California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §446: Prior to entering the VTS area, every covered vessel shall report to the marine exchange the vessel’s name, call sign, location, course, speed, destination, estimated time of arrival, and any impairme

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Covered vessels must report specific information to the marine exchange before entering a VTS area, including vessel details, location, course, speed, destination, and arrival time.

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Prior to entering the VTS area, every covered vessel shall report to the marine exchange the vessel’s name, call sign, location, course, speed, destination, estimated time of arrival, and any impairment to the operation or navigation of the vessel, and, while transiting the VTS area, every covered vessel shall comply with the requirements of Section 447.5.

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