# 33 CFR § 160.101: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.101

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 160.101
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER P—PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY > PART 160—PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY—GENERAL > Subpart B—Control of Vessel and Facility Operations

## Text

This subpart describes the authority exercised by District Commanders and Captains of the Ports to insure the safety of vessels and waterfront facilities, and the protection of the navigable waters and the resources therein. The controls described in this subpart are directed to specific situations and hazards.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 160.1 § 160.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.1.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.3 § 160.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.3.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.5 § 160.5 Delegations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.5.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.7 § 160.7 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.7.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.101 § 160.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.101.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.103 § 160.103 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.103.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.105 § 160.105 Compliance with orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.105.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.107 § 160.107 Denial of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.107.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.109 § 160.109 Waterfront facility safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.109.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.111 § 160.111 Special orders applying to vessel operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.111.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.113 § 160.113 Prohibition of vessel operation and cargo transfers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.113.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.115 § 160.115 Withholding of clearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.115.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.201 § 160.201 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.201.md)
- [33 CFR § 160.202 § 160.202 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-160.202.md)

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