{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"446","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 446","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. VESSELS [399. - 786.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Vessels Generally [399. - 449.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Vessel Traffic Service [445. - 449.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 362, Sec. 7.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>Prior to entering the VTS area, every covered vessel shall report to the marine exchange the vessel’s name, call sign, location, course, speed, destination, estimated time of arrival, and any impairment to the operation or navigation of the vessel, and, while transiting the VTS area, every covered vessel shall comply with the requirements of Section <a href=\"/hnc/447.5\">447.5</a>.</p>","text":"Prior to entering the VTS area, every covered vessel shall report to the marine exchange the vessel’s name, call sign, location, course, speed, destination, estimated time of arrival, and any impairment to the operation or navigation of the vessel, and, while transiting the VTS area, every covered vessel shall comply with the requirements of Section 447.5.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/vessel-traffic-service-446","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}