33 CFR 26.01 : Navigation And Navigable Waters (§ 1.01-1 To Parts 404-499) — (§ 1.01-1 To Parts 121-124) — Coast Guard, Department Of Homeland Security (§ 1.01-1 To Parts 121-124) — General (§ 1.01-1 To § 27.3) — Vessel Bridge-To-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations (§ 26.01 To § 26.09) — Purpose.

(a) The purpose of this part is to implement the provisions of the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act. This part:

(1) Requires the use of the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone;

(2) Provides the Coast Guard's interpretation of the meaning of important terms in the Act;

(3) Prescribes the procedures for applying for an exemption from the Act and the regulations issued under the Act and a listing of exemptions.

(b) Nothing in this part relieves any person from the obligation of complying with the rules of the road and the applicable pilot rules.