined under the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969. (2147) (b) The requirements for Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephones in §§26.04(a) and (c), 26.05, 26.06 and 26.07 of this chapter, also apply to AIS. The term “effec- tive operating condition” used in §26.06 of this chapter includes accurate input and upkeep of AIS data fields.
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 121 (2148) (c) The use of a portable AIS is permissible only to (2156) (b) Ensure that the voyage records required by 46 the extent that electromagnetic interference does not CFR 4.05-15 are retained for– affect the proper function of existing navigation and communication equipment on board and such that (2157) (1) 30 days after the casualty if the vessel remains only one AIS unit may be in operation at any one time. in the navigable waters of the United States; or (2149) (d) The AIS Pilot Plug, on each vessel over 1,600 (2158) (2) 30 days after the return of the vessel to a United gross tons, on an international voyage, must be avail- States port if the vessel departs the navigable waters of able for pilot use, easily accessible from the primary the United States within 30 days after the marine casu- conning position of the vessel, and near a 120 Volt, AC alty. power, 3-prong receptacle. §164.70 Definitions. §164.51 Deviations from rules: Emergency. (2159) For purposes of §§164.72 through 164.82, the term– (2150) Except for the requirements of §164.53(b), in an (2160) Current edition means the most recent published emergency, any person may deviate from any rule in version of a publication, chart, or map required by this part to the extent necessary to avoid endangering §164.72. persons, property, or the environment. (2161) Currently corrected edition means a current or previous edition of a publication required by §164.72, §164.53 Deviations from rules and reporting: corrected with changes that come from Notice to Mari- Non-operating equipment. ners (NTMs) or Notices to Navigation reasonably avail- (2151) (a) If during a voyage any equipment required by able and that apply to the vessel’s transit. this part stops operating properly, the person directing Hand-annotated river maps from U.S. Army Corps of the movement of the vessel may continue to the next Engineers (ACOE) are currently corrected editions if port of call, subject to the directions of the District issued within the previous 5 years. Commander or the Captain of the Port, as provided by (2162) Great Lakes means the Great Lakes and their con- 33 CFR 160. necting and tributary waters including the Calumet (2152) (b) If the vessel’s radar, radio navigation receivers, River as far as the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock and Con- gyrocompass, echo depth sounding device, or primary trolling Works (between miles 326 and 327), the Chi- steering gear stops operating properly, the person di- cago River as far as the east side of the Ashland Avenue recting the movement of the vessel must report or Bridge (between miles 321 and 322), and the Saint cause to be reported that it is not operating properly to Lawrence River as far east as the lower exit of Saint the nearest Captain of the Port, District Commander, Lambert Lock. or, if participating in a Vessel Traffic Service, to the Ves- (2163) Swing-meter means an electronic or electric de- sel Traffic Center, as soon as possible. vice that indicates the rate of turn of the vessel on board which it is installed. §164.55 Deviations from rules: Continuing (2164) Towing vessel means a commercial vessel engaged operation or period of time. in or intending to engage in pulling, pushing or haul- (2153) The Captain of the Port, upon written application, ing alongside, or any combination of pulling, pushing, may authorize a deviation from any rule in this part if or hauling alongside. he determines that the deviation does not impair the (2165) Western Rivers means the Mississippi River, its safe navigation of the vessel under anticipated condi- tributaries, South Pass, and Southwest Pass, to the tions and will not result in a violation of the rules for navigational-demarcation lines dividing the high seas preventing collisions at sea. The authorization may be from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the issued for vessels operating in the waters under the ju- United States, and the Port Allen-Morgan City Alterna- risdiction of the Captain of the Port for any continuing tive Route, and that part of the Atchafalaya River above operation or period of time the Captain of the Port its junction with the Port Allen-Morgan City Alterna- specifies. tive Route including the Old River and the Red River and those waters specified by §§89.25 and 89.27 of this §164.61 Marine casualty reporting and record chapter, and such other, similar waters as are desig- retention. nated by the COTP. (2154) When a vessel is involved in a marine casualty as defined in 46 CFR 4.03-1, the master or person in charge of the vessel shall– (2155) (a) Ensure compliance with 46 CFR 4.05, “Notice of Marine Casualty and Voyage Records,” and
122 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 §164.72 Navigational-safety equipment, charts or paragraph (a)(1)(ii)(B) of this section by August 2, maps, and publications required on towing 2001. vessels. (2181) (2) Searchlight. A searchlight, directable from the (2166) (a) Except as provided by §164.01(b), each towing vessel’s main steering station and capable of illuminat- vessel must be equipped with the following naviga- ing objects at a distance of at least two times the length tional-safety equipment: of the tow. (2167) (1) Marine Radar. By August 2, 1997, a marine ra- (2182) (3) VHF-FM Radio. An installation or multiple in- dar that meets the following applicable requirements: stallations of VHF-FM radios as prescribed by part 26 of (2168) (i) For a vessel of less than 300 tons gross tonnage this chapter and 47 CFR part 80, to maintain a continu- that engages in towing on navigable waters of the U.S., ous listening watch on the designated calling channel, including Western Rivers, the radar must meet– VHF-FM Channel 13 (except on portions of the Lower (2169) (A) The requirements of the Federal Communica- Mississippi River, where VHF-FM Channel 67 is the tions Commission (FCC) specified by 47 CFR part 80; designated calling channel), and to separately monitor and the International Distress and Calling Channel, (2170) (B) RTCM Standard for Marine Radar Equipment VHF-FM Channel 16, except when transmitting or re- Installed on Ships of Less Than 300 Tons Gross Ton- ceiving traffic on other VHF-FM channels or when par- nage, RTCM Paper-71-95/SC112-STD, Version 1.1, dis- ticipating in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) or play Category II and stabilization Category Bravo. monitoring a channel of a VTS. (Each U.S. towing ves- (2171) (ii) For a vessel of less than 300 tons gross tonnage sel of 26 feet (about 8 meters) or more in length, except that engages in towing seaward of navigable waters of a public vessel, must hold a ship-radio-station license the U.S. or more than three nautical miles from shore for radio transmitters (including radar and EPIRBs), on the Great Lakes, the radar must meet– and each operator must hold a restricted operator’s li- (2172) (A) The requirements of the FCC specified by 47 cense or higher. To get an application for either license, CFR part 80; and call (800) 418-FORM or (202) 418-FORM, or write to (2173) (B) RTCM Standard for Marine Radar Equipment the FCC; Wireless Bureau, Licensing Division; 1270 Installed on Ships of Less Than 300 Tons Gross Ton- Fairfield Road; Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245.) nage, RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD, Version 1.1, dis- (2183) (4) Magnetic Compass. Either– play Category I and stabilization Category Alpha. (2184) (i) An illuminated swing-meter or an illuminated (2174) (iii) For a vessel of 300 tons gross tonnage or more car-type magnetic steering compass readable from the that engages in towing on navigable waters of the U.S., vessel’s main steering station, if the vessel engages in including Western rivers, the radar must meet– towing exclusively on Western Rivers; or (2175) (A) The requirements of the Federal Communica- (2185) (ii) An illuminated card-type magnetic steering tions Commission (FCC) specified by 47 CFR part 80; compass readable from the vessel’s main steering sta- and tion. (2176) (B) RTCM Recommended Standards for Marine Ra- (2186) (5) Echo Depth-Sounding Device. By August 2, dar Equipment Installed on Ships of 300 Tons Gross 2001, an echo depth-sounding device readable from the Tonnage and Upwards, RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X, vessel’s main steering station, unless the vessel en- Version 1.2 except the requirements for azimuth stabi- gages in towing exclusively on Western Rivers. lization in paragraph 3.10. (2187) (6) Electronic Position-Fixing Device. An elec- (2177) (iv) For a vessel of 300 tons gross tonnage or more tronic position-fixing device, either a LORAN-C re- that engages in towing seaward of navigable waters of ceiver or a satellite navigational system such as the the U.S. or more than three nautical miles from shore Global Positioning System (GPS) as required by on the Great Lakes, the radar must meet– §164.41, if the vessel engages in towing seaward of nav- (2178) (A) The requirements of the FCC specified by 47 igable waters of the U.S. or more than three nautical CFR part 80; and miles from shore on the Great Lakes. (2179) (B) RTCM Recommended Standards for Marine Ra- (2188) (b) Each towing vessel must carry on board and dar Equipment Installed on Ships of 300 Tons Gross maintain the following: Tonnage and Upwards, RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X, (2189) (1) Charts or maps. Marine charts or maps of the Version 1.2. areas to be transited, published by the National Ocean (2180) (v) A towing vessel with an existing radar must Service (NOS), the ACOE, or a river authority that sat- meet the applicable requirements of paragraphs isfy the following requirements. (a)(1)(i) through (iv) of this section by August 2, 1998; (2190) (i) The charts or maps must be of a large enough except that a towing vessel with an existing radar must scale and have enough detail to make safe navigation of meet the display and stabilization requirements of the areas possible.
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 123 TABLE 164.72.–EQUIPMENT, CHARTS OR MAPS, AND PUBLICATIONS FOR TOWING VESSELS OF 12 METERS OR MORE IN LENGTH Marine Radar: Western Rivers U.S. Navigable waters other Waters seaward of navigable than Western Rivers waters and 3 NM or more Towing vessels of less than 300 RTCM Paper 71–95/SC112– from shore on the Great GT. STD Version 1.1, Display Cate- RTCM Paper 71–95/SC112– STD Lakes gory II1 Stabilization Category Version 1.1, Display Category II1 Towing vessels of 300 GT or BRAVO. Stabilization Category BRAVO. RTCM Paper 71–95/SC112– more. RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X STD Version 1.1, Display Cate- Version 1.2 (except the Azi- RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X gory I2 Stabilization Category Searchlight muth stabilization require- Version 1.2 (except the Azimuth ALPHA. VHF-FM Radio ment in paragraph 3.10).1 stabilization requirement in Magnetic Compass. X paragraph 3.10).1 RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X Swing-meter X X Version 1.2.1 X3 X X X X3 X X Echo-depth-sounding Device. XX Electronic-position-fixing de- (1) Large Enough Scale . . . . (1) Large Enough Scale X vice. (2) Current edition or cur- (2) Current edition or currently Charts or Maps. rently corrected edition. corrected edition. (1) Large Enough Scale. (2) Currently corrected edi- General Publications. (1) U.S. Coast Guard Light List (1) U.S. Coast Guard Light List tion. (2) Notices to Navigation or Local Notice to Mariners. (2) Local Notice to Mariners (1) U.S. Coast Guard Light (3) River-current Tables List. (3) Tidal-current Tables. (2) Local Notice to Mariners (4) Tide Tables (5) U.S. Coast Pilot (3) Tidal-current Tables (4) Tide Tables. (5) U.S. Coast Pilot Notes: 1Towing vessels with existing radar must meet this requirement by August 2, 1998 2Towing vessels with existing radar must meet this requirement by August 2, 1998, but do not need to meet the display and stabilization requirement until August 2, 2001. 3A towing vessel may carry either a swing-meter or a magnetic compass. (2191) (ii) The charts or maps must be either– contain information similar to that on the charts or (2192) (A) Current editions or currently corrected edi- maps required by paragraphs (b)(1) (i) and (ii) of this section, be of large enough scale, and have enough de- tions, if the vessel engages in towing exclusively on tail to make safe navigation of the areas possible, and navigable waters of the U.S., including Western Rivers; must be currently corrected. or (2195) (2) General publications. A currently corrected (2193) (B) Currently corrected editions, if the vessel en- edition of, or an applicable currently corrected extract gages in towing seaward of navigable waters of the U.S. from, each of the following publications for the area to or more than three nautical miles from shore on the be transited: Great Lakes. (2196) (i) If the vessel is engaged in towing exclusively on (2194) (iii) The charts or maps may be, instead of charts or Western Rivers– maps required by paragraphs (b)(1) (i) and (ii) of this (2197) (A) U.S. Coast Guard Light List; section, currently corrected marine charts or maps, or (2198) (B) Applicable Notices to Navigation published by applicable extracts, published by a foreign government. the ACOE, or Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs) These charts or maps, or applicable extracts, must
124 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 published by the Coast Guard, for the area to be (2221) (i) Keeping on board the towing vessel or in com- transited, when available; and pany files of a record of the towline’s initial minimum (2199) (C) River-current tables published by the ACOE or breaking strength as determined by the manufacturer, a river authority, if available. by a classification (“class”) society authorized in (2200) (ii) If the vessel is engaged other than in towing ex- §157.04 of this chapter, or by a tensile test that meets clusively on Western Rivers– API Specification 9A, Specification for Wire Rope, Sec- (2201) (A) Coast Guard Light List; tion 3; ASTM D 4268 (incorporated by reference, see (2202) (B) Notices to Mariners published by the National §164.03), Standard Test Method for Testing Fiber Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or LNMs published by Ropes; or Cordage Institute CIA 3, Standard Test the Coast Guard; Methods for Fiber Rope Including Standard Termina- (2203) (C) Tidal-Current tables published by private enti- tions; ties using data provided by the NOS, or river-current tables published by the ACOE or a river authority: (2222) (ii) If the towline is purchased from another owner, (2204) (D) Tide tables published by private entities using master, or operator of a vessel with the intent to use it data provided by the NOS; and as a towline or if it is retested for any reason, keeping (2205) (E) U.S. Coast Pilot. on board the towing vessel or in company files of a re- (2206) (c) Table 164.72, summarizes the navigational- cord of each retest of the towline’s minimum breaking safety equipment, charts or maps, and publications re- strength as determined by a class society authorized in quired for towing vessels of 12 meters or more in §157.04 of this chapter or by a tensile test that meets length: API Specification 9A, Section 3; ASTM D 4268; (incor- porated by reference, see §164.03) or Cordage Institute §164.74 Towline and terminal gear for towing CIA 3, Standard Test Methods; astern. (2207) (a) Towline. The owner, master, or operator of each (2223) (iii) Conducting visual inspections of the towline in vessel towing astern shall ensure that the strength of accordance with the manufacturer’s recommenda- each towline is adequate for its intended service, con- tions, or at least monthly, and whenever the service- sidering at least the following factors: ability of the towline is in doubt (the inspections being (2208) (1) The size and material of each towline must be– conducted by the owner, master, or operator, or by a (2209) (i) Appropriate for the horsepower or bollard pull of person on whom the owner, master, or operator confers the vessel; the responsibility to take corrective measures appro- (2210) (ii) Appropriate for the static loads and dynamic priate for the use of the towline); loads expected during the intended service; (2211) (iii) Appropriate for the sea conditions expected (2224) (iv) Evaluating the serviceability of the whole tow- during the intended service; line or any part of the towline, and removing the whole (2212) (iv) Appropriate for exposure to the marine envi- or part from service either as recommended by the ronment and to any chemicals used or carried on board manufacturer or a class society authorized in §157.04 the vessel; of this chapter or in accordance with a replacement (2213) (v) Appropriate for the temperatures of normal schedule developed by the owner, master, or operator stowage and service on board the vessel; that accounts for at least the– (2214) (vi) Compatible with associated navigational-safety equipment; and (2225) (A) Nautical miles on, or time in service of, the tow- (2215) (vii) Appropriate for the likelihood of mechanical line; damage. (2216) (2) Each towline as rigged must be– (2226) (B) Operating conditions experienced by the tow- (2217) (i) Free of knots; line; (2218) (ii) Spliced with a thimble, or have a poured socket at its end; and (2227) (C) History of loading of the towline; (2219) (iii) Free of wire clips except for temporary repair, (2228) (D) Surface condition, including corrosion and dis- for which the towline must have a thimble and either five wire clips or as many wire clips as the manufac- coloration, of the towline; turer specifies for the nominal diameter and construc- (2229) (E) Amount of visible damage to the towline; tion of the towline, whichever is more. (2230) (F) Amount of material deterioration indicated by (2220) (3) The condition of each towline must be moni- tored through the– measurements of diameter and, if applicable, measure- ments of lay extension of the towline; and (2231) (G) Point at which a tensile test proves the mini- mum breaking strength of the towline inadequate by the standards of paragraph (a)(1) of this section, if nec- essary; and (2232) (v) Keeping on board the towing vessel or in com- pany files of a record of the material condition of the towline when inspected under paragraphs (a)(3)(iii)
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 125 and (iv) of this section. Once this record lapses for approximate positions either to alert mariners to haz- three months or more, except when a vessel is laid up ards to navigation or to indicate the orientation of a or out of service or has not deployed its towline, the channel. They may not maintain exact charted posi- owner, master, or operator shall retest the towline or tions, because strong or varying currents, heavy seas, remove it from service. ice and collisions with vessels can move or sink them or (2233) (b) Terminal gear. The owner, master, or operator set them adrift. Although they may corroborate a posi- of each vessel towing astern shall ensure that the gear tion fixed by other means, they cannot fix a position; used to control, protect, and connect each towline however, if no other aids are available, buoys alone may meets the following criteria: establish an estimated position.); (2234) (1) The material and size of the terminal gear are (2250) (4) Evaluates the danger of each closing visual or appropriate for the strength and anticipated loading of radar contact; the towline and for the environment; (2251) (5) Knows and applies the variation and deviation, (2235) (2) Each connection is secured by at least one nut where a magnetic compass is fitted and where charts or with at least one cotter pin or other means of prevent- maps have enough detail to enable this type of correc- ing its failure; tion; (2236) (3) The lead of the towline is appropriate to prevent (2252) (6) Knows the speed and direction of the current, sharp bends in the towline from fairlead blocks, and the set, drift, and tidal state for the area to be chocks, or tackle; transited; (2237) (4) There is provided a method, whether mechani- (2253) (7) Proceeds at a safe speed taking into account the cal or non-mechanical, that does not endanger operat- weather, visibility, density of traffic, draft of tow, possi- ing personnel but that easily releases the towline; bility of wake damage, speed and direction of the cur- (2238) (5) The towline is protected from abrasion or chaf- rent, and local speed-limits; and ing by chafing gear, lagging, or other means; (2254) (8) Monitors the voyage plan required by §164.80. (2239) (6) Except on board a vessel towing in ice on West- (2255) (b) The owner, master, or operator of each vessel ern Rivers or one using a towline of synthetic or natu- towing shall ensure that the tests and inspections re- ral fiber, there is fitted a winch that evenly spools and quired by §164.80 are conducted and that the results tightly winds the towline; and are entered in the log or other record carried on board. (2240) (7) If a winch is fitted, there is attached to the main drum a brake that has holding power appropriate for §164.80 Tests, inspections, and voyage planning. the horsepower or bollard pull of the vessel and can be (2256) (a) The owner, master, or operator of each towing operated without power to the winch. vessel of less than 1,600 GT shall ensure that the fol- §164.76 Towline and terminal gear for towing lowing tests and inspections of gear occur before the alongside and pushing ahead. vessel embarks on a voyage of more than 24 hours or (2241) The owner, master, or operator of each vessel tow- when each new master or operator assumes command: ing alongside or pushing ahead shall ensure the face (2257) (1) Steering-systems. A test of the steer- wires, spring lines, and push gear used– ing-gear-control system; a test of the main steering (2242) (a) Are appropriate for the vessel’s horsepower; gear from the alternative power supply, if installed; a (2243) (b) Are appropriate for the arrangement of the tow; verification of the rudder-angle indicator relative to the (2244) (c) Are frequently inspected; and actual position of the rudder; and a visual inspection of (2245) (d) Remain serviceable. the steering gear and its linkage. (2258) (2) Navigational equipment. A test of all installed §164.78 Navigation under way: Towing vessels. navigational equipment. (2246) (a) The owner, master, or operator of each vessel (2259) (3) Communications. Operation of all internal ves- sel control communications and vessel-control alarms, towing shall ensure that each person directing and if installed. controlling the movement of the vessel– (2260) (4) Lights. Operation of all navigational lights and (2247) (1) Understands the arrangement of the tow and all searchlights. the effects of maneuvering on the vessel towing and on (2261) (5) Terminal gear. Visual inspection of tackle; of the vessel, barge, or object being towed; connections of bridle and towing pendant, if applicable; (2248) (2) Can fix the position of the vessel using installed of chafing gear; and the winch brake, if installed. navigational equipment, aids to navigation, geographic (2262) (6) Propulsion systems. Visual inspection of the reference-points, and hydrographic contours; spaces for main propulsion machinery, of machinery, (2249) (3) Does not fix the position of the vessel using and of devices for monitoring machinery. buoys alone (Buoys are aids to navigation placed in
126 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (2263) (b) The owner, master, or operator of each towing including Coast Pilot, Coast Guard Light List, and vessel of 1,600 GT or more shall ensure that the follow- Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners for the port of de- ing tests of equipment occur at the frequency required parture, all ports of call, and the destination; by §164.25 and that the following inspections of gear (2278) (ii) Current and forecast weather, including visibil- occur before the vessel embarks on a voyage of more ity, wind, and sea state for the port of departure, all than 24 hours or when each new master or operator as- ports of call, and the destination (also see paragraphs sumes command: (a)(7) of section 164.78 and (b) of section 164.82); (2279) (iii) Data on tides and currents for the port of de- (2264) (1) Navigational equipment. Tests of onboard parture, all ports of call, and the destination, and the equipment as required by §164.25. river stages and forecast, if appropriate; (2280) (iv) Forward and after drafts of the barge or barges (2265) (2) Terminal gear. Visual inspection of tackle; of and under-keel and vertical clearances (air-gaps) for all connections of bridle and towing pendant, if applicable; bridges, ports, and berthing areas; of chafing gear; and of the winch brake, if installed. (2281) (v) Pre-departure checklists; (2282) (vi) Calculated speed and estimated time of arrival (2266) (c)(1) The voyage-planning requirements outlined at proposed waypoints; in this section do not apply to you if your towing vessel (2283) (vii) Communication contacts at any Vessel Traffic is– Services, bridges, and facilities, and any port specific requirements for VHF radio; (2267) (i) Used solely for any of the following services or (2284) (viii) Any master’s or operator’s standing orders de- any combination of these services– tailing closest points of approach, special conditions, and critical maneuvers; and (2268) (A) Within a limited geographic area, such as fleet- (2285) (ix) Whether the towing vessel has sufficient power ing-area for barges or a commercial facility, and used to control the tow under all foreseeable circumstances. for restricted service, such as making up or breaking up larger tows: §164.82 Maintenance, failure, and reporting. (2286) (a) Maintenance. The owner, master, or operator of (2269) (B) For harbor assist; (2270) (C) For assistance towing as defined by 46 CFR each towing vessel shall maintain operative the naviga- tional-safety equipment required by §164.72. 10.103; (2287) (b) Failure. If any of the navigational-safety equip- (2271) (D) For response to emergency or pollution; ment required by §164.72 fails during a voyage, the (2272) (ii) A public vessel that is both owned, or demise owner, master, or operator of the towing vessel shall ex- ercise due diligence to repair it at the earliest practica- chartered, and operated by the United States Govern- ble time. He or she shall enter its failure in the log or ment or by a government of a foreign country; and that other record carried on board. The failure of equip- is not engaged in commercial service; ment, in itself, does not constitute a violation of this (2273) (iii) A foreign vessel engaged in innocent passage; rule; nor does it constitute unseaworthiness; nor does or it obligate an owner, master, or operator to moor or an- (2274) (iv) Exempted by the Captain of the Port (COTP). chor the vessel. However, the owner, master, or opera- (2275) (2) If you think your towing vessel should be ex- tor shall consider the state of the equipment-along empt from these voyage planning requirements for a with such factors as weather, visibility, traffic, and the specified route, you should submit a written request to dictates of good seamanship-in deciding whether it is the appropriate COTP. The COTP will provide you with safe for the vessel to proceed. a written response granting or denying your request. (2288) (c) Reporting. The owner, master, or operator of (2276) (3) If any part of a towing vessel’s intended voyage each towing vessel whose equipment is inoperative or is seaward of the baseline (i.e. the shoreward boundary) otherwise impaired while the vessel is operating within of the territorial sea of the U.S., then the owner, master, a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Area shall report the fact or operator of the vessel, employed to tow a barge or as required by 33 CFR 161.124. (33 CFR 161.124 re- barges, must ensure that the voyage with the barge or quires that each user of a VTS report to the Vessel Traf- barges is planned, taking into account all pertinent in- fic Center as soon as practicable: formation before the vessel embarks on the voyage. The (2289) (1) Any absence or malfunction of vessel-operating master must check the planned route for proximity to equipment for navigational safety, such as propulsion hazards before the voyage begins. During a voyage, if a machinery, steering gear, radar, gyrocompass, echo decision is made to deviate substantially from the depth-sounding or other sounding device, automatic planned route, then the master or mate must plan the new route before deviating from the planned route. The voyage plan must follow company policy and consider the following (related requirements noted in parenthe- ses): (2277) (i) Applicable information from nautical charts and publications (also see paragraph (b) of section 164.72),
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 127 dependent surveillance equipment, or navigational §165.5 Establishment procedures. lighting; (2300) (a) A safety zone, security zone, or regulated navi- (2290) (2) Any condition on board the vessel likely to im- pair navigation, such as shortage of personnel or lack of gation area may be established on the initiative of any current nautical charts or maps, or publications; and authorized Coast Guard official. (2291) (3) Any characteristics of the vessel that affect or (2301) (b) Any person may request that a safety zone, secu- restrict the maneuverability of the vessel, such as ar- rity zone, or regulated navigation area be established. rangement of cargo, trim, loaded condition, under-keel Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each clearance, and speed.) request must be submitted in writing to either the Cap- (2292) (d) Deviation and authorization. The owner, mas- tain of the Port or District Commander having jurisdic- ter, or operator of each towing vessel unable to repair tion over the location as described in 33 CFR 3, and within 96 hours an inoperative marine radar required including the following: by §164.72(a) shall so notify the Captain of the Port (2302) (1) The name of the person submitting the request; (COTP) and shall seek from the COTP both a deviation (2303) (2) The location and boundaries of the safety zone, from the requirements of this section and an authori- security zone, or regulated navigation area; zation for continued operation in the area to be (2304) (3) The date, time, and duration that the safety transited. Failure of redundant navigational-safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area equipment, including but not limited to failure of one should be established; of two installed radars, where each satisfies §164.72(a), (2305) (4) A description of the activities planned for the does not necessitate either a deviation or an authoriza- safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation tion. area; (2293) (1) The initial notice and request for a deviation (2306) (5) The nature of the restrictions or conditions de- and an authorization may be spoken, but the request sired; and must also be written. The written request must explain (2307) (6) The reason why the safety zone, security zone, why immediate repair is impracticable, and state when or regulated navigation area is necessary. and by whom the repair will be made. (2308) (Requests for safety zones, security zones, and reg- (2294) (2) The COTP, upon receiving even a spoken re- ulated navigation areas are approved by the Office of quest, may grant a deviation and an authorization from Management and Budget under control number any of the provisions of §§164.70 through 164.82 for a 1625-0020. specified time if he or she decides that they would not (2309) (c) Safety Zones and Security Zones. If, for good impair the safe navigation of the vessel under antici- cause, the request for a safety zone or security zone is pated conditions. made less than 5 working days before the zone is to be established, the request may be made orally, but it must be followed by a written request within 24 hours. Part 165–Regulated Navigation Areas and §165.7 Notification. Limited Access Areas (2310) (a) The establishment of these limited access areas Subpart A–General and regulated navigation areas is considered rulemaking. The procedures used to notify persons of §165.1 Purpose of part. the establishment of these areas vary depending upon (2295) The purpose of this part is to– the circumstances and emergency conditions. Notifi- (2296) (a) Prescribe procedures for establishing different cation may be made by marine broadcasts, local notice to mariners, local news media, distribution in leaflet types of limited or controlled access areas and regu- form, and on-scene oral notice, as well as publication in lated navigation areas; the Federal Register. (2297) (b) Prescribe general regulations for different types (2311) (b) Notification normally contains the physical of limited or controlled access areas and regulated nav- boundaries of the area, the reasons for the rule, its esti- igation areas; mated duration, and the method of obtaining authori- (2298) (c) Prescribe specific requirements for established zation to enter the area, if applicable, and special areas; and navigational rules, if applicable. (2299) (d) List specific areas and their boundaries. (2312) (c) Notification of the termination of the rule is usually made in the same form as the notification of its establishment.
128 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 §165.8 Geographic coordinates. navigating within the area have been established under (2313) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of lati- this part. tude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting §165.11 Vessel operating requirements on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum (regulations). is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless (2319) Each District Commander may control vessel traf- such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD fic in an area which is determined to have hazardous 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 refer- conditions, by issuing regulations: ence may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to (2320) (a) Specifying times of vessel entry, movement, or NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate correc- departure to, from, within, or through ports, harbors, tions that are published on the particular map or chart or other waters; being used. (2321) (b) Establishing vessel size, speed, draft limita- tions, and operating conditions; and §165.9 Geographic application of limited and (2322) (c) Restricting vessel operation, in a hazardous controlled access areas and regulated navigation area or under hazardous conditions, to vessels which areas. have particular operating characteristics or capabili- (2314) (a) General. The geographic application of the lim- ties which are considered necessary for safe operation ited and controlled access areas and regulated naviga- under the circumstances. tion areas in this part are determined based on the statutory authority under which each is created. §165.13 General regulations. (2315) (b) Safety zones and regulated navigation areas. (2323) (a) The master of a vessel in a regulated navigation These zones and areas are created under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, 33 U.S.C. area shall operate the vessel in accordance with the 1221–1232. Safety zones established under 33 U.S.C. regulations contained in Subpart F. 1226 and regulated navigation areas may be established (2324) (b) No person may cause or authorize the operation in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United of a vessel in a regulated navigation area contrary to the States as defined in §2.38 of this chapter, including the regulations in this Part. territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Subpart C–Safety Zones (2316) (c) Security zones. These zones have two sources of authority—the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, 33 §165.20 Safety zones. U.S.C. 1221–1232, and the Act of June 15, 1917, as (2325) A Safety Zone is a water area, shore area, or water amended by both the Magnuson Act of August 9, 1950 (“Magnuson Act”), 50 U.S.C. 191–195, and sec. 104 the and shore area to which, for safety or environmental Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. purposes, access is limited to authorized persons, vehi- 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064). Security zones established cles, or vessels. It may be stationary and described by under either 33 U.S.C. 1226 or 50 U.S.C. 191 may be es- fixed limits or it may be described as a zone around a tablished in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the vessel in motion. United States as defined in §2.38 of this chapter, includ- ing the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 nautical §165.23 General regulations. miles from the baseline. (2326) Unless otherwise provided in this part– (2317) (d) Naval vessel protection zones. These zones are (2327) (a) No person may enter a safety zone unless autho- issued under the authority of 14 U.S.C. 91 and 633 and may be established in waters subject to the jurisdiction rized by the COTP or the District Commander; of the United States as defined in §2.38 of this chapter, (2328) (b) No person may bring or cause to be brought including the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 nautical miles from the baseline. into a safety zone any vehicle, vessel, or object unless authorized by the COTP or the District Commander; Subpart B–Regulated Navigation Areas (2329) (c) No person may remain in a safety zone or allow any vehicle, vessel, or object to remain in a safety zone §165.10 Regulated navigation areas. unless authorized by the COTP or the District Com- (2318) A regulated navigation area is a water area within a mander; and (2330) (d) Each person in a safety zone who has notice of a defined boundary for which regulations for vessels lawful order or direction shall obey the order or direc- tion of the COTP or District Commander issued to carry out the purposes of this subpart.
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 129 Subpart D–Security Zones Subpart F–Specific Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas §165.30 Security zones. (2331) (a) A security zone is an area of land, water, or land §165.100 Regulated Navigation Area: Navigable waters within the First Coast Guard District. and water which is so designated by the Captain of the (2345) (a) Regulated navigation area. All navigable waters Port or District Commander for such time as is neces- of the United States, as that term is used in 33 CFR sary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or water- 2.36, within the geographic boundaries of the First front facility, to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or Coast Guard District, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05-1(b). waters of the United States or to secure the observance (2346) (b) Definitions. Terms used in this section have the of the rights and obligations of the United States. same meaning as those found in 33 CFR 157.03. Sin- (2332) (b) The purpose of a security zone is to safeguard gle-hull identifies any tank barge that is not a dou- from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other ble-hull tank barge. subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar (2347) (c) Applicability. This section applies to primary nature– towing vessels engaged in towing tank barges carrying (2333) (1) Vessels, petroleum oil in bulk as cargo in the regulated naviga- (2334) (2) Harbors, tion area, or as authorized by the District commander. (2335) (3) Ports and (2348) (d) Regulations–(1) Positive control for barges. (i) (2336) (4) Waterfront facilities–in the United States and Except as provided in paragraph (d)(1)(iii) and para- all territory and water, continental or insular, that is graph 5 of this section, each single-hull tank barge, un- subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. less being towed by a primary towing vessel with twin-screw propulsion and with a separate system for §165.33 General regulations. power to each screw, must be accompanied by an escort (2337) Unless otherwise provided in the special regula- or assist tug of sufficient capability to promptly push or tow the tank barge away from danger of grounding or tions in Subpart F of this part– collision in the event of— (2338) (a) No person or vessel may enter or remain in a se- (2349) (A) A propulsion failure; (2350) (B) A parted towing line; curity zone without the permission of the Captain of (2351) (C) A loss of tow; the Port; (2352) (D) A fire; (2339) (b) Each person and vessel in a security zone shall (2353) (E) Grounding; obey any direction or order of the Captain of the Port; (2354) (F) A loss of steering; or (2340) (c) The Captain of the Port may take possession and (2355) (G) Any other time a vessel may be operating in a control of any vessel in the security zone; Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition as defined in (2341) (d) The Captain of the Port may remove any person, §161.2 of this Chapter. vessel, article, or thing from a security zone; (2356) (ii) Double-hull tank barges are exempt from para- (2342) (e) No person may board, or take or place any arti- graph (d)(1)(i) of this section. cle or thing on board, any vessel in a security zone (2357) (iii) The cognizant Captain of the Port (COTP), without the permission of the Captain of the Port; and upon written application, may authorize an exemption (2343) (f) No person may take or place any article or thing from the requirements of paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this upon any waterfront facility in a security zone without section for— the permission of the Captain of the Port. (2358) (A) Any tank barge with a capacity of less than 25,000 barrels, operating in an area with limited depth Subpart E–Restricted Waterfront Areas or width such as a creek or small river; or (2359) (B) Any tank barge operating on any water within §165.40 Restricted Waterfront Areas. the COTP Zone, if the operator demonstrates to the sat- (2344) The Commandant, may direct the COTP to prevent isfaction of the COTP that the barge employs an equiva- lent level of safety to that provided by the positive access to waterfront facilities, and port and harbor ar- control provisions of this section. Each request for an eas, including vessels and harbor craft therein. This exemption under this paragraph must be submitted in section may apply to persons who do not possess the writing to the cognizant COTP no later than 7 days credentials outlined in 33 CFR 125.09 when certain before the intended transit. shipping activities are conducted that are outlined in (2360) (iv) The operator of a towing vessel engaged in tow- 33 CFR 125.15. ing any tank barge must immediately call for an escort
130 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 or assist tug to render assistance in the event of any of (2390) (E) Forward and after drafts of the tank barge, and the occurrences identified in paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this under-keel and vertical clearances for each port and section. berthing area. (2361) (2) Enhanced communications. Each vessel en- gaged in towing a tank barge must communicate by ra- (2391) (F) Pre-departure checklists. dio on marine band or Very High Frequency (VHF) (2392) (G) Calculated speed and estimated times of arrival channel 13 or 16, and issue security calls on marine band or VHF channel 13 or 16, upon approach to the at proposed waypoints. following places: (2393) (H) Communication contacts at Vessel Traffic Ser- (2362) (i) Execution Rocks Light (USCG Light List No. (LLNR) 21440). vice (VTS) (if applicable), bridges, and facilities, and (2363) (ii) Matinecock Point Shoal Buoy (LLNR 21420). port-specific requirements for VHF radio. (2364) (iii) 32A Buoy (LLNR 21380). (2394) (I) The master’s standing orders detailing closest (2365) (iv) Cable and Anchor Reef Buoy (LLNR 21330). points of approach, special conditions, and critical ma- (2366) (v) Stratford Middle Ground Light (LLNR 21260). neuvers. (2367) (vi) Old Field Point Light (LLNR 21275). (2395) (iv) Each owner or operator of a tank barge on an (2368) (vii) Approach to Stratford Point from the south intra-port transit of not more than four hours may pre- (NOAA Chart 12370). pare a voyage plan that contains: (2369) (viii) Falkner Island Light (LLNR 21170). (2396) (A) The information described in paragraphs (2370) (ix) TE Buoy (LLNR 21160). (d)(3)(iii)(D) and (E) of this section. (2371) (x) CF Buoy (LLNR 21140). (2397) (B) Current weather conditions including visibil- (2372) (xi) PI buoy (LLNR 21080). ity, wind, and sea state. This information may be en- (2373) (xii) Race Rock Light (LLNR 19815). tered in either the voyage plan or towing vessel’s log (2374) (xiii) Valiant Rock Buoy (LLNR 19825). book. (2375) (xiv) Approach to Point Judith in vicinity of Block (2398) (C) The channels of VHF radio to monitor. Island ferry route. (2399) (D) Other considerations such as availability of pi- (2376) (xv) Buzzards Bay Entrance Light (LLNR 630). lot, assist tug, berth, and line-handlers, depth of berth (2377) (xvi) Buzzards Bay Midchannel Lighted Buoy at mean low water, danger areas, and security calls. (LLNR 16055) (2400) (4) Navigation restriction areas. Unless authorized (2378) (xvii) Cleveland East Ledge Light (LLNR 16085). by the cognizant COTP, no tank barge may operate in— (2379) (xviii) Hog Island buoys 1 (LLNR 16130) and 2 (2401) (i) The waters of Cape Cod Bay south of 42°05'N., (LLNR 16135). and east of 70°25'W.; or (2380) (xix) Approach to the Bourne Bridge. (2402) (ii) The waters of Fishers Island Sound east of (2381) (xx) Approach to the Sagamore Bridge. 72°02'W., and west of 71°55'W. (2382) (xxi) Approach to the eastern entrance of Cape Cod (2403) (5) Special Buzzards Bay regulations.(i) For the Canal. purposes of this section, “Buzzards Bay” is the body of (2383) (3) Voyage planning. (i) Each owner or operator of water east and north of a line drawn from the southern a towing vessel employed to tow a tank barge shall pre- tangent of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island, in approxi- pare a written voyage plan for each transit of the tank mate position 41°27.2'N., 70°11.7'W., to the Buzzards barge. Bay Entrance Light in approximate position 41°23.5'N., (2384) (ii) The watch officer is authorized to make modifi- 71°02.0'W., and then to the southwestern tangent of cations to the plan and validate it as necessary. Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, at approximate posi- (2385) (iii) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(3)(iv) of tion 41°24.6'N., 70°57.0'W., and including all of the this section, each voyage plan must contain: Cape Cod Canal to its eastern entrance, except that the (2386) (A) A description of the type, volume, and grade of area of New Bedford harbor within the confines (north) cargo. of the hurricane barrier, and the passage through the (2387) (B) Applicable information from nautical charts Elizabeth Islands, is not considered to be “Buzzards and publications, including Coast Pilot, Coast Guard Bay”. Light List, and Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners, (2404) (ii) Additional positive control for barges. Except as for the destination(s). provided in paragraph (d)(1)(iii) of this section, each (2388) (C) Current and forecasted weather, including visi- single hull tank barge transiting buzzards Bay and car- bility, wind, and sea state for the destination(s). rying 5,000 or more barrels of oil or other hazardous (2389) (D) Data on tides and tidal currents for the destina- material must, in addition to its primary tug, be ac- tion(s). companied by an escort tug of sufficient capability to promptly push or tow the tank barge away from danger of grounding or collision in the event of- (2405) (A) A propulsion failure;
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 131 (2406) (B) A parted tow line; (2423) 41°57'05\"N., 070°34'42\"W.; then running south- (2407) (C) A loss of tow; east to position (2408) (D) A fire; (2409) (E) Grounding; (2424) 41°56'40.5\"N., 070°41'04.5\"W.; then running south- (2410) (F) A loss of steering; or west to position (2411) (G) Any other time a vessel may be operating in a (2425) 41°56'32\"N., 070°34'14\"W.; then running northwest Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition as defined in to position §161.2 of this subchapter. (2412) (iii) Federal pilotage. Each single hull tank barge (2426) 41°56'55.5\"N., 070°34'52\"W.; then running north- transiting Buzzards Bay and carrying 5,000 or more east back to position barrels of oil or other hazardous material must be un- der the direction and control of a pilot, who is not a (2427) 41°57'05\"N., 070°34'42\"W. member of the crew, operating under a valid, appropri- (2428) (b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general ately endorsed, Federal first class pilot’s license issued by the Coast Guard (\"federally licensed pilot\"). Pilots regulations in §§165.23 and 165.33 of this part, entry are required to embark, direct, and control from the into or movement within these zones is prohibited un- primary tug during transits of Buzzards Bay. less authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston. (2413) (iv) In addition to the vessels denoted in §161.16 of (2429) (2) All vessel operators shall comply with the in- this chapter, requirement set forth in subpart B of 33 structions of the COTP or the designated on-scene U.S. CFR part 161 also apply to any vessel transiting VMRS Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard Buzzards Bay required to carry a bridge-to-bridge ra- patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and diotelephone by Part 26 of this chapter. petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, (2414) (A) A WMRS Buzzards Bay user must: Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law en- (2415) (1) Not enter or get underway in the area without forcement vessels. first notifying the VMRS Center; (2430) (3) No person may enter the waters or land area (2416) (2) Not enter VMRS Buzzards Bay if a Hazardous within the boundaries of the safety and security zones Vessel Operating Condition or circumstance per §161.2 unless previously authorized by the Captain of the Port, of this subchapter exists; Boston or his authorized patrol representative. (2417) (3) If towing astern, do so with as short a hawser as safety and good seamanship permits; §165.121 Safety and Security Zones: High Interest (2418) (4) Not meet, cross or overtake any other VMRS Vessels, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. user in the area without first notifying the VMRS cen- (2431) (a) Location. (1) All waters of Rhode Island Sound ter; within a ½ mile radius of any high interest vessel while (2419) (5) Before meeting, crossing, or overtaking any the vessel is anchored within ½ mile of the point other VMRS user in the area, communicate on the des- 41°25'N., 71°23'W. in the Narragansett Bay Precaution- ignated Bessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone fre- ary Area. quency, intended navigation movements, and any (2432) (2) All waters of Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett other information necessary in order to make safe pass- Bay, the Providence and Taunton Rivers 2 miles ahead ing arrangements. This requirement does not relieve a and 1 mile astern, and extending 1000 yards on either vessel of any duty prescribed by the International Reg- side of any high interest vessel transiting Narragansett ulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (33 Bay, or the Providence and Taunton Rivers. U.S.C. 1602(2)) or the Inland Navigation Rules (33 (2433) (3) All waters and land within a 1000-yard radius of U.S.C. 2005). any high interest vessel moored at a waterfront facility (2420) (B) [Reserved] in the Providence Captain of the Port zone. (2421) (e) In addition to the authority for this part 165, (2434) (b) High Interest Vessels defined. For purposes of this section is also authorized under authority of sec- this section, high interest vessels operating in the tion 311, Pub. L. 105-383. Providence Captain of the Port zone include the follow- ing: barges or ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas §165.115 Safety and Security Zones; Pilgrim (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), chlorine, anhy- Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth, Massachusetts. drous ammonia, or any other cargo deemed to be high (2422) (a) Location. All waters of Cape Cod Bay and land interest by the Captain of the Port, Providence. adjacent to those waters enclosed by a line beginning at (2435) (c) Regulations. (1) Entry into or movement within position these zones, including below the surface of the water, during times in which high interest vessels are present and the zones are enforced is prohibited unless autho- rized by the COTP Providence or authorized represen- tative.
132 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (2436) (2) The general regulations covering safety and se- Point Light (LLNR 18305), Abeam of Gaspee Point, curity zones in §§165.23 and 165.33, respectively, of Abeam of Sabin Point and upon mooring. this part apply. (2448) (5) Vessels over 65 feet in length outbound for sea down the Providence River Channel transiting through (2437) (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the in- this regulated navigation area are required to make structions of the COTP, and the designated on-scene SECURITE calls on VHF channels 13 and 16 at the fol- U.S. Coast Guard personnel. On-scene Coast Guard pa- lowing geographic locations: one-half hour prior to de- trol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and parture from the berth, at departure from the berth, petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Abeam of Sabin Point, Abeam of Gaspee Point, and Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law Abeam of Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305). enforcement vessels. (2449) (6) Vessels 65 feet and under in length and all rec- reational vessels when meeting deep draft commercial §165.122 Providence River, Providence, R.I. vessel traffic in the Providence River Channel between regulated navigation area. Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305) and Channel Light 42 (2438) (a) Description of the regulated navigation area (LLNR 18580, Fuller Rock Light) shall keep out of the (RNA). The Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) encom- way of the oncoming deep draft commercial vessel. passes the deep draft channel between Narragansett (2450) (7) The Captain of the Port, Providence, may au- Bay Entrance Lighted Horn Buoy NB (LLNR 17675) thorize a deviation from these regulations. 41°23.0'N., 71°23.4'W., and Fox Point, Providence. (2451) (c) Enforcement. Violations of this regulated navi- (2439) (b) Regulations. (1) The following restrictions ap- gation area should be reported to the Captain of the ply in the portion of the regulated area between Port, Providence, at (401) 435-2300. Persons in viola- Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305) and Channel Light 42 tion of these regulations will be subject to civil penalty (Fuller Rock Light, (LLNR 18580)). under §165.13(b) of this part. (2440) (i) No vessel with a draft greater than 35 feet may transit when water depth is at or below mean low water. §165.130 Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey-security (2441) (ii) Vessels with drafts greater than 35 feet but less zone. than 38 feet may transit when water depth is other than (2452) (a) Naval Ammunition Depot Piers.–The waters that on or below mean low water, provided there is suf- within the following boundaries are a security zone-A ficient depth under the keel to prevent grounding. line beginning on the shore at (2442) (iii) Vessels with drafts greater than or equal to 38 (2453) 40°25'57\"N., 74°04'32\"W.; then to feet must obtain permission, 48 hours in advance of the (2454) 40°27'52.5\"N., 74°03'14.5\"W.; then to desired transit time, from the Captain of the Port, Prov- (2455) 40°27'28.3\"N., 74°02'12.4\"W.; then to idence to transit. (2456) 40°26'29.2\"N., 74°02'53\"W.; then to (2443) (2) Vessels with drafts greater than 35 feet must (2457) 40°26'31.1\"N., 74°02'57.2\"W.; then to have at least one mile of visibility to transit the regu- (2458) 40°25'27.3\"N., 74°03'41\"W.; then along the shore- lated area between Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305) and line to the beginning point. Channel Light 42 (LLNR 18580, Fuller Rock Light). (2459) (b) Terminal Channel. The waters within the fol- (2444) (3) Vessels over 65 feet in length are prohibited lowing boundaries are a security zone-A line beginning from passing, meeting, or overtaking other vessels over at 65 feet in length in the regulated area from: (2460) 40°27'41.2\"N., 74°02'46\"W.; then to (2445) (i) Gaspee Point to Channel Light 42, (Fuller Rock (2461) 40°28'27.0\"N., 74°02'17.2\"W.; then to Light, LLNR 18580). (2462) 40°28'21.1\"N., 74°02'00\"W.; then to (2446) (ii) Conimicut Point Reach (Conimicut Light, (2463) 40°28'07.8\"N., 74°02'22\"W.; then to LLNR 18305) to Channel Lighted Buoy 19, 41°43.7'N., (2464) 40°27'39.8\"N., 74°02'41.4\"W.; then to the begin- 71°21.8'W., (LLNR 18330) and Channel Lighted Buoy ning. 20, 41°43.7'N., 71°21.8'W., (LLNR 18335). (2465) (c) The following rules apply to the security zone (2447) (4) Vessels over 65 feet in length inbound for berths established in paragraph (b) of this section (Terminal up the Providence River, planning to transit through Channel) instead of the rule in §165.33(a): the deep draft channel, are required to make Safety Sig- (2466) (1) No vessel shall anchor, stop, remain or drift nal (SECURITE) calls on both VHF channels 13 and 16 without power at any time in the security zone. at the following geographic locations: Pilot’s Station, (2467) (2) No vessel shall enter, cross, or otherwise navi- Abeam of Castle Hill, Approaching the Newport bridge, gate in the security zone when a public vessel, or any South of Prudence Island, Abeam of Sandy Point, other vessel, that cannot safely navigate outside the Abeam of Popasquash Point, Approaching the South- ern End of Rumstick Neck Reach, Abeam of Conimicut
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 133 Terminal Channel, is approaching or leaving the Naval 72°54'21\"W.; thence north along the shoreline to point Ammunition Depot Piers at Leonardo, New Jersey. C at the northwest corner of the Texaco terminal dock (2468) (3) Vessels may enter or cross the security zone, ex- 41°17'57\"N., 72°54'06\"W.; thence along a line 303°T to cept as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section. point D at the west bank of the mouth of the Mill River (2469) (4) No person may swim in the security zone. 41°18'05\"N., 72°54'23\"W.; thence south along the shoreline to point A. §165.140 New London Harbor,Connecticut-Security (2494) (b) Regulations. (1) No person may operate a vessel zone. or tow a barge in this Regulated Navigation Area in vio- (2470) (a) Security zones: lation of these regulations. (2471) (1) Security Zone A. The waters of the Thames (2495) (2) Applicability. The regulations apply to barges River west of the Electric Boat Corporation Shipyard with a freeboard greater than ten feet and to any vessel enclosed by a line beginning at a point on the shoreline towing or pushing these barges on outbound transits of at the Tomlinson Bridge. (2472) 41°20'16\"N., 72°04'47\"W.; then running west to (2496) (3) Regulated barges may not transit the bridge– (2473) 41°20'16\"N., 72°04'57\"W.; then running north to (2497) (i) During the period from one hour to five hours (2474) 41°20'26\"N., 72°04'57\"W.; then northwest to after high water slack, (2475) 41°20'28.7\"N., 72°05'01.7\"W.; then north-northwest to (2498) (ii) When the wind speed at the bridge is greater (2476) 41°20'53.3\"N., 72°05'04.8\"W.; then north-northeast to than twenty knots, and (2477) 41°21'02.9\"N., 72°05'04.9\"W.; then east to a point (2499) (iii) With the barge being towed on a hawser, stern on the shore at first. (2478) 41°21'02.9\"N., 72°04'58.2\"W. (2500) (4) Regulated barges with a beam greater than fifty (2479) (2) Security Zone B. The waters of the Thames feet must be pushed ahead through the bridge. River, west of the Naval Submarine Base, New London, (2501) (5) If the tug operator does not have a clear view Conn., enclosed by a line beginning at a point on the over the barge when pushing ahead, the operator shall shoreline at post a lookout on the barge with a means of communi- (2480) 41°23'15.8\"N., 72°05'17.9\"W.; then to cation with the operator. (2481) 41°23'15.8\"N., 72°05'22\"W.; then to (2502) (6) Regulated barges departing the Mill River may (2482) 41°23'25.9\"N., 72°05'29.9\"W.; then to transit the bridge only between sunrise and sunset. (2483) 41°23'33.8\"N., 72°05'34.7\"W.; then to Barges must be pushed ahead of the tug, bow first, with (2484) 41°23'37.0\"N., 72°05'38.0\"W.; then to a second tug standing by to assist at the bow. (2485) 41°23'41.0\"N., 72°05'40.3\"W.; then to (2503) (7) Nothing in this section is intended to relieve (2486) 41°23'47.2\"N., 72°05'42.3\"W.; then to any person from complying with– (2487) 41°23'53.8\"N., 72°05'43.7\"W.; then to (2504) (i) Applicable Navigation and Pilot Rules for Inland (2488) 41°23'59.8\"N., 72°05'43.0\"W.; then to Waters; (2489) 41°24'12.4\"N., 72°05'43.2\"W.; then to a point on (2505) (ii) Any other laws or regulations; the shoreline at (2506) (iii) Any order or direction of the Captain of the (2490) 41°24'14.4\"N., 72°05'38\"W.; then along the shore- Port. line to the point of beginning. (2507) (8) The Captain of the Port, New Haven, may issue (2491) (3) All coordinates are North American Datum an authorization to deviate from any rule in this sec- 1983. tion if the COTP finds that an alternate operation can (2492) (b) Special regulation. Section 165.33 does not ap- be done safely. ply to public vessels when operating in Security Zone A or to vessels owned by, under hire to, or performing §165.152 Coast Guard Station Fire Island, Long work for the Electric Boat Division when operating in Island, New York–safety zone. Security Zone A. (2508) (a) Location. The following waters of Fire Island Inlet are a safety zone: Beginning at a point on shore at §165.150 New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac River, (2509) 40°37.523'N., 073°15.685'W.; then north to Mill River. (2510) 40°37.593'N., 073°15.719'W.; then east to (2493) (a) The following is a regulated navigation area: (2511) 40°37.612'N., 073°15.664'W.; then east to The waters surrounding the Tomlinson Bridge located (2512) 40°37.630'N., 073°15.610'W.; then east to within a line extending from a point A at the southeast (2513) 40°37.641'N., 073°15.558'W.; then southeast to corner of the Wyatt terminal dock at 41°17'50\"N., (2514) 40°37.630'N., 073°15.475'W.; then southeast to 72°54'36\"W.; thence along a line 126°T to point B at the (2515) 40°37.625'N., 073°15.369'W.; then southeast to southwest corner of the Gulf facility at 41°17'42\"N.,
134 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (2516) 40°37.627'N., 073°15.318'W.; then southeast to Sea (UNCLOS), 21 I.L.M. 1261. Normally, the territo- point on shore at 40°37.565'N., 073°15.346'W. All coor- rial sea baseline is the mean low water line along the dinates are North American Datum 1983. coast of the United States. (2530) (d) Regulations. (1) Speed restrictions in the vicin- (2517) (b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations con- ity of Naval Submarine Base New London and Lower tained in 33 CFR §165.23 apply. Thames River. Unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), vessels of 300 gross tons or more may not (2518) (2) All persons and vessels must comply with the proceed at a speed in excess of eight knots in the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or designated on-scene Thames River from New London Harbor channel buoys patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol person- 7 and 8 (Light List numbers 21875 and 21880 respec- nel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers tively) north through the upper limit of the Naval Sub- of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard marine Base New London Restricted Area, as that area Auxiliary, and local, state, and federal law enforcement is specified in 33 CFR 334.75(a). The U.S. Navy and vessels. Upon being hailed by siren, radio, flashing light other Federal, State and municipal agencies may assist or other means from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or other the U.S. Coast Guard in the enforcement of this rule. vessel with on-scene patrol personnel aboard, the oper- (2531) (2) Enhanced communications. Vessels of 300 ator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. gross tons or more and all vessels engaged in towing barges must issue securité calls on marine band or Very §165.153 Regulated Navigation Area: Long Island High Frequency (VHF) radio channel 16 upon ap- Sound Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port proach to the following locations: Zone. (2532) (i) Inbound approach to Cerberus Shoal; and (2519) (a) Regulated Navigation Area location. All waters (2533) (ii) Outbound approach to Race Rock Light (USCG of the Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and Cap- Light List No. 19815). tain of the Port (COTP) Zone, as delineated in 33 CFR (2534) (3) All vessels operating within the RNA that are 3.05-35, extending seaward 12 nautical miles from the bound for a port or place located in the United States or territorial sea baseline, are established as a regulated that must transit the internal waters of the United navigation area (RNA). States, must be inspected to the satisfaction of the U.S. (2520) (b) Applicability. This section applies to all vessels Coast Guard, before entering waters within three nau- operating within the RNA excluding public vessels. tical miles from the territorial sea baseline. Vessels (2521) (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to awaiting inspection will be required to anchor in the this section: manner directed by the COTP. This section does not ap- (2522) Commercial service means any type of trade or ply to vessels operating exclusively within the Long Is- business involving the transportation of goods or indi- land Sound Marine Inspection and COTP Zone, vessels viduals, except service performed by a combatant ves- on single voyage which depart from and return to the sel. same port or place within the RNA, all towing vessels (2523) Ferry means a vessel that: engaged in coastwise trade, vessels in innocent passage (2524) (1) Operates in other than ocean or coastwise ser- not bound for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction vice; of the United States, and all vessels not engaged in (2525) (2) Has provisions only for deck passengers or vehi- commercial service whose last port of call was in the cles, or both; United States. Vessels requiring inspection by the (2526) (3) Operates on a short run on a frequent schedule COTP may contact the COTP via marine band or Very between two points over the most direct water route; High Frequency (VHF) channel 16, telephone at (203) and 468-4401, facsimile at (203) 468-4418, or letter, ad- (2527) (4) Offers a public service of a type normally attrib- dressed to Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound, 120 uted to a bridge or tunnel. Woodward Ave., New Haven, CT 06512. (2528) Public vessels means vessels owned or bareboat (2535) (4) All vessels operating within the RNA that are chartered and operated by the United States, or by a bound for a port or place located in the United States or State or political subdivision thereof, or by a foreign that must transit the internal waters of the United nation, except when such vessel is engaged in commer- States, must obtain authorization from the Captain of cial service. the Port (COTP) before entering waters within three (2529) Territorial sea baseline means the line defining the nautical miles from the territorial sea baseline. Vessels shoreward extent of the territorial sea of the United awaiting COTP authorization to enter waters within States drawn according to the principles, as recognized three nautical miles from the territorial sea baseline by the United States, of the Convention on the Territo- will be required to anchor in the manner directed by rial Sea and the Contiguous Zone, 15 U.S.T. 1606, and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 135 the COTP. This section does not apply to vessels operat- §165.154 Safety and Security Zones: Long Island ing exclusively within the Long Island Sound Marine Sound Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Inspection and COTP Zone, vessels on a single voyage Port Zone. which depart from and return to the same port or place (2541) (a) Safety and security zones. The following areas within the RNA, all towing vessels engaged in coastwise are safety and security zones: trade, vessels in innocent passage not bound for a port (2542) (1) Dominion Millstone Nuclear Power Plant Safety or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and Security Zones. (i) All waters north and north east and all vessels not engaged in commercial service of a line running from Bay Point, at approximate posi- whose last port of call was in the United States. Vessels tion 41°18.57'N., 072°10.41'W., to Millstone Point at may request authorization from the COTP by contact- approximate position 41°18.25'N., 072°09.96'W. ing the COTP via marine band or Very High Frequency (2543) (ii) All waters west of a line starting at 41°18.700'N., (VHF) channel 16, telephone at (203) 468-4401, fac- 072°09.650'W. running south to the eastern most point simile at (203) 468-4418, or letter addressed to Captain of Fox Island at approximate position 41°18.400'N., of the Port, Long Island Sound, 120 Woodward Ave., 072°09.660'W. All coordinates are North American Da- New Haven, CT 06512. tum 1983. (2536) (5) Vessels over 1,600 gross tons operating in the (2544) (2) Coast Guard Vessels Safety and Security Zones. RNA within three nautical miles from the territorial All waters within a 100-yard radius of any anchored sea baseline that are bound for a port or place located in Coast Guard vessel. For the purposes of this section, the United States or that must transit the internal wa- Coast Guard vessels includes any commissioned vessel ters of the United States must receive authorization or small boat in the service of the regular Coast Guard from the COTP prior to transiting or any intentional and does not include Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels. vessel movements, including, but not limited to, shift- (2545) (b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations con- ing berths, departing anchorage, or getting underway tained in §165.23 and §165.33 of this part apply. from a mooring. This section does not apply to vessels (2546) (2) In accordance with the general regulations in in innocent passage not bound for a port or place sub- §165.23 and §165.33 of this part, entry into or move- ject to the jurisdiction of the United States. ment within this zone is prohibited unless authorized (2537) (6) Ferry vessels. Vessels of 300 gross tons or more by the Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound. are prohibited from entering all waters within a (2547) (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the in- 1200-yard radius of any ferry vessel transiting in any structions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or portion of the Long Island Sound Marine Inspection on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise and COTP Zone without first obtaining the express commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast prior authorization of the ferry vessel licensed opera- Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel tor, licensed master, COTP, or the designated COTP by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the oper- on-scene patrol. ator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (2538) (7) Vessels engaged in commercial service. No ves- sel may enter within a 100-yard radius of any vessel en- §165.155 Northville Industries Offshore Platform, gaged in commercial service while that vessel is Riverhead, Long Island, New York-safety zone. transiting, moored, or berthed in any portion of the (2548) (a) The following area is established as a safety zone Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and COTP zone during the specified condition: without the express prior authorization of the vessel's (2549) (1) The waters within a 500 yard radius of the licensed operator, master, COTP, or the designated Northville Industries Offshore Platform, Long Island, COTP on-scene representative. New York, 1 mile North of the Riverhead shoreline at (2539) (8) Bridge foundations. Any vessel operating be- 41°00'N., 072°38'W., while a liquefied Petroleum Gas neath a bridge must make a direct, immediate and ex- (LPG) vessel is moored at the Offshore Platform. The peditious passage beneath the bridge while remaining safety zone remains in effect until the LPG vessel de- within the navigable channel. No vessel may stop, parts the Offshore Platform. moor, anchor or loiter beneath a bridge at any time. No (2550) (b) The general regulations governing safety zone vessel may approach within a 25-yard radius of any contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. bridge foundation, support, stanchion, pier or abut- (2551) (c) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime ment except as required for the direct, immediate and community of periods during which this safety zone expeditious transit beneath a bridge. will be in effect by providing notice of scheduled moor- (2540) (9) This section does not relieve any vessel from ings at the Northville Industries Offshore Platform of compliance with applicable navigation rules. LPG vessels via Marine Safety Information Radio Broadcast.
136 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 §165.160 Safety and Security Zones: Liquefied New York, at approximate position 40°46'36\"N., Hazardous Gas Vessel, Liquefied Hazardous Gas 073°53'31\"W. (NAD 1983). Facility and Designated Vessel Transits, New York (2563) (4) Location. All waters of the East River bound by Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port the following points: 40°44'37\"N., 073°58'16.5\"W. (the Zone. base of East 35th Street, Manhattan), then east to (2552) (a) Location. The following areas are safety and se- 40°44'34.5\"N., 073°58'10.5\"W. (about 175 yards offshore curity zones: of Manhattan), then northeasterly to 40°45'29\"N., (2553) (1) All waters of the New York Marine Inspection 073°57'26.5\"W. (about 125 yards offshore of Manhattan Zone and Captain of the Port Zone within a 200-yard ra- at the Queensboro Bridge), then northwesterly to dius of any Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) vessel or 40°45'31\"N., 073°57'30.5\"W. (Manhattan shoreline at the LHG facility. Queensboro Bridge), then southerly to the starting (2554) (2) [Suspended] point at 40°44'37\"N., 073°58'16.5\"W. All nautical posi- (2555) (b) [Suspended] tions are based on North American Datum of 1983. (2556) (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations con- (2564) (5) Location. All waters of the East River north of a tained in 33 CFR 165.23 and 165.33 apply. line drawn from approximate position 40°44'37\"N., (2557) (2) All persons and vessels must comply with the 073°58'16.5\"W. (the base of East 35th Street, Manhattan), instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or to approximate position 40°44'23\"N., 073°57'44.5\"W. the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These per- (Hunters Point, Long Island City), and south of the sonnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty of- Queensboro Bridge. All nautical positions are based on ficers of the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard, Coast North American Datum of 1983. Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforce- (2565) (6) The security zone will be activated 30 minutes ment vessels. Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard before the dignitaries’ arrival into the zone and remain patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other in effect until 15 minutes after the dignitaries’ depar- means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as di- ture from the zone. rected. (2566) (7) The activation of a particular zone will be an- (2558) (3) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime nounced by facsimile and marine information broad- community of periods during which these zones will be casts. enforced by methods in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7 (2567) (b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations con- and will identify DV vessel transits by way of electronic tained in 33 CFR 165.33 apply. mail broadcast. (2568) (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the in- structions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the §165.164 Security Zones; Dignitary designated on-scene-patrol personnel. These person- Arrival/Departure New York, NY. nel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty offi- (2559) (a) The following areas are established as security cers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. zones: Coast Guard vessel using siren, radio, flashing light, or (2560) (1) Location. Wall Street heliport: All waters of the other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as East River within the following boundaries: East of a directed. line drawn between approximate position 40°42'01\"N., 074°00'39\"W. (east of The Battery) to 40°41'36\"N., §165.165 [Removed]. 074°00'52\"W. (NAD 1983) (point north of Governors Is- land) and north of a line drawn from the point north of §165.169 Safety and Security Zones: New York Governors Island to the southwest corner of Pier 7 Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port North, Brooklyn; and south of a line drawn between the Zone. northeast corner of Pier 13, Manhattan, and the north- (2569) (a) Safety and security zones. The following waters west corner of Pier 2 North, Brooklyn. within the New York Marine Inspection Zone and Cap- (2561) (2) [Reserved] tain of the Port Zone are safety and security zones: (2562) (3) Location. Marine Air Terminal, La Guardia Air- (2570) (1) Indian Point Nuclear Power Station (IPNPS). port: All waters of Bowery Bay, Queens, New York, All waters of the Hudson River within 300-yard radius south of a line drawn from the western end of La of the IPNPS pier in approximate position 41°16'12.4\"N., Guardia Airport at approximate position 40°46'47\"N., 073°57'16.2\"W. (NAD 83). 073°53'05\"W. (NAD 1983) to the Rikers Island Bridge at (2571) (2) U.S. Coast Guard Cutters and Shore Facilities. approximate position 40°46'51\"N., 073°53'21\"W. (NAD All waters within 100 yards of: Each moored, or an- 1983) and east of a line drawn between the point at the chored, Coast Guard Cutter; Coast Guard Station New Rikers Island Bridge to a point on the shore in Queens, York; Staten Island, NY; Coast Guard Station Sandy
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 137 Hook, NJ; Coast Guard Station Kings Point, NY; and Center. The activation and termination of a particular Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team New York, zone will be announced in accordance with 33 CFR Bayonne, NJ. 165.7. (2572) (3) Commercial Waterfront Facilities. All waters (2580) (7) La Guardia Airport, Bowery and Flushing Bays, within 25 yards of each commercial waterfront facility Queens, NY.– that is capable of accepting barge, ferry or other com- (2581) (i) Location: 200-Yard Zone. All waters of Bowery mercial vessels. For purposes of this section, “commer- and Flushing Bays within approximately 200 yards of cial waterfront facility” means all piers, wharves, docks La Guardia Airport bound by the following points: On- and similar structures to which barge, ferry or other shore at Steinway, Queens in approximate position commercial vessels may be secured; areas of land or (2582) 40°46'32.1\"N., 073°53'22.4\"W., thence to water under and in immediate proximity to them; (2583) 40°46'52.8\"N., 073°53'09.3\"W., thence to buildings on such structures or contiguous to them; (2584) 40°46'54.8\"N., 073°52'54.2\"W., thence to and equipment and materials on such structures and in (2585) 40°46'59.3\"N., 073°52'51.3\"W., thence to such buildings. (2586) 40°47'11.8\"N., 073°53'17.3\"W., thence to (2573) (i) When a barge, ferry or other commercial vessel (2587) 40°47'13.0\"N., 073°53'16.1\"W. on Rikers Island, is conducting transfer operations at a commercial wa- thence easterly along the Rikers Island shoreline to ap- terfront facility, the 25-yard zone is measured from the proximate position outboard side of the commercial vessel. (2588) 40°47'12.9\"N., 073°52'17.9\"W., thence to (2574) (ii) Vessels may transit through any portion of the (2589) 40°47'16.7\"N., 073°52'09.2\"W., thence to zone that extends into the navigable channel for the (2590) 40°47'36.1\"N., 073°51'52.5\"W., thence to sole purpose of direct and expeditious transit through (2591) 40°47'35.1\"N., 073°51'50.5\"W., thence to the zone so long as they remain within the navigable (2592) 40°47'15.9\"N., 073°52'06.4\"W., thence to channel, maintain the maximum safe distance from (2593) 40°47'14.5\"N., 073°52'03.1\"W., thence to the commercial waterfront facility and do not stop or (2594) 40°47'10.6\"N., 073°52'06.7\"W., thence to loiter within the zone. (2595) 40°47'01.9\"N., 073°52'02.4\"W., thence to (2575) (4) Liberty and Ellis Islands. All waters within 150 (2596) 40°46'50.4\"N., 073°52'08.1\"W., thence to yards of Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and the bridge be- (2597) 40°46'26.8\"N., 073°51'18.5\"W., thence to tween Liberty State Park and Ellis Island. (2598) 40°45'57.2\"N., 073°51'01.8\"W., thence to (2576) (5) Bridge Piers and Abutments, Overhead Power (2599) 40°45'51.2\"N., 073°50'59.6\"W., thence to Cable Towers, Piers and Tunnel Ventilators. All waters (2600) 40°45'49.5\"N., 073°51'07.2\"W., thence to within 25 yards of any bridge pier or abutment, over- (2601) 40°45'58.8\"N., 073°51'13.2\"W., thence to head power cable tower, pier or tunnel ventilators (2602) 40°46'02.3\"N., 073°51'20.1\"W., thence to south of the Troy, NY Locks. Vessels may transit (2603) 40°45'48.4\"N., 073°51'37.0\"W., (NAD 1983) thence through any portion of the zone that extends into the along the shoreline to the point of origin. navigable channel for the sole purpose of direct and ex- (2604) (ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Bowery peditious transit through the zone so long as they re- and Flushing Bays within approximately 100 yards of main within the navigable channel, maintain the La Guardia Airport bound by the following points: On- maximum safe distance from the waterfront facility shore at Steinway, Queens in approximate position and do not stop or loiter within the zone. (2605) 40°46'32.1\"N., 073°53'22.4\"W., thence to (2577) (6) New York City Passenger Ship Terminal, Hud- (2606) 40°46'50.6\"N., 073°53'07.3\"W., thence to son River, NY. (2607) 40°46'53.0\"N., 073°52'50.9\"W., thence to (2578) (i) Location. All waters of the Hudson River bound (2608) 40°46'57.6\"N., 073°52'47.9\"W., thence to by the following points: From the northeast corner of (2609) 40°47'11.8\"N., 073°53'17.3\"W., thence to Pier 96 where it intersects the seawall, thence west to (2610) 40°47'13.0\"N., 073°53'16.1\"W., on Rikers Island, approximate position 40°46'23.1\"N., 073°59'59.0\"W., thence easterly along the Rikers Island shoreline to ap- thence south to approximate position 40°45'55.3\"N., proximate position 074°00'20.2\"W. (NAD 1983), thence east to the south- (2611) 40°47'12.9\"N., 073°52'17.9\"W., thence to east corner of Pier 84 where it intersects the seawall, (2612) 40°47'16.7\"N., 073°52'09.2\"W., thence to thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin. (2613) 40°47'36.1\"N., 073°51'52.5\"W., thence to (2579) (ii) Enforcement period. This zone will be enforced (2614) 40°47'35.1\"N., 073°51'50.5\"W., thence to whenever passenger vessels are pierside at Pier 88, 90 (2615) 40°47'15.9\"N., 073°52'06.4\"W., thence to or 92 or whenever the passenger ship terminal or the (2616) 40°47'14.5\"N., 073°52'03.1\"W., thence to adjacent Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, (2617) 40°47'07.9\"N., 073°52'09.2\"W., thence to Manhattan is being used as an Emergency Operations (2618) 40°47'01.4\"N., 073°52'06.1\"W., thence to
138 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 (2619) 40°46'50.0\"N., 073°52'14.6\"W., thence to (2651) 40°38'45.1\"N., 073°49'11.6\"W., thence to (2620) 40°46'22.2\"N., 073°51'16.0\"W., thence to (2652) 40°38'02.0\"N., 073°47'31.8\"W., thence to (2621) 40°45'57.2\"N., 073°51'01.8\"W., thence to (2653) 40°37'52.3\"N., 073°47'55.0\"W., thence to (2622) 40°45'52.4\"N., 073°51'00.2\"W., thence to (2654) 40°37'50.3\"N., 073°47'53.5\"W., thence to (2623) 40°45'50.6\"N., 073°51'07.9\"W., thence to (2655) 40°38'00.8\"N., 073°47'29.4\"W., thence to (2624) 40°45'58.8\"N., 073°51'13.2\"W., thence to (2656) 40°37'47.4\"N., 073°47'02.4\"W., thence to (2625) 40°46'04.0\"N., 073°51'23.3\"W., thence to (2657) 40°37'19.9\"N., 073°47'25.0\"W., thence to (2626) 40°45'51.2\"N., 073°51'38.8\"W., (NAD 1983) thence (2658) 40°37'10.0\"N., 073°47'03.7\"W., thence to (2659) 40°37'37.7\"N., 073°46'41.2\"W., thence to along the shoreline to the point of origin. (2660) 40°37'22.6\"N., 073°46'21.9\"W., thence to (2627) (iii) Enforcement period. The zones described in (2661) 40°37'05.7\"N., 073°46'34.9\"W., thence to (2662) 40°36'54.8\"N., 073°46'26.7\"W., thence to paragraph (a)(7) of this section will be effective at all (2663) 40°37'14.1\"N., 073°46'10.8\"W., thence to times. When port security conditions permit, the Cap- (2664) 40°37'40.0\"N., 073°45'55.6\"W., thence to tain of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that (2665) 40°38'02.8\"N., 073°44'57.5\"W., thence to portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(7)(i) (2666) 40°38'05.1\"N., 073°45'00.3\"W., (NAD 1983) thence that lies outside of the waters described in paragraph (a)(7)(ii). Authorization to enter the waters that lie be- along the shoreline to the point of origin. tween the outer boundaries of the zones described in (2667) (v) Enforcement period. The zones described in paragraphs (a)(7)(i) and (a)(7)(ii) will be communi- cated by the Captain of the Port to the public by marine paragraphs (a)(8) of this section will be effective at all broadcast, or local notice to mariners, or notice posted times. When port security conditions permit, the Cap- at http://www.homeport.uscg.mil/newyork. tain of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that (2628) (8) John F. Kennedy Airport, Jamaica Bay, Queens, portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(8)(iii) NY.– of this section that lies outside of the waters described (2629) (i) Location: Bergen Basin. All waters of Bergen Ba- in paragraph (a)(8)(iv) of this section. Authorization to sin north of 40°39'26.4\"N. enter the waters that lie between the outer boundaries (2630) (ii) Location: Thurston Basin. All waters of of the zones described in paragraphs (a)(8)(iii) and Thurston Basin north of 40°38'21.2\"N. (a)(8)(iv) of this section will be communicated by the (2631) (iii) Location: 200-Yard Zone. All waters of Jamaica Captain of the Port to the public by marine broadcast, Bay within approximately 200 yards of John F. Kennedy local notice to mariners, or notice posted at Airport bound by the following points: Onshore east of http://www.homeport.uscg.mil/newyork. Bergen Basin, Queens in approximate position (2668) (9) NYPD Ammunition Depot, Rodman Neck, East- (2632) 40°38'49.0\"N., 073°49'09.1\"W., thence to chester Bay, NY.– (2633) 40°38'42.5\"N., 073°49'13.2\"W., thence to (2669) (i) Location: 150-Yard Zone. All waters of East- (2634) 40°38'00.6\"N., 073°47'35.1\"W., thence to chester Bay within approximately 150 yards of Rodman (2635) 40°37'52.3\"N., 073°47'55.0\"W., thence to Neck bound by the following points: Onshore in ap- (2636) 40°37'50.3\"N., 073°47'53.5\"W., thence to proximate position (2637) 40°37'59.4\"N., 073°47'32.6\"W., thence to (2670) 40°51'30.4\"N., 073°48'14.9\"W., thence to (2638) 40°37'46.1\"N., 073°47'07.2\"W., thence to (2671) 40°51'29.9\"N., 073°48'20.7\"W., thence to (2639) 40°37'19.5\"N., 073°47'30.4\"W., thence to (2672) 40°51'16.9\"N., 073°48'22.5\"W., thence to (2640) 40°37'05.5\"N., 073°47'03.0\"W., thence to (2673) 40°51'07.5\"N., 073°48'18.7\"W., thence to (2641) 40°37'34.7\"N., 073°46'40.6\"W., thence to (2674) 40°50'54.2\"N., 073°48'11.1\"W., thence to (2642) 40°37'20.5\"N., 073°46'23.5\"W., thence to (2675) 40°50'48.5\"N., 073°48'04.6\"W., thence to (2643) 40°37'05.7\"N., 073°46'34.9\"W., thence to (2676) 40°50'49.2\"N., 073°47'56.5\"W., thence to (2644) 40°36'54.8\"N., 073°46'26.7\"W., thence to (2677) 40°51'03.6\"N., 073°47'47.3\"W., thence to (2645) 40°37'14.1\"N., 073°46'10.8\"W., thence to (2678) 40°51'15.7\"N., 073°47'46.8\"W., thence to (2646) 40°37'36.9\"N., 073°45'52.8\"W., thence to (2679) 40°51'23.5\"N., 073°47'41.9\"W., (NAD 1983) thence (2647) 40°38'00.8\"N., 073°44'54.9\"W., thence to southwesterly along the shoreline to the point of ori- (2648) 40°38'05.1\"N., 073°45'00.3\"W., (NAD 1983) thence gin. along the shoreline to the point of origin. (2680) (ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of East- (2649) (iv) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Jamaica chester Bay within approximately 100 yards of Rodman Bay within approximately 100 yards of John F. Kennedy Neck bound by the following points: Onshore in ap- Airport bound by the following points: Onshore east of proximate position Bergen Basin, Queens in approximate position (2681) 40°51'30.4\"N., 073°48'14.9\"W., thence to (2650) 40°38'49.0\"N., 073°49'09.1\"W., thence to (2682) 40°51'30.1\"N., 073°48'19.0\"W., thence to
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 139 (2683) 40°51'16.8\"N., 073°48'20.5\"W., thence to (2711) (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of a safety or (2684) 40°51'07.9\"N., 073°48'16.8\"W., thence to security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at (2685) 40°50'54.9\"N., 073°48'09.0\"W., thence to telephone number 718-354-4088 or on VHF channel 14 (2686) 40°50'49.7\"N., 073°48'03.6\"W., thence to (156.7 MHz) or VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek (2687) 40°50'50.1\"N., 073°47'57.9\"W., thence to permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, (2688) 40°51'04.6\"N., 073°47'48.9\"W., thence to all persons and vessels must comply with the instruc- (2689) 40°51'15.9\"N., 073°47'48.4\"W., thence to tions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated (2690) 40°51'23.5\"N., 073°47'41.9\"W., (NAD 1983) thence representative. southwesterly along the shoreline to the point of origin. (2712) (3) Vessels not actively engaged in authorized ves- (2691) (iii) Enforcement period. The zones described in sel to facility transfer operations shall not stop or loiter within that part of a commercial waterfront facility paragraph (a)(9) of this section will be effective at all safety and security zone extending into the navigable times. When port security conditions permit, the Cap- channel, described in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, tain of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that without the express permission of the Coast Guard portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(9)(i) of Captain of the Port or his or her designated representa- this section that lies outside of the waters described in tive, including on-scene patrol personnel. paragraph (a)(9)(ii) of this section. Authorization to enter the waters that lie between the outer boundaries (2713) (4) The zone described in paragraph (a)(12) of this of the zones described in paragraphs (a)(9)(i) and section is not a Federal Anchorage Ground. Only ves- (a)(9)(ii) of this section will be communicated by the sels directed by the Captain of the Port or his or her Captain of the Port to the public by marine broadcast, designated representative to enter this zone are autho- local notice to mariners, or notice posted at rized to anchor here. http://www.homeport.uscg.mil/newyork. (2692) (10) Port Newark/Port Elizabeth, Newark Bay, NJ. (2714) (5) Vessels do not need permission from the Cap- All waters of Newark Bay bound by the following points: tain of the Port to transit the area described in para- (2693) 40°41'49.9\"N., 074°07'32.2\"W., thence to graph (a)(12) of this section during periods when that (2694) 40°41'46.5\"N., 074°07'20.4\"W., thence to security zone is not being enforced. (2695) 40°41'10.7\"N., 074°07'45.9\"W., thence to (2696) 40°40'54.3\"N., 074°07'55.7\"W., thence to (2715) (c) Enforcement. Enforcement periods for the zone (2697) 40°40'36.2\"N., 074°08'03.8\"W., thence to in paragraph (a)(12) of this section will be announced (2698) 40°40'29.1\"N., 074°08'06.3\"W., thence to through marine information broadcast or other appro- (2699) 40°40'21.9\"N., 074°08'10.0\"W., thence to priate method of communication. The Coast Guard is (2700) 40°39'27.9\"N., 074°08'43.6\"W., thence to enforcing the zone whenever a vessel is anchored in the (2701) 40°39'21.5\"N., 074°08'50.1\"W., thence to security zone or a Coast Guard patrol vessel is on-scene. (2702) 40°39'21.5\"N., 074°09'54.3\"W., (NAD 1983) thence northerly along the shoreline to the point of origin. §165.170 Safety Zone: Triathlon, Ulster Landing, (2703) (11) Global Marine Terminal, Upper New York Bay. Hudson River, NY. All waters of Upper New York Bay between the Global (2716) (a) Regulated area. The following area is a safety Marine and Military Ocean Terminals, west of the New zone: All waters of the Hudson River, in the vicinity of Jersey Pierhead Channel. Ulster Landing, bound by the following points: (2704) (12) Approaches to New York, Atlantic Ocean. The (2717) 42°00'03.7\"N., 073°56'43.1\"W; thence to following area is a security zone: All waters of the At- (2718) 41°59'52.5\"N., 073°56'34.2\"W; thence to lantic Ocean between the Ambrose to Hudson Canyon (2719) 42°00'15.1\"N., 073°56'25.2\"W; thence to Traffic Lane and the Barnegat to Ambrose Traffic Lane (2720) 42°00'05.4\"N., 073°56'41.9\"W; (NAD 1983); thence bound by the following points: along the shoreline to the point of beginning. (2705) 40°21'29.9\"N., 073°44'41.0\"W., thence to (2721) (b) Effective period. This section is in effect annu- (2706) 40°21'04.5\"N., 073°45'31.4\"W., thence to ally from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m. on the first Sunday after (2707) 40°15'28.3\"N., 073°44'13.8\"W., thence to July 4th. (2708) 40°15'35.4\"N., 073°43'29.8\"W., thence to (2722) (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations con- (2709) 40°19'21.2\"N., 073°42'53.0\"W., (NAD 1983) thence tained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. to the point of origin. (2723) (2) No vessels will be allowed to transit the safety (2710) (b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining in a zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port, safety or security zone is prohibited unless authorized New York. by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, New York. (2724) (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the in- struction of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
140 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast (2737) U.S. naval vessel means any vessel owned, oper- Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other ated, chartered, or leased by the U.S. Navy; any means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as di- pre-commissioned vessel under construction for the rected. U.S. Navy, once launched into the water; and any vessel under the operational control of the U.S. Navy or a Subpart G-Protection of Naval Vessels Combatant Command. §165.2010 Purpose. (2738) Vessel means every description of watercraft or (2725) This subpart establishes the geographic parame- other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water, except U.S. ters of naval vessel protection zones surrounding U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. naval vessels. naval vessels in the navigable waters of the United States. This subpart also establishes when the U.S. §165.2020 Enforcement authority. Navy will take enforcement action in accordance with (2739) (a) Coast Guard. Any Coast Guard commissioned, the statutory guideline of 14 U.S.C. 91. Nothing in the rules and regulations contained in this subpart shall warrant or petty officer may enforce the rules and regu- relieve any vessel, including U.S. naval vessels, from lations contained in this subpart. the observance of the Navigation Rules. The rules and (2740) (b) Senior naval officer present in command. In regulations contained in this subpart supplement, but the navigable waters of the United States, when imme- do not replace or supercede, any other regulation per- diate action is required and representatives of the Coast taining to the safety or security of U.S. naval vessels. Guard are not present or not present in sufficient force to exercise effective control in the vicinity of large U.S. §165.2015 Definitions. naval vessels, the senior naval officer present in com- (2726) The following definitions apply to this subpart: mand is responsible for the enforcement of the rules (2727) Atlantic Area means that area described in 33 CFR and regulations contained in this subpart to ensure the safety and security of all large naval vessels present. In 3.04–1 Atlantic Area. meeting this responsibility, the senior naval officer (2728) Large U.S. naval vessel means any U.S. naval vessel present in command may directly assist any Coast Guard enforcement personnel who are present. greater than 100 feet in length overall. (2729) Naval defensive sea area means those areas de- §165.2025 Atlantic Area. (2741) (a) This section applies to any vessel or person in scribed in 32 CFR part 761. (2730) Naval vessel protection zone is a 500-yard regu- the navigable waters of the United States within the boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, lated area of water surrounding large U.S. naval vessels which includes the First, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth and that is necessary to provide for the safety or security of Ninth U.S. Coast Guard Districts. these U.S. naval vessels. (2742) Note to §165.2025 paragraph (a): The boundaries (2731) Navigable waters of the United States means those of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and the First, waters defined as such in 33 CFR part 2. Fifth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth U.S. Coast Guard Dis- (2732) Navigation rules means the Navigation Rules, In- tricts are set out in 33 CFR part 3. ternational-Inland. (2743) (b) A naval vessel protection zone exists around (2733) Official patrol means those personnel designated U.S. naval vessels greater than 100 feet in length over- and supervised by a senior naval officer present in com- all at all times in the navigable waters of the United mand and tasked to monitor a naval vessel protection States, whether the large U.S. naval vessel is underway, zone, permit entry into the zone, give legally enforce- anchored, moored, or within a floating dry dock, except able orders to persons or vessels within the zone, and when the large naval vessel is moored or anchored take other actions authorized by the U.S. Navy. within a restricted area or within a naval defensive sea (2734) Pacific Area means that area described in 33 CFR area. 3.04–3 Pacific Area. (2744) (c) The Navigation Rules shall apply at all times (2735) Restricted area means those areas established by within a naval vessel protection zone. the Army Corps of Engineers and set out in 33 CFR part (2745) (d) When within a naval vessel protection zone, all 334. vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary (2736) Senior naval officer present in command is, unless to maintain a safe course, unless required to maintain otherwise designated by competent authority, the se- speed by the Navigation Rules, and shall proceed as di- nior line officer of the U.S. Navy on active duty, eligible rected by the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer pres- for command at sea, who is present and in command of ent in command, or the official patrol. When within a any part of the Department of Navy in the area.
Navigation Regulations ■ Chapter 2 ■ 141 naval vessel protection zone, no vessel or person is al- §166.105 Definitions. lowed within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel un- (2755) (a) Shipping safety fairway or fairway means a lane less authorized by the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or official patrol. or corridor in which no artificial island or fixed struc- (2746) (e) To request authorization to operate within 100 ture, whether temporary or permanent, will be permit- yards of a large U.S. naval vessel, contact the Coast ted. Temporary underwater obstacles may be permitted Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or under certain conditions described for specific areas in the official patrol on VHF-FM channel 16. Subpart B. Aids to navigation approved by the U.S. (2747) (f) When conditions permit, the Coast Guard, se- Coast Guard may be established in a fairway. nior naval officer present in command, or the official (2756) (b) Fairway anchorage means an anchorage area patrol should: contiguous to and associated with a fairway, in which (2748) (1) Give advance notice on VHF-FM channel 16 of fixed structures may be permitted within certain spac- all large U.S. naval vessel movements; ing limitations, as described for specific areas in (2749) (2) Permit vessels constrained by their naviga- Subpart B. tional draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel in or- §166.110 Modification of areas. der to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the (2757) Fairways and fairway anchorages are subject to Navigation Rules; and (2750) (3) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a desig- modification in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1223(c); 92 nated anchorage area to remain at anchor when within Stat. 1473. 100 yards of passing large U.S. naval vessels; and (2751) (4) Permit vessels that must transit via a navigable §166.500 Areas along the Atlantic Coast. channel or waterway to pass within 100 yards of a (2758) (a) Purpose. Fairways, as described in this section moored or anchored large U.S. naval vessel with mini- mal delay consistent with security. are established to control the erection of structures (2752) Note to §165.2025 paragraph (f): The listed ac- therein to provide safe vessel routes along the Atlantic tions are discretionary and do not create any additional Coast. right to appeal or otherwise dispute a decision of the (2759) (b) Designated areas.–(1) Off New York Shipping Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in com- Safety Fairway. mand, or the official patrol. (2760) (i) Ambrose to Nantucket Safety Fairway. The area enclosed by rhumb lines, (North American Datum of Part 166–Shipping Safety Fairways 1927 (NAD-27)), joining points at: (2761) 40°32'20\"N., 73°04'57\"W. Subpart A–General (2762) 40°30'58\"N., 72°58'25\"W. (2763) 40°34'07\"N., 70°19'23\"W. §166.100 Purpose. (2764) 40°35'37\"N., 70°14'09\"W. (2753) The purpose of these regulations is to establish and (2765) 40°30'37\"N., 70°14'00\"W. (2766) 40°32'07\"N., 70°19'19\"W. designate shipping safety fairways and fairway anchor- (2767) 40°28'58\"N., 72°58'25\"W. ages to provide unobstructed approaches for vessels us- (2768) 40°27'20\"N., 73°04'57\"W. ing U.S. ports. (2769) (ii) Nantucket to Ambrose Safety Fairway. The area enclosed by rhumb lines, NAD-27, joining points §166.103 Geographic Coordinates. at: (2754) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of lati- (2770) 40°24'20\"N., 73°04'58\"W. (2771) 40°22'58'N., 72°58'26\"W. tude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting (2772) 40°26'07\"N., 70°19'09\"W. on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum (2773) 40°27'37\"N., 70°13'46\"W. is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless (2774) 40°22'37\"N., 70°13'36\"W. such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD (2775) 40°24'07\"N., 70°19'05\"W. 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 refer- (2776) 40°20'58\"N., 72°58'26\"W. ence may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to (2777) 40°19'20\"N., 73°04'58\"W. NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate correc- tions that are published on the particular map or chart being used.
142 ■ Chapter 2 ■ Coast Pilot 2 Part 167–Offshore Traffic Separation Schemes §167.10 Operating rules. Subpart A-General (2787) The operator of a vessel in a TSS shall comply with Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended. §167.1 Purpose. §167.15 Modification of schemes. (2778) The purpose of the regulations in this part is to es- (2788) (a) A traffic separation scheme or precautionary tablish and designate traffic separation schemes and area described in this Part may be permanently precautionary areas to provide access routes for vessels amended in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1223 (92 Stat. proceeding to and from U.S. ports. 1473), and with international agreements. (2789) (b) A traffic separation scheme or precautionary §167.3 Geographic coordinates. area in this Part may be temporarily adjusted by the (2779) Geographic coordinates are defined using North Commandant of the Coast Guard in an emergency, or to accommodate operations which would create an un- American 1927 Datum (NAD 27) unless indicated oth- due hazard for vessels using the scheme or which erwise. would contravene Rule 10 of the International Regula- tions for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. Adjust- §167.5 Definitions. ment may be in the form of a temporary traffic lane (2780) (a) Area to be avoided means a routing measure shift, a temporary suspension of a section of the scheme, a temporary precautionary area overlaying a comprising an area within defined limits in which ei- lane, or other appropriate measure. Adjustments will ther navigation is particularly hazardous or it is excep- only be made where, in the judgment of the Coast tionally important to avoid casualties and which Guard, there is no reasonable alternative means of con- should be avoided by all ships or certain classes of ducting an operation and navigation safety will not be ships. jeopardized by the adjustment. Notice of adjustments (2781) (b) Traffic separation scheme (TSS) means a desig- will be made in the appropriate Notice to Mariners and nated routing measure which is aimed at the separa- in the Federal Register. Requests by members of the tion of opposing streams of traffic by appropriate public for temporary adjustments to traffic separation means and by the establishment of traffic lanes. schemes must be submitted 150 days prior to the time (2782) (c) Traffic lane means an area within defined limits the adjustment is desired. Such Requests, describing in which one-way traffic is established. Natural obsta- the interference that would otherwise occur to a TSS, cles, including those forming separation zones, may should be submitted to the District Commander of the constitute a boundary. Coast Guard District in which the TSS is located. (2783) (d) Separation zone or line means a zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which ships are proceed- Subpart B–Description of Traffic Separation ing in opposite or nearly opposite directions; or sepa- Schemes and Precautionary Areas rating a traffic lane from the adjacent sea area; or separating traffic lanes designated for particular §167.150 Off New York Traffic Separation Scheme: classes of ships proceeding in the same direction. General. (2784) (e) Precautionary area means a routing measure (2790) The specific areas in the Off New York Traffic Sepa- comprising an area within defined limits where ships ration Scheme and Precautionary Areas are described must navigate with particular caution and within in §§167.151, 167.152, 167.153, 167.154, and 167.155 which the direction of traffic flow may be recom- of this chapter. mended. (2785) (f) Deep-water route means an internationally rec- §167.151 Off New York: Precautionary areas. ognized routing measure primarily intended for use by (2791) (a) A circular precautionary area with a radius of ships that, because of their draft in relation to the avail- able depth of water in the area concerned, require the seven miles is established centered upon Ambrose use of such a route. Light in geographic position: (2786) (g) Two-way route means a route within defined (2792) 40°27.50'N., 73°49.90'W. limits inside which two-way traffic is established, (2793) (b) A precautionary area is established between the aimed at providing safe passage of ships through waters traffic separation scheme “Eastern Approach, off where navigation is difficult or dangerous. Nantucket” and the traffic separation schemes “In the Approach to Boston, Massachusetts.” (1) The
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