33 CFR 104.245
§ 104.245 Communications.
United States · 33 CFR — Navigation and Navigable Waters · Status: effective
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- 33 CFR 104.245, § 104.245 Communications, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/150265
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(a) The Vessel Security Officer must have a means to effectively notify vessel personnel of changes in security conditions on board the vessel.
(b) Communications systems and procedures must allow effective and continuous communication between the vessel security personnel, facilities interfacing with the vessel, vessels interfacing with the vessel, and national or local authorities with security responsibilities.
(c) Communication systems and procedures must enable vessel personnel to notify, in a timely manner, shore side authorities or other vessels of a security threat or incident on board.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.