(a) No person shall operate, navigate or transit within the VTIS area with a covered vessel unless the operator of such covered vessel complies with reporting requirements specified in Section 446 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, the Tariff Rules of the applicable port, and pays the fee as prescribed by local Tariff Rule or by Section 852.28 of this subchapter.(b) No person shall operate, navigate or transit within the VTIS area with a vessel described in subsections 852.23(b) of this subchapter, unless the operator of such vessel complies with the reporting requirements specified in Section 447.5 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, and the Tariff Rules of the applicable port.(c) Vessels moving from an anchorage area within the VTIS area shall report to the Marine Exchange at least 15 minutes, but no more than 1 hour, prior to getting underway.(d) In addition to information required by Section 446 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, the operator of a covered vessel shall also report the vessel's LOA, as defined, and whether or not any dangerous cargo, as listed in 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 160, Subpart C, is on board the vessel or its tow.(e) A covered vessel operating within the harbor complex inland of the lines of demarcation, as specified in Section 852.24(b) of this subchapter, and not engaging a pilot, shall report to the appropriate pilot station in accordance with the Tariff Rules of each of the ports.(f) All communication with the VTIS required by this section shall be conducted in accordance with applicable Federal regulations which have been incorporated in the VTIS Operations Manual developed by the Marine Exchange.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 852.25
1. New section filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).
2. Change without regulatory effect adding new subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 1-9-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 2). Note: Authority cited: Section 8670.21, Government Code. Reference: Section 8670.21, Government Code; and Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 4, Harbors and Navigation Code.
1. New section filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).
2. Change without regulatory effect adding new subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 1-9-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 2).