California Statutes
§ 448. — 448. (Added by renumbering Section 447 by Stats. 1996, Ch. 362, Sec. 8.)
California § 448.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code HNCHarbors and Navigation Code - HNC
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. VESSELS
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Vessels Generally
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Vessel Traffic Service
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Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC Code § 448. (2026).
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The vessel traffic service shall be advisory in nature. Nothing in this article relieves, or is intended to relieve, any vessel, its owners, agents, charterers, operators, or other responsible or designated parties of command of the vessel or of any responsibilities they would otherwise have respecting the navigation and operation of any vessel. Each vessel within the VTS area shall be responsible for its safe navigation in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) and any other international and local rules and regulations.
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Legislative History
Added by renumbering Section 447 by Stats. 1996, Ch. 362, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1997.
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