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46 U.S.C. § 70115

Long-range vessel tracking system

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Transportation & Motor Vehicles
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46 U.S.C. § 70115, Long-range vessel tracking system, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/488556
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Not later than April 1, 2007, the Secretary shall, consistent with international treaties, conventions, and agreements to which the United States is a party, develop and implement a long-range automated vessel tracking system for all vessels in United States waters that are equipped with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System or equivalent satellite technology. The system shall be designed to provide the Secretary the capability of receiving information on vessel positions at interval positions appropriate to deter transportation security incidents. The Secretary may use existing maritime organizations to collect and monitor tracking information under the system.

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