§ 161.13. VTS Special Area operating requirements.
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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.
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§ 161.13
VTS Special Area operating requirements.
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