§169.200. What is the purpose of this subpart?
33 C.F.R. § 169.200
This subpart implements Regulation 19-1 of SOLAS Chapter V (SOLAS V/19-1) and requires certain ships engaged on an international voyage to transmit vessel identification and position information electronically. This requirement enables the Coast Guard to obtain long range identification and tracking (LRIT) information and thus heightens our overall maritime domain awareness, enhances our search and rescue operations, and increases our ability to detect anomalies and deter transportation security incidents.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: USCG-2005-22612, 73 FR 23319, Apr. 29, 2008, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70005, 70034, 70115, Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source
Source: USCG-1999-5525, 64 FR 29234, June 1, 1999, unless otherwise noted.