[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR161.16]

[Page 568]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
    CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED)
 
PART 161--VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart B--Vessel Movement Reporting System
 
Sec. 161.16  Applicability.

    The provisions of this subpart shall apply to the following VMRS 
Users:
    (a) Every power-driven vessel of 40 meters (approximately 131 feet) 
or more in length, while navigating;
    (b) Every towing vessel of 8 meters (approximately 26 feet) or more 
in length, while navigating; or
    (c) Every vessel certificated to carry 50 or more passengers for 
hire, when engaged in trade.