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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.169.135 How must the reports be made?

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A ship equipped with INMARSAT C must report in IMO standard format as provided in § 169.140 in table 169.140.

(b) A ship not equipped with INMARSAT C must report to the Coast Guard using other means, listed below in order of precedence—

(1) By email to rightwhale.msr@noaa.gov;

(2) HF voice communication;  or

(3) VHF voice communications.

(c) HF reports made directly to the Coast Guard's Communications Command (COMMCOM) in Chesapeake, VA, or VHF reports made to Coast Guard shore units, should only be made by ships not equipped with INMARSAT C. Ships in this category must provide all the required information to the Coast Guard watchstander.

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