# 33 C.F.R. § 26.01 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_01

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 26.01 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **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 26: VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONE REGULATIONS / § 26.01: § 26.01   Purpose.

## Text

(a) The purpose of this part is to implement the provisions of the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act. This part:
(1) Requires the use of the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone;
(2) Provides the Coast Guard's interpretation of the meaning of important terms in the Act;
(3) Prescribes the procedures for applying for an exemption from the Act and the regulations issued under the Act and a listing of exemptions.
(b) Nothing in this part relieves any person from the obligation of complying with the rules of the road and the applicable pilot rules.

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 26.01 (2026) § 26.01   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_01.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 26.02 (2026) § 26.02   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_02.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 26.03 (2026) § 26.03   Radiotelephone required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_03.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 26.04 (2026) § 26.04   Use of the designated frequency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_04.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 26.05 (2026) § 26.05   Use of radiotelephone.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_05.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 26.06 (2026) § 26.06   Maintenance of radiotelephone; failure of radiotelephone.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_06.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 26.07 (2026) § 26.07   Communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_07.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 26.08 (2026) § 26.08   Exemption procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_08.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 26.09 (2026) § 26.09   List of exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_09.md)

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