# 33 C.F.R. § 26.06 (2026): Maintenance of radiotelephone; failure of radiotelephone

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P26_S26_06

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 26.06 (2026)
- **Heading:** Maintenance of radiotelephone; failure of radiotelephone
- **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 / § 26.06: § 26.06   Maintenance of radiotelephone › failure of radiotelephone.

## Text

Section 6 of the Act states:
(a) Whenever radiotelephone capability is required by this Act, a vessel's radiotelephone equipment shall be maintained in effective operating condition. If the radiotelephone equipment carried aboard a vessel ceases to operate, the master shall exercise due diligence to restore it or cause it to be restored to effective operating condition at the earliest practicable time. The failure of a vessel's radiotelephone equipment shall not, in itself, constitute a violation of this Act, nor shall it obligate the master of any vessel to moor or anchor his vessel; however, the loss of radiotelephone capability shall be given consideration in the navigation of the vessel.

## 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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