33 CFR § 160.215 - Force majeure.

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title: "33 CFR § 160.215 - Force majeure."
title_number: 33
title_name: "Navigation and Navigable Waters"
section_number: "160.215"
section_name: "Force majeure."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 160.215 Force majeure.

When a vessel is bound for a port or place of the United States under force majeure, it must comply with the requirements in this section, but not other sections of this subpart. The vessel must report the following information to the nearest Captain of the Port as soon as practicable:

(a) The vessel Master's intentions;

(b) Any hazardous conditions as defined in § 160.202; and

(c) If the vessel is carrying certain dangerous cargo or controlling a vessel carrying certain dangerous cargo, the amount and name of each CDC carried, including cargo UN number if applicable.

[USCG-2000-7080, 81 FR 59137, Aug. 29, 2016]