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    • Vessel Routing Measures

    Metadata Updated: October 31, 2024

    These data show the boundaries for select vessel routing measures in U.S. waters. These measures are part of an international ships routing system established by the IMO. Routing systems are systems of predetermined routes and related measures that are recommended for use by, and may be made mandatory for, all ships, certain categories of ships or ships carrying certain cargoes when adopted and implemented in accordance with the guidelines and criteria developed by the [IMO] and are designed to contribute to the safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation, and/or protection of the marine environment. SOLAS Chapter V, reg. 10, para. 1. For coastal and ocean planning. Not for navigation.

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    Metadata Date August 15, 2024
    Metadata Created Date October 31, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date October 31, 2024
    Reference Date(s) September 22, 2022 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update notPlanned

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NOS OCM

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date August 15, 2024
    Metadata Created Date October 31, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date October 31, 2024
    Reference Date(s) September 22, 2022 (publication)
    Responsible Party NOAA Office for Coastal Management (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:67919
    Access Constraints Cite As: Office for Coastal Management, [Date of Access]: Vessel Routing Measures [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/67919., Use Constraints: For coastal and ocean planning. Not for navigation., Distribution Liability: https://www.marinecadastre.gov/about/disclaimer.html
    Bbox East Long -65
    Bbox North Lat 61
    Bbox South Lat 20
    Bbox West Long -180
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update notPlanned
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    Harvest Source Id c0121fd9-df15-4168-ac04-42f6e36a794d
    Harvest Source Title NOS OCM
    Licence NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose.
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    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
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    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System EPSG::4269
    Spatial Harvester True

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