Safety On Board
Federal Regulations Regarding Vessel Security
Federal maritime regulations contain specifi c information when
operating near naval vessels, oil tankers and cruise ships.
1. You may not approach within 100 yards of any U.S. naval vessel,
oil tanker, or cruise ship. When this is impossible to avoid, you must
contact either the vessel or the Coast Guard escort vessel on channel
16 of the VHF radio.
2. Also, you must operate at minimum speed within 500 yards of
these vessels.
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