§164.01 Applicability. (a) This part (except as specifically limited by this section) applies to each self-propelled vessel of 1600 or more gross tons (except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, or for foreign vessels described in §164.02) when it is operating in the navigable waters of the United States except the St. Lawrence Seaway.
There are a couple of exceptions for vessels in the St. Lawrence Seaway, but also a couple of requirements for vessels as small as 39 feet. But the bottom line is that most everyone who gets this email is exempt from this section of the CFRs. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 3:11 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Bina - gmail <billbinal...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List AIS VHF 6. When must AIS be in operation? Vessels equipped with AIS (either by mandatory carriage or voluntarily) must abide by the requirements set forth in 33 CFR 164.46(d) <http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=AISRequirementsRev#Operations> and should especially ensure their AIS is in properly installed, using an assigned MMSI, and, that its data is accessible from the primary conning position of the vessel. Also, that it be in 'effective operating condition', which entails the continuous operation of AIS and the accurate input and upkeep of all AIS data parameters (see USCG AIS Encoding Guide <http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/AIS/AISGuide.pdf> ) during all times that the vessel is navigating (underway or at anchor), and, at least 15 minutes prior to unmooring, in U.S. navigable waters (as defined in 33 CFR 2.36 <http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=8ce9de702cf895bec7bde7706fb6a95a&m c=true&node=se33.1.2_136&rgn=div8> ). Should continual operation of AIS compromise the safety or security of the vessel or where a security incident is imminent, the AIS may be switched off. This action and the reason for taking it must be reported to the nearest U.S. Captain of the Port <http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=1355ca17fe5cef9f547f90ffed6800e5&t pl=/ecfrbrowse/Title33/33cfr3_main_02.tpl> or Vessel Traffic Center <http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=72dd2b28614391a354f4461de9 cf63f1&r=PART&n=33y2.0.1.6.30#se33.2.161_112> and recorded in the ship's logbook. The AIS should return to continuous operation as soon as the source of danger has been mitigated. Bill Bina On 10/27/2016 3:07 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List wrote: Your friend can turn off the transmitter either through software or a physical switch. Commercial vessels will see you on radar, but with AIS they can hail you by name. Other boaters with AIS can see you if you are transmitting. Sometimes it nice to be able to see a buddy on AIS and hail them. Joel On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 3:00 PM, Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I sail out of Whitby, Near Toronto, North shore of lake ON. North shore is Canada, south shore is USA, upstate NY. For boaters on both sides, the 35nm crossing is a routine weekend cruise, probably been like this for 100 years or more. A neighbour at my marina installed an AIS transmitter and now gets regularly stopped by the US coastguard when the US shore is approached, the AIS presumably identifying his CS36 as a foreign invader and potential threat to national security. I'll stay stealthy I think... ;-) Dave Message: 3 Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:00:44 +0000 From: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com <mailto:muckl...@gmail.com> > To: "C&C List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List AIS VHF Message-ID: <CA+zaCRC8CfvP48GgD7Anf=aufvkampbggc2um225ryzf1jg...@mail.gmail.com <mailto:aufvkampbggc2um225ryzf1jg...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" It looks like the HS-35 is the wireless handset for the RS-35? It looks like a nice setup. Do you think that having the AIS transmit is that important? What have mariners been doing for thousands of years? Sometimes all this automation seems to make us let aware and more careless. Auto-helms that drive straight into navaids. Volvo Ocean racers that run across well marked reefs. I foresee small boats getting run over by big boats because they thought the big boat would see their AIS. I read and article (IIRC - BoatUS) years ago about proposed legislation which would mandate any boat equipped with AIS to have it on and transmitting. You know for our own safety. I don't mind the ability to transmit my location but the proposition of a mandate is enough to keep me from buying. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! -- Joel 301 541 8551 _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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