33 C.F.R. § 161.23 Reporting exemptions.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) Unless otherwise directed, the following vessels are exempted from providing Position and Final Reports due to the nature of their operation: (1) Vessels on a published schedule and route; (2) Vessels operating within an area of a radius of three nautical miles or less; or (3) Vessels escorting another vessel or assisting another vessel in maneuvering procedures. (b) A vessel described in paragraph (a) of this section must: (1) Provide a Sailing Plan at least 5 minutes but not more than 15 minutes before navigating within the VMRS area; and (2) If it departs from its promulgated schedule by more than 15 minutes or changes its limited operating area, make the established VMRS reports, or report as directed. [CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as amended by CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33364, June 19, 1997; USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39367, July 1, 2003]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 161—VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Subpart B—Vessel Movement Reporting System
§ 161.23 Reporting exemptions.
