# 33 CFR § 161.3: Applicability

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 161.3
- **Heading:** Applicability
- **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 161—VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT > Subpart A—Vessel Traffic Services > General Rules

## Text

The provisions of this subpart shall apply to each VTS User and may also apply to any vessel while underway or at anchor on the navigable waters of the United States within a VTS area, to the extent the VTS considers necessary.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 161.1 § 161.1 Purpose and Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.1.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.2 § 161.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.2.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.3 § 161.3 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.3.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.4 § 161.4 Requirement to carry the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.4.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.5 § 161.5 Deviations from the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.5.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.6 § 161.6 Preemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.6.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.10 § 161.10 Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.10.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.11 § 161.11 VTS measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.11.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.12 § 161.12 Vessel operating requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.12.md)
- [33 CFR § 161.13 § 161.13 VTS Special Area operating requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-161.13.md)

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