33 C.F.R. § 161.16 Applicability.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this subpart apply to the following vessels and VMRS Users: (a) Every power-driven vessel of 40 meters (approximately 131 feet) or more in length, while navigating; (b) Every towing vessel of 8 meters (approximately 26 feet) or more in length, while navigating; or (c) Every vessel certificated to carry 50 or more passengers for hire, when engaged in trade. [CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as amended by USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39366, July 1, 2003]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 161—VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Subpart B—Vessel Movement Reporting System
§ 161.16 Applicability.