DOT - 33 CFR PART 26
VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONE REGULATIONS
Organization: | DOT |
Publication Date: | 1 July 2017 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 4 |
scope:
Purpose.
(a) The purpose of this part is to implement the provisions of the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act. This part:
(1) Requires the use of the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone;
(2) Provides the Coast Guard's interpretation of the meaning of important terms in the Act;
(3) Prescribes the procedures for applying for an exemption from the Act and the regulations issued under the Act and a listing of exemptions.
(b) Nothing in this part relieves any person from the obligation of complying with the rules of the road and the applicable pilot rules.