33 C.F.R. § 161.13 VTS Special Area operating requirements.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
The following operating requirements apply within a VTS Special Area: (a) A VTS User shall, if towing astern, do so with as short a hawser as safety and good seamanship permits. (b) A VMRS User shall: (1) Not enter or get underway in the area without prior approval of the VTS; (2) Not enter a VTS Special Area if a hazardous vessel operating condition or circumstance exists; (3) Not meet, cross, or overtake any other VMRS User in the area without prior approval of the VTS; and (4) Before meeting, crossing, or overtaking any other VMRS User in the area, communicate on the designated vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone frequency, intended navigation movements, and any other information necessary in order to make safe passing arrangements. This requirement does not relieve a vessel of any duty prescribed by the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) or the Inland Navigation Rules.
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 161—VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Subpart A—Vessel Traffic Services
Services, VTS Measures, and Operating Requirements
§ 161.13 VTS Special Area operating requirements.
