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Question 1

TITLE 33–NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS:

Part 26

Answer 1

Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone

Regulations

Question 2

§26.01 Purpose

Answer 2

(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.

Question 3

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) means

Answer 3

a service
implemented under Part 161 of this chapter by the United
States Coast Guard designed to improve the safety and
efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment.
The VTS has the capability to interact with marine traffic
and respond to traffic situations developing in the VTS
area.

Question 4

Vessel Traffic Service Area or VTS Area

Answer 4

means the
geographical area encompassing a specific VTS area of
service as described in Part 161 of this chapter. This area
of service may be subdivided into sectors for the purpose
of allocating responsibility to individual Vessel Traffic
Centers or to identify different operating requirements.

Question 5

26.03 Radiotelephone required.

Answer 5

584) (a) Unless an exemption is granted under §26.09 and
except as provided in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, this
part applies to:
(585) (1) Every power-driven vessel of 20 meters or over
in length while navigating;
(586) (2) Every vessel of 100 gross tons and upward
carrying one or more passengers for hire while navigating;
(587) (3) Every towing vessels of 26 feet or over in length
while navigating; and
(588) (4) Every dredge and floating plant engaged in or
near a channel or fairway in operations likely to restrict or
affect navigation of other vessels except for an unmanned
or intermittently manned floating plant under the control
of a dredge.
(589) (b) Every vessel, dredge, or floating plant described
in paragraph (a) of this section must have a radiotelephone
on board capable of operation from its navigational
bridge, or in the case of a dredge, from its main control
station, and capable of transmitting and receiving on the
frequency or frequencies within the 156-162 Mega-Hertz
band using the classes of emissions designated by the
Federal Communications Commission for the exchange
of navigational information.
(590) (c) The radiotelephone required by paragraph (b)
of this section must be carried on board the described
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vessels, dredges, and floating plants upon the navigable
waters of the United States.

Question 6

§26.07 Communications

Answer 6

(609) No person may use the service of, and no person
may serve as, a person required to maintain a listening
watch under section 5 of the Act, 33 U.S.C. 1204, unless
the person can communicate in the English language.

Question 7

§80.01 General basis and purpose of demarcation

lines.

Answer 7

(a) The regulations in this part establish the lines
of demarcation delineating those waters upon which
mariners shall comply with the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS)
and those waters upon which mariners shall comply with
the Inland Navigation Rules.
(622) (b) The waters inside of the lines are Inland Rules
waters. The waters outside the lines are COLREGS
waters.
(623) (c) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of
latitude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting
on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is
the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless
such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD
83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference
may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83
only after application of the appropriate corrections that
are published on the particular map or chart being used.

Question 8

§80.1114 San Pedro Bay-Anaheim Bay, CA.

Answer 8

(a) A line drawn across the seaward extremities of
the Anaheim Bay Entrance Jetties; thence to Long Beach
Breakwater East End Light 1.
(638) (b) A line drawn from Long Beach Channel Entrance
Light 2 to Long Beach Light.
(639) (c) A line drawn from Los Angeles Main Entrance
Channel Light 2 to Los Angeles Light

Question 9

Part 81–72 COLREGS: IMPLEMENTING RULES

Answer 9

for San pedro

Question 10

Definitions

Answer 10

As used in this part:
(683) 72 COLREGS refers to the International Regulations
for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, done at London,
October 20, 1972, as rectified by the Proces-Verbal of
December 1, 1973, as amended.
(684) A vessel of special construction or purpose means a
vessel designed or modified to perform a special function
and whose arrangement is thereby made relatively
inflexible.
(685) Interference with the special function of the vessel
occurs when installation or use of lights, shapes, or soundsignaling
appliances under 72 COLREGS prevents or
significantly hinders the operation in which the vessel is
usually engaged.

Question 11

General

Answer 11

Vessels of special construction or purpose which
cannot fully comply with the light, shape, and sound
signal provisions of 72 COLREGS without interfering
with their special function may instead meet alternative
requirements. The Chief of the Prevention Division in
each Coast Guard District Office makes this determination
and requires that alternative compliance be as close as
possible with the 72 COLREGS. These regulations set
out the procedure by which a vessel may be certified for
alternative compliance. The information collection and
recordkeeping requirements in §§81.5 and 81.18 have
been approved by the Office of Management and Budget
under OMB control No. 1625-0019

Question 12

Part 110–Anchorage Regulations: §110.1 General.

Answer 12

(a) The areas described in subpart A of this part are
designated as special anchorage areas for the purposes of
rule 30 (33 CFR 83.30) and rule 35 (33 CFR 83.35) of the
Inland Navigation Rules, 33 CFR chapter I, subchapter
E. Vessels of less than 20 meters in length; and barges,
canal boats, scows, or other nondescript craft, are not
required to sound signals required by rule 35 of the Inland
Navigation Rules. Vessels of less than 20 meters are not
required to exhibit anchor lights or shapes required by
rule 30 of the Inland Navigation Rules.
(822) (b) The anchorage grounds for vessels described in
Subpart B of this part are established, and the rules and
regulations in relation thereto adopted, pursuant to the
authority contained in section 7 of the act of March 4,
1915, as amended (38 Stat. 1053; 33 U.S.C. 471).
(823) (c) All bearings in the part are referred to true
meridian.
(824) (d) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of
latitude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting
on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is
the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless
such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD
83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference
may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83
only after application of the appropriate corrections that
are published on the particular map or chart being used

Question 13

Part 147–Safety Zones: Purpose of safety zones.

Answer 13

Safety zones may be established around OCS
facilities being constructed, maintained, or operated on
the Outer Continental Shelf to promote the safety of life
and property on the facilities, their appurtenances and
attending vessels, and on the adjacent waters within
the safety zones. Regulations adopted for safety zones
may extend to the prevention or control of specific
activities and access by vessels or persons, and include
measures to protect the living resources of the sea from
harmful agents. The regulations do not encompass the
operating equipment or procedures used in the drilling
for and production of oil, gas, or other minerals, or the
transportation of oil, gas, or other minerals by pipeline
except as they relate to the safety of life and property
on OCS facilities and on the waters adjacent to OCS
facilities or to the protection of the living resources of
the sea within a safety zone from harmful agents.

Question 14

147.15 Extent of safety zones.

Answer 14

A safety zone establishment under this part may
extend to a maximum distance of 500 meters around the
OCS facility measured from each point on its outer edge
or from its construction site, but may not interfere with
the use of recognized sea lanes essential to navigation.

Question 15

Part 160–Ports and Waterways Safety-General: 160.1 Purpose.

Answer 15

This subchapter contains regulations implementing
46 U.S.C. Chapter 700 “Ports and Waterways Safety” and
related statutes.

Question 16

160.3 Definitions.

Answer 16

For the purposes of this subchapter:
(1691) Bulk means material in any quantity that is shipped,
stored, or handled without the benefit of package, label,
mark or count and carried in integral or fixed independent
tanks.
(1692) Captain of the Port means the Coast Guard officer
designated by the Commandant to command a Captain
of the Port Zone as described in part 3 of this chapter.
(1693) Commandant means the Commandant of the United
States Coast Guard.
(1694) Deviation means any departure from any rule in this
subchapter.
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(1695) Director, Vessel Traffic Services means the Coast
Guard officer designated by the Commandant to command
a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) as described in part 161 of
this chapter.
(1696) District Commander means the Coast Guard officer
designated by the Commandant to command a Coast
Guard District as described in part 3 of this chapter.
(1697) ETA means estimated time of arrival.
(1698) Length of Tow means, when towing with a hawser,
the length in feet from the stern of the towing vessel to
the stern of the last vessel in tow. When pushing ahead or
towing alongside, length of tow means the tandem length
in feet of the vessels in tow excluding the length of the
towing vessel.
(1699) Person means an individual, firm, corporation,
association, partnership, or governmental entity.
(1700) State means each of the several States of the United
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States
Virgin Islands, the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands,
the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands,
and any other commonwealth, territory, or possession of
the United States.
(1701) Tanker means a self-propelled tank vessel constructed
or adapted primarily to carry oil or hazardous materials in
bulk in the cargo spaces.
(1702) Tank Vessel means a vessel that is constructed or
adapted to carry, or that carries, oil or hazardous material
in bulk as cargo or cargo residue.
(1703) Vehicle means every type of conveyance capable of
being used as a means of transportation on land.
(1704) Vessel means every description of watercraft or other
artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a
means of transportation on water.
(1705) Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) means a service
implemented under part 161 of this chapter by the United
States Coast Guard designed to improve the safety and
efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment.
The VTS has the capability to interact with marine traffic
and respond to traffic situations developing in the VTS
area.
(1706) Vessel Traffic Service Area or VTS Area means the
geographical area encompassing a specific VTS area of
service as described in part 161 of this chapter. This area
of service may be subdivided into sectors for the purpose
of allocating responsibility to individual Vessel Traffic
Centers or to identify different operating requirements.
(1707) Note: Although regulatory jurisdiction is limited to
the navigable waters of the United States, certain vessels
will be encouraged or may be required, as a condition of
port entry, to report beyond this area to facilitate traffic
management within the VTS area.
(1708) VTS Special Area means a waterway within a VTS
area in which special operating requirements apply.

Question 17

§160.113 Prohibition of vessel operation and cargo

transfers

Answer 17

(a) Each District Commander or Captain of the Port
may prohibit any vessel, subject to the provisions of
chapter 37 of Title 46, U.S. Code, from operating in the
navigable waters of the United States, or from transferring
cargo or residue in any port or place under the jurisdiction
of the United States, and within the district or zone of
that District Commander or Captain of the Port, if the
District Commander or the Captain of the Port determines
that the vessel’s history of accidents, pollution incidents,
or serious repair problems creates reason to believe that
the vessel may be unsafe or pose a threat to the marine
environment.
(1747) (b) The authority

Question 18

Part 164–Navigation Safety Regulations-Applicability

Answer 18

(a) This part (except as specifically limited by this
section) applies to each self-propelled vessel of 1600 or
more gross tons (except as provided in paragraph (c) and
(d) of this section, or for foreign vessels described in
§164.02) when it is operating in the navigable waters of
the United States except the St. Lawrence Seaway.
(2116) (b) Sections 164.70 through 164.82 of this part
apply to each towing vessel of 12 meters (39.4 feet) or
more in length operating in the navigable waters of the
United States other than the St. Lawrence Seaway; except
that a towing vessel is exempt from the requirements of
§164.72 if it is–
(2117) (1) Used solely within a limited geographic area,
such as a fleeting-area for barges or a commercial facility,
and used solely for restricted service, such as making up
or breaking up larger tows;
(2118) (2) Used solely for assistance towing as defined by
46 CFR 10.103;
(2119) (3) Used solely for pollution response; or
(2120) (4) Any other vessel exempted by the Captain of
the Port (COTP). The COTP, upon written request, may,
in writing, exempt a vessel from §164.72 for a specified
route if he or she decides that exempting it would not
allow its unsafe navigation under anticipated conditions.
(2121) (c) Provisions of §164.11(a)(2) and (c), 164.30,
164.33, and 164.46 do not apply to warships or other
vessels owned, leased, or operated by the United States
Government and used only in government noncommercial
service when these vessels are equipped with electronic
navigation systems that have met the applicable agency
regulations regarding navigation safety.
(2122) (d) Provisions of §164.46 apply to some selfpropelled
vessels of less 1600 gross tonnage.

Question 19

164.02 Applicability exception for foreign vessels

Answer 19

(a) Except for §164.46(c), none of the requirements
of this part apply to foreign vessels that:
(2125) (1) Are not destined for, or departing from, a port or
place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; and
(2126) (2) Are in:
(2127) (i) Innocent passage through the territorial sea of the
United States; or
(2128) (ii) Transit through navigable waters of the United
States which form a part of an international strait.

Question 20

§164.03 Incorporation by reference.

Answer 20

(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference
into this part with the approval of the Director of the
Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in
this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of
the change in the Federal Register and the material
must be available to the public. All approved material
is available for inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For more information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–
741–6030, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html. Also, it is available for inspection
at the Commandant (CG-NAV), U.S. Coast Guard Stop
7418, Attn: Office of Navigation Systems, 2703 Martin
Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20593-7418,
telephone 202–372–1565, and is available from the
sources listed below.
(2131) (b) American Petroleum Institute (API), 1220 L
Street NW., Washington, DC 20005-4070, 202–682–
8000, www.api.org:
(2132) (1) API Specification 9A, Specification for Wire
Rope, Section 3, Properties and Tests for Wire and Wire
Rope, May 28, 1984, IBR approved for §164.74.
(2133) (2) [Reserved]
(2134) (c) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, 610–832–9585,
www.astm.org:
(2135) (1) ASTM D4268-93, Standard Test Method for
Testing Fiber Rope, IBR approved for §164.74.
(2136) (2) [Reserved]
(2137) (d) Cordage Institute, 350 Lincoln Street, Hingham,
MA 02043.
(2138) (1) CIA-3, Standard Test Methods for Fiber Rope
Including Standard Terminations, Revised, June 1980,
IBR approved for §164.74.
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(2139) (2) [Reserved]
(2140) (e) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4
Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom,
www.imo.org:
(2141) (1) IMO Resolution A342(IX), Recommendation on
Performance Standards for Automatic Pilots, November
12, 1975, IBR approved for §164.13.
(2142) (2) IMO Resolution A.917(22), Guidelines for
the Onboard Operational Use of Shipborne Automatic
Identification System (AIS), January 25, 2002, IBR
approved for §164.46.
(2143) (3) SN/Circ.227, Guidelines for the Installation
of a Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS),
January 6, 2003, IBR approved for §164.46.
(2144) (4) SN/Circ.244, Guidance on the Use of the UN/
LOCODE in the Destination Field in AIS Messages,
December 15, 2004, IBR approved for §164.46.
(2145) (5) SN/Circ.245, Amendments to the Guidelines for
the Installation of a Shipborne Automatic Identification
System (AIS)(SN/Circ.227), December 15, 2004, IBR
approved for §164.46.
(2146) (6) SOLAS, International Convention for the Safety
of Life at Sea, 1974, and 1988 Protocol relating thereto,
2000 Amendments, effective January and July 2002,
(SOLAS 2000 Amendments), IBR approved for §164.46.
(2147) (7) Conference resolution 1, Adoption of amendments
to the Annex to the International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and amendments to chapter
V of SOLAS 1974, adopted on December 12, 2002, IBR
approved for §164.46.
(2148) (8) SN.1/Circ.289, Guidance on the Use of AIS
Application-Specific Messages, June 2, 2010, IBR
approved for §164.46.
(2149) (f) National Marine Electronics Association
(NMEA), 7 Riggs Avenue, Severna Park, MD 21146,
800–808–6632, www.nmea.org:
(2150) (1) NMEA 0400, Installation Standard for Marine
Electronic Equipment used on Moderate-Sized Vessels,
Version 3.10, February 2012, IBR approved for §164.46.
(2151) (2) [Reserved]
(2152) (g) Radio Technical Commission for Maritime
Services (RTCM), 1611 N. Kent St., Suite 605, Arlington,
VA 22209, 703–527–2000, www.rtcm.org:
(2153) (1) RTCM Paper 12-78/DO-100, Minimum
Performance Standards, Loran C Receiving Equipment,
1977, IBR approved for §164.41.
(2154) (2) RTCM Paper 71-95/SC112-STD, RTCM
Recommended Standards for Marine Radar Equipment
Installed on Ships of Less Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage,
Version 1.1, October 10, 1995, IBR approved for §164.72.
(2155) (3) RTCM Paper 191-93/SC112-X, RTCM
Recommended Standards for Maritime Radar Equipment
Installed on Ships of 300 Tons Gross Tonnage and
Upwards, Version 1.2, December 20, 1993, IBR approved
for §164.72.
(2156) (h) International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC), 3, rue de Varembe, Geneva, Switzerland, +41 22
919 02 11, http://www.iec.ch/. Email: info@iec.ch.
(2157) (1) IEC 62065 (IEC 62065 2002–03), Maritime
navigation and radiocommunication equipment and
systems—Track control systems—Operational and
performance requirements, methods of testing and
required test results, First Edition, dated 2002, IBR
approved for § 164.13(d).
(2158) (2) IEC 62065 (IEC 62065 2014–02), Maritime
navigation and radiocommunication equipment and
systems—Track control systems—Operational and
performance requirements, methods of testing and
required test results, Edition 2.0, dated 2014, IBR
approved for § 164.13(d).

Question 21

164.11 Navigation underway: General.

Answer 21

The owner, master, or person in charge of each vessel
underway shall ensure that:
(2161) (a) The wheelhouse is constantly manned by persons
who:
(2162) (1) Direct and control the movement of the vessel;
and
(2163) (2) Fix the vessel’s position;
(2164) (b) Each person performing a duty described in
paragraph (a) of this section is competent to perform that
duty;
(2165) (c) The position of the vessel at each fix is plotted on
a chart of the area and the person directing the movement
of the vessel is informed of the vessel’s position;
(2166) (d) Electronic and other navigational equipment,
external fixed aids to navigation, geographic reference
points, and hydrographic contours are used when fixing
the vessel’s position;
(2167) (e) Buoys alone are not used to fix the vessel’s
position;
(2168) Note: Buoys are aids to navigation placed in
approximate positions to alert the mariner to hazards to
navigation or to indicate the orientation of a channel.
Buoys may not maintain an exact position because
strong or varying currents, heavy seas, ice, and collisions
with vessels can move or sink them or set them adrift.
Although buoys may corroborate a position fixed by other
means, buoys cannot be used to fix a position: however,
if no other aids are available, buoys alone may be used
to establish an estimated position.
(2169) (f) The danger of each closing visual or each closing
radar contact is evaluated and the person directing the
movement of the vessel knows the evaluation;
(2170) (g) Rudder orders are executed as given;
(2171) (h) Engine speed and direction orders are executed
as given;
(2172) (i) Magnetic variation and deviation and gyrocompass
errors are known and correctly applied by the person
directing the movement of the vessel;
(2173) (j) A person whom he has determined is competent
to steer the vessel is in the wheelhouse at all times (See
also 46 U.S.C. 8702(d), which requires an able seaman
at the wheel on U.S. vessels of 100 gross tons or more in
narrow or crowded waters during low visibility);
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(2174) (k) If a pilot other than a member of the vessel’s
crew is employed, the pilot is informed of the draft,
maneuvering characteristics, and peculiarities of the
vessel and of any abnormal circumstances on the vessel
that may affect its safe navigation.
(2175) (1) Current velocity and direction for the area to be
transited are known by the person directing the movement
of the vessel;
(2176) (m) Predicted set and drift are known by the person
directing movement of the vessel;
(2177) (n) Tidal state for the area to be transited is known
by the person directing movement of the vessel;
(2178) (o) The vessel’s anchors are ready for letting go;
(2179) (p) The person directing the movement of the vessel
sets the vessel’s speed with consideration for–
(2180) (1) The prevailing visibility and weather conditions;
(2181) (2) The proximity of the vessel to fixed shore and
marine structures;
(2182) (3) The tendency of the vessel underway to squat and
suffer impairment of maneuverability when there is small
underkeel clearance;
(2183) (4) The comparative proportions of the vessel and
the channel;
(2184) (5) The density of marine traffic;
(2185) (6) The damage that might be caused by the vessel’s
wake;
(2186) (7) The strength and direction of the current; and
(2187) (8) Any local vessel speed limit;
(2188) (q) The tests required by §164.25 are made and
recorded in the vessel’s log; and
(2189) (r) The equipment required by this part is maintained
in operable condition.
(2190) (s) Upon entering U.S. waters, the steering wheel or
lever on the navigating bridge is operated to determine
if the steering equipment is operating properly under
manual control, unless the vessel has been steered under
manual control from the navigating bridge within the
preceding 2 hours, except when operating on the Great
Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
(2191) (t) At least two of the steering-gear power units on
the vessel are in operation when such units are capable of
simultaneous operation, except when the vessel is sailing
on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary
waters, and except as required by Paragraph (u) of this
section.
(2192) (u) On each passenger vessel meeting the requirements
of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea, 1960 (SOLAS 60) and on each cargo vessel meeting
the requirements of SOLAS 74 as amended in 1981, the
number of steering-gear power units necessary to move
the rudder from 35° on either side to 30° on the other
in not more than 28 seconds must be in simultaneous

Question 22

164.13 Navigation underway: tankers

Answer 22

a) As used in this section, “tanker” means a selfpropelled
tank vessel, including integrated tug barge
combinations, constructed or adapted primarily to carry
oil or hazardous material in bulk in the cargo spaces and
inspected and certificated as a tanker.
(2195) (b) Each tanker must have an engineering
watch capable of monitoring the propulsion system,
communicating with the bridge, and implementing
manual control measures immediately when necessary.
The watch must be physically present in the machinery
spaces or in the main control space and must consist of at
least an engineer with an appropriately endorsed license
or merchant mariner credential.
(2196) (c) Each tanker must navigate with at least two
deck officers with an appropriately endoresed license
or merchant mariner credential on watch on the bridge,
one of whom may be a pilot. In waters where a pilot
is required, the second officer, must be an individual
holding an appropriately endorsed license or merchant
mariner credential and assigned to the vessel as master,
mate, or officer in charge of a navigational watch, who is
separate and distinct from the pilot.
(2197) (d) This paragraph (d) has preemptive effect over
State or local regulation within the same field. A tanker
may navigate using a heading or track control system
only if:
(2198) (1) The tanker is at least one-half nautical mile (1,012
yards) beyond the territorial sea baseline, as defined in 33
CFR 2.20;
(2199) (i) Not within waters specified in 33 CFR part
110 (anchorages), or; (ii) Not within waters specified as
precautionary areas in 33 CFR part 167, and;
(2200) (2) There is a person, competent to steer the vessel,
present to assume manual control of the steering station
at all times including, but not limited to, the conditions
listed in 46 CFR 35.20–45(a) through (c); and
(2201) (3) The system meets the heading or track control
specifications of either IEC 62065 (2002–03) or IEC
62065 (2014–02) (incorporated by reference, see §
164.03).

Question 23

164.15 Navigation bridge visibility.

Answer 23

(a) The arrangement of cargo, cargo gear, and trim
of all vessels entering or departing from U.S. ports
must be such that the field of vision from the navigation
bridge conforms as closely as possible to the following
requirements:
(2204) (1) From the conning position, the view of the sea
surface must not be obscured by more than the lesser of
two ship lengths or 500 meters (1640 feet) from dead
ahead to 10 degrees on either side of the vessel. Within
this arc of visibility any blind sector caused by cargo,
cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must not
exceed 5 degrees.
(2205) (2) From the conning position, the horizontal field of
vision must extend over an arc from at least 22.5 degrees
abaft the beam on one side of the vessel, through dead
ahead, to at least 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the
other side of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of the
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beam caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent
obstruction must not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total
more than 20 degrees, including any blind sector within
the arc of visibility described in paragraph (a)(1) of this
section.
(2206) (3) From each bridge wing, the field of vision must
extend over an arc from at least 45 degrees on the opposite
bow, through dead ahead, to at least dead astern.
(2207) (4) From the main steering position, the field of
vision must extend over an arc from dead ahead to at
least 60 degrees on either side of the vessel.
(2208) (b) Clear view must be provided through at least
two front windows at all times regardless of weather

Question 24

§164.25 Tests before entering or getting underway.

Answer 24

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of
this section no person may cause a vessel to enter into or
get underway on the navigable waters of the United States
unless no more than 12 hours before entering or getting
underway, the following equipment has been tested:
(2216) (1) Primary and secondary steering gear. The test
procedure includes a visual inspection of the steering
gear and its connecting linkage, and where applicable,
the operation of the following:
(2217) (i) Each remote steering gear control system.
(2218) (ii) Each steering position located on the navigating
bridge.
(2219) (iii) The main steering gear from the alternative
power supply, if installed.
(2220) (iv) Each rudder angle indicator in relation to the
actual position of the rudder.
(2221) (v) Each remote steering gear control system power
failure alarm.
(2222) (vi) Each remote steering gear power unit failure
alarm.
(2223) (vii) The full movement of the rudder to the required
capabilities of the steering gear.
(2224) (2) All internal vessel control communications and
vessel control alarms.
(2225) (3) Standby or emergency generator, for as long as
necessary to show proper functioning, including steady
state temperature and pressure readings.
(2226) (4) Storage batteries for emergency lighting and
power systems in vessel control and propulsion machinery
spaces.
(2227) (5) Main propulsion machinery, ahead and astern.
(2228) (b) Vessels navigating on the Great Lakes and their
connecting and tributary waters, having once completed
the test requirements of this subpart, are considered to
remain in compliance until arriving at the next port of
call on the Great Lakes.
(2229) (c) Vessels entering the Great Lakes from the St.
Lawrence Seaway are considered to be in compliance
with this sub-part if the required tests are conducted
preparatory to or during the passage of the St. Lawrence
Seaway or within one hour of passing Wolfe Island.
(2230) (d) No vessel may enter, or be operated on the
navigable waters of the United States unless the emergency
steering drill described below has been conducted within
48 hours prior to entry and logged in the vessel logbook,
unless the drill is conducted and logged on a regular basis
at least once every three months. This drill must include
at a minimum the following:
(2231) (1) Operation of the main steering gear from within
the steering gear compartment.
(2232) (2) Operation of the means of communications
between the navigating bridge and the steering
compartment.
(2233) (3) Operation of the alternative power supply for the
steering gear if the vessel is so equipped

Question 25

§164.30 Charts, publications, and equipment:

General.

Answer 25

No person may operate or cause the operation
of a vessel unless the vessel has the marine charts,
publications, and equipment as required by §§164.33
through 164.41 of this part

Question 26

164.35 Equipment: All vessels.

Answer 26

Each vessel must have the following:
(2251) (a) A marine radar system for surface navigation.
(2252) (b) An illuminated magnetic steering compass,
mounted in a binnacle, that can be read at the vessel’s
main steering stand.
(2253) (c) A current magnetic compass deviation table or
graph or compass comparison record for the steering
compass, in the wheelhouse.
(2254) (d) A gyrocompass.
(2255) (e) An illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass
required by paragraph (d) of this section that is at the main
steering stand, unless that gyrocompass is illuminated
and is at the main steering stand.
(2256) (f) An illuminated rudder angle indicator in the
wheelhouse.
(2257) (g) The following maneuvering information
prominently displayed on a fact sheet in the wheelhouse:
(2258) (1) A turning circle diagram to port and starboard
that shows the time and distance and advance and transfer
required to alter course 90 degrees with maximum rudder
angle and constant power settings, for either full or half
speeds, or for full and slow speeds. For vessels whose
turning circles are essentially the same for both directions,
a diagram showing a turning circle in one direction, with a
note on the diagram stating that turns to port and starboard
are essentially the same, may be substituted.
(2259) (2) The time and distance to stop the vessel from
either full and half speeds, or from full and slow speeds,
while maintaining approximately the initial heading with
minimum application of rudder.
(2260) (3) For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of
shaft revolutions per minute for a representative range of
speeds.
(2261) (4) For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller,
a table of control settings for a representative range of
speeds.
(2262) (5) For each vessel that is fitted with an auxiliary
device to assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster,
a table of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary device is
effective in maneuvering the vessel.
(2263) (6) The maneuvering information for the normal
load and normal ballast condition for–
(2264) (i) Calm weather-wind 10 knots or less, calm sea;
(2265) (ii) No current;
(2266) (iii) Deep water conditions-water depth twice the
vessel’s draft or greater; and
(2267) (iv) Clean hull.
(2268) (7) At the bottom of the fact sheet, the following
statement:
WARNING
The response of the (name of the vessel) may be different from that listed
above if any of the following conditions, upon which the maneuvering
information is based, are varied:
(1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or less, calm sea;
(2) No current;
(3) Water depth twice the vessel’s draft or greater;
(4) Clean hull; and
(5) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim

(h) An echo depth sounding device.
(2271) (i) A device that can continuously record the depth
readings of the vessel’s echo depth sounding device,
except when operating on the Great Lakes and their
connecting and tributary waters.
(2272) (j) Equipment on the bridge for plotting relative
motion.
(2273) (k) Simple operating instructions with a block
diagram, showing the changeover procedures for remote
steering gear control systems and steering gear power
units, permanently displayed on the navigating bridge
and in the steering gear compartment.
(2274) (1) An indicator readable from the centerline
conning position showing the rate of revolution of each
propeller, except when operating on the Great Lakes and
their connecting and tributary waters.
(2275) (m) If fitted with controllable pitch propellers, an
indicator readable from the centerline conning position
showing the pitch and operational mode of such
propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes
and their connecting and tributary waters.
(2276) (n) If fitted with lateral thrust propellers, an indicator
readable from the centerline conning position showing
the direction and amount of thrust of such propellers,
except when operating on the Great Lakes and their
connecting and tributary waters.
(2277) (o) A telephone or other means of communication for
relaying headings to the emergency steering station. Also,
each vessel of 500 gross tons and over and constructed on
or after June 9, 1995 must be provided with arrangements
for supplying visual compass-readings to the emergency
steering station.

Question 27

Part 165–Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited
Access Areas
(2523)
Subpart A–General

Answer 27

§165.1 Purpose of part.
(2525) The purpose of this part is to–
(2526) (a) Prescribe procedures for establishing different
types of limited or controlled access areas and regulated
navigation areas;
(2527) (b) Prescribe general regulations for different types
of limited or controlled access areas and regulated
navigation areas;
(2528) (c) Prescribe specific requirements for established
areas; and
(2529) (d) List specific areas and their boundaries.

Question 28

§165.3 Definitions.

Answer 28

§165.3 Definitions.
(2531) The following definitions apply to this part:
(2532) Credential means any or all of the following:
(2533) (1) Merchant mariner’s document.
(2534) (2) Merchant mariner’s license.
(2535) (3) STCW endorsement.
(2536) (4) Certificate of registry.
(2537) (5) Merchant mariner credential.
(2538) Merchant mariner credential or MMC means the
credential issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10.
It combines the individual merchant mariner’s document,
license, and certificate of registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C.
subtitle II part E as well as the STCW endorsement into a
single credential that serves as the mariner’s qualification
document, certificate of identification, and certificate of
service.

Question 29

§165.5 Establishment procedures.

Answer 29

(2540) (a) A safety zone, security zone, or regulated
navigation area may be established on the initiative of
any authorized Coast Guard official.
(2541) (b) Any person may request that a safety zone,
security zone, or regulated navigation area be established.
Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each
request must be submitted in writing to either the Captain
of the Port or District Commander having jurisdiction
over the location as described in 33 CFR 3, and include
the following:
(2542) (1) The name of the person submitting the request;
(2543) (2) The location and boundaries of the safety zone,
security zone, or regulated navigation area;
(2544) (3) The date, time, and duration that the safety zone,
security zone, or regulated navigation area should be
established;
(2545) (4) A description of the activities planned for the
safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area;
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(2546) (5) The nature of the restrictions or conditions
desired; and
(2547) (6) The reason why the safety zone, security zone,
or regulated navigation area is necessary.
(2548) (c) Safety Zones and Security Zones. If, for good
cause, the request for a safety zone or security zone is
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.
(2549) (Requests for safety zones, security zones, and
regulated navigation areas are approved by the Office
of Management and Budget under control number 1625-
0020)

Question 30

§165.9 Geographic application of limited and controlled

access areas and regulated navigation areas

Answer 30

(a) General. The geographic application of the
limited and controlled access areas and regulated
navigation areas in this part are determined based on the
statutory authority under which each is created.
(2557) (b) Safety zones and regulated navigation areas.
These zones and areas are created under the authority of
46 U.S.C. 70001–70041. Safety zones established under
46 U.S.C. 70116 and regulated navigation areas may be
established in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the
United States as defined in §2.38 of this chapter, including
the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 nautical miles
from the baseline.
(2558) (c) Security zones. These zones have two sources
of authority–46 U.S.C. chapter 700, and the Act of June
15, 1917, as emended by both the Magnuson Act of
August 9, 1950 (“Magnuson Act”), 46 U.S.C. 70051–
54, and sec. 104 the Maritime Transportation Security
Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064). Security
zones established under either 46 U.S.C. 70116 or 46
U.S.C. 70051 may be established in waters subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States as defined in §2.38 of this
chapter, including the territorial sea to a seaward limit of
12 nautical miles from the baseline.
(2559) (d) Naval vessel protection zones. These zones are
issued under the authority of 14 U.S.C. 91 and 633 and
may be established in waters subject to the jurisdiction
of the United States as defined in §2.38 of this chapter,
including the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12
nautical miles from the baseline

Question 31

§165.10 Regulated navigation area.

Answer 31

A regulated navigation area is a water area within
a defined boundary for which regulations for vessels
navigating within the area have been established under
this part.

Question 32

165.11 Vessel operating requirements (regulations

Answer 32

2564) Each District Commander may control vessel
traffic in an area which is determined to have hazardous
conditions, by issuing regulations:
(2565) (a) Specifying times of vessel entry, movement, or
departure to, from, within, or through ports, harbors, or
other waters;
(2566) (b) Establishing vessel size, speed, draft limitations,
and operating conditions; and
(2567) (c) Restricting vessel operation, in a hazardous
area or under hazardous conditions, to vessels which
have particular operating characteristics or capabilities
which are considered necessary for safe operation under
the circumstances.

Question 33

§165.20 Safety zones

Answer 33

A Safety Zone is a water area, shore area, or water
and shore area to which, for safety or environmental
purposes, access is limited to authorized persons,
vehicles, or vessels. It may be stationary and described
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by fixed limits or it may be described as a zone around a
vessel in motion.
(2574)
§165.23 General regulations.
(2575) Unless otherwise provided in this part:
(2576) (a) No person may enter a safety zone unless
authorized by the COTP or the District Commander.
(2577) (b) No person may bring or cause to be brought
into a safety zone any vehicle, vessel, or object unless
authorized by the COTP or the District Commander.
(2578) (c) No person may remain in a safety zone or
allow any vehicle, vessel, or object to remain in a safety
zone unless authorized by the COTP or the District
Commander; and
(2579) (d) Each person in a safety zone who has notice of a
lawful order or direction shall obey the order or direction
of the COTP or District Commander issued to carry out
the purposes of this subpart.

Question 34

§165.30 Security Zones

Answer 34

(a) A security zone is an area of land, water, or land
and water which is so designated by the Captain of the
Port or District Commander for such time as is necessary
to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront
facility, to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters
of the United States or to secure the observance of the
rights and obligations of the United States.
(2583) (b) The purpose of a security zone is to safeguard
from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other
subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar
nature:
(2584) (1) Vessels,
(2585) (2) Harbors,
(2586) (3) Ports and
(2587) (4) Waterfront facilities:
(2588) in the United States and all territory and water,
continental or insular, that is subject to the jurisdiction
of the United States.

Question 35

§165.40 Restricted waterfront areas

Answer 35

The Commandant, may direct the COTP to prevent
access to waterfront facilities, and port and harbor areas,
including vessels and harbor craft therein. This section
may apply to persons who do not possess the credentials
outlined in §125.09 of this chapter when certain shipping
activities are conducted that are outlined in §125.15 of
this chapter.

Question 36

Subpart F–Specific Regulated Navigation Areas

and Limited Access Areas

Answer 36

see next cards. RNA’s are a big issue in San Pedro

Question 37

§165.1151 Security Zones; Liquefied Hazardous

Gas Tank Vessels, San Pedro Bay, CA.

Answer 37

(a) Definition.“Liquefied Hazardous Gas” as used in
this section means a liquid containing one or more of the
products listed in Table 127.005 of this part that is carried
in bulk on board a tank vessel as liquefied petroleum gas,
liquefied natural gas, or similar liquefied gas products.
(2757) (b) Location. The following areas are security zones:
(2758) (1) All waters, extending from the surface of the
sea floor, within a 500 yard radius around any liquefied
hazardous gas (LHG) tank vessel that is anchored
at a designated anchorage either inside the Federal
breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or outside at
designated anchorages within three nautical miles of the
breakwater;
(2759) (2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within a 500 yard radius around
any LHG tank vessel that is moored, or in the process of
mooring, at any berth within the Los Angeles or Long
Beach port areas inside the Federal breakwaters bounding
San Pedro Bay;
(2760) (3) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea
floor, within 1000 yards ahead and 500 yards on each side
and astern of any LHG tank vessel that is underway either
on the waters inside the Federal breakwaters bounding
San Pedro Bay or on the waters within three nautical
miles seaward of the Federal breakwaters.
(2761) (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general
regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into or remaining
in these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach, or
his or her designated representative.
(2762) (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security
zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone
number (800) 221-USCG (8724) or on VHF-FM channel
16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area.
If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall
comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port
or his or her designated representative.
(2763) (3) When any LHG tank vessels approach within
500 yards of a vessel that is moored or anchored, the
stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while
it remains within the LHG tank vessel’s security zone
unless it is either ordered by or given permission from
the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach to do
otherwise.
(2764) (d) Authority. In addition to 46 U.S.C. 70034 and 46
U.S.C. 70051, the authority for this section includes 46
U.S.C. 70116.
(2765) (e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be
assisted in the patrol and enforcement of these security
zones by the Los Angeles Port Police and the Long Beach
Police Department.

Question 38

§165.1152 San Pedro Bay, CA–Regulated navigation

area.

Answer 38

(a) Applicability: This section applies to all vessels
unless otherwise specified. (Note: All geographic
coordinates are defined using North American Datum
1983 (NAD 83)).
(2768) (b) Deviations. The Captain of the Port of Los Angeles-
Long Beach or his or her designated representative may
authorize a deviation from the requirements of this
regulation when it is deemed necessary in the interests
of safety.
(2769) (c) Location. (1) The San Pedro Bay Regulated
Navigation Area (RNA) consists of the water area
enclosed by the Los Angeles-Long Beach breakwater
and a line connecting Point Fermin Light at 33°42.30’N.,
118°17.60’W., with the following geographical positions:
(2770) 33°35.50’N., 118°17.60’W.
(2771) 33°35.50’N., 118°09.00’W.
(2772) 33°37.70’N., 118°06.50’W.
(2773) 33°43.40’N., 118°10.80’W.
(2774) (2) The San Pedro Bay RNA consists of the
following named sub-areas, defined by lines connecting
their respective geographic coordinates:
(2775) (i) The Los Angeles Pilot Area:
(2776) 33°42.50’N., 118°15.10’W. (Los Angeles Light)
(2777) 33°42.62’N., 118°14.70’W.
(2778) 33°41.30’N., 118°13.50’W.
(2779) 33°40.85’N., 118°14.90’W.
(2780) 33°42.50’N., 118°15.10’W.
(2781) (ii) The Long Beach Pilot Area:
(2782) 33°43.40’N., 118°11.20’W. (Long Beach Light)
(2783) 33°43.40’N., 118°10.80’W.
(2784) 33°41.50’N., 118°10.22’W.
(2785) 33°40.52’N., 118°10.22’W.
(2786) 33°40.52’N., 118°11.82’W.
(2787) 33°41.50’N., 118°11.82’W.
(2788) 33°43.40’N., 118°11.20’W.
(2789) (iii) The Los Angeles Deep Water Traffic Lane:
(2790) 33°42.47’N., 118°14.95’W.
(2791) 33°42.56’N., 118°14.75’W.
(2792) 33°39.48’N., 118°13.32’W.
(2793) 33°39.42’N., 118°13.55’W.
(2794) 33°42.47’N., 118°14.95’W.
(2795) (iv) The Long Beach Deep Water Traffic Lane:
(2796) 33°43.43’N., 118°11.15’W.
(2797) 33°43.39’N., 118°10.90’W.
(2798) 33°41.51’N., 118°10.71’W.
(2799) 33°41.50’N., 118°10.95’W.
(2800) 33°43.43’N., 118°11.15’W.
(2801) (v) Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area: A 0.5 nm
radius around 33°39.00’N., 118°13.19’W.
(2802) (d) General Regulations. The following regulations
contained in paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(3) of this
section apply to power driven vessels of 1,600 or more
gross tons, a towing vessel of 8 meters (approximately
26 feet) or over in length engaged in towing, or vessels
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of 100 gross tons and upward carrying one or more
passengers for hire.
(2803) (1) A vessel shall not exceed a speed of 12 knots
through the water within the RNA.
(2804) (2) A vessel navigating within the RNA, shall have
its engine(s) ready for immediate maneuver and shall
operate its engine(s) in a control mode and on fuel that
will allow for an immediate response to any engine order,
ahead or astern, including stopping its engine(s) for an
extended period of time.
(2805) (3) A vessel navigating within the RNA shall
maintain a minimum separation from other vessels of at
least 0.25 nm.
(2806) (e) Specific Regulations–(1) Los Angeles Pilot Area.
(i) No vessel may enter the Los Angeles Pilot Area unless
it is entering or departing Los Angeles Harbor entrance
(Angels Gate).
(2807) (ii) Vessels entering the Los Angeles Pilot Area shall
pass directly through without stopping or loitering except
as necessary to embark or disembark a pilot.
(2808) (2) Long Beach Pilot Area. (i) No vessel may
enter the Long Beach Pilot Area unless it is entering or
departing Long Beach Harbor entrance (Queens Gate).
(2809) (ii) Vessels entering the Long Beach Pilot Area shall
pass directly through without stopping or loitering except
as necessary to embark or disembark a pilot.
(2810) (iii) Every vessel shall leave Long Beach Approach
Lighted Whistle Buoy “LB” to port when entering and
departing Long Beach Channel and departing vessels
shall pass across the southern boundary of the Long
Beach Pilot Area.
(2811) (3) Los Angeles and Long Beach Deep Water Traffic
Lanes. When a vessel of 50 foot draft or greater is using
the Los Angeles or Long Beach Deep Water Traffic
Lane no other vessel shall enter the Deep Water Traffic
Lane if it will result in a meeting, crossing or overtaking
situation.
(2812) (4) Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area. When a vessel
of 50 foot draft or greater is embarking or disembarking a
pilot in the Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area no other
vessel shall enter the Deep Water Pilot Area

Question 39

§165.1154 Security Zones; Moored Cruise Ships,
San Pedro Bay, CA.
(2819) (a) Definition.

Answer 39

(a) Definition. “Cruise ship” as used in this section
means a passenger vessel, except for a ferry, over 100 feet
in length, authorized to carry more than 12 passengers for
hire; making voyages lasting more than 24 hours, any part
of which is on the high seas; and for which passengers
are embarked or disembarked in the Port of Los Angeles
or Port of Long Beach.
(2820) (b) Location. The following areas are security zones:
All navigable waters, extending from the surface to the
sea floor, within a 100-yard radius around any cruise ship
that is located within the San Pedro Bay area landward of
the sea buoys bounding the port of Los Angeles or Port of
Long Beach or designated anchorages within 3 nautical
miles seaward of the Federal Breakwaters.
(2821) (c) Regulations. Under regulations in 33 CFR part
165, subpart D, a person or vessel may not entry into or
remain in the security zones created by this section unless
authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Los
Angeles—Long Beach (COTP) or a COTP designated
representative.
(2822) (1) Persons desiring to transit these security zones
may contact the COTP at telephone number 310–521–
3801 or on VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek
permission to transit the area. If permission is granted,
all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions
of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated
representative.
(2823) (2) When a cruise ship approaches within 100 yards
of a vessel that is moored, or anchored, the stationary
vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains
within the cruise ship’s security zone unless it is either
ordered by, or given permission from, the COTP Los
Angeles-Long Beach to do otherwise.
(2824) (d) Authority. In addition to 46 U.S.C. 70034 and 46
U.S.C. 70051, the authority for this section includes 46
U.S.C. 70116.
(2825) (e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be
assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zone
by the Los Angeles Port Police and the Long Beach Police
Department.