46 CFR § 307.1Chapter II

§ 307.1 Purpose.

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This part establishes that operators of U.S.-flag oceangoing vessels in U.S. foreign trade and certain foreign-flag vessels as described in 46 U.S.C. 1283 must report on their locations according to the provisions of this regulation to enhance the safety of vessel operations at sea and provide a contingency for events of national emergency.

eCFR data current as of: June 15, 2026

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