33 CFR §161.10
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To enhance navigation and vessel safety, and to protect the marine environment, a VTS may issue advisories, or respond to vessel requests for information, on reported conditions within the VTS area, such as:
- (a)Hazardous conditions or circumstances;
- (b)Vessel congestion;
- (c)Traffic density;
- (d)Environmental conditions;
- (e)Aids to navigation status;
- (f)Anticipated vessel encounters;
- (g)Another vessel's name, type, position, hazardous vessel operating conditions, if applicable, and intended navigation movements, as reported;
- (h)Temporary measures in effect;
- (i)A description of local harbor operations and conditions, such as ferry routes, dredging, and so forth;
- (j)Anchorage availability; or
- (k)Other information or special circumstances.