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In accordance with Homeland Security, approaching a U.S. naval vessel within 100 yards should be avoided by recreational boaters. It is a felony offense to violate the Naval Vessel Protection Zone.
Normally it is required that personnel do not live farther than 50 miles away from their duty station. YN1(SW), USN Do not approach within 100 yards of a U. S. Naval vessel. If you need to do that to ensure a safe passage you must contact the naval vessel or its Coast Guard escort on VHF channel 16. Do not proceed without clearance. You must operate at minimum speed within 500 yards of a U. S. naval vessel and proceed as directed by it or its patrol.
A boater may not approach within 100 yards of a military vessel; it must slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of any naval vessel.
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slow to minimum speed
"Naval" means about, or things relating to, the Navy. For example, "Naval officer", an officer in the Navy. "Naval vessel", a Navy-owned ship (generally a warship).
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