# 33 C.F.R. § 161.10 (2026): Services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 161.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** Services
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 161: VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT / Subpart A: Vessel Traffic Services / § 161.10: § 161.10   Services.

## Text

To enhance navigation and vessel safety, and to protect the marine environment, a VTS may issue advisories, or respond to vessel requests for information, on reported conditions within the VTS area, such as:
(a) Hazardous conditions or circumstances;
(b) Vessel congestion;
(c) Traffic density;
(d) Environmental conditions;
(e) Aids to navigation status;
(f) Anticipated vessel encounters;
(g) Another vessel's name, type, position, hazardous vessel operating conditions, if applicable, and intended navigation movements, as reported;
(h) Temporary measures in effect;
(i) A description of local harbor operations and conditions, such as ferry routes, dredging, and so forth;
(j) Anchorage availability; or
(k) Other information or special circumstances.

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 161.1 (2026) § 161.1   Purpose and Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_1.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.2 (2026) § 161.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_2.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.3 (2026) § 161.3   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_3.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.4 (2026) § 161.4   Requirement to carry the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_4.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.5 (2026) § 161.5   Deviations from the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_5.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.6 (2026) § 161.6   Preemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_6.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.10 (2026) § 161.10   Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_10.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.11 (2026) § 161.11   VTS measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_11.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.12 (2026) § 161.12   Vessel operating requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_12.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 161.13 (2026) § 161.13   VTS Special Area operating requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P161_S161_13.md)

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