33 CFR 169.215 - How must a ship transmit position reports?

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters last revised: Nov 21, 2024

View all text of Subpart C [§ 169.200 - § 169.245]

§ 169.215 - How must a ship transmit position reports?

A ship must transmit position reports using Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment that has been type-approved by their Administration. To be type-approved by the Coast Guard, LRIT equipment must meet the requirements of IMO Resolutions A.694(17), MSC.210(81), and MSC.254(83), and IEC standard IEC 60945 (Incorporated by reference, see § 169.15).

authority: 46 U.S.C. 70005,70034,70115,Department. 0170.1

source: USCG-1999-5525, 64 FR 29234, June 1, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 33 CFR 169.215