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SUBCHAPTER P—PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY
PART 160—PORTS AND
WATERWAYS SAFETY—GENERAL
Subpart A—General
Sec.
160.1
160.3
160.5
160.7

Purpose.
Definitions.
Delegations.
Appeals.

Subpart B—Control of Vessel and Facility
Operations
160.101 Purpose.
160.103 Applicability.
160.105 Compliance with orders.
160.107 Denial of entry.
160.109 Waterfront facility safety.
160.111 Special orders applying to vessel operations.
160.113 Prohibition of vessel operation and
cargo transfers.
160.115 Withholding of clearance.

Subpart C—Notifications of Arrival, Hazardous Conditions, and Certain Dangerous Cargoes
160.201 General.
160.202 Applicability.
160.203 Exemptions.
160.204 Definitions.
160.206 Information required in an NOA.
160.208 Changes to a submitted NOA.
160.210 Methods for submitting an NOA.
160.212 When to submit an NOA.
160.214 Waivers.
160.215 Notice of hazardous conditions.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701; Department of Homeland Security Delegation 0170. Subpart D is also issued
under the authority of 33 U.S.C. 125 and 46
U.S.C. 3715.
SOURCE: CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35404, Aug. 4,
1983, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A—General
§ 160.1 Purpose.
(a) This subchapter contains regulations implementing the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1221) and
related statutes.
§ 160.3 Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter:
Bulk means material in any quantity
that is shipped, stored, or handled

without the benefit of package, label,
mark or count and carried in integral
or fixed independent tanks.
Captain of the Port means the Coast
Guard officer designated by the Commandant to command a Captain of the
Port Zone as described in part 3 of this
chapter.
Commandant means the Commandant
of the United States Coast Guard.
Commanding Officer, Vessel Traffic
Services means the Coast Guard officer
designated by the Commandant to
command a Vessel Traffic Service
(VTS) as described in part 161 of this
chapter.
Deviation means any departure from
any rule in this subchapter.
District Commander means the Coast
Guard officer designated by the Commandant to command a Coast Guard
District as described in part 3 of this
chapter.
ETA means estimated time of arrival.
Length of Tow means, when towing
with a hawser, the length in feet from
the stern of the towing vessel to the
stern of the last vessel in tow. When
pushing ahead or towing alongside,
length of tow means the tandem length
in feet of the vessels in tow excluding
the length of the towing vessel.
Person means an individual, firm,
corporation, association, partnership,
or governmental entity.
State means each of the several
States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, Guam, American
Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands, the Commonwealth of the
Northern Marianas Islands, and any
other commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
Tanker means a self-propelled tank
vessel constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil or hazardous materials in bulk in the cargo spaces.
Tank Vessel means a vessel that is
constructed or adapted to carry, or
that carries, oil or hazardous material
in bulk as cargo or cargo residue.
Vehicle means every type of conveyance capable of being used as a means
of transportation on land.

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Vessel means every description of
watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as
a means of transportation on water.
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) means a
service implemented under Part 161 of
this chapter by the United States
Coast Guard designed to improve the
safety and efficiency of vessel traffic
and to protect the environment. The
VTS has the capability to interact
with marine traffic and respond to traffic situations developing in the VTS
area.
Vessel Traffic Service Area or VTS Area
means the geographical area encompassing a specific VTS area of service
as described in Part 161 of this chapter.
This area of service may be subdivided
into sectors for the purpose of allocating responsibility to individual Vessel Traffic Centers or to identify different operating requirements.
NOTE: Although regulatory jurisdiction is
limited to the navigable waters of the United
States, certain vessels will be encouraged or
may be required, as a condition of port
entry, to report beyond this area to facilitate traffic management within the VTS
area.

VTS Special Area means a waterway
within a VTS area in which special operating requirements apply.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36323, July 15, 1994]

§ 160.5

Delegations.

(a) District Commanders and Captains of the Ports are delegated the authority to establish safety zones.
(b) Under the provisions of §§ 6.04–1
and 6.04–6 of this chapter, District
Commanders and Captains of the Ports
have been delegated authority to establish security zones.
(c) Under the provisions of § 1.05–1 of
this chapter, District Commanders
have been delegated authority to establish regulated navigation areas.
(d) Subject to the supervision of the
cognizant Captain of the Port and District Commander, Commanding Officers, Vessel Traffic Services are delegated authority under 33 CFR 1.01–30 to
discharge the duties of the Captain of
the Port that involve directing the operation, movement, and anchorage of
vessels within a Vessel Traffic Service
area including management of vessel
traffic within anchorages, regulated

navigation areas and safety zones, and
to enforce Vessel Traffic Service and
ports and waterways safety regulations. This authority may be exercised
by Vessel Traffic Center personnel. The
Vessel Traffic Center may, within the
Vessel Traffic Service area, provide information, make recommendations, or,
to a vessel required under Part 161 of
this chapter to participate in a Vessel
Traffic Service, issue an order, including an order to operate or anchor as directed; require the vessel to comply
with orders issued; specify times of
entry, movement or departure; restrict
operations as necessary for safe operation under the circumstances; or take
other action necessary for control of
the vessel and the safety of the port or
of the marine environment.
[CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35404, Aug. 4, 1983, as
amended by CGD 88–037, 53 FR 21815, June 10,
1988; CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994]

§ 160.7 Appeals.
(a) Any person directly affected by a
safety zone or an order or direction
issued under this subchapter may request reconsideration by the official
who issued it or in whose name it was
issued. This request may be made orally or in writing, and the decision of the
official receiving the request may be
rendered orally or in writing.
(b) Any person directly affected by
the establishment of a safety zone or
by an order or direction issued by, or
on behalf of, a Captain of the Port may
appeal to the District Commander
through the Captain of the Port. The
appeal must be in writing, except as allowed under paragraph (d) of this section, and shall contain complete supporting documentation and evidence
which the appellant wishes to have
considered. Upon receipt of the appeal,
the District Commander may direct a
representative to gather and submit
documentation or other evidence which
would be necessary or helpful to a resolution of the appeal. A copy of this documentation and evidence is made
available to the appellant. The appellant is afforded five working days from
the date of receipt to submit rebuttal
materials. Following submission of all
materials, the District Commander
issues a ruling, in writing, on the appeal.Prior to issuing the ruling, the

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§ 160.105

District Commander may, as a matter
of discretion, allow oral presentation
on the issues.
(c) Any person directly affected by
the establishment of a safety zone or
by an order or direction issued by a
District Commander, or who receives
an unfavorable ruling on an appeal
taken under paragraph (b) of this section, may appeal through the District
Commander to the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security
and Environmental Protection, U.S.
Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593.
The appeal must be in writing, except
as allowed under paragraph (d) of this
section. The District Commander forwards the appeal, all the documents
and evidence which formed the record
upon which the order or direction was
issued or the ruling under paragraph
(b) of this section was made, and any
comments which might be relevant, to
the Assistant Commandant for Marine
Safety, Security and Environmental
Protection. A copy of this documentation and evidence is made available to
the appellant. The appellant is afforded
five working days from the date of receipt to submit rebuttal materials to
the Assistant Commandant for Marine
Safety, Security and Environmental
Protection. The decision of the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety,
Security and Environmental Protection is based upon the materials submitted, without oral argument or presentation. The decision of the Assistant
Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection is
issued in writing and constitutes final
agency action.
(d) If the delay in presenting a written appeal would have significant adverse impact on the appellant, the appeal under paragraphs (b) and (c) of
this section may initially be presented
orally. If an initial presentation of the
appeal is made orally, the appellant
must submit the appeal in writing
within five days of the oral presentation to the Coast Guard official to
whom the presentation was made. The
written appeal must contain, at a minimum, the basis for the appeal and a
summary of the material presented
orally. If requested, the official to
whom the appeal is directed may stay

the effect of the action while the ruling
is being appealed.
[CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35404, Aug. 4, 1983, as
amended by CGD 88–052, 53 FR 25122, July 1,
1988; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33668, June 28, 1996;
CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33364, June 19, 1997; USCG–
2002–12471, 67 FR 41333, June 18, 2002]

Subpart B—Control of Vessel and
Facility Operations
§ 160.101

Purpose.

This subpart describes the authority
exercised by District Commanders and
Captains of the Ports to insure the
safety of vessels and waterfront facilities, and the protection of the navigable waters and the resources therein.
The controls described in this subpart
are directed to specific situations and
hazards.
§ 160.103

Applicability.

(a) This subpart applies to any—
(1) Vessel on the navigable waters of
the United States, except as provided
in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section;
(2) Bridge or other structure on or in
the navigable waters of the United
States; and
(3) Land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to the navigable
waters of the United States.
(b) This subpart does not apply to
any vessel on the Saint Lawrence Seaway.
(c) Except pursuant to international
treaty, convention, or agreement, to
which the United States is a party, this
subpart does not apply to any foreign
vessel that is not destined for, or departing from, a port or place subject to
the jurisdiction of the United States
and that is in:
(1) Innocent passage through the territorial sea of the United States;
(2) Transit through the navigable waters of the United States which form a
part of an international strait.
§ 160.105

Compliance with orders.

Each person who has notice of the
terms of an order issued under this subpart must comply with that order.

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§ 160.107

33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)
Denial of entry.

Each District Commander or Captain
of the Port, subject to recognized principles of international law, may deny
entry into the navigable waters of the
United States or to any port or place
under the jurisdiction of the United
States, and within the district or zone
of that District Commander or Captain
of the Port, to any vessel not in compliance with the provisions of the Port
and Tanker Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1221–
1232) or the regulations issued thereunder.
§ 160.109

Waterfront facility safety.

(a) To prevent damage to, or the destruction of, any bridge or other structure on or in the navigable waters of
the United States, or any land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to such waters, and to protect the
navigable waters and the resources
therein from harm resulting from vessel or structure damage, destruction,
or loss, each District Commander or
Captain of the Port may:
(1) Direct the handling, loading, unloading, storage, and movement (including the emergency removal, control and disposition) of explosives or
other dangerous articles and substances, including oil or hazardous material as those terms are defined in 46
U.S.C. 2101 on any structure on or in
the navigable waters of the United
States, or any land structure or shore
area immediately adjacent to those
waters; and
(2) Conduct examinations to assure
compliance with the safety equipment
requirements for structures.
[CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35404, Aug. 4, 1983, as
amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35531,
June 30, 1998]

§ 160.111 Special orders applying to
vessel operations.
Each District Commander or Captain
of the Port may order a vessel to operate or anchor in the manner directed
when:
(a) The District Commander or Captain of the Port has reasonable cause
to believe that the vessel is not in compliance with any regulation, law or
treaty;

(b) The District Commander or Captain of the Port determines that the
vessel does not satisfy the conditions
for vessel operation and cargo transfers
specified in § 160.113; or
(c) The District Commander or Captain of the Port has determined that
such order is justified in the interest of
safety by reason of weather, visibility,
sea conditions, temporary port congestion, other temporary hazardous circumstances, or the condition of the
vessel.
§ 160.113 Prohibition of vessel operation and cargo transfers.
(a) Each District Commander or Captain of the Port may prohibit any vessel, subject to the provisions of chapter
37 of Title 46, U.S. Code, from operating
in the navigable waters of the United
States, or from transferring cargo or
residue in any port or place under the
jurisdiction of the United States, and
within the district or zone of that District Commander or Captain of the
Port, if the District Commander or the
Captain of the Port determines that
the vessel’s history of accidents, pollution incidents, or serious repair problems creates reason to believe that the
vessel may be unsafe or pose a threat
to the marine environment.
(b) The authority to issue orders prohibiting operation of the vessels or
transfer of cargo or residue under paragraph (a) of this section also applies if
the vessel:
(1) Fails to comply with any applicable regulation;
(2) Discharges oil or hazardous material in violation of any law or treaty of
the United States;
(3) Does not comply with applicable
vessel traffic service requirements;
(4) While underway, does not have at
least one licensed deck officer on the
navigation bridge who is capable of
communicating in the English language.
(c) When a vessel has been prohibited
from operating in the navigable waters
of the United States under paragraphs
(a) or (b) of this section, the District
Commander or Captain of the Port may
allow provisional entry into the navigable waters of the United States, or
into any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States and within

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§ 160.203

the district or zone of that District
Commander or Captain of the Port, if
the owner or operator of such vessel
proves to the satisfaction of the District Commander or Captain of the
Port, that the vessel is not unsafe or
does not pose a threat to the marine
environment, and that such entry is
necessary for the safety of the vessel or
the persons on board.
(d) A vessel which has been prohibited from operating in the navigable
waters of the United States, or from
transferring cargo or residue in a port
or place under the jurisdiction of the
United States under the provisions of
paragraph (a) or (b)(1), (2) or (3) of this
section, may be allowed provisional
entry if the owner or operator proves,
to the satisfaction of the District Commander or Captain of the Port that has
jurisdiction, that the vessel is no
longer unsafe or a threat to the environment, and that the condition which
gave rise to the prohibition no longer
exists.

(a) Applicability and exemptions
from requirements in this subpart;
(b) Required information in an NOA;
(c) Required changes to an NOA;
(d) Methods and times for submission
of an NOA and changes to an NOA;
(e) How to obtain a waiver; and
(f) Requirements for submission of
the Notice of Hazardous Conditions.
§ 160.202

Applicability.

[CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35404, Aug. 4, 1983, as
amended by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33668, June 28,
1996; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35531, June 30,
1998]

(a) This subpart applies to U.S. and
foreign vessels bound for or departing
from ports or places in the United
States.
(b) This subpart does not apply to
recreational vessels under 46 U.S.C.
4301 et seq.
(c) Unless otherwise specified in this
subpart, the owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge of a vessel
regulated by this subpart is responsible
for compliance with the requirements
in this subpart.
(d) Towing vessels controlling a
barge or barges required to submit an
NOA under this subpart must submit
only one NOA containing the information required for the towing vessel and
each barge under its control.

§ 160.115

§ 160.203

Withholding of clearance.

Each District Commander or Captain
of the Port may request the Secretary
of the Treasury, or the authorized representative thereof, to withhold or revoke the clearance required by 46
U.S.C. App. 91 of any vessel, the owner
or operator of which is subject to any
penalties under 33 U.S.C. 1232.
[CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35404, Aug. 4, 1983; 48 FR
39059, Aug. 29, 1983, as amended by USCG–
1998–3799, 63 FR 35531, June 30, 1998]

Subpart C—Notification of Arrival,
Hazardous Conditions, and
Certain Dangerous Cargos
SOURCE: USCG–2002–11865, 68 FR 9543, Feb.
28, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

§ 160.201

General.

This subpart contains requirements
and procedures for submitting Notices
of Arrival (NOA) and Notice of Hazardous Condition. The sections in this
subpart describe:

Exemptions.

(a) Except for reporting notice of hazardous conditions, the following vessels
are exempt from requirements in this
subpart:
(1) Passenger and supply vessels when
they are employed in the exploration
for or in the removal of oil, gas, or
mineral resources on the continental
shelf.
(2) Oil Spill Recovery Vessels
(OSRVs) when engaged in actual spill
response operations or during spill response exercises.
(3) Vessels operating upon the following waters:
(i) Mississippi River between its
sources and mile 235, Above Head of
Passes;
(ii) Tributaries emptying into the
Mississippi River above mile 235;
(iii) Atchafalaya River above its
junction with the Plaquemine-Morgan
City alternate waterway and the Red
River; and
(iv) The Tennessee River from its
confluence with the Ohio River to mile

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

zero on the Mobile River and all other
tributaries between those two points.
(b) If not carrying certain dangerous
cargo or controlling another vessel carrying certain dangerous cargo, the following vessels are exempt from NOA
requirements in this subpart:
(1) Vessels 300 gross tons or less, except for vessels entering any port or
place in the Seventh Coast Guard District as described in 33 CFR 3.35–1(b).
(2) Vessels operating exclusively
within a Captain of the Port Zone.
(3) Vessels arriving at a port or place
under force majeure.
(4) Towing vessels and barges operating solely between ports or places in
the continental United States.
(5) Public vessels.
(6) Except for tank vessels, U.S. vessels operating solely between ports or
places in the United States on the
Great Lakes.
(c) Vessels less than 500 gross tons
need not submit the International
Safety Management (ISM) Code Notice
(Entry (7) to Table 160.206).
(d) Vessels operating solely between
ports or places in the continental
United States need not submit the
Cargo Declaration (Customs Form
1302), (Entry (8) to Table 160.206).
(e) This section does not exempt any
vessel from compliance with the U.S.
Customs Service (USCS) reporting or
submission requirements.
(f) U.S. vessels need not submit the
International Ship and Port Facility
Code (ISPS) Notice information (Entry
(9) to Table 160.206).
[USCG–2002–11865, 68 FR 9543, Feb. 28, 2003, as
amended by USCG–2003–14749, 68 FR 39313,
July 1, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE 1: By USCG–2002–
11865, 68 FR 27908, May 22, 2003, in § 160.203,
paragraphs (d) and (e) were suspended, effective May 22, 2003.
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE 2: By USCG–2003–
14749, 68 FR 39313, July 1, 2003, § 160.203 was
amended by adding paragraph (f), effective
July 1, 2003 to Nov. 25, 2003.

§ 160.204 Definitions.
As used in this subpart:
Agent means any person, partnership,
firm, company or corporation engaged
by the owner or charterer of a vessel to
act in their behalf in matters concerning the vessel.

Barge means a non-self propelled vessel engaged in commerce.
Carried in bulk means a commodity
that is loaded or carried on board a
vessel without containers or labels and
received and handled without mark or
count.
Certain dangerous cargo (CDC) includes any of the following:
(1) Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives as defined in 49 CFR 173.50.
(2) Division 1.5D blasting agents for
which a permit is required under 49
CFR 176.415 or, for which a permit is required as a condition of a Research and
Special Programs Administration exemption.
(3) Division 2.3 ‘‘poisonous gas’’, as
listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a
‘‘material poisonous by inhalation’’ as
defined in 49 CFR 171.8, and that is in a
quantity in excess of 1 metric ton per
vessel.
(4) Division 5.1 oxidizing materials
for which a permit is required under 49
CFR 176.415 or for which a permit is required as a condition of a Research and
Special Programs Administration exemption.
(5) A liquid material that has a primary or subsidiary classification of Division 6.1 ‘‘poisonous material’’ as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a ‘‘material poisonous by inhalation,’’ as defined in 49 CFR 171.8 and that is in a
bulk packaging, or that is in a quantity in excess of 20 metric tons per vessel when not in a bulk packaging.
(6) Class 7, ‘‘highway route controlled
quantity’’ radioactive material or
‘‘fissile material, controlled shipment,’’ as defined in 49 CFR 173.403.
(7) Bulk liquefied chlorine gas and
Bulk liquefied gas cargo that is flammable and/or toxic and carried under 46
CFR 154.7.
(8) The following bulk liquids:
(i) Acetone cyanohydrin,
(ii) Allyl alcohol,
(iii) Chlorosulfonic acid,
(iv) Crotonaldehyde,
(v) Ethylene chlorohydrin,
(vi) Ethylene dibromide,
(vii) Methacrylonitrile, and
(viii) Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid).
Charterer means the person or organization that contracts for the majority
of the carrying capacity of a ship for
the transportation of cargo to a stated

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§ 160.206

port for a specified period. This includes ‘‘time charterers’’ and ‘‘voyage
charterers.’’
Crewmember means all persons carried
on board the vessel to provide navigation and maintenance of the vessel, its
machinery, systems, and arrangements
essential for propulsion and safe navigation or to provide services for other
persons on board.
Great Lakes means Lakes Superior,
Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario,
their connecting and tributary waters,
the Saint Lawrence River as far as
Saint Regis, and adjacent port areas.
Gross tons means the tonnage determined by the tonnage authorities of a
vessel’s flag state in accordance with
the national tonnage rules in force before the entry into force of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (‘‘Convention’’).
For a vessel measured only under
Annex I of the Convention, gross tons
means that tonnage. For a vessel measured under both systems, the higher
gross tonnage is the tonnage used for
the purposes of the 300-gross-ton
threshold.
Hazardous condition means any condition that may adversely affect the safety of any vessel, bridge, structure, or
shore area or the environmental quality of any port, harbor, or navigable
waterway of the United States. It may,
but need not, involve collision,
allision, fire, explosion, grounding,
leaking, damage, injury or illness of a
person aboard, or manning-shortage.
Nationality means the state (nation)
in which a person is a citizen or to

which a person owes permanent allegiance.
Operator means any person including,
but not limited to, an owner, a
charterer, or another contractor who
conducts, or is responsible for, the operation of a vessel.
Persons in addition to crewmembers
mean any person onboard the vessel,
including passengers, who are not included on the list of crewmembers.
Port or place of departure means any
port or place in which a vessel is anchored or moored.
Port or place of destination means any
port or place in which a vessel is bound
to anchor or moor.
Public vessel means a vessel that is
owned or demise-(bareboat) chartered
by the government of the United
States, by a State or local government,
or by the government of a foreign
country and that is not engaged in
commercial service.
Time charterer means the party who
hires a vessel for a specific amount of
time. The owner and his crew manage
the vessel, but the charterer selects the
ports of destination.
Voyage charterer means the party who
hires a vessel for a single voyage. The
owner and his crew manage the vessel,
but the charterer selects the ports of
destination.
§ 160.206 Information required in an
NOA.
(a) Each NOA must contain all of the
information items specified in Table
160.206.

TABLE 160.206—NOA INFORMATION ITEMS
Vessels carrying CDC
Required information

(1) Vessel Information:
(i) Name; ....................................................................................................
(ii) Name of the registered owner; .............................................................
(iii) Country of registry; ...............................................................................
(iv) Call sign; ..............................................................................................
(v) International Maritime Organization (IMO) international number or, if
vessel does not have an assigned IMO international number, substitute with official number; .....................................................................
(vi) Name of the operator; ..........................................................................
(vii) Name of the charterer; and .................................................................
(viii) Name of classification society ............................................................
(2) Voyage Information:
(i) Names of last five ports or places visited; ............................................
(ii) Dates of arrival and departure for last five ports or places visited; .....

Vessels not
carrying CDC

Vessels

Towing vessels controlling
vessels carrying CDC

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X

X
X

X
X

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)
TABLE 160.206—NOA INFORMATION ITEMS—Continued
Vessels carrying CDC
Required information

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)
(7)

(8)
(9)

(iii) For each port or place in the United States to be visited list the
names of the receiving facility, the port or place, the city, and the
state; .......................................................................................................
(iv) For each port or place in the United States to be visited, the estimated date and time of arrival; ..............................................................
(v) For each port or place in the United States to be visited, the estimated date and time of departure; .........................................................
(vi) The location (port or place and country) or position (latitude and longitude or waterway and mile marker) of the vessel at the time of reporting; and .............................................................................................
(vii) The name and telephone number of a 24-hour point of contact .......
Cargo Information:
(i) A general description of cargo, other than CDC, onboard the vessel
(e.g.: grain, container, oil, etc.); .............................................................
(ii) Name of each certain dangerous cargo carried, including cargo UN
number, if applicable; and ......................................................................
(iii) Amount of each certain dangerous cargo carried ...............................
Information for each Crewmember Onboard:
(i) Full name; ..............................................................................................
(ii) Date of birth; .........................................................................................
(iii) Nationality; ............................................................................................
(iv) Passport or mariners document number (type of identification and
number); .................................................................................................
(v) Position or duties on the vessel; and ...................................................
(vi) Where the crewmember embarked (list port or place and country) ...
Information for each Person Onboard in Addition to Crew:
(i) Full name; ..............................................................................................
(ii) Date of birth; .........................................................................................
(iii) Nationality; ............................................................................................
(iv) Passport number; and .........................................................................
(v) Where the person embarked (list port or place and country) ..............
Operational condition of equipment required by § 164.35 of this chapter ..
International Safety Management (ISM) Code Notice:
(i) The date of issuance for the company’s Document of Compliance
certificate that covers the vessel; ...........................................................
(ii) The date of issuance for the vessel’s Safety Management Certificate;
and ..........................................................................................................
(iii) The name of the Flag Administration, or the recognized organization(s) representing the vessel flag administration, that issued those
certificates ...............................................................................................
Cargo Declaration (Customs Form 1302) as described in 19 CFR 4.7 .....
International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS) Notice *:.
(i) The date of issuance for the vessel’s International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC), if any; .............................................................................
(ii) Whether the ISSC, if any, is an initial Interim ISSC, subsequent and
consecutive Interim ISSC, or final ISSC; ...............................................
(iii) Declaration that the approved ship security plan, if any, is being implemented; ..............................................................................................
(iv) If a subsequent and consecutive Interim ISSC, the reasons therefor;
(v) The name and 24-hour contact information for the Company Security
Officer; and .............................................................................................
(vi) The name of the Flag Administration, or the recognized security organization(s) representing the vessel flag Administration that issued
the ISSC. ................................................................................................

Vessels not
carrying CDC

Vessels

Towing vessels controlling
vessels carrying CDC

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X

X

X

........................
........................

X
X

X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X
X

X
X

X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

* The information required by items 9(i)-(iii) need not be submitted before January 1, 2004. All other information required by
item 9 need not be submitted before July 1, 2004.

(b) Vessels operating solely between
ports or places in the continental
United States need submit only the
name of and date of arrival and departure for the last port or places visited
to meet the requirements in entries

(2)(i) and (ii) to Table 160.206 of this
section.
(c) You may submit a copy of INS
Form I–418 to meet the requirements of
entries (4) and (5) in Table 160.206.

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(d) Any vessel planning to enter two
or more consecutive ports or places in
the United States during a single voyage may submit one consolidated Notification of Arrival at least 96 hours before entering the first port or place of
destination. The consolidated notice
must include the name of the port or
place and estimated arrival date for
each destination of the voyage. Any
vessel submitting a consolidated notice
under this section must still meet the
requirements of § 160.208 of this part
concerning requirements for changes to
an NOA.

mit NOA information in § 160.206 (entries 1–7 to Table 160.206) to the NVMC,
United States Coast Guard, 408 Coast
Guard Drive, Kearneysville, WV, 25430,
shall do so by:
(1) Telephone at 1–800–708–9823 or 304–
264–2502;
(2) Fax at 1–800–547–8724 or 304–264–
2684; or
(3) E-mail at [email protected].

[USCG–2002–11865, 68 FR 9543, Feb. 28, 2003, as
amended by USCG–2003–14749, 68 FR 39313,
July 1, 2003]

(b) Saint Lawrence Seaway transits.
Those vessels transiting the Saint
Lawrence Seaway inbound, bound for a
port or place in the United States, may
meet the submission requirements of
paragraph (a) of this section by submitting the required information to the
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation and the Saint Lawrence
Seaway Management Corporation of
Canada by fax at 315–764–3235 or at 315–
764–3200. The Cargo Declaration (Customs Form 1302) in entry (8) in Table
160.206 must be submitted electronically to the USCS, as required by paragraph (d) of this section.
(c) Seventh Coast Guard District. Those
vessels 300 or less gross tons operating
in the Seventh Coast Guard District
must submit an NOA to the cognizant
Captain of the Port (COTP). The Cargo
Declaration (Customs Form 1302) in
entry (8) in Table 160.206 must be submitted electronically to the USCS, as
required by paragraph (d) of this section.
(d) Submission to the United States Customs Service’s Sea Automated Manifest
System (AMS).
(1) Beginning July 1, 2003, the Cargo
Declaration (Customs Form 1302) in
entry (8) in Table 160.206 must be submitted electronically to the USCS Sea
AMS by one of the following methods:
(i) By direct connection with USCS
or by purchasing the proper software;
or
(ii) Using a service provider or a Port
Authority.
(2) To become a participant in Sea
AMS, submitters must provide a letter
of intent to USCS prior to first submission.

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE 1: By USCG–2002–
11865, 68 FR 27908, May 22, 2003, in § 160.206, in
paragraph (a), item (8) in table 160.206 was
suspended, effective May 22, 2003.
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE 2: By USCG–2003–
14749, 68 FR 39313, July 1, 2003, § 160.206 was
amended in the table in paragraph (a), by
adding paragraph (9), effective July 1, 2003 to
Nov. 25, 2003.

§ 160.208 Changes to a submitted NOA.
(a) Unless otherwise specified in this
section, when submitted NOA information changes, vessels must submit a notice of change within the times required in § 160.212.
(b) Changes in the following information need not be reported:
(1) Changes in arrival or departure
times that are less than six (6) hours;
(2) Changes in vessel location or position of the vessel at the time of reporting (entry (2)(vi) to Table 160.206); and
(3) Changes to crewmembers’ position
or duties on the vessel (entry (5)(v) to
Table 160.206).
(c) When reporting changes, submit
only the name of the vessel, original
NOA submission date, the port of arrival, the specific items to be corrected, and the new location or position of the vessel at the time of reporting. Only changes to NOA information
need to be submitted.
§ 160.210 Methods for submitting an
NOA.
(a) Submission to the National Vessel
Movement Center (NVMC). Except as
provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of
this section, all vessels required to sub-

NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (a): Information about
the National Vessel Movement Center is
available on its Web site at http://
www.nvmc.uscg.gov/. You may submit the notice using any electronic format available on
the NVMC website.

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EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2002–
11865, 68 FR 27908, May 22, 2003, in § 160.210,
the last sentence of paragraph (b), the last
sentence of paragraph (c), and paragraph (d)
were suspended, effective May 22, 2003.

§ 160.212

When to submit an NOA.

(a) Submission of NOA. (1) Except as
set out in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, all vessels must submit NOAs
within the times required in paragraph
(a)(3) of this section.
(2) Towing vessels, when in control of
a vessel carrying CDC and operating
solely between ports or places in the
continental United States, must submit an NOA before departure but at
least 12 hours before entering the port
or place of destination.
(3) Times for submitting NOAs areas
follows:
If your voyage
time is—

You must submit an NOA—

(i) 96 hours or
more; or.

Before departure but at least
before entering the port or
destination; or
Before departure but at least
before entering the port or
destination.

(ii) Less than 96
hours.

96 hours
place of
24 hours
place of

(b) Submission of changes to NOA. (1)
Except as set out in paragraph (b)(2) of
this section, vessels must submit
changes in NOA information within the
times required in paragraph (b)(3) of
this section.
(2) Towing vessels, when in control of
a vessel carrying CDC and operating
solely between ports or places in the
continental United States, must submit changes to an NOA as soon as practicable but at least 6 hours before entering the port or place of destination.
(3) Times for submitting changes to
NOAs are as follows:
If your remaining
voyage time is—

Then you must submit changes to an
NOA—

(i) 96 hours or
more;.

As soon as practicable but at least 24
hours before entering the port or place
of destination;
As soon as practicable but at least 24
hours before entering the port or place
of destination; or

(ii) Less than 96
hours but not
less than 24
hours; or
(iii) Less than 24
hours.

As soon as practicable but at least 12
hours before entering the port or place
of destination.

out in paragraph (c)(2) of this section,
all vessels must submit to USCS the
Cargo Declaration (Customs Form 1302)
in entry (8) to Table 160.206, within the
times required in paragraph (a)(3) of
this section.
(2)(i) Except for vessels carrying containerized cargo or break bulk cargo,
vessels carrying bulk cargo may submit the Cargo Declaration (Customs
Form 1302), (Entry (8) to Table 160.206)
before departure but at least 24 hours
before entering the U.S. port or place
of destination.
(ii) Vessels carrying break bulk cargo
operating under a USCS exemption
granted under 19 CFR 4.7(b)(4)(ii) may,
during the effective period of the USCS
exemption, submit the Cargo Declaration (Customs Form 1302), (Entry (8) to
Table 160.206) before departure but at
least 24 hours before entering the U.S.
port or place of destination.
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2002–
11865, 68 FR 27908, May 22, 2003, in § 160.212,
paragraph (c) was suspended, effective May
22, 2003.

§ 160.214

Waivers.

The Captain of the Port may waive,
within that Captain of the Port’s designated zone, any of the requirements
of this subpart for any vessel or class
of vessels upon finding that the vessel,
route, area of operations, conditions of
the voyage, or other circumstances are
such that application of this subpart is
unnecessary or impractical for purposes of safety, environmental protection, or national security.
§ 160.215 Notice of hazardous conditions.
Whenever there is a hazardous condition either aboard a vessel or caused by
a vessel or its operation, the owner,
agent, master, operator, or person in
charge shall immediately notify the
nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office or Group Office. (Compliance with
this section does not relieve responsibility for the written report required
by 46 CFR 4.05–10.)

(c) Submission of the Cargo Declaration
(Customs Form 1302). (1) Except as set

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§ 161.1

PART 161—VESSEL TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT

Subpart A—Vessel Traffic Services
GENERAL RULES

Subpart A—Vessel Traffic Services

§ 161.1

GENERAL RULES
Sec.
161.1
161.2
161.3
161.4
161.5

Purpose and Intent.
Definitions.
Applicability.
Requirement to carry the rules.
Deviations from the rules.

SERVICES, VTS MEASURES, AND OPERATING
REQUIREMENTS
161.10 Services.
161.11 VTS measures.
161.12 Vessel operating requirements.
161.13 VTS Special Area operating requirements.

Subpart B—Vessel Movement Reporting
System
161.15 Purpose and intent.
161.16 Applicability.
161.17 Definitions.
161.18 Reporting requirements.
161.19 Sailing Plan (SP).
161.20 Position Report (PR).
161.21 Automated reporting.
161.22 Final Report (FR).
161.23 Reporting exemptions.

Subpart C—Vessel Traffic Service and Vessel Movement Reporting System Areas
and Reporting Points
161.25 Vessel Traffic Service New York
Area.
161.30 Vessel Traffic Service Louisville.
161.35 Vessel Traffic Service Houston/Galveston.
161.40 Vessel Traffic Service Berwick Bay.
161.45 Vessel Traffic Service St. Marys
River.
161.50 Vessel Traffic Service San Francisco.
161.55 Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound
and the Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service for the Juan de Fuca Region.
161.60 Vessel Traffic Service Prince William
Sound.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
70114, 70117; Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.
SOURCE: CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15,
1994, unless otherwise noted.

Purpose and Intent.

(a) The purpose of this part is to promulgate regulations implementing and
enforcing certain sections of the Ports
and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA) setting up a national system of Vessel
Traffic Services that will enhance
navigation, vessel safety, and marine
environmental protection, and promote
safe vessel movement by reducing the
potential for collisions, rammings, and
groundings, and the loss of lives and
property associated with these incidents within VTS areas established
hereunder.
(b) Vessel Traffic Services provide
the mariner with information related
to the safe navigation of a waterway.
This information, coupled with the
mariner’s compliance with the provisions set forth in this part, enhances
the safe routing of vessels through congested waterways or waterways of particular hazard. Under certain circumstances, a VTS may issue directions to control the movement of vessels in order to minimize the risk of
collision between vessels, or damage to
property or the environment.
(c) The owner, operator, charterer,
master, or person directing the movement of a vessel remains at all times
responsible for the manner in which
the vessel is operated and maneuvered,
and is responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel under all circumstances. Compliance with these
rules or with a direction of the VTS is
at all times contingent upon the exigencies of safe navigation.
(d) Nothing in this part is intended to
relieve any vessel, owner, operator,
charterer, master, or person directing
the movement of a vessel from the consequences of any neglect to comply
with this part or any other applicable
law or regulation (e.g., the International Regulations for Prevention of
Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) or
the Inland Navigation Rules) or of the
neglect of any precaution which may
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seamen, or by the
cumstances of the case.

special

cir-

§ 161.2 Definitions.
For the purposes of this part:
Cooperative Vessel Traffic Services
(CVTS) means the system of vessel traffic management established and jointly
operated by the United States and Canada within adjoining waters. In addition, CVTS facilitates traffic movement and anchorages, avoids jurisdictional disputes, and renders assistance
in emergencies in adjoining United
States and Canadian waters.
Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition
means any condition related to a vessel’s ability to safely navigate or maneuver, and includes, but is not limited
to:
(1) The absence or malfunction of
vessel operating equipment, such as
propulsion machinery, steering gear,
radar system, gyrocompass, depth
sounding device, automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA), radiotelephone, Automatic Identification System equipment, navigational lighting, sound signaling devices or similar equipment.
(2) Any condition on board the vessel
likely to impair navigation, such as
lack of current nautical charts and
publications, personnel shortage, or
similar condition.
(3) Vessel characteristics that affect
or restrict maneuverability, such as
cargo arrangement, trim, loaded condition, underkeel clearance, speed, or
similar characteristics.
Navigable waters means all navigable
waters of the United States including
the territorial sea of the United States,
extending to 12 nautical miles from
United States baselines, as described in
Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of
December 27, 1988.
Precautionary Area means a routing
measure comprising an area within defined limits where vessels must navigate with particular caution and within which the direction of traffic may be
recommended.
Towing Vessel means any commercial
vessel engaged in towing another vessel
astern, alongside, or by pushing ahead.
Vessel Movement Center (VMC) means
the shore-based facility that operates
the vessel tracking system for a Vessel
Movement Reporting System (VMRS)

area or sector within such an area. The
VMC does not necessarily have the capability or qualified personnel to interact with marine traffic, nor does it necessarily respond to traffic situations
developing in the area, as does a Vessel
Traffic Service (VTS).
Vessel Movement Reporting System
(VMRS) means a mandatory reporting
system used to monitor and track vessel movements. This is accomplished
by a vessel providing information
under established procedures as set
forth in this part in the areas defined
in Table 161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring Areas).
Vessel Movement Reporting System
(VMRS) User means a vessel, or an
owner, operator, charterer, Master, or
person directing the movement of a
vessel that is required to participate in
a VMRS.
Vessel Traffic Center (VTC) means the
shore-based facility that operates the
vessel traffic service for the Vessel
Traffic Service area or sector within
such an area.
Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) means a
service implemented by the United
States Coast Guard designed to improve the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment. The VTS has the capability to
interact with marine traffic and respond to traffic situations developing
in the VTS area.
Vessel Traffic Service Area or VTS Area
means the geographical area encompassing a specific VTS area of service.
This area of service may be subdivided
into sectors for the purpose of allocating responsibility to individual Vessel Traffic Centers or to identify different operating requirements.
NOTE: Although regulatory jurisdiction is
limited to the navigable waters of the United
States, certain vessels will be encouraged or
may be required, as a condition of port
entry, to report beyond this area to facilitate traffic management within the VTS
area.

VTS Special Area means a waterway
within a VTS area in which special operating requirements apply.
VTS User means a vessel, or an
owner, operator, charterer, master, or
person directing the movement of a
vessel, that is:

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(a) Subject to the Vessel Bridge-toBridge Radiotelephone Act; or
(b) Required to participate in a
VMRS within a VTS area (VMRS
User).
VTS User’s Manual means the manual
established and distributed by the VTS
to provide the mariner with a description of the services offered and rules in
force for that VTS. Additionally, the
manual may include chartlets showing
the area and sector boundaries, general
navigational information about the
area, and procedures, radio frequencies,
reporting provisions and other information which may assist the mariner
while in the VTS area.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by CGE 97–023, 62 FR 33364, June 19,
1997; USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39364, July 1,
2003]

§ 161.3 Applicability.
The provisions of this subpart shall
apply to each VTS User and may also
apply to any vessel while underway or
at anchor on the navigable waters of
the United States within a VTS area,
to the extent the VTS considers necessary.
§ 161.4 Requirement to carry the rules.
Each VTS User shall carry on board
and maintain for ready reference a
copy of these rules.
NOTE: These rules are contained in the applicable U.S. Coast Pilot, the VTS User’s
Manual which may be obtained by contacting the appropriate VTS, and periodically published in the Local Notice to Mariners. The VTS User’s Manual and the World
VTS Guide, an International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognized publication, contain additional information which may assist the prudent mariner while in the appropriate VTS area.

§ 161.5 Deviations from the rules.
(a) Requests to deviate from any provision in this part, either for an extended period of time or if anticipated
before the start of a transit, must be
submitted in writing to the appropriate
District Commander. Upon receipt of
the written request, the District Commander may authorize a deviation if it
is determined that such a deviation
provides a level of safety equivalent to
that provided by the required measure
or is a maneuver considered necessary

for safe navigation under the circumstances. An application for an authorized deviation must state the need
and fully describe the proposed alternative to the required measure.
(b) Requests to deviate from any provision in this part due to circumstances that develop during a transit or immediately preceeding a transit, may be made verbally to the appropriate VTS Commanding Officer. Requests to deviate shall be made as far
in advance as practicable. Upon receipt
of the request, the VTS Commanding
Officer may authorize a deviation if it
is determined that, based on vessel
handling characteristics, traffic density, radar contacts, environmental
conditions and other relevant information, such a deviation provides a level
of safety equivalent to that provided
by the required measure or is a maneuver considered necessary for safe navigation under the circumstances.
SERVICES, VTS MEASURES, AND
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
§ 161.10

Services.

To enhance navigation and vessel
safety, and to protect the marine environment, a VTS may issue advisories,
or respond to vessel requests for information, on reported conditions within
the VTS area, such as:
(a) Hazardous conditions or circumstances;
(b) Vessel congestion;
(c) Traffic density;
(d) Environmental conditions;
(e) Aids to navigation status;
(f) Anticipated vessel encounters;
(g) Another vessel’s name, type, position, hazardous vessel operating conditions, if applicable, and intended navigation movements, as reported;
(h) Temporary measures in effect;
(i) A description of local harbor operations and conditions, such as ferry
routes, dredging, and so forth;
(j) Anchorage availability; or
(k) Other information or special circumstances.
§ 161.11

VTS measures.

(a) A VTS may issue measures or directions to enhance navigation and
vessel safety and to protect the marine

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environment, such as, but not limited
to:
(1) Designating temporary reporting
points and procedures;
(2) Imposing vessel operating requirements; or
(3) Establishing vessel traffic routing
schemes.
(b) During conditions of vessel congestion, restricted visibility, adverse
weather, or other hazardous circumstances, a VTS may control, supervise, or otherwise manage traffic, by
specifying times of entry, movement,
or departure to, from, or within a VTS
area.

the VTS, the VTS User may deviate
only to the extent necessary to avoid
endangering persons, property or the
environment. The deviation shall be reported to the VTS as soon as is practicable.
(c) When not exchanging voice communications, a VTS User must maintain a listening watch as required by
§ 26.04(e) of this chapter on the VTS frequency designated in Table 161.12(c)
(VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/
MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and
Monitoring Areas). In addition, the
VTS User must respond promptly when
hailed and communicate in the English
language.

§ 161.12 Vessel
operating
requirements.
(a) Subject to the exigencies of safe
navigation, a VTS User shall comply
with all measures established or directions issued by a VTS.
(b) If, in a specific circumstance, a
VTS User is unable to safely comply
with a measure or direction issued by

NOTE TO § 161.12(C): As stated in 47 CFR
80.148(b), a very high frequency watch on
Channel 16 (156.800 MHz) is not required on
vessels subject to the Vessel Bridge-toBridge Radiotelephone Act and participating
in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system
when the watch is maintained on both the
vessel bridge-to-bridge frequency and a designated VTS frequency.

TABLE 161.12(C).—VTS AND VMRS CENTERS, CALL SIGNS/MMSI, DESIGNATED FREQUENCIES, AND
MONITORING AREAS
Center MMSI 1 Call Sign

Designated frequency (Channel designation)—purpose 2

Monitoring area 3 4

Berwick Bay 003669950—
Berwick Traffic ..........................

156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) ............

The waters south of 29°45′ N., west of 91°10′ W., north of
29°37′ N., and east of 91°18′ W.
The navigable waters north of 29° N., west of 94°20′ W.,
south of 29°49′ N., and east of 95°20′ W.
The navigable waters north of a line extending due west from
the southern most end of Exxon Dock #1 (20°43.37′ N.,
95°01.27′ W.).
The navigable waters south of a line extending due west from
the southern most end of Exxon Dock #1 (29°43.37′ N.,
95°01.27′ W.)

Houston-Galveston—
003669954.
Houston Traffic .........................

Houston Traffic .........................

..................................................
156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) ............
156.250 Mhz (Ch. 5A)
—For Sailing Plans only
156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) ............
156.250 Mhz (Ch. 5A)
—For Sailing Plans only

Los Angeles/Long Beach:
MMSI/To be determined
San Pedro Traffic .....................

156.700 MHz (Ch.14) ..............

Vessel Movement Reporting System Area: The navigable waters within a 25 nautical mile radius of Point Fermin Light
(33°42.3′ N., 118°17.6′ W.).

Louisville: Not applicable
Louisville Traffic .......................

156.650 MHz (Ch. 13)

The waters of the Ohio River between McAlpine Locks (Mile
606) and Twelve Mile Island (Mile 593), only when the
McAlpine upper pool gauge is at approximately 13.0 feet or
above.

Lower Mississippi River 5—
0036699952
New Orleans Traffic .................

156.700 MHz (Ch.14) ..............

New Orleans Traffic .................

156.600 MHz (Ch.12) ..............

The navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River below
30°38.7′ N., 91°17.5′ W. (Port Hudson Light at 255 miles
Above Head of Passes (AHP)), the Southwest Pass, and,
within a 12 nautical miles radius around 28°54.3′ N.,
89°25.7′ W. (Southwest Pass Entrance Light at 19.9 miles
Below Head of Passes).
New Orleans Sector. The navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River bounded on the north by a line drawn perpendicularly at 29°56.4′ N., 90°08.36′ W. and on the south
by a line drawn perpendicularly at 29°56.24′ N., 89°59.86′
W. (88 and 106 miles AHP).

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TABLE 161.12(C).—VTS AND VMRS CENTERS, CALL SIGNS/MMSI, DESIGNATED FREQUENCIES, AND
MONITORING AREAS—Continued
Center MMSI 1 Call Sign
New York—003669951
New York Traffic ......................

Designated frequency (Channel designation)—purpose 2

Monitoring area 3 4

156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) ............
—For Sailing Plans only
156.600 MHz (Ch. 12)
—For vessels at anchor

The area consists of the navigable waters of the Lower New
York Bay bounded on the east by a line drawn from Norton
Point to Breezy Point; on the south by a line connecting
the entrance buoys at the Ambrose Channel, Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel to Sandy Hook Point; and
on the southeast including the waters of Sandy Hook Bay
south to a line drawn at latitude 40 25′ N; then west in the
Raritan Bay to the Raritan River Railroad Bridge, then
north into waters of the Arthur Kill and Newark Bay to the
Lehigh Valley Draw Bridge at latitude 40 41.9N; and then
east including the waters of the Kill Van Kull and the Upper
New York Bay north to a line drawn east-west from the
Holland Tunnel ventilator shaft at latitude 40 43.7′ N, longitude 74 01.6′ W, in the Hudson River; and then continuing east including the waters of the East River to the
Throgs Neck Bridge, excluding the Harlem River.
The navigable waters of the Lower New York Bay west of a
line drawn from Norton Point to Breezy Point; and north of
a line connecting the entrance buoys of Ambrose Channel,
Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel, to Sandy Hook
Point; on the southeast including the waters of the Sandy
Hook Bay south to a line drawn at latitude 40 25′ N; then
west into the waters of Raritan Bay East Reach to a line
drawn from Great Kills Light south through Raritan Bay
East Reach LGB #14 to Comfort PT, NJ; then north including the waters of the Upper New York Bay south of 40
42.40′ N (Brooklyn Bridge) and 40 43.70′ N (Holland Tunnel Ventilator Shaft); west through the KVK into the Arthur
Kill north of 40 38.25′ N (Arthur Kill Railroad Bridge); then
north into the waters of the Newark Bay, south of 40 41.95′
N (Lehigh Valley Draw Bridge).
The navigable waters of the Raritan Bay south to a line
drawn at latitude 40 26′ N; then west of a line drawn from
Great Kills Light south through the Raritan Bay East Reach
LGB #14 to Point Comfort, NJ; then west to the Raritan
River Railroad Bridge; and north including the waters of the
Arthur Kill to 40 28.25′ N (Arthur Kill Railroad Bridge); including the waters of the East River north of 40 42.40′ N
(Brooklyn Bridge) to the Throgs Neck Bridge, excluding the
Harlem River.

New York Traffic ......................

156.700 MHz (Ch. 14) ............

New York Traffic ......................

156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) ............

Port Arthur 5—003669955
Sabine Traffic ...........................

.............................................
To be determined ....................

Prince William Sound—
003669958
Valdez Traffic ...........................

.............................................
156.650 MHz (Ch. 13) ............

Puget Sound 6
Seattle Traffic—003669957 .....

.............................................
156.700 MHz (Ch. 14) ............

Seattle Traffic—003669957 .....

156.250 MHz (Ch. 5A) ............

Tofino Traffic—003160012 .......

156.725 MHz (Ch. 74) ............

The navigable waters south of 30°10′ N., east of 94°20′ W.,
west of 93°22′ W, and, north of 29° 10′ N.

The navigable waters south of 61°05′ N., east of 147°20′ W.,
north of 60° N., and west of 146°30′ W.; and, all navigable
waters in Port Valdez.
The waters of Puget Sound, Hood Canal and adjacent waters
south of a line connecting Marrowstone Point and Lagoon
Point in Admiralty Inlet and south of a line drawn due east
from the southernmost tip of Possession Point on Whidbey
Island to the shoreline.
The waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca east of 124°40′ W.
excluding the waters in the central portion of the Strait of
Juan de Fuca north and east of Race Rocks; the navigable
waters of the Strait of Georgia east of 122°52′ W.; the San
Juan Island Archipelago, Rosario Strait, Bellingham Bay;
Admiralty Inlet north of a line connecting Marrowstone
Point and Lagoon Point and all waters east of Whidbey Island North of a line drawn due east from the southernmost
tip of Possession Point on Whidbey Island to the shoreline.
The waters west of 124°40′ W. within 50 nautical miles of the
coast of Vancouver Island including the waters north of 48°
N., and east of 127° W.

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

TABLE 161.12(C).—VTS AND VMRS CENTERS, CALL SIGNS/MMSI, DESIGNATED FREQUENCIES, AND
MONITORING AREAS—Continued
Center MMSI 1 Call Sign

Designated frequency (Channel designation)—purpose 2

Monitoring area 3 4

Victoria Traffi—003160010 ......

156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) ............

The waters of the Strait of Georgia west of 122° 52′ W., the
navigable waters of the central Strait of Juan de Fuca north
and east of Race Rocks, including the Gulf Island Archipelago, Boundary Pass and Haro Strait.

San Francisco—003669956
San Francisco Traffic ...............

156.700 MHz (Ch. 14) ............

San Francisco Traffic ...............

156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) ............

The navigable waters of the San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area, the navigable waters shoreward of the
San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area east of
122°42.0′ W. and north of 37°40.0′ N. extending eastward
through the Golden Gate, and the navigable waters of San
Francisco Bay and as far east as the port of Stockton on
the San Joaquin River, as far north as the port of Sacramento on the Sacramento River.
The navigable waters within a 38 nautical mile radius of
Mount Tamalpais (37°55.8′ N., 122°34.6′ W.) west of
122°42.0′ W. and south of 37°40.0′ N and excluding the
San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area.

St. Marys River—003669953
Soo Traffic ................................

156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) ............

The waters of the St. Marys River between 45°57′ N. (De
Tour Reef Light) and 46°38.7′ N. (lle Parisienne Light), except the St. Marys Falls Canal and those navigable waters
east of a line from 46°04.16′ N. and 46°01.57′ N. (La
Pointe to Sims Point in Potagannissing Bay and Worsley
Bay).

Notes:
1 Maritime Mobile Service Identifier (MMSI) is a unique nine-digit number assigned that identifies ship stations, ship earth stations, coast stations, coast earth stations, and group calls for use by a digital selective calling (DSC) radio, an INMARSAT ship
earth station or AIS. AIS requirements are set forth in §§ 161.21 and 164.46 of this subchapter.
2 In the event of a communication failure, difficulties or other safety factors, the Center may direct or permit a user to monitor
and report on any other designated monitoring frequency or the bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Channel
13) or 156.375 MHz (Ch. 67), to the extent that doing so provides a level of safety beyond that provided by other means. The
bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13), is used in certain monitoring areas where the level of reporting
does not warrant a designated frequency.
3 All geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) are expressed in North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83).
4 Some monitoring areas extend beyond navigable waters. Although not required, users are strongly encouraged to maintain a
listening watch on the designated monitoring frequency in these areas. Otherwise, they are required to maintain watch as stated
in 47 CFR 80.148.
5 Until rules regarding VTS Lower Mississippi River and VTS Port Arthur are published, vessels are exempted of all VTS and
VMRS requirements set forth in 33 CFR part 161, except those set forth in §§ 161.21 and 164.46 of this subchapter.
6 A Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service was established by the United States and Canada within adjoining waters. The appropriate Center administers the rules issued by both nations; however, enforces only its own set of rules within its jurisdiction.
Note, the bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13), is not so designated in Canadian waters, therefore
users are encouraged and permitted to make passing arrangements on the designated monitoring frequencies.

(d) As soon as is practicable, a VTS
User shall notify the VTS of any of the
following:
(1) A marine casualty as defined in 46
CFR 4.05–1;
(2) Involvement in the ramming of a
fixed or floating object;
(3) A pollution incident as defined in
§ 151.15 of this chapter;
(4) A defect or discrepancy in an aid
to navigation;
(5) A hazardous condition as defined
in § 160.203 of this chapter;
(6) Improper operation of vessel
equipment required by Part 164 of this
chapter;
(7) A situation involving hazardous
materials for which a report is required
by 49 CFR 176.48; and

(8) A hazardous vessel operating condition as defined in § 161.2.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28329, May 31,
1995; CGD 92–052, 61 FR 45326, Aug. 29, 1996;
USCG–1999–6141, 64 FR 69636, Dec. 14, 1999;
USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39364, July 1, 2003]

§ 161.13 VTS Special Area operating
requirements.
The following operating requirements apply within a VTS Special
Area:
(a) A VTS User shall, if towing
astern, do so with as short a hawser as
safety and good seamanship permits.
(b) A VMRS User shall: (1) Not enter
or get underway in the area without
prior approval of the VTS;

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(2) Not enter a VTS Special Area if a
hazardous vessel operating condition or
circumstance exists;
(3) Not meet, cross, or overtake any
other VMRS User in the area without
prior approval of the VTS; and
(4) Before meeting, crossing, or overtaking any other VMRS User in the
area, communicate on the designated
vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone
frequency, intended navigation movements, and any other information necessary in order to make safe passing
arrangements. This requirement does
not relieve a vessel of any duty prescribed by the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at
Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) or the Inland
Navigation Rules.

position, sailing plan deviation and
final).

Subpart B—Vessel Movement
Reporting System

[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39366,
July 1, 2003]

§ 161.15 Purpose and intent.
(a) A Vessel Movement Reporting
System (VMRS) is a system used to
monitor and track vessel movements
VTS or VMRS area. This is accomplished by requiring that vessels provide information under established procedures as set forth in this part, or as
directed by the Center.
(b) To avoid imposing an undue reporting burden or unduly congesting
radiotelephone frequencies, reports
shall be limited to information which
is essential to achieve the objectives of
the VMRS. These reports are consolidated into three reports (sailing plan,

[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39366,
July 1, 2003]

§ 161.16

Applicability.

Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this subpart apply to the following vessels and VMRS Users:
(a) Every power-driven vessel of 40
meters (approximately 131 feet) or
more in length, while navigating;
(b) Every towing vessel of 8 meters
(approximately 26 feet) or more in
length, while navigating; or
(c) Every vessel certificated to carry
50 or more passengers for hire, when
engaged in trade.

§ 161.17

Definitions.

As used in this subpart:
Center means a Vessel Traffic Center
or Vessel Movement Center.
Published means available in a widely-distributed and publicly available
medium (e.g., VTS User’s Manual, ferry
schedule, Notice to Mariners).
[USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39366, July 1, 2003]

§ 161.18 Reporting requirements.
(a) A Center may: (1) Direct a vessel
to provide any of the information set
forth in Table 161.18(a) (IMO Standard
Ship Reporting System);

TABLE 161.18(A)—THE IMO STANDARD SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM
A

ALPHA .........................

Ship ..............................

B

BRAVO ........................

Dates and time of event

C

CHARLIE .....................

Position ........................

D

DELTA .........................

Position ........................

E
F

ECHO ...........................
FOXTROT ....................

G

GOLF ...........................

True course ..................
Speed in knots and
tenths of knots.
Port of Departure .........

Name, call sign or ship station identity, and
flag.
A 6 digit group giving day of month (first two
digits), hours and minutes (last four digits). If
other than UTC state time zone used.
A 4 digit group giving latitude in degrees and
minutes suffixed with N (north) or S (south)
and a 5 digit group giving longitude in degrees and minutes suffixed with E (east) or
W (west); or.
True bearing (first 3 digits) and distance (state
distance) in nautical miles from a clearly
identified landmark (state landmark).
A 3 digit group.
A 3 digit group.
Name of last port of call.

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TABLE 161.18(A)—THE IMO STANDARD SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM—Continued

H

HOTEL .........................

I

INDIA ...........................

J

JULIET .........................

K

KILO .............................

L
M

LIMA .............................
MIKE ............................

N
O

NOVEMBER .................
OSCAR ........................

P

PAPA ...........................

Q

QUEBEC ......................

R

ROMEO .......................

S

SIERRA ........................

T

TANGO ........................

U

UNIFORM ....................

V
W

VICTOR ........................
WHISKEY .....................

X

XRAY ...........................

Date, time and point of
entry system.
Destination and expected time of arrival.
Pilot ..............................
Date, time and point of
exit from system.
Route information .........
Radio ............................
Time of next report ......
Maximum present static
draught in meters.
Cargo on board ............

Entry time expressed as in (B) and into the
entry position expressed as in (C) or (D).
Name of port and date time group expressed
as in (B).
State whether a deep sea or local pilot is on
board.
Exit time expressed as in (B) and exit position
expressed as in (C) or (D).
Intended track.
State in full names of communications stations/
frequencies guarded.
Date time group expressed as in (B).
4 digit group giving meters and centimeters.

Cargo and brief details of any dangerous cargoes as well as harmful substances and
gases that could endanger persons or the
environment.
Defects, damage, defiBrief detail of defects, damage, deficiencies or
ciencies or limitations.
other limitations.
Description of pollution
Brief details of type of pollution (oil, chemicals,
or dangerous goods
etc) or dangerous goods lost overboard; posilost.
tion expressed as in (C) or (D).
Weather conditions ...... Brief details of weather and sea conditions prevailing.
Ship’s representative
Details of name and particulars of ship’s repand/or owner.
resentative and/or owner for provision of information.
Ship size and type ....... Details of length, breadth, tonnage, and type,
etc., as required.
Medical personnel ........ Doctor, physician’s assistant, nurse, no medic.
Total number of perState number.
sons on board.
Miscellaneous .............. Any other information as appropriate. [i.e., a
detailed description of a planned operation,
which may include: its duration; effective
area; any restrictions to navigation; notification procedures for approaching vessels; in
addition, for a towing operation: configuration,
length of the tow, available horsepower, etc.;
for a dredge or floating plant: configuration of
pipeline, mooring configuration, number of
assist vessels, etc.].

(2) Establish other means of reporting for those vessels unable to report
on the designated frequency; or
(3) Require reports from a vessel in
sufficient time to allow advance vessel
traffic planning.
(b) All reports required by this part
shall be made as soon as is practicable
on the frequency designated in Table
161.12(c) (VTS and VMRS Centers, Call
Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies,
and Monitoring Areas).
(c) When not exchanging communications, a VMRS User must maintain a
listening watch as described in § 26.04(e)

of this chapter on the frequency designated in Table 161.12(c) (VTS and
VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring
Areas). In addition, the VMRS User
must respond promptly when hailed
and communicate in the English language.
NOTE: As stated in 47 CFR 80.148(b), a VHF
watch on Channel 16 (156.800 MHz) is not required on vessels subject to the Vessel
Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act and
participating in a Vessel Traffic Service
(VTS) system when the watch is maintained
on both the vessel bridge-to-bridge frequency
and a designated VTS frequency.

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(d) A vessel must report:
(1) Any significant deviation from its
Sailing Plan, as defined in § 161.19, or
from previously reported information;
or
(2) Any intention to deviate from a
VTS issued measure or vessel traffic
routing system.
(e) When reports required by this
part include time information, such information shall be given using the
local time zone in effect and the 24hour military clock system.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39366,
July 1, 2003]

§ 161.19

Sailing Plan (SP).

Unless otherwise stated, at least 15
minutes before navigating a VTS area,
a vessel must report the:
(a) Vessel name and type;
(b) Position;
(c) Destination and ETA;
(d) Intended route;
(e) Time and point of entry; and
(f) Dangerous cargo on board or in its
tow, as defined in § 160.203 of this chapter, and other required information as
set out in § 160.211 and § 160.213 of this
chapter, if applicable.
§ 161.20

Position Report (PR).

A vessel must report its name and
position:
(a) Upon point of entry into a VMRS
area;
(b) At designated reporting points as
set forth in subpart C; or
(c) When directed by the Center.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39366,
July 1, 2003]

§ 161.21

Automated reporting.

(a) Unless otherwise directed, vessels
equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) are required to
make continuous, all stations, AIS
broadcasts, in lieu of voice Position
Reports, to those Centers denoted in
Table 161.12(c) of this part.
(b) Should an AIS become non-operational, while or prior to navigating a
VMRS area, it should be restored to operating condition as soon as possible,
and, until restored a vessel must:
(1) Notify the Center;

(2) Make voice radio Position Reports
at designated reporting points as required by § 161.20(b) of this part; and
(3) Make any other reports as directed by the Center.
[USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39366, July 1, 2003]

§ 161.21 Sailing Plan Deviation Report
(DR).
A vessel must report:
(a) When its ETA to a destination
varies significantly from a previously
reported ETA;
(b) Any intention to deviate from a
VTS issued measure or vessel traffic
routing system; or
(c) Any significant deviation from
previously reported information.
§ 161.22

Final Report (FR).

A vessel must report its name and
position:
(a) On arrival at its destination; or
(b) When leaving a VTS area.
§ 161.23

Reporting exemptions.

(a) Unless otherwise directed, the following vessels are exempted from providing Position and Final Reports due
to the nature of their operation:
(1) Vessels on a published schedule
and route;
(2) Vessels operating within an area
of a radius of three nautical miles or
less; or
(3) Vessels escorting another vessel
or assisting another vessel in maneuvering procedures.
(b) A vessel described in paragraph
(a) of this section must:
(1) Provide a Sailing Plan at least 5
minutes but not more than 15 minutes
before navigating within the VMRS
area; and
(2) If it departs from its promulgated
schedule by more than 15 minutes or
changes its limited operating area,
make the established VMRS reports, or
report as directed.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33364, June 19,
1997; USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39367, July 1,
2003]

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

Subpart C—Vessel Traffic Service
and Vessel Movement Reporting System Areas and Reporting Points
NOTE: All geographic coordinates contained in part 161 (latitude and longitude)
are expressed in North American Datum of
1983 (NAD 83).

§ 161.25 Vessel Traffic Service New
York Area.
The area consists of the navigable
waters of the Lower New York Harbor
bounded on the east by a line drawn
from Norton Point to Breezy Point; on
the south by a line connecting the entrance buoys at the Ambrose Channel,
Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel to Sandy Hook Point; and on the
southeast including the waters of
Sandy Hook Bay south to a line drawn
at latitude 40°25′N.; then west into waters of the Raritan Bay to the Raritan
River Rail Road Bridge; and then north
including the waters of the Arthur Kill
and Newark Bay to the Lehigh Valley
Draw Bridge at latitude 40°41.9′N.; and
then east including the waters of the
Kill Van Kull and Upper New York Bay
north to a line drawn east-west from
the Holland Tunnel Ventilator Shaft at
latitude 40°43.7′N., longitude 74°01.6′W.
in the Hudson River; and then continuing east including the waters of
the East River to the Throgs Neck
Bridge, excluding the Harlem River.
NOTE: Although mandatory participation
in VTSNY is limited to the area within the
navigable waters of the United States,
VTSNY will provide services beyond those
waters. Prospective users are encouraged to
report beyond the area of required participation in order to facilitate advance vessel
traffic management in the VTS area and to
receive VTSNY advisories and/or assistance.
[CGD 92–052, 61 FR 45327, Aug. 29, 1996]

§ 161.30 Vessel Traffic Service Louisville.
The VTS area consists of the navigable waters of the Ohio River between

McAlpine Locks (Mile 606.8) and
Twelve Mile Island (Mile 593), only
when the McAlpine upper pool gauge is
at 13.0 feet or above.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35531,
June 30, 1998]

§ 161.35 Vessel Traffic Service Houston/Galveston.
(a) The VTS area consists of the following major waterways and portions
of connecting waterways: Galveston
Bay Entrance Channel; Outer Bar
Channel; Inner Bar Channel; Bolivar
Roads Channel; Galveston Channel;
Gulf ICW and Galveston-Freeport CutOff from Mile 346 to Mile 352; Texas
City Channel; Texas City Turning
Basin; Texas City Canal Channel;
Texas City Canal Turning Basin; Houston Ship Channel; Bayport Channel;
Bayport Turning Basin; Houston Turning Basin; and the following precautionary areas associated with these
waterways.
(b) Precautionary Areas.
TABLE 161.35(B)—VTS HOUSTON/GALVESTON
PRECAUTIONARY AREAS
Center point

Precautionary
area name

Radius
(yds.)

Bolivar Roads
Red Fish Bar
Bayport Channel.
Morgans Point
Upper San
Jacinto Bay.
Baytown .........
Lynchburg ......
Carpenters
Bayou.
Jacintoport .....
Greens Bayou
Hunting Bayou
Sims Bayou ...
Brady Island ..
Buffalo Bayou

4000
4000
4000

29°20.9′N
29°29.8′N
29°36.7′N

94°47.0′W
94°51.9′W
94°57.2′W

2000
1000

29°41.0′N
29°42.3′N

94°59.0′W
95°01.1′W

1000
1000
1000

29°43.6′N
29°45.8′N
29°45.3′N

95°01.4′W
95°04.8′W
95°05.6′W

1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

29°44.8′N
29°44.8′N
29°44.3′N
29°43.1′N
29°43.5′N
29°45.0′N

95°06.0′W
95°10.2′W
95°12.1′W
95°14.4′W
95°16.4′ W
95°17.3′W

Latitude

Longitude

Note: Each Precautionary Area encompasses a circular
area of the radius denoted.

(c) Reporting Points.

TABLE 161.35(C)—VTS HOUSTON/GALVESTON REPORTING POINTS
Designator

Geographic name

1 .................

Galveston Bay Entrance
Channel.
Galveston Bay Entrance
Channel.

2 .................

Geographic description
Galveston Bay Entrance CH
Lighted Buoy (LB) ‘‘GB’’.
Galveston Bay Entrance
Channel LB 11 and 12.

Latitude/longitude

Notes

29°18.4′N; 94°37.6′W.
29°20.6′N; 94°44.6′W.

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TABLE 161.35(C)—VTS HOUSTON/GALVESTON REPORTING POINTS—Continued
Designator

Geographic name

Latitude/longitude

Notes

E .................

Bolivar Land Cut ............

Mile 349 Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).

Geographic description

29°22.5′N; 94°46.9′ W ...

W ................

Pelican Cut .....................

Mile 351 ICW ..........................

29°21.4′N; 94°48.5′ W ...

Tows entering HSC also
report at HSC LB 25 &
26.
Tow entering HSC also
report at HSC LB 25 &
26.

GCG ...........

Galveston Harbor ...........
Texas City Channel ........
Houston Ship Channel
ICW Intersection.

USCG Base. At the entrance
to Galveston Harbor.
Texas City Channel LB 12 .....
Houston Ship Channel (HSC)
LB 25 and 26.

29°20.0′N; 94°46.5′W.

T .................
X .................

3 .................
4 .................
P .................

Lower Galveston Bay .....
Red Fish Bar ..................
Bayport Ship Channel ....

29°23.5′N; 94°48.8′W.
29°30.3′N; 94°52.4′W.
29°36.8′N; 94°59.5′ W; ..

4A ...............
5 .................
6 .................
7 .................
8 .................
9 .................
10 ...............
11 ...............
12 ...............
13 ...............

Upper Galveston Bay .....
Morgan’s Point ...............
Exxon .............................
Lynchburg .......................
Shell Oil ..........................
Greens Bayou ................
Hess Turning Basin ........
Lyondell Turning Basin ..
I–610 Bridge ...................
Houston Turning Basin ..

HSC LB 31 and 32 .................
HSC Lt. 53A & 54A ................
Bayport Ship Channel Lt. 8
and 9.
HSC Buoys 69 and 70 ...........
Barbour’s Cut .........................
Baytown Bend ........................
Ferry crossing .........................
Boggy Bayou ..........................
Greens Bayou ........................
Hunting Bayou Turning Basin
Sims Bayou Turning Basin .....
I–610 Bridge ...........................
Buffalo Bayou .........................

29°22.4′N; 94°50.9′W.
29°22.1′N; 94°48.1′W. ...

29°34.7′N; 94°55.8′ W ...
29°41.0′N; 94°58.9′W. ...
29°43.5′N; 95°01.4′W.
29°45.8′N; 95°04.8′W.
29°44.1′N; 95°08.0′W.
29°44.8′N; 95°10.1′W.
29°44.3′N;95°12.1′W.
29°43.2′N; 95°14.4′W.
29°43.5′N; 95°16.0′W.
29°45.0′N; 95°17.4′W.

Tow entering HSC from
ICW or Texas Cut
Only.

Report at the North Land
Cut.
Tows only.
Abeam Barbours Cut.

[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28331, May 31, 1995;
USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40058, June 29, 2000]

§ 161.40 Vessel Traffic Service Berwick
Bay.
(a) The VTS area consists of the navigable waters of the following segments
of waterways: the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) Morgan City to Port Allen
Alternate Route from Mile Marker 0 to
Mile Marker 5; the ICW from Mile
Marker 93 west of Harvey Lock (WHL)
to Mile Marker 102 WHL; the
Atchafalaya River Route from Mile
Marker 113 to Mile Marker 122; from

Bayou Shaffer Junction (ICW Mile
Marker 94.5 WHL) south one statute
mile along Bayou Shaffer; and from
Berwick Lock northwest one statute
mile along the Lower Atchafalaya
River.
(b) VTS Special Area. The Berwick
Bay VTS Special Area consists of those
waters within a 1000 yard radius of the
Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge located at Mile .03 MC/PA.
(c) Reporting Points.

TABLE 161.40(C)—VTS BERWICK BAY REPORTING POINTS
Latitude/longitude

Designator

Geographic name

Geographic description

1 ...........................

Stouts Pass ........................

2 ...........................

Berwick Lock ......................

Stouts Point Light ‘‘1’’ Mile
113–Atchafalaya River.
Mile 1.9 MC/PA ..................

3 ...........................

Conrad’s Point Junction .....

Buoy ‘‘1’’ Mile 1.5 MC/PA ..

4 ...........................

Mile 3 MC/PA .....................

6 ...........................

Swift Ships Flat Lake Junction.
South Pacific Railroad
Bridge.
20 Grant Point Junction .....

7 ...........................

ICW .....................................

8 ...........................

Wax Bayou Junction ..........

5 ...........................

Mile 0.3 MC/PA ..................
Bayou Boeuf-Atchafalaya
R. Mile 95.5 ICW.
Overhead Power Cable
Mile 96.5 ICW.
Light ‘‘A’’ Mile 98.2W ICW

29°43′47″
91°13′25″
29°43′10″
91°13′28″
29°42′32″
91°13′14″
29°43′26″
91°12′22″
29°41′34″
91°12′44″
29°41′18″
91°12′36″
29°40′43″
91°13′18″
29°39′29″
91°14′46″

N
W
N
W
N
W
N
W
N
W
N
W
N
W
N
W

Notes

If transiting the Lock.

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TABLE 161.40(C)—VTS BERWICK BAY REPORTING POINTS—Continued

Designator

Geographic name

Geographic description

9 ...........................

Shaffer Junction .................

ICW-Bayou Shaffer Mile
94.5 ICW.

Latitude/longitude

Notes

29°41′10″ N
91°11′38″ W

[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28332, May 31, 1995;
USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35531, June 30, 1998]

§ 161.45 Vessel Traffic
Marys River.

Service

St.

(a) The VTS area consists of the navigable waters of the St. Marys River
and lower Whitefish Bay from 45°57′ N.
(De Tour Reef Light) to the south, to

46°38.7′ N. (Ile Parisienne Light) to the
north, except the waters of the St.
Marys Falls Canal, and to the east
along a line from La Pointe to Sims
Point, within Potagannissing Bay and
Worsley Bay.
(b) Reporting Points.

TABLE 161.45(B)—VTS ST. MARYS RIVER REPORTING POINTS
Designator

Geographic name

Geographic description

1 ....................
2 ....................
3 ....................
4 ....................
5* ...................
6 ....................
7 ....................
8 ....................
9 ....................
10 ..................
11 ..................
12 ..................

Ile Parisienne .......................
Gros Cap Reef .....................
Round Island ........................
Pointe Louise .......................
West End of Locks ...............
East End of Locks ................
Mission Point ........................
Six Mile Point .......................
Ninemile Point ......................
West Neebish Channel ........
Munuscong Lake Junction ...
De Tour Reef .......................

Ile Parisienne Light ..............
Gros Cap Reefs Light ..........
Round Island Light 32 ..........
Pointe Louise Light ..............
West Center Pierhead Light
East Center Pierhead Light ..
Light 99 ................................
Six Mile Point .......................
Light 80 ................................
Light 29 ................................
Lighted Junction Buoy ..........
De Tour Reef Light ..............

Latitude/longitude
46°37.3′N;
46°30.6′N;
46°26.9′N;
46°27.8′N;
46°30.2′N;
46°30.1′N;
46°29.2′N;
46°26.1′N;
46°23.5′N;
46°16.9′N;
46°10.8′N;
46°56.9′N;

84°45.9′ W
84°37.1′ W
84°31.7′W.
84°28.2′W.
84°22.2′ W
84°20.3′ W
84°18.1′W.
84°15.4′W.
84°14.1′W.
84°12.5′ W
84°05.6′W.
83°53.7′W.

Notes
.....
.....

Downbound Only.
Upbound Only.

.....
.....

Upbound Only.
Downbound Only.

.....

Downbound Only.

[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28332, May 31, 1995;
USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35531, June 30, 1998]

§ 161.50 Vessel
Francisco.

Traffic

Service

San

The VTS area consists of all the navigable waters of San Francisco Bay Region south of the Mare Island Causeway Bridge and the Petaluma River
Entrance Channel Daybeacon 19 and
Petaluma River Entrace Channel Light
20 and north of the Dumbarton Bridge;
its seaward approaches within a 38 nautical mile radius of Mount Tamalpais
(37–55.8′ N., 122–34.6′ W.); and its navigable tributaries as far east as the port
of Stockton on the San Joaquin River,
as far north as the port of Sacramento
on the Sacramento River.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28332, May 31,
1995]

§ 161.55 Vessel Traffic Service Puget
Sound and the Cooperative Vessel
Traffic Service for the Juan de
Fuca Region.
The Vessel Traffic Service Puget
Sound area consists of the navigable
waters of the United States bounded by
a line drawn from the Washington
State coastline at 48°23′08″ N., 124°43′37″
W. on Cape Flattery to the Cape Flattery Light at 48°23′30″ N., 124°44′12″ W.
on Tatoosh Island, due west to the U.S.
Territorial Sea Boundary; thence
northward along the U.S. Territorial
Sea Boundary to its intersection with
the U.S./Canada International Boundary; thence east along the U.S./Canada
International Boundary through the
waters known as the Strait of Juan de
Fuca, Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and
the Strait of Georgia to the Washington State coastline at 49°00′06″ N.,
122°45′18″ W. (International Boundary

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Range C Rear Light). This area includes: Puget Sound, Hood Canal, Possession Sound, the San Juan Island Archipelago, Rosario Strait, Guemes
Channel, Bellingham Bay, the U.S. waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and
the Strait of Georgia, and all waters
adjacent to the above.
(a) Vessel Traffic Service Puget
Sound participates in a U.S./Canadian
Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service
(CVTS) to jointly manage vessel traffic
in the Juan de Fuca Region. The CVTS
for the Juan de Fuca Region consists of
all waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca
and its offshore approaches, southern
Georgia Strait, the Gulf and San Juan
Archipelagos, Rosario Strait, Boundary
Pass and Haro Strait, bounded on the
northwest by 48°35′45″ N.; and on the
southwest by 48°23′30″ N.; and on the
west by the rhumb line joining 48°35′45″
N., 124°47′30″ W. with 48°23′30″ N.,
124°48′37″ W.; and on the northeast in
the Strait of Georgia, by a line drawn
along 49°N. from Vancouver Island to
Semiahmoo Bay; and on the southeast,
by a line drawn from McCurdy Point on
the Quimper Peninsula to Point Partridge on Whidbey Island. Canadian
and United States Vessel Traffic Centers (Tofino, B.C., Canada, Vancouver,
BC, Canada and Seattle, WA) manage
traffic within the CVTS area irrespective of the International Boundary.
(b) VTS Special Areas. (1) The
Rosario Strait VTS Special Area consists of those waters bounded to the
south by the center of Precautionary
Area ‘‘RB’’ (a circular area of 2,500
yards radius centered at 48°26′24″ N.,
122°45′12″ W.), and to the north by the
center of Precautionary Area ‘‘C’’ (a
circular area of 2,500 yards radius centered at 48°40′34″ N., 122°42′44″ W.; Lighted Buoy ‘‘C’’); and
NOTE: The center of precautionary area
‘‘RB’’ is not marked by a buoy. All precautionary areas are depicted on National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) nautical charts.

(2) The Guemes Channel VTS Special
Area consists of those waters bounded
to the west by Shannon Point on
Fidalgo Island and to the east by
Southeast Point on Guemes Island.
(c) Additional VTS Special Area Operating Requirements. The following
additional requirements are applicable

in the Rosario Strait and Guemes
Channel VTS Special Areas:
(1) A vessel engaged in towing shall
not impede the passage of a vessel of
40,000 dead weight tons or more.
(2) A vessel of less than 40,000 dead
weight tons is exempt from the provision set forth in § 161.13(b)(1) of this
part.
(3) A vessel of less than 100 meters in
length is exempt from the provisions
set forth in § 161.13(b)(3) of this part.
Approval will not be granted for:
(i) A vessel of 100 meters or more in
length to meet or overtake; or cross or
operate within 2,000 yards (except when
crossing astern) of a vessel of 40,000
dead weight tons or more; or
(ii) A vessel of 40,000 dead weight tons
or more to meet or overtake; or cross
or operate within 2,000 yards (except
when crossing astern) of a vessel of 100
meters or more in length.
(d) Reporting Point. Inbound vessels
in the Strait of Juan de Fuca upon
crossing 124–W.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as
amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35531,
June 30, 1998]

§ 161.60 Vessel Traffic Service Prince
William Sound.
(a) The VTS area consists of the navigable waters of the United States
north of a line drawn from Cape
Hinchinbrook Light to Schooner Rock
Light, comprising that portion of
Prince William Sound between 146°30′
W. and 147°20′ W. and includes Valdez
Arm, Valdez Narrows and Port Valdez.
(b) The Valdez Arm VTS Special Area
consists of the waters of the Valdez
Arm Traffic Separation Scheme (described in § 167.1703 of this chapter); the
waters northeast of a line drawn from
shoreline to shoreline through the
points
60°58.04′N,
146°46.52′W
and
60°58.93′N, 146°48.86′W; and southwest of
a line bearing 307° True from Tongue
Point at 61°02.10′N, 146°40.00′W.
(c) The Valdez Narrows VTS Special
Area consists of those waters of Valdez
Arm, Valdez Narrows, and Port Valdez
northeast of a line bearing 307° True
from Tongue Point at 61°02′06″ 146°40′
W.; and southwest of a line bearing 307°
True from Entrance Island Light at
61°05′06″ N., 146°36′42″ W.

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(d) Additional VTS Special Area Operating Requirements. The following
additional requirements are applicable
in the Valdez Narrows VTS Special
Area:
(1) No VMRS User shall proceed
north of 61° N. without prior approval
of the VTS.
(2) For a vessel listed in paragraph
(c)(3) of this section—
(i) Approval to enter this area will
not be granted to a vessel when a tank
vessel of more than 20,000 deadweight
tons is navigating therein;

(ii) A northbound vessel shall remain
south of 61° N. until the VTS has granted permission to proceed; and
(iii) A southbound vessel shall remain in Port Valdez east of 146°35′ W.
and north of 61°06′N. until the VTS has
granted permission to proceed.
(3) Paragraph (c)(2) of this section applies to—
(i) A vessel of 1600 gross tons or more;
and
(ii) A towing vessel of 8 meters or
more in length, except for a vessel performing duties as an escort vessel as
defined in 33 CFR Part 168.
(e) Reporting Points.

TABLE 161.60(D)—VTS PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND REPORTING POINTS
Designator

Geographic name

Geographic description

1A ............
1B ............
2A ............
2B ............
3A ............
3B ............
4A ............
4B ............
5 ...............

Cape Hinchinbrook ......
Schooner Rock ............
Naked Island ................
Naked Island ................
Bligh Reef ....................
Bligh Reef ....................
Rocky Point ..................
Rocky Point ..................
Entrance Island ............

Cape Hinchinbrook .........................
Schooner Rock ...............................
Naked Island ...................................
Naked Island ...................................
Bligh Reef Light (Pilot Embark) ......
Bligh Reef Light (Pilot Disembark)
Rocky Point .....................................
Rocky Point .....................................
Entrance Island Light ......................

Latitude/longitude
60°16′18″N;
60°18′42″N;
60°40′00″N;
60°40′00″N;
60°50′36″N;
60°51′00″N;
60°57′48″N;
60°57′48″N;
61°05′24″N;

Notes

146°45′30″ W ....
146°51′36″ W ....
147°01′24″ W ....
147°05′00″ W ....
146°57′30″ W ....
147°01′24″ W ....
146°47′30″ W ....
146°50′00″ W ....
146°37′30″W..

Northbound Only.
Southbound Only.
Northbound Only.
Southbound Only.
Northbound Only.
Southbound Only.
Northbound Only.
Southbound Only.

[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28332, May 31, 1995;
USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532, June 30, 1998; USCG–2001–10254, 67 FR 53742, Aug. 19, 2002]

PART 162—INLAND WATERWAYS
NAVIGATION REGULATIONS
Sec.
162.1 General.
162.15 Manhasset Bay, N.Y.; seaplane restricted area.
162.20 Flushing Bay near La Guardia Airport, Flushing, N.Y.; restricted area.
162.30 Channel of Tuckerton Creek, N.J.;
navigation.
162.35 Channel of Christina River, Del.;
navigation.
162.40 Inland waterway from Delaware
River to Chesapeake Bay, Del. and Md.
(Chesapeake and Delaware Canal).
162.65 All waterways tributary to the Atlantic Ocean south of Chesapeake Bay and
all waterways tributary to the Gulf of
Mexico east and south of St. Marks, Fla.
162.75 All waterways tributary to the Gulf
of Mexico (except the Mississippi River,
its tributaries, South and Southwest
Passes and the Atchafalaya River) from
St. Marks, Fla., to the Rio Grande.
162.80 Mississippi River below mouth of
Ohio River, including South and Southwest Passes.

162.85 Yazoo Diversion Canal, Vicksburg,
Miss., from its mouth at Kleinston Landing to Fisher Street; navigation.
162.90 White River, Arkansas Post Canal,
Arkansas River, and Verdigris River between Mississippi River, Ark., and
Catoosa, Okla.; use, administration, and
navigation.
162.100 Ohio River at Louisville, KY.
162.105 Missouri River; administration and
navigation.
162.110 Duluth-Superior Harbor, Minnesota
and Wisconsin.
162.115 Keweenaw Waterway, Mich.
162.117 St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan.
162.120 Harbors on Lake Michigan.
162.125 Sturgeon Bay and the Sturgeon Bay
Ship Canal, Wisc.
162.130 Connecting waters from Lake Huron
to Lake Erie; general rules.
162.132 Connecting waters from Lake Huron
to Lake Erie; communications rules.
162.134 Connecting waters from Lake Huron
to Lake Erie; traffic rules.
162.136 Connecting waters from Lake Huron
to Lake Erie; anchorage grounds.
162.138 Connecting waters from Lake Huron
to Lake Erie; speed rules.
162.140 Connecting waters from Lake Huron
to Lake Erie; miscellaneous rules.

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162.145 Monroe Harbor, Mich.
162.150 Maumee Bay and River, Ohio.
162.155 Sandusky and Huron Harbors, Ohio.
162.160 Vermilion,
Lorain,
Cleveland,
Fairport, Ashtabula, and Conneaut Harbors, Ohio.
162.165 Buffalo and Rochester Harbors, New
York.
162.175 Black Rock Canal and Lock at Buffalo, New York.
162.195 Santa Monica Bay, Calif.; restricted
area.
162.200 Marina del Ray, Calif.; restricted
area.
162.205 Suisun Bay, San Joaquin River Sacramento River, and connecting waters,
CA.
162.210 Lake Tahoe, Calif.; restricted areas
along south shore.
162.215 Lake Tahoe, Nev.; restricted area
adjacent to Nevada Beach.
162.220 Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Lake
Mohave (Colorado River), Ariz.-Nev.
162.225 Columbia and Willamette Rivers,
Washington and Oregon; administration
and navigation.
162.230 Columbia River, Wash.
162.235 Puget Sound Area, Wash.
162.240 Tongass Narrows, Alaska; navigation.
162.245 Kenai River, Kenai, Alaska; use, administration, and navigation.
162.250 Port Alexander, Alaska; speed of
vessels.
162.255 Wrangell Narrows, Alaska; use, administration, and navigation.
162.260 Channel leading to San Juan Harbor,
P.R.; use, administration, and navigation.
162.270 Restricted areas in vicinity of Maritime Administration Reserve Fleets.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1231; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.
SOURCE: CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29,
1977, unless otherwise noted.

§ 162.1

General.

Geographic coordinates expressed in
terms of latitude or longitude, or both,
are not intended for plotting on maps
or charts whose referenced horizontal
datum is the North American Datum of
1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic
coordinates are expressly labeled NAD
83. Geographic coordinates without the
NAD 83 reference may be plotted on
maps or charts referenced to NAD 83
only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published
on the particular map or chart being
used.
[CGD 86–082, 52 FR 33811, Sept. 8, 1987]

§ 162.15 Manhasset Bay, N.Y.; seaplane
restricted area.
(a) The restricted area. An area in
Manhasset Bay between the shore at
Manorhaven on the north and the
southerly limit line of the special anchorage area in Manhasset Bay, west
area at Manorhaven (described in
§ 202.60 of this chapter), on the south;
its axis being a line bearing 166°50′ true
from latitude 40°50′17.337″, longitude
73°43′03.877″, which point is on the south
side of Orchard Beach Boulevard at
Manorhaven; and being 100 feet wide
for a distance of 380 feet in a southerly
direction from the south side of Orchard Beach Boulevard, and thence
flaring to a width of 300 feet at the
southerly limit line.
(b) The regulations. (1) Vessels shall
not anchor or moor within the restricted area.
(2) All vessels traversing the area
shall pass directly through without unnecessary delay, and shall give seaplanes the right-of-way at all times.
§ 162.20 Flushing Bay near La Guardia
Airport, Flushing, N.Y.; restricted
area.
(a) The area. An area in the main
channel in Flushing Bay extending for
a distance of 300 feet on either side of
the extended center line of Runway No.
13–31 at La Guardia Airport.
(b) The regulations. (1) All vessels traversing in the area shall pass directly
through without unnecessary delay.
(2) No vessels having a height of more
than 35 feet with reference to the plane
of mean high water shall enter or pass
through the area whenever visibility is
less than one mile.
§ 162.30 Channel of Tuckerton Creek,
N.J.; navigation.
(a) Power boats or other vessels propelled by machinery shall not proceed
at any time within the limits of these
waters at a greater speed than 8 statute miles per hour.
§ 162.35 Channel of Christina River,
Del.; navigation.
(a) That vessels of over 20 tons capacity, propelled by machinery, shall not
proceed at any time within the limits
of these waters at a greater speed than
8 statute miles per hour.

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

§ 162.40 Inland waterway from Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, Del.
and Md. (Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal).
(a) Applicability. The regulations in
this section are applicable to that part
of the inland waterway from Delaware
River to Chesapeake Bay, Del. and Md.,
between Reedy Point, Delaware River,
and Old Town Point Wharf, Elk River.
(b) Speed. No vessel in the waterway
shall be raced or crowded alongside another vessel. Vessels of all types, including pleasure craft, are required to
travel at all times at a safe speed
throughout the canal and its approaches so as to avoid damage by suction or wave wash to wharves, landings, riprap protection, or other boats,
or injury to persons. Pilots and vessel
operators transiting the canal and its
approaches are warned that violation
of this rule may result in having their
privilege to transit the canal suspended. Passages of vessels through the
canal will be monitored and specific
cases will be investigated where damage by suction or wave wash does
occur. Owners and operators of yachts,
motorboats, rowboats and other craft
are cautioned that large deep draft
ocean-going vessels and other large
commercial vessels ply the canal, and
such owners and operators should be
particularly careful to moor or anchor
well away from the main ship channels,
with moorings and lines which are sufficient and proper.
(c) Right-of-way. All vessels proceeding with the current shall have the
right-of-way over those proceeding
against the current. Large vessels or
tows must not overtake and attempt to
pass other large vessels or tows in the
waterway. All small pleasure craft
shall relinquish the right-of-way to
deeper draft vessels, which have a limited maneuvering ability due to their
draft and size.
(d) Stopping in waterway. Vessels will
not be permitted to stop or anchor in
the ship channel.
(e) Water skiing. Water skiing in the
waterway is prohibited between Reedy
Point and Welch Point.
(f) Sailboats. Transiting the canal by
vessels under sail is not permitted between Reedy Point and Welch Point.

NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
Part 207.

§ 162.65 All waterways tributary to the
Atlantic Ocean south of Chesapeake
Bay and all waterways tributary to
the Gulf of Mexico east and south of
St. Marks, Fla.
(a) Description. This section applies to
the following:
(1) Waterways. All navigable waters of
the United States, natural or artificial,
including bays, lakes, sounds, rivers,
creeks, intracoastal waterways, as well
as canals and channels of all types,
which are tributary to or connected by
other waterways with the Atlantic
Ocean south of Chesapeake Bay or with
the Gulf of Mexico east and south of
St. Marks, Florida.
(2) United States property. All river
and harbor lands owned by the United
States in or along the waterways described in paragraph (a)(1) of this paragraph, including lock sites and all
structures thereon, other sites for Government structures and for the accommodation and use of employees of the
United States, and rights of way and
spoil disposal areas to the extent of
Federal interest therein.
(3) Vessels and rafts. The term ‘‘vessel’’ as used in this section includes all
floating things moved over these waterways other than rafts.
(b) Waterways—(1) Fairway. A clear
channel shall at all times be left open
to permit free and unobstructed navigation by all types of vessels and rafts
that normally use the various waterways or sections thereof. The District
Commander may specify the width of
the fairway required in the various waterways under his charge.
(2) Stoppage in waterway, anchorage or
mooring. (i) No vessels or rafts shall anchor or moor in any of the land cuts or
other narrow parts of the waterway,
except in case of an emergency. Whenever it becomes necessary for a vessel
or raft to stop in any such portions of
the waterway it shall be securely fastened to one bank and as close to the
bank as possible. This shall be done
only at such a place and under such
conditions as will not obstruct or prevent the passage of other vessels or
craft. Stoppages shall be only for such
periods as may be necessary.

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(ii) No vessel or raft will be allowed
to use any portion of the fairway as a
mooring place except temporarily as
authorized above without the written
permission from the District Commander.
(iii) When tied up, all vessels must be
moored by bow and stern lines. Rafts
and tows shall be secured at sufficiently close intervals to insure their
not being drawn away from the bank
by winds, currents or the suction of
passing vessels. Tow lines shall be
shortened so that the different parts of
the tow shall be as close together as
possible. In narrow sections, no vessel
or raft shall be tied abreast of another.
(iv) Lights shall be displayed in accordance with provisions of the Navigation Rules, International-Inland, Commandant Instruction M16672.2 (series).
(v) No vessel, even if fastened to the
bank as prescribed in paragraph
(b)(2)(i) of this section, shall be left
without a sufficient crew to care for it
properly.
(vi) Vessels will not be permitted to
load or unload in any of the land cuts
except as a regular established landing
or wharf without written permission
secured in advance from the District
Commander.
(vii) No vessel, regardless of size,
shall anchor in a dredged channel or
narrow portion of a waterway for the
purpose of fishing, if navigation is obstructed, thereby.
(viii) Except in cases of emergency
the dropping of anchors, weights, or
other ground tackle, within areas occupied by submarine cable or pipe crossings, is prohibited. Such crossings will
ordinarily be marked by signboards on
each bank of the shore or indicated on
coast charts.
(3) Speed. (i) Vessels shall proceed at
a speed which will not endanger other
vessels or structures and will not interfere with any work in progress incident
to maintaining, improving, surveying
or marking the channel.
(ii) Official signs indicating limiting
speeds through critical portions of the
waterways shall be strictly obeyed.
(iii) Vessels approaching and passing
through a bridge shall so govern their
speed as to insure passage through the
bridge without damage to the bridge or
its fenders.

(4) Assembly and handling of tows. (i)
All vessels drawing tows and equipped
with rudders shall use two tow lines or
a bridle and shorten them to the greatest possible extent so as to have full
control at all times. The various parts
of a tow shall be securely assembled
with the individual units connected by
lines as short as practicable. If necessary, as in the case of lengthy or
cumbersome tows or tows in restricted
channels, the District Commander may
require that tows be broken up and
may require the installation of a rudder, drag or other approved steering device on the tow in order to avoid obstructing navigation or damaging the
property of others, including aids to
navigation maintained by the United
States or under its authorization, by
collision or otherwise.
(ii) No tow shall be drawn by a vessel
that has insufficient power or crew to
permit ready maneuverability and safe
handling.
(iii) Tows desiring to pass a bridge
shall approach the opening along the
axis of the channel so as to pass
through without danger of striking the
bridge or its fenders. No vessel or tow
shall navigate through a drawbridge
until the movable span is fully opened.
(iv) In the event that it is evident to
the master of a towing vessel that a
tow cannot be safely handled through a
bridge, it will be brought to anchor and
the towed vessels will be taken through
the bridge in small units, or singly if
necessary, or the tow will wait until
navigation conditions have improved
to such an extent that the tow can pass
through the bridge without damage.
(5) Projections from vessels. No vessel
carrying a deck load which overhangs
or projects over the side of said vessel,
or whose rigging projects over the side
of the vessel so as to endanger passing
vessels, wharves or other property, will
enter or pass through any of the narrow parts of the waterway.
(6) Meeting and passing. Vessels, on
meeting or overtaking, shall give the
proper signals and pass in accordance
with the Navigation Rules, International-Inland, Commandant Instruction M16672.2 (series). Rafts shall give
to vessels the side demanded by proper
signal. All vessels approaching dredges

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or other plant engaged on improvements to a waterway, shall give the
signal for passing and slow down sufficiently to stop if so ordered or if no answering signal is received. On receiving
the answering signal, they shall then
proceed to pass at a speed sufficiently
slow to insure safe navigation.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
Part 207.
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD 93–072, 59 FR 39963, Aug. 5,
1994; USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40058, June 29,
2000]

§ 162.75 All waterways tributary to the
Gulf of Mexico (except the Mississippi River, its tributaries, South
and
Southwest
Passes
and
Atchafalaya River) from St. Marks,
Fla., to the Rio Grande.
(a) The regulations in this section
shall apply to:
(1) Waterways. All navigable waters of
the U.S. tributary to or connected by
other waterways with the Gulf of Mexico between St. Marks, Fla., and the
Rio Grande, Tex. (both inclusive), and
the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway; except
the Mississippi River, its tributaries,
South and Southwest Passes, and the
Atchafalaya River above its junction
with the Morgan City-Port Allen
Route.
(2) Bridges, wharves, and other structures. All bridges, wharves, and other
structures in or over these waterways.
(3) Vessels. The term ‘‘vessels’’ as
used in this section includes all floating craft other than rafts.
(b) Waterways:
(1) A clear channel shall at all times
be left open to permit free and unobstructed navigation by all types of vessels and tows normally using the various waterways covered by the regulations of this section
(2) Fairway: The District Commander
may specify the width of the fairway
required in the various waterways
under his charge.
(3) Anchoring or mooring:
(i) Vessels or tows shall not anchor
or moor in any of the land cuts or
other narrow parts of the waterway,
except in an emergency, or with permission of the District Commander.
Whenever it becomes necessary for a
vessel or tow to stop in any such

protions of the waterway, it shall be
securely fastened to one bank and as
close to the bank as possible. This shall
be done only at such a place and under
such conditions as will not obstruct or
prevent the passage of other vessels or
tows. Stoppages shall be only for such
periods as may be necessary.
(ii) When tied up individually, all
vessels and tows shall be moored by
bow and stern lines. Tows shall be secured at sufficiently frequent intervals
to insure their not being drawn away
form the bank by winds, currents, or
the suction of passing vessels. Lines
shall be shortened so that the various
barges in a tow will be as close together as possible.
(iii) Lights shall be displayed in accordance with provisions of the Navigation Rules, International-Inland, Commandant Instruction M16672.2 (series).
(iv) Whenever any vessel or tow is
moored to the bank (paragraph (b)(3)(i)
of this section) at least one crew member shall always remain on board to see
that proper signals are displayed and
that the vessel or tow is properly
moored at all times.
(v) No vessel, regardless of size, shall
anchor in a dredged channel or narrow
portion of a waterway for the purpose
of fishing if navigation is obstructed
thereby.
(4) Speed: Speeding in narrow sections is prohibited. Official signs indicating limited speeds shall be obeyed.
Vessels shall reduce speed sufficiently
to prevent damage when passing over
vessels or structures in or along the
waterway.
(5) Size, assembly, and handling of
tows:
(i) On waterways 150 feet wide or less,
tows which are longer than 1,180 feet,
including the towing vessel, but excluding the length of the hawser, or
wider than one-half of the bottom
width of the channel or 55 feet, whichever is less will not be allowed, except
when the District Commander has
given special permission or the waterway has been exempted from these restrictions by the District Commander.
Before entering any narrow section of
the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, tows
in excess of one-half the channel width,
or 55 feet, will be required to stand by
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the channel width or 55 feet wide have
cleared the channel. When passing is
necessary
in
narrow
channels,
overwidth tows shall yield to the maximum. Separate permission must be received from the District Commander
for each overlength or overwidth movement. In addition, the following exceptions are allowed:
(ii) Gulf Intracoastal Waterway—Between mile 6.2 EHL (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock) and mile 33.6 EHL
tows of 78 feet in width will be allowed.
(iii) Gulf Intercoastal Waterway—Between mile 33.6 EHL and the Mobile
Bay Ship Channel, tows of 108 feet in
width will be allowed if under 750 feet
in length including the towboat but excluding the length of the hawser.
(iv) Gulf Intracoastal Waterway—Mobile Bay Ship Channel to St. Marks,
Fla., for tows made up of empty barges
on the off or shallow side, a width of 75
feet will be allowed.
(v) All vessels pulling tows not
equipped with rudders in restricted
channels and land cuts shall use two
towlines, or a bridle on one towline,
shortened as much as safety of the towing vessel permits, so as to have maximum control at all times. The various
parts of a tow shall be securely assembled with the individual units connected by lines as short as practicable.
In open water, the towlines and fastenings between barges may be lengthened so as to accommodate the wave
surge. In the case of lengthy or cumbersome tows, or tows in restricted
channels, the District Commander may
require that tows be broken up, and
may require the installation of a rudder or other approved steering device
on the tow in order to avoid obstructing navigation or damaging the property of others. Pushing barges with
towing vessel astern, towing barges
with towing vessel alongside, or pushing and pulling barges with units of the
tow made up both ahead and astern of
the towing vessel are permissible provided that adequate power is employed
to keep the tows under full control at
all times. No tow shall be drawn by a
vessel that has insufficient power or
crew to permit ready maneuverability
and safe handling.
(vi) All tows navigating the Pass
Manchac bridges in Louisiana are lim-

ited to no more than two barges, not to
exceed a combined tow length of 400
feet (excluding the towboat). Vessel operators for tows exceeding these limits
must request and receive permission
from the COTP New Orleans prior to
navigating
the
bridges.
Requests
should be made by telephoning the
COTP at 504–589–7101. Any decision
made by the COTP is final agency action.
(6) Projections from vessels: Vessels
or tows carrying a deck load which
overhangs or projects over the side, or
whose rigging projects over the side, so
as
to
endanger
passing
vessels,
wharves, or other property, shall not
enter or pass through any of the narrow parts of the waterway without
prior approval of the District Commander.
(7) Meeting and passing: Passing vessels shall give the proper signals and
pass in accordance with the International Rules, the Navigation Rules,
International-Inland, Commandant Instruction M16672.2 (Series), where applicable. At certain intersections where
strong currents, may be encountered,
sailing directions may be issued
through navigation bulletins or signs
posted on each side of the intersections.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
207.
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD 78–050, 45 FR 43167, June 26,
1980; USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40058, June 29,
2000]

§ 162.80 Mississippi River below mouth
of Ohio River, including South and
Southwest passes.
(a) Mooring on the Mississippi River between miles 311.5 AHP and 340.0 AHP. (1)
No vessel or craft shall moor along either bank of the Mississippi River between miles 311.5 AHP and mile 340.0
AHP except in case of an emergency,
pursuant to an approved navigation
permit, or as authorized by the District
Commander. Vessels may be moored
any place outside the navigation channel in this reach in case of an emergency and then for only the minimum
time required to terminate the emergency. When so moored, all vessels
shall be securely tied with bow and
stern lines of sufficient strength and

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fastenings to withstand currents,
winds, wave action, suction from passing vessels or any other forces which
might cause the vessels to break their
moorings. When vessels are so moored,
a guard shall be on board at all times
to ensure that proper signals are displayed and that the vessels are securely and adequately moored.
(2) Vessels may be moored any time
at facilities constructed in accordance
with an approved navigation permit or
as authorized by the District Commander. When so moored, each vessel
shall have sufficient fastenings to prevent the vessels from breaking loose by
wind, current, wave action, suction
from passing vessels or any other
forces which might cause the vessel to
break its mooring. The number of vessels in one fleet and the width of the
fleet of vessels tied abreast shall not
extend into the fairway or be greater
than allowed under the permit.
(3) Mariners should report immediately by radio or fastest available
means to the lockmaster at Old River
Lock or to any government patrol or
survey boat in the vicinity any emergency mooring or vessels drifting uncontrolled within the area described in
paragraph (a)(1) of this section. It is
the responsibility and duty of the master of a towing vessel releasing or
mooring a vessel in this reach of the
Mississippi River to report such action
immediately.
(b) Mooring on Mississippi River below
Baton Rouge, La., including South and
Southwest Passes. (1) When tied up individually or in fleets, vessels shall be
moored with sufficient lines and shore
fastenings to insure their remaining in
place and withstanding the action of
winds, currents and the suction of passing vessels.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
Part 207.
(Sec. 7, 38 Stat. 1053, as amended, (33 U.S.C.
471); Sec. 6(g)(1)(A) 80 Stat 937, (49 U.S.C.
1655(g)(1)(A); Sec. 12, 92 Stat. 1471, (33 U.S.C.
1231); 49 CFR 1.46 (c)(1) and (n)(4))
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD 77–028, 46 FR 49851, Oct. 8,
1981; CGD8 87–09, 53 FR 15555, May 2, 1988]

§ 162.85 Yazoo Diversion Canal, Vicksburg, Miss., from its mouth at
Kleinston Landing to Fisher Street;
navigation.
(a) Speed. Excessive speeding is prohibited. A vessel shall reduce its speed
sufficiently to prevent any damage
when approaching another vessel in
motion or tied up, a wharf or other
structure, works under construction,
plant engaged in river and harbor improvement, levees, floodwalls withstanding floodwaters, buildings submerged or partially submerged by high
waters, or any other structure or improvement likely to be damaged by collision, suction, or wave action.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
Part 207.

§ 162.90 White River, Arkansas Post
Canal, Arkansas River, and Verdigris River between Mississippi
River, Ark., and Catoosa, Okla.; use,
administration, and navigation.
(a) The regulations in this section
shall apply to:
(1) Waterways. White River between
Mississippi River and Arkansas Post
Canal, Ark.; Arkansas Post Canal,
Ark.; Arkansas River between Arkansas Post Canal, Ark., and Verdigris
River, Okla.; Verdigris River between
Arkansas River and Catoosa, Okla.;
and reservoirs on these waterways between Mississippi River Ark., and
Catoosa, Okla.
(2) Bridges, wharves and other structures. All bridges, wharves, and other
structures in or over the waterways described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
(3) Vessels and rafts. The term ‘‘vessels’’ as used in this section includes
every description of watercraft used, or
capable of being used, as a means of
transportation on water, other than
rafts.
(b) Waterways:
(1) Fairway. A clear channel shall at
all times be left open to permit free
and unobstructed navigation by all
types of vessels and rafts that normally use the various waterways or
sections thereof. The District Commander may specify the width of the
fairway required in the waterways
under his charge.

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(2) Anchoring or mooring in waterway.
(i) No vessels or rafts shall anchor or
moor in any of the land cuts or other
narrow parts of the waterway, except
in an emergency. Whenever it becomes
necessary for a vessel or raft to stop in
any such portions of the waterway, it
shall be securely fastened to one bank
and as close to the bank as possible.
This shall be done only at such a place
and under such conditions as will not
obstruct or prevent the passage of
other vessels or rafts. Stoppages shall
be only for such periods as may be necessary.
(ii) Except temporarily, as authorized
in paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this section, no
vessel or raft will be allowed to use any
portion of the fairway as a mooring
place without written permission from
the District Commander.
(iii) When tied up individually, all
vessels shall be moored by bow and
stern lines. Rafts and tows shall be secured at sufficiently close intervals to
insure their not being drawn away
from the bank by winds, currents, or
the suction of passing vessels. Towlines
shall be shortened so that the different
parts of the tow will be as close together as possible. In narrow sections,
no vessel or raft shall be tied abreast of
another if the combined width of vessels or rafts is greater than 70 feet.
(iv) When a vessel is moored under an
emergency condition, as provided in
paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this section, at
least one crew member shall remain in
attendance to display proper lights and
signals and tend the mooring lines. The
crew member shall be provided with an
adequate means of communication or
signalling a warning in the event that,
for any reason, the vessel or tow should
go adrift. Immediately after completion of the emergency mooring, the
lockmaster of the first lock downstream shall be notified of the character and cargo of the vessel and the
location of such mooring.
(v) Vessels will not be permitted to
load or unload in any of the land cuts,
except at a regular established landing
or wharf, without written permission
secured in advance from the District
Commander.
(vi) Except in an emergency, no vessel or raft shall anchor over revetted
banks of the waterway, nor shall any

type vessel except launches and other
small craft land against banks protected by revetment except at regular
commercial landings.
(3) Speed. (i) Excessive speed in narrow sections is prohibited. Official
signs
indicating
limiting
speeds
through critical sections shall be
strictly obeyed.
(ii) When approaching and passing
through a bridge, all vessels and rafts,
regardless of size, shall control their
speed so as to insure that no damage
will be done to the bridge or its fenders.
(iii) Within the last mile of approach
to unattended, normally open automatic, movable span bridges, the factor
of river flow velocity, of vessel (and
tow) velocity, and of vessel power and
crew capability are never to be permitted to result in a condition whereby
the movement of vessel (and tow) cannot be completely halted or reversed
within a 3-minute period.
(iv) A vessel shall reduce its speed
sufficiently to prevent any damage
when approaching another vessel in
motion or tied up, a wharf or other
structure, works under construction,
plant engaged in river and harbor improvement, levees withstanding floodwaters, buildings submerged or partially submerged by high waters, or
any other manner of structure or improvements likely to be damaged by
collision, suction, or wave action.
(4) Assembly and handling of tows. (i)
All vessels drawing tows not equipped
with rudders in restricted channels and
land cuts shall use two towlines, or a
bridlse on one towline, shortened to
the greatest possible extent so as to
have maximum control at all times.
The various parts of a tow shall be securely assembled with the individual
units connected by lines as short as
practicable. In open water, the towlines and fastenings between barges
may be lengthened so as to accommodate the wave surge. In the case of
length or cumbersome tows, or tows in
restricted channels, the District Commander may require that tows be broken up, and may require the installation of a rudder or other approved
steering device on the tow in order to
avoid obstructing navigation or damaging the property of others. Pushing

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barges with towing vessel astern, towing barges with towing vessel alongside, or pushing and pulling barges
with units of the tow made up both
ahead and astern of the towing vessel
is permissible provided that adequate
power is employed to keep the tow
under full control at all times.
(ii) No tow shall be drawn by a vessel
that has insufficient power or crew to
permit ready maneuverability and safe
handling.
(iii) No vessel or tow shall navigate
through a drawbridge until the movable span is fully opened.
(5) Projections from vessels. No vessels
carrying a deck load which overhangs
or projects over the side, or whose rigging projects over the side, so as to endanger passing vessels, wharves, or
other property, shall enter or pass
through any of the narrow parts of the
waterway.
(6) Meeting and passing. Vessels on
meeting or overtaking shall give the
proper signals and pass in accordance
with the Inland Rules and the Pilot
Rules for Inland Waters. Rafts shall
give to vessels the side demanded by
proper signal. All vessels approaching
dredges or other plant engaged on improvements to a waterway shall give
the signal for passing and slow down
sufficiently to stop if so ordered or if
no answering signal is received. On receiving the answering signal, they
shall then pass at a speed sufficiently
slow to insure safe navigation. Vessels
approaching an intersection or bend
where the view is obstructed must exercise due caution. At certain intersections where strong currents may be encountered, sailing directions may be
issued from time to time through navigation bulletins or signs posted on each
side of the intersections which must be
observed.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
Part 207.

§ 162.100

Ohio River at Louisville, KY.

(a) Emergency Mooring Buoys. The
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has established four pairs of emergency mooring
bouys. Each buoy is 10 feet in diameter
with retro-reflective sides. The two
buoys which comprise each pair are 585

feet apart and are located approximately at:
(1) Indiana Bank—Mile 582.3 (near 18
Mile Island);
(2) Six Mile Island—Mile 597.5;
(3) Six Mile Island—Mile 598.2; and
(4) Kentucky Bank—Mile 599.8 (Cox’s
Park).
NOTE: All buoys, except those at Six Mile
Island—Mile 598.2, are removed between May
1 and September 30. Due to the close proximity of the municipal water intakes, mooring of tank vessels laden with petroleum
products or hazardous materials is not authorized on the Kentucky Bank, Mile 599.8
(Cox’s Park).

(b) The regulations. A vessel must not
use the emergency mooring buoys that
have been established by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, unless specifically authorized. The Captain of the
Port, upon request, may authorize the
use of the emergency mooring buoys by
downbound towing vessels that are
awaiting Vessel Traffic Center approval to proceed.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36333, July 15, 1994]

§ 162.105 Missouri River; administration and navigation.
(a) Supervision. The District Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District,
has certain administrative supervision
overreaches of the river within the limits of his district and is charged with
the enforcement under his direction of
emergency regulations to govern navigation on the river.
(b) Navigation. During critical flood
stages on any particular limited reach
of the Missouri River when lives, floating plant, or major shore installations
and levees are endangered, the District
Commander in charge of the locality
shall have the authority to declare the
reach of the river closed to navigation
or to prescribe temporary speed regulations whenever it appears to him that
such action is necessary to prevent immediate human suffering or to mitigate major property damage or destruction from wave action. The period
of closure and all speed regulations
prescribed by the District Commander
shall be for the duration of the emergency as determined by the District
Commander and shall be terminated at

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the earliest practicable time that improved river conditions permit.
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532,
June 30, 1998]

§ 162.110 Duluth-Superior
Harbor,
Minnesota and Wisconsin.
(a) No vessel greater than 100 feet in
length may exceed 8 miles per hour in
Duluth-Superior Harbor.
(b) In the Duluth Ship Canal:
(1) No vessel may meet or overtake
another vessel if each vessel is greater
than 150 feet in length (including tug
and tow combinations).
(2) An inbound vessel has the right of
way over an outbound vessel.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.115 Keweenaw Waterway, Mich.
No vessel greater than 40 feet in
length may exceed 8 miles per hour between Lily Pond and Pilgrim Point.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981, as
amended by CGD 09–00–010, 65 FR 53595, Sept.
5, 2000]

§ 162.117 St. Marys River, Sault Ste.
Marie, Michigan.
(a) The area. The waters of the St.
Marys River and lower Whitefish Bay
from 45°57′ N. (De Tour Reef Light) to
the south, to 46°38.7′ N. (Ile Parisienne
Light) to the north, except the waters
of the St. Marys Falls Canal, and to
the east along a line from La Pointe to
Sims Point, within Potagannissing Bay
and Worsley Bay.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section:
Two-way route means a directional
route within defined limits inside
which two-way traffic is established,
and which is intended to improve safety in waters where navigation is difficult.
Two-way traffic means that traffic
flow is permitted in opposing directions, but a vessel may not meet, cross,
nor overtake any other vessel in such a
manner that it would be abreast of
more than one other vessel within the
defined limits of a waterway.
(c) Anchoring Rules.
(1) A vessel must not anchor:
(i) within the waters between Brush
Point and the waterworks intake crib

off Big Point southward of the Point
Aux Pins range; or
(ii) within 0.2 nautical miles of the
intake crib off Big Point.
(2) In an emergency, vessels may anchor in a dredged channel. Vessels shall
anchor as near to the edge of the channel as possible and shall get underway
as soon as the emergency ceases, unless
otherwise directed. Vessel Traffic Services St. Marys River must be advised of
any emergency anchoring as soon as is
practicable.
(3) Vessels collected in any part of
the VTS Area by reason of temporary
closure of a channel or an impediment
to navigation shall get underway and
depart in the order in which they arrived, unless otherwise directed by Vessel Traffic Service St. Marys River.
Vessel Traffic Service St. Marys River
may advance any vessel in the order of
departure to expedite the movement of
mails, passengers, cargo of a perishable
nature, to facilitate passage of vessels
through any channel by reason of special circumstance, or to facilitate passage through the St. Marys Falls
Canal.
(d) Traffic Rules. (1) A vessel must
proceed only in the established direction of traffic flow in the following waters:
(i) West Neebish Channel from Buoy
‘‘53’’ to Buoy ‘‘1’’—downbound traffic
only;
(ii) Pipe Island Course from Sweets
Point
to
Watson
Reefs
Lightdownbound traffic only.
(iii) Middle Neebish Channel from
Buoy ‘‘2’’ to Buoy ‘‘76’’—upbound traffic only; and
(iv) Pipe Island Passage to the east of
Pipe Island Shoal and north of Pipe Island Twins from Watson Reefs Light to
Sweets Point—upbound traffic only.
(2) A vessel 350 feet or more in length
must not overtake or approach within
.2 nautical miles of another vessel proceeding in the same direction in the
following waterways:
(i) West Neebish Channel between
Nine Mile Point and Munuscong Lake
Junction Lighted Bell Buoy;
(ii) Middle Neebish Channel between
Munuscong Lake Junction Lighted Bell
Buoy and Nine Mile Point; and
(iii) Little Rapids Cut from Six Mile
Point to Buoy ‘‘102’’.

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(3) When two-way traffic is authorized in Middle Neebish Channel, a vessel 350 feet or more in length must not
meet, cross, or overtake another vessel
at:
(i) Johnson Point from Buoy ‘‘18’’ to
Buoy ‘‘22’’;
(ii) Mirre Point from Buoy ‘‘26’’ to
Buoy ‘‘28’’; or
(iii) Stribling Point from Buoy ‘‘39’’
to Buoy ‘‘43’’.
(4) Paragraph (d)(2) of this section
does not apply to a vessel navigating
through an ice field.
(e) Winter Navigation. During the winter navigation season, the following
waterways are normally closed:
(1) West Neebish Channel, from Buoy
‘‘53’ to Buoy ‘‘1’’;
(2) Pipe Island Passage to the east of
Pipe Island Shoal; and
(3) North of Pipe Island Twins, from
Watson Reef Light to Sweets Point.
(f) Alternate Winter Navigation Routes.
(1) When West Neebish Channel is
closed, Middle Neebish Channel (from
Buoy ‘‘2’’ to Buoy ‘‘76’’) will be open either as a two-way route or an alternating one way traffic lane.
(i) When Middle Neebish Channel is a
two-way route:
(A) An upbound vessel must use the
easterly 197 feet of the channel. However, a vessel of draft 20 feet or more
must not proceed prior to Vessel Traffic Center approval; and
(B) A downbound vessel must use the
westerly 295 feet of the channel.
(ii) When Middle Neebish Channel is
an alternating one-way traffic lane. A
vessel must use the westerly 295 feet of
the channel in the established direction of traffic flow.
(2) When Pipe Island Passage is
closed, Pipe Island Course is a two-way
route.
NOTE: The Vessel Traffic Service closes or
opens these channels as ice conditions require after giving due consideration to the
protection of the marine environment, waterway improvements, aids to navigation,
the need for cross channel traffic (e.g., ferries), the availability of icebreakers, and the
safety of the island residents who, in the
course of their daily business, must use naturally formed ice bridges for transportation
to and from the mainland. Under normal seasonal conditions, only one closing each winter and one opening each spring are anticipated. Prior to closing or opening these
channels, interested parties including both

shipping entities and island residents, will be
given at least 72 hours notice by the Coast
Guard.

(g) Speed Rules. (1) The following
speed limits indicate speed over the
ground. Vessels must adhere to the following speed limits:
TABLE 162.117(G)—ST. MARYS RIVER SPEED
RULES
Maximum speed limit between

Mph

De Tour Reef Light and Sweets Point
Light .......................................................
Round Island Light and Point Aux Frenes
Light ‘‘21’’ ...............................................
Munuscong Lake Lighted Buoy ‘‘8’’ and
Everens Point .........................................
Everens Point and Reed Point ..................
Reed Point and Lake Nicolet Lighted
Buoy ‘‘62’’ ..............................................
Lake Nicolet Lighted Buoy ‘‘62’’ and Lake
Nicolet Light ‘‘80’’ ...................................
Lake Nicolet Light ‘‘80’’ and Winter Point
(West Neebish Channel) .......................
Lake Nicolet Light ‘‘80’’ and Six Mile Point
Range Rear Light ..................................
Six Mile Point Range Rear Light and
lower limit of the St. Marys Falls Canal
Upbound .............................................
Downbound ........................................
Upper limit of the St. Marys Falls Canal
and Point Aux Pins Main Light ..............

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10

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10.4

Note: A vessel must not navigate any dredged channel at a
speed of less than 5 statute miles per hour (4.3 knots).

(2) Temporary speed limit regulations may be established by Commanding Officer Vessel Traffic Service
St. Marys River. Notice of the temporary speed limits and their effective
dates and termination are published in
the FEDERAL REGISTER and Local Notice to Mariners. These temporary
speed limits, if imposed, will normally
be placed in effect and terminated during the winter navigation season.
(h) Towing Requirement. A towing vessel must: (1) Maintain positive control
of its tow south of Gros Cap Reef Light;
(2) Not impede the passage of any
other vessel;
(3) Not tow a vessel of 200 feet or less
in length with a tow line longer than
250 feet; and
(4) Not tow a vessel of 200 feet or
more in length with a tow line longer
than the length of the towed vessel
plus 50 feet.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36333, July 15, 1994,
amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28333, May
1995; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532, June
1998; USCG–2003–15404, 68 FR 37741, June
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§ 162.120

§ 162.130

Harbors on Lake Michigan.

(a) No vessel greater than 40 feet in
length may exceed 8 miles per hour in
the harbors of Michigan City, Indiana;
St. Joseph, South Haven, Saugatuck,
Holland (Lake Macatawa), Grand
Haven,
Muskegon,
White
Lake,
Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee, Portage Lake (Manistee County), Frankfort, Charlevois, and Petroskey, Michigan.
(b) No vessel greater than 40 feet in
length may exceed 4 miles per hour in
the harbors of Menominee, Michigan
and Wisconsin; Algoma, Kewaunee,
Two Rivers, Manitowac, Sheboygan,
Port Washington, Milwaukee, Racine,
Kenosha and Green Bay, Wisconsin;
and Waukegan, Illinois.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.125 Sturgeon Bay and the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, Wisc.
(a) In the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal:
(1) No vessel may exceed 5 miles per
hour.
(2) No vessel greater than 150 feet in
length (including tug and tow combinations) may come about.
(3) No vessel 65 feet or greater in
length (including tug and tow combinations) may either:
(i) Enter or pass through the canal
two or more abreast; or
(ii) Overtake another vessel.
(4) No vessel may anchor or moor unless given permission to do so by the
Captain of the Port.
(5) Each vessel must keep to the center, except when meeting or overtaking
another vessel.
(b) In Sturgeon Bay and the Sturgeon
Bay Ship Canal:
(1) Each laden vessel under tow must
be towed with at least two towlines.
Each towline must be shortened to the
extent necessary to provide maximum
control of the tow.
(2) Each unladen vessel may be towed
with one towline.
(3) No towline may exceed 100 feet in
length.
(4) No vessel may tow another vessel
alongside.
(5) No vessel may tow a raft greater
than 50 feet in width.

NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with these areas in 33 CFR
Part 207.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.130 Connecting waters from Lake
Huron to Lake Erie; general rules.
(a) Purpose. The regulations in
§§ 162.130 through 162.140 prescribe rules
for vessel operation in U.S. waters connecting Lake Huron to Lake Erie (including the River Rouge) to prevent
collisions and groundings, to protect
waterway improvements, and to protect these waters from environmental
harm resulting from collisions and
groundings.
NOTE: The Canadian Government has
issued similar regulations which apply in the
Canadian portion of the waterway. Provisions which apply only in Canadian waters
are noted throughout the text.

(b) Applicability. (1) Unless otherwise
specified, the rules in §§ 162.130 through
162.140 apply to all U.S. vessels and all
other vessels in U.S. waters.
(2) The speed rules in § 162.138 apply
to vessels 20 meters or more in length.
(3) The communication rules in
§ 162.132, the traffic rules in § 162.134, except for § 162.134(c)(2), and the anchorage rules in § 162.136 apply to the following vessels:
(i) Vessels of 20 meters or more in
length;
(ii) Commercial vessels more than 8
meters in length engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside, or by
pushing ahead; and
(iii) Each dredge and floating plant.
(4) The traffic rules contained in
§ 162.134(c)(2) apply to the following vessels:
(i) Sailing vessels of 20 meters or
more in length;
(ii) Power driven vessels of 55 meters
or more in length;
(iii) Vessels engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside or by
pushing ahead; and
(iv) Each dredge and floating plant.
(c) Definitions. As used in §§ 162.130
through 162.140:
Captain of the Port means the United
States Coast Guard Captain of the Port
of Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit River means the connecting
waters from Windmill Point Light to
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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

navigation channels at the head of
Lake Erie.
District Commander means Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Master means the licensed master or
operator, the person designated by the
master or operator to navigate the vessel, or, on a vessel not requiring licensed personnel, the person in command of the vessel.
River Rouge means the waters of the
Short Cut Canal and the River Rouge
from Detroit Edison Cell Light 1 to the
head of navigation.
St. Clair River means the connecting
waters from the lakeward limit of the
improved navigation channel at the
lower end of Lake Huron to St. Clair
Flats Canal Light 2.
SARNIA TRAFFIC means the Canadian Coast Guard traffic center at
Sarnia Ontario.
(d) Laws and regulations not affected.
The regulations in §§ 162.130 through
162.140 do not relieve the owners or operators of vessels from complying with
any other laws or regulations relating
to navigation on the Great Lakes and
their connecting or tributary waters.
(e) Delegations. The District Commander, in coordination with appropriate Canadian officials, may make
local arrangements that do not conflict
with these regulations in the interest
of safety of operations, to facilitate
traffic movement and anchorage, to
avoid disputes as to jurisdiction and to
take necessary action to render assistance in emergencies. This authority
may be redelegated.
[CGD 78–151, 49 FR 18301, Apr. 30, 1984; 49 FR
26722, June 29, 1984, as amended by CGD 85–
060, 51 FR 17016, May 8, 1986; CGD 93–024, 58
FR 59365, Nov. 9, 1993]

§ 162.132 Connecting waters from Lake
Huron to Lake Erie; communications rules.
(a) Radio listening watch. The master
of each vessel required to comply with
this section shall continuously monitor:
(1) Channel 11 (156.55 mhz) between
Lake Huron Cut Lighted Buoy 11 and
Lake St. Clair Light; and
(2) Channel 12 (156.60 mhz) between
Lake St. Clair Light and Detroit River
Light.

(b) Radiotelephone equipment. Reports
required by this section shall be made
by the master using a radiotelephone
capable of operation on a vessel’s navigation bridge, or in the case of a
dredge, from its main control station.
(c) English language. Reports required
by this section shall be made in the
English language.
(d) Traffic reports. (1) Reports required by this section shall be made to
SARNIA TRAFFIC on the frequency
designated for the radio listening
watch in paragraph (a) of this section.
(2) Reports shall include the name of
the vessel, location, intended course of
action, and ETA at next reporting
point.
(e) Permanent reporting points. The
master of each vessel to which this section applies shall report as required by
paragraph (d) of this section at the location indicated in Table I.
TABLE I
Downbound
vessels

Reporting points

Report .........

30 Minutes North of Lake
Huron Cut.
Lighted Horn Buoy ‘‘11’’
Lake Huron Cut Light ‘‘7’’
Lake Huron Cut Lighted Buoy
‘‘1’’.
St. Clair/Black River Junction
Light.
Stag Island Upper Light .........
Marine City Salt Dock Light ...
Grande Pointe Light ‘‘23’’
St. Clair Flats Canal Light ‘‘2’’
Lake St. Clair Light ................
Belle Isle Light
Grassy Island Light ................
Detroit River Light ..................

Report .........

Report .........

Report .........
Report .........
Report
Report
Report
Report

.........
.........
.........
.........

Upbound
vessels

Report.
Report.
Report.
Report.
Report.
Report.
Report.
Report.

(f) Additional traffic reports.
(1) A report shall be made upon leaving any dock, mooring, or anchorage,
in the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair,
and the St. Clair River except for—
(i) Ferries on regular runs; and
(ii) Vessels in the River Rouge.
(2) A report shall be made before maneuvering to come about.
(3) A report shall be made—
(i) 20 minutes before entering or departing the River Rouge; and
(ii) Immediately before entering or
departing the River Rouge.
(g) Report of impairment or other hazard. The master of a vessel shall report
to SARNIA TRAFFIC as soon as possible:

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§ 162.136

(1) Any condition on the vessel that
may impair its navigation, including
but not limited to: fire, defective steering equipment, or defective propulsion
machinery.
(2) Any tow that the towing vessel is
unable to control, or can control only
with difficulty.
(h) Exemptions. Compliance with this
section is not required when a vessel’s
radiotelphone equipment has failed.
[CGD 78–151, 49 FR 18301, Apr. 30, 1984; 49 FR
26722, June 29, 1984, as amended by CGD 85–
060, 51 FR 17016, May 8, 1986; CGD 85-060, 51
FR 37274, Oct. 21, 1986]

§ 162.134 Connecting waters from Lake
Huron to Lake Erie; traffic rules.
(a) Detroit River. The following traffic
rules apply in the Detroit River:
(1) The West Outer Channel is restricted to downbound vessels.
(2) The Livingston Channel, west of
Bois Blanc Island, is restricted to
downbound vessels.
NOTE: The Amherstburg Channel, in Canadian waters east of Bois Blanc Island, is normally restricted to upbound vessels. No vessel
may
proceed
downbound
in
the
Amherstburg Channel without authorization
from the Regional Director General.

(3) Between Fighting Island Channel
South Light and Bar Point Pier Light
29D, no vessels shall meet or overtake
in such a manner that more than two
vessels would be abreast at any time.
(4) Between the west end of Belle Isle
and Peche Island Light, vessels may
only overtake vessels engaged in towing.
(b) River Rouge. In the River Rouge,
no vessel shall overtake another vessel.
(c) St. Clair River. The following traffic rules apply in the St. Clair River:
(1) Between St. Clair Flats Canal
Light 2 and Russell Island Light 33,
vessels may only overtake vessels engaged in towing.
(2) Between Lake Huron Cut Lighted
Buoy 1 and Port Huron Traffic Lighted
Buoy there is a zone of alternating one
way traffic. Masters shall coordinate
their movements in accordance with
the following rules;
(i) Vessels shall not overtake.
(ii) Vessels shall not come about.
(iii) Vessels shall not meet.
(iv) Downbound vessels which have
passed Lake Huron Cut Lighted Buoy 7
have the right of way over upbound

vessels which have not reached the
Port Huron Traffic Lighted Buoy.
Upbound vessels awaiting transit of
downbound vessels will maintain position south of the Port Huron Traffic
Lighted Buoy.
(v) Vessels transiting the zone shall
coordinate passage by using communication procedures in § 162.132.
(vi) Transiting vessels shall have the
right of way over moored vessels getting underway within the zone.
(d) In the waters described in
§ 162.130(a), the District Commander or
Captain of the Port may establish temporary traffic rules for reasons which
include but are not limited to: channel
obstructions, winter navigation, unusual weather conditions, or unusual
water levels.
(e) The requirements of this section
do not apply to public vessels of the
U.S. or Canada engaged in icebreaking
or servicing aids to navigation or to
vessels engaged in river and harbor improvement work.
(f) The prohibitions in this section on
overtaking in certain areas do not
apply to vessels operating in the nondisplacement mode. In this section,
‘‘nondisplacement mode’’ means a
mode of operation in which the vessel
is supported by hydrodynamic forces,
rather than displacement of its weight
in the water, to an extent such that the
wake which would otherwise be generated by the vessel is significantly reduced.
[CGD 78–151, 49 FR 18302, Apr. 30, 1984; 49 FR
26722, June 29, 1984, as amended by CGD 09–
95–002, 60 FR 35701, July 11, 1995]

§ 162.136 Connecting waters from Lake
Huron to Lake Erie; anchorage
grounds.
(a) In the Detroit River, vessels shall
be anchored so as not to swing into the
channel or across steering courses.
NOTE: There is an authorized anchorage in
Canadian waters just above Fighting Island
and an authorized anchorage in U.S. waters
south of Belle Isle (33 CFR 110.206).

(b) In the St. Clair River, vessels
shall be anchored so as not to swing
into the channel or across steering
courses.
[CGD 78–151, 49 FR 18302, Apr. 30, 1984, as
amended by CGD 85–060, 51 FR 17016, May 8,
1986]

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

§ 162.138 Connecting waters from Lake
Huron to Lake Erie; speed rules.
(a) Maximum speed limit for vessels in
normal displacement mode. (1) Except
when required for the safety of the vessel or any other vessel, vessels of 20
meters or more in length operating in
normal displacement mode shall proceed at a speed not greater than—
(i) 12 statute miles per hour (10.4
knots) between Fort Gratiot Light and
St. Clair Flats Canal Light 2;
(ii) 12 statute miles per hour (10.4
knots) between Peche Island Light and
Detroit River Light; and
(iii) 4 statute miles per hour (3.5
knots) in the River Rouge.
(2) The maximum speed limit is 5.8
statute miles per hour (5 knots) in the
navigable channel south of Peche Island (under Canadian jurisdiction).
(b) Maximum speed limit for vessels operating in nondisplacement mode. (1) Except when required for the safety of the
vessel or any other vessel, vessels 20
meters or more in length but under 100
gross tons operating in the nondisplacement mode and meeting the requirements set out in paragraph (c) of
this section, may operate at a speed
not exceeding 40 miles per hour (34.8
knots)—
(i) During daylight hours (sunrise to
sunset);
(ii) When conditions otherwise safely
allow; and
(iii) When approval has been granted
by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port, Detroit or Commander of the
Ninth Coast Guard District prior to
each transit of the area.
(2) In this section, ‘‘nondisplacement
mode’’ means a mode of operation in
which the vessel is supported by hydrodynamic forces, rather than displacement of its weight in the water, to an
extent such that the wake which would
otherwise be generated by the vessel is
significantly reduced.
(c) Unsafe vessels. The Captain of the
Port or the District Commander may
deny approval for operations under
paragraph (b) of this section if it appears that the design and operating
characteristics of the vessels in question are not safe for the designated waterways, or if it appears that operations under this section have become
unsafe for any reason.

(d) Temporary speed limits. The District Commander may temporarily establish speed limits or temporarily
amend existing speed limit regulations
on the waters described in § 162.130(a).
[CGD 09–95–002, 60 FR 35702, July 11, 1995]

§ 162.140 Connecting waters from Lake
Huron to Lake Erie; miscellaneous
rules.
(a) Rules for towing vessels. (1) A towing vessel may drop or anchor its tows
only in accordance with the provisions
of § 162.136.
(2) A towing vessel engaged in arranging its tow shall not obstruct the
navigation of other vessels.
(b) Pilots. In the St. Clair River between Lake Huron Cut Lighted Buoy 1
and Port Huron Traffic Lighted Buoy,
vessels shall not take on, discharge, or
exchange pilots unless weather conditions would make the maneuver unsafe
in the customary pilot area.
[CGD 78–151, 49 FR 18302, Apr. 30, 1984]

§ 162.145

Monroe Harbor, Mich.

(a) In the lake channel, no vessel
greater than 40 feet in length may exceed 10 miles per hour.
(b) In the river channel:
(1) No vessel greater than 40 feet in
length may exceed 6 miles per hour.
(2) No vessel may use a towline exceeding 200 feet in length.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.150 Maumee Bay and River, Ohio.
(a) In Maumee Bay (lakeward of
Maumee River Lighted Buoy 49(L/L No.
770)), no vessel greater than 100 feet in
length may exceed 12 miles per hour.
(b) In Maumee River (inward of
Maumee River Lighted Buoy 49(L/L No.
770)):
(1) No vessel greater than 40 feet in
length may exceed 6 miles per hour.
(2) No vessel greater than 100 feet in
length (including tug and tow combinations) may overtake another vessel.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.155 Sandusky and Huron Harbors, Ohio.
(a) In Sandusky Harbor, no vessel
greater than 40 feet in length may exceed 10 miles per hour.

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§ 162.200

(b) In Huron Harbor, no vessel greater than 40 feet in length may exceed 6
miles per hour, except in the outer harbor where no vessel greater than 40 feet
in length may exceed 10 miles per hour.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with these areas in 33 CFR
Part 207.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.160 Vermilion, Lorain, Cleveland,
Fairport, Ashtabula, and Conneaut
Harbors, Ohio.
(a) In Vermilion Harbor, no vessel
may exceed 6 miles per hour.
(b) In Lorain, Cleveland, Fairport,
Ashtabula, and Conneaut Harbors, no
vessel may exceed 6 miles per hour, except in the outer harbors, where no
vessel may exceed 10 miles per hour.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with these areas in 33 CFR
Part 207.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.165 Buffalo and Rochester Harbors, New York.
In Buffalo and Rochester Harbors, no
vessel may exceed 6 miles per hour, except in the outer harbors where no vessel may exceed 10 miles per hour.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with these areas in 33 CFR
Part 207.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.175 Black Rock Canal and Lock
at Buffalo, New York.
In the Black Rock Canal and Lock,
no vessel may exceed 6 miles per hour.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with these areas in 33 CFR
Part 207.
[CGD 79–151, 46 FR 7960, Jan. 26, 1981]

§ 162.195 Santa Monica Bay, Calif.; restricted area.
(a) The area. The waters of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Bay, in an
area extending seaward from the shoreline a distance of about 5 nautical
miles (normal to the shoreline) and basically outlined as follows:
Station
A
B
C
D

Latitude North

........................................
........................................
........................................
........................................

33°54′59″
33°54′59″
33°53′59.5″
33°56′19.5″

Longitude
West
118°25′41″
118°28′00″
118°31′37″
118°34′05″

Station
E ........................................

Latitude North
33°56′25″

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(b) The regulations. (1) Vessels shall
not anchor within the area at any time
without permission.
(2) Dredging, dragging, seining, or
other fishing operations which might
foul underwater installations within
the area are prohibited.
(3) All vessels entering the area,
other than vessels operated by or for
the United States, the State of California, the county of Los Angeles, or
the city of Los Angeles, shall proceed
across the area by the most direct
route and without unnecessary delay.
The area will be open and unrestricted
to small recreational craft for recreational activities at all times.
(4) The placing of bouys, markers, or
other devices requiring anchors will
not be permitted.
(5) The city of Los Angeles will maintain a patrol of the area as needed.
§ 162.200 Marina del Rey, Calif.; restricted area.
(a) The area. That portion of the Pacific Ocean lying shoreward of the offshore breakwater and the most seaward 1,000 feet of the entrance channel
between the north and south jetties,
and basically outlined as follows:
Station
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

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Latitude

Longitude

33°57′46.0″
33°57′52.3″
33°57′48.6″
33°57′29.8″
33°57′30.9″
33°57′37.4″
33°57′42.4″
33°57′50.6″

118°27′39.5″
118°27′43.6″
118°27′48.8″
118°27′34.7″
118°27′29.1″
118°27′33.8″
118°27′23.0″
118°27′28.3″

(b) The regulations. (1) Vessels shall
not anchor within the area at any time
without permission except in an emergency.
(2) Dredging, dragging, seining, or
other fishing operations which might
foul underwater installations within
the area are prohibited.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
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§ 162.205 Suisun Bay, San Joaquin
River, Sacramento River, and connecting waters, CA.
(a) San Joaquin River Deep Water
Channel between Suisun Bay and the easterly end of the channel at Stockton; use,
administration and navigation—(1) Maximum speed. The maximum speed for all
ocean-going craft shall not exceed 10
miles per hour above the lower end of
New York Slough, seven miles per hour
above Criminal Point, or five miles per
hour while passing any wharf, dock, or
moored craft. As used in this paragraph, the speed of a vessel when navigating with the current shall be its
rate of movement in excess of the velocity of the current.
(2) Passing. All craft passing other
boats, barges, scows, etc., in motion,
moored or anchored, shall slow down
and take every necessary precaution to
avoid damage.
(3) Right of way. (i) United States
dredges, tugs, launches, derrick boats,
and similar plant of contractors executing river and harbor improvement
work for the United States, and displaying the signals prescribed by the
regulations contained in Part 80 of this
chapter shall have the right of way and
other craft shall exercise special caution to avoid interference with the
work on which the plant is engaged.
Dredges, whether Federal or contractors’ plant, working the channel must
however, take special care to give
ocean-going vessels sufficient room for
passing, and must lift both spuds and
the ladder, and pull clear, if an adequate width of clear channelway cannot otherwise be provided. Ocean-going
vessels may show at the masthead a
black ball not more than 20 inches in
diameter as a signal to the dredge, and
may also blow five long blasts of the
whistle when within reasonable hearing distance of the dredge, such signal
to be followed at the proper time by
the passing signal described in the
local pilot rules. The dredge shall
promptly acknowledge both signals in
the usual manner.
(ii) Light-draft vessels when meeting
or being overtaken by ocean-going vessels, shall give the right of way to such
vessels by making use of the shallower
portions of the waterway.

(iii) Rafts and tows must promptly
give the channel side demanded upon
proper signal by a vessel, and must be
handled in such a manner as not to obstruct or interfere with the free use of
the waterway by other craft.
(4) Collisions. (i) Ocean-going vessels
in collision in the channel or turning
basin must, if still afloat and in a condition making anchorage necessary, be
immediately removed to an approved
anchorage ground, or if in such condition that beaching is necessary, they
shall be temporarily beached on the
northwest side of Mandeville Island or
in the Old River.
(ii) Light-draft vessels suffering collision shall be disposed of as directed by
the District Commander or his authorized representative.
(5) Wrecks. In no case following accidents of fire or collision will a vessel be
allowed to remain either anchored or
grounded in the channel, or beached at
any place where it endangers other vessels, while settlement is pending with
the underwriters.
(6) Other laws and regulations. In all
other respects, the existing Federal
laws and rules and regulations affecting navigable waters of the United
States will govern in this channel.
(b) Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel between Suisun Bay and easterly end
of Turning Basin at West Sacramento;
use, administration, and navigation—(1)
Maximum speed for all ocean going
craft—(i) Between Tolands Landing (Mile
6.2) and Rio Vista Bridge. When going
against a current of two knots or more,
the maximum speed over the bottom
shall not exceed 8 knots. When going
with the current, in slack water, or
against a current of two knots or less,
the maximum speed through the water
shall not exceed 10 knots.
(ii) Between Rio Vista Bridge and Port
of Sacramento. When going against a
current of two knots or more, the maximum speed over the bottom shall not
exceed 5 knots. When going with the
current, in slack water, or against a
current of two knots or less, the maximum speed through the water shall
not exceed 7 knots.
(iii) Speed past docks or moored craft.
Within 550 feet of the centerline of the

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channel the speed shall be the minimum required to maintain steerageway; wind, tide, current, etc., being
taken into consideration.
(iv) Passing. All craft passing other
boats, barges, scows, etc., underway,
moored or anchored, shall take every
necessary precaution to avoid damage.
(v) Speed, high-water precautions.
When passing another vessel (underway, anchored, or tied up); a wharf or
other structure; work under construction; plant engaged in river and harbor
improvement;
levees
withstanding
flood waters; buildings partially or
wholly submerged by high water; or
any other structure liable to damage
by collision, suction or wave action;
vessels shall give as much leeway as
circumstances permit and reduce their
speed sufficiently to preclude causing
damage to the vessel or structure being
passed. As deemed necessary for public
safety during high river stages, floods,
or other emergencies, the District
Commander may prescribe, by navigation bulletins or other means, the limiting speed in knots or temporarily
close the waterway or any reach of it
to traffic. Since this subparagraph pertains directly to the manner in which
vessels are operated, masters of vessels
shall be held responsible for strict observance and full compliance herewith.
(2) Right of way. (i) Dredges, tugs,
launches, derrick boats and other similar equipment, executing river and harbor improvement work for the United
States, and displaying the signals prescribed by the regulations contained in
Part 80, of this Chapter, shall have the
right-of-way and other craft shall exercise special caution to avoid interference with the work on which the
plant is engaged. Dredges, whether
Federal or contractor’s plant, working
the channel must however, take special
care to give ocean-going vessels sufficient room for passing, and must lift
both spuds and the ladder, and pull
clear, if an adequate width of clear
channelway cannot otherwise be provided.
(ii) Vessels intending to pass dredges
or other types of floating plant working in navigable channels, when within
a reasonable distance therefrom and
not in any case over a mile, shall indicate such intention by one long blast of

the whistle, and shall be directed to
the proper side for passage by the
sounding, by the dredge or other floating plant, of the signal prescribed in
the inland pilot rules for vessels underway and approaching each other from
opposite directions, which shall be answered in the usual manner by the approaching vessel. If the channel is not
clear, the floating plant shall sound
the alarm or danger signal and the approaching vessel shall slow down or
stop and await further signal from the
plant.
(iii) When the pipeline from a dredge
crosses the channel in such a way that
an approaching vessel cannot pass safely around the pipeline or dredge, there
shall be sounded immediately from the
dredge the alarm or danger signal and
the approaching vessel shall slow down
or stop and await further signal from
the dredge. The pipeline shall then be
opened and the channel cleared as soon
as practicable; when the channel is
clear for passage the dredge shall so indicate by sounding the usual passing
signal as prescribed in paragraph
(c)(2)(ii) of this section. The approaching vessel shall answer with a corresponding signal and pass promptly.
(iv) When any pipeline or swinging
dredge shall have given an approaching
vessel or tow the signal that the channel is clear, the dredge shall straighten
out within the cut for the passage of
the vessel or tow.
(v) Shallow draft vessels when meeting or being overtaken by ocean-going
vessels, shall give the right-of-way to
such vessels by making use of the
shallower portions of the waterway,
wherever possible.
(vi) Tows should promptly give the
channel side requested by proper signal
from a vessel, and should be handled in
such a manner as not to obstruct or
interfere with the free use of the waterway by other craft.
(3) Obstruction of traffic. (i) Except as
provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section no person shall willfully or carelessly obstruct the free navigation of
the waterway, or delay any vessel having the right to use the waterway.
(ii) No vessel shall anchor within the
channel except in distress or under
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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

possible to such anchorage as will leave
the channel clear for the passage of
vessels.
(iii) Motorboats, sailboats, rowboats,
and other small craft shall not anchor
or drift in the regular ship channel except under stress of weather or in case
of breakdown. Such craft shall be so
operated that they will not interfere
with or endanger the movement of
commercial or public vessels.
(4) Collisions. (i) Ocean-going vessels
in collision in the channel or turning
basin, must if still afloat and in a condition making anchorage necessary, be
immediately removed to an approved
anchorage ground, or if in such condition that beaching is necessary, they
shall be temporarily beached on the
southwest side of Ryer Island from
Mile 15.0 to Mile 16.3 or in the Harbor
and Turning Basin at West Sacramento.
(ii) Light-draft vessels suffering collision shall be disposed of as directed by
the District Commander or his authorized representative.
(5) Marine accidents. Masters, mates,
pilots, owners, or other persons using
the waterway to which this paragraph
applies shall notify the District Commander and in the case of undocumented vessels, the State Division of
Small Craft Harbors also, by the most
expeditious means available of all marine accidents, such as fire, collision,
sinking or stranding, where there is
possible obstruction of the channel or
interference with navigation or where
damage to Government property is involved, furnishing a clear statement as
to the name, address, and ownership of
the vessel or vessels involved, the time
and place, and the action taken. In all
cases, the owner of the sunken vessel
shall take immediate steps to mark the
wreck properly.
(6) Other laws and regulations. In all
other respects, existing Federal laws
and rules and regulations affecting
navigable waters of the United States
will govern in this channel.
(c) Sacramento River, Decker Island
Restricted Anchorage for Vessels of the
U.S. Government— (1) The anchorage
ground. An elongated area in the Sacramento River bounded on the west by
the shore of Decker Island and the following lines: Beginning on the shore at

Decker Island North End Light at latitude 38°06′16″ N., longitude 121°42′32.5″
W.; thence easterly to latitude 38°06′15″
N., longitude 121°42′27″ W.; thence
southerly to latitude 38°05′22″ N., longitude 121°42′30″ W.; thence southwesterly to latitude 38°05′08″ N., longitude
121°42′40″ W.; thence west southwesterly
to latitude 38°05′02″ N., longitude
121°42′50″ W.; thence northwesterly to
the shore of Decker Island at latitude
38°05′04″ N., longitude 121°42′52.5″ W.
(2) Special Regulation. No Vessel or
other craft except those owned by or
operating under contract with the
United States may navigate or anchor
within 50 feet of any moored Government vessel in the area. Commercial
and pleasure craft shall not moor to
buoys or chains of Government vessels,
nor may they, while moored or underway, obstruct the passage of Government or other vessels through the area.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
Part 207.
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD12 84–07, 51 FR 12318, Apr. 10,
1986; CGD11–94–007, 60 FR 16796, Apr. 3, 1995;
USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532, June 30, 1998]

§ 162.210 Lake Tahoe, Calif.; restricted
areas along south shore.
(a) The areas—(1) Baldwin Beach,
under the control of the Forest Service,
Department of Agriculture. The waters of
Lake Tahoe shoreward of a line described as follows: Beginning at the
intersection of the high waterline with
the west boundary line of Lot 2, Section 26, Township 13 North (Mount Diablo Base Line), Range 17 East (Mount
Diablo Meridian); thence north 300 feet;
thence southeasterly about 2,850 feet to
the east line of Section 26 at a point 300
feet north of the high waterline; thence
northeasterly 1,740 feet to a point 300
feet north of the high waterline; thence
southeasterly about 1,810 feet to the
projected east line of the former Baldwin property at a point 300 feet north
of the high waterline; and thence south
300 feet to the high waterline.
(2) Camp Richardson, under the control
of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. The waters of Lake Tahoe
shoreward of a line described as follows: Beginning at the southeasterly
corner of sec. 25, T. 13 N., R. 17 E.,

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Mount Diablo Base and Meridian;
thence north 410 feet along the east
line of sec. 25; thence northwesterly 95
feet to the high waterline which is the
true point of beginning; thence north
130 feet; thence southeasterly 565 feet;
and thence south 130 feet to the high
waterline.
(3) Pope Beach, under the control of the
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.
The waters of Lake Tahoe shoreward of
a line described as follows: Beginning
at the intersection of the high waterline with the west line of the former
Pope property, about 750 feet westerly
of the west boundary line of Lot 2, Section 6, Township 12 North (Mount Diablo Base Line), Range 18 East (Mount
Diablo Meridian); thence north 300 feet;
thence southeasterly 4,200 feet to a
point 300 feet north of the high waterline; and thence south 300 feet to the
high waterline.
(4) El Dorado County Beach. The waters of Lake Tahoe shoreward of a line
described as follows: Beginning at the
intersection of the high waterline with
the west boundary line of Lot 1, Section 32, Township 13 North (Mount Diablo Base Line), Range 18 East (Mount
Diablo Meridian); thence north 500 feet;
thence northeasterly about 1,350 feet to
the projected east line of Lot 1 at a
point 500 feet north of the high waterline; and thence south 500 feet to the
high waterline.
(b) The regulations. No sail or machine-propelled watercraft, except vessels owned or controlled by the U.S.
Coast Guard, shall navigate or anchor
in the restricted area.
§ 162.215 Lake Tahoe, Nev.; restricted
area adjacent to Nevada Beach.
(a) The restricted area. The waters of
Lake Tahoe shoreward of a line described as follows: Beginning at the
intersection of the high waterline with
a line projected in a general southerly
direction 200 feet from a point lying 310
feet west of section corner common to
section 15, 16, 21, and 22, Township 13
North (Mount Diablo Base Line), Range
18 East (Mount Diablo Meridian);
thence 300 feet lakeward at right angles to the high waterline; thence
southeasterly approximately 2,170 feet
to the projected south boundary line of
the Forest Service property at a point

300 feet west of the high waterline; and
thence east 300 feet to the high water
line.
(b) The regulations. No sail or motor
propelled watercraft, except vessels
owned or controlled by the United
States Government and vessels duly
authorized by the United States Coast
Guard, shall navigate or anchor in the
restricted area.
§ 162.220 Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and
Lake Mohave (Colorado River),
Ariz.-Nev.
(a) Lake Mead and Lake Mohave; restricted areas—(1) The areas. That portion of Lake Mead extending 700 feet
upstream of the axis of Hoover Dam
and that portion of Lake Mohave (Colorado River) extending 4,500 feet downstream of the axis of Hoover Dam.
(2) The regulations. The restricted
areas shall be closed to navigation and
other use by the general public. Only
vessels owned by or controlled by the
U.S. Government and the States of Arizona and Nevada shall navigate or anchor in the restricted areas: Provided,
however, The Regional Director, Region
3, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder
City, Nev., may authorize, by written
permit, individuals or groups to navigate or anchor in the restricted areas
when it is deemed in the public interest. Copies of said permits shall be furnished the enforcing agencies.
(b) Lake Mead; speed regulation. In
that portion of Lake Mead extending
300 feet upstream of the restricted area
described in paragraph (a) of this section, a maximum speed of 5 miles per
hour shall not be exceeded.
(c) Supervision. The regulations in
this section shall be supervised by the
District Commander, Eleventh Coast
Guard District.
§ 162.225 Columbia
and
Willamette
Rivers, Washington and Oregon; administration and navigation.
(a) Supervision. The District Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District, has certain administrative supervision over the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, and is charged with the enforcement under his direction of emergency regulations to govern navigation
of these streams.

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(b) Speed. During very high water
stages (usually 25 feet or more on the
Vancouver, Washington, gage) when
lives, floating plant or major shore installations are endangered, the District
Commander shall have authority to
prescribe such temporary speed regulations as he may deem necessary for the
public safety. During critical periods of
freshets under 25 feet on the Vancouver, Washington, gage when construction is in progress, rehabilitation,
or other unusual emergency makes a
major shore installation susceptible to
loss or major damage from wave action, the District Commander shall
have authority to prescribe for a particular limited reach of the river as appropriate such temporary speed regulations as he may deem necessary to protect the integrity of such structure. All
speed regulations prescribed by the
District Commander shall be obeyed
for the duration of the emergency and
shall be terminated at the earliest
practicable time that improved stream
conditions permit.
§ 162.230

Columbia River, Wash.

(a) Grand Coulee Dam discharge channel; restricted area—(1) The area. That
portion of the Columbia River between
Grand Coulee Dam (situated at river
mile 596.6) and river mile 593.7.
(2) The regulations. (i) No vessel shall
enter or navigate within the area without permission from the enforcing
agency.
(ii) The regulation in this section
shall be enforced by the Chief, Power
Field
Division,
Columbia
Basin
Project, U.S. Department of the Interior, Coulee Dam, Washington.
§ 162.235

Puget Sound Area, Wash.

(a) Waterway connecting Port Townsend and Oak Bay; use, administration,
and navigation—(1) Works to which regulations apply. The ‘‘canal grounds’’
when used in this paragraph shall mean
that area between the south end of the
jetties in Oak Bay and the northerly
end of the dredge channel approximately 400 yards northwest of Port
Townsend Canal Light. The ‘‘canal’’ is
the water lying between these limits
and the banks containing the same.

(2) Speed. The speed limit within the
canal grounds shall not exceed five
miles per hour.
(3) Signals. All boats desiring to use
the canal shall give one long and one
short whistle. Southbound boats shall
sound the signal within 600 yards of
Port Townsend Canal Light. Northbound boats shall sound this signal at
least 500 feet south from the end of the
jetties in Oak bay. If no other boat answers the signal the first boat shall
have the right of way through the
canal. Any approaching boat that is in
the canal shall answer by giving the
same signal and the first boat shall not
enter the canal until the second boat
shall have passed through the canal. In
the case of boats going in the same direction the boat which is in the canal
shall not answer the signal of the boat
desiring to enter.
(4) Passing. Steamers shall not under
any circumstances attempt to pass
each other in the canal, either when
going in the same or opposite directions.
(5) Anchoring. No steamers or boats
shall anchor or tie up within the canal
grounds unless they are well over on
the tide flats to the west of the dredged
channel, and off the right of way belonging to the United States.
(6) Tows. No tow shall enter or pass
through the canal with a towline more
than 200 in length.
(7) Delaying traffic. No person shall
cause or permit any vessel or boat of
which he is in charge, or on which he is
employed, to obstruct the canal in any
way or delay in passing through it.
(b) West Waterway, Seattle Harbor;
navigation. (1) The movement of vessels
of 250 gross tons or over and all vessels
with tows of any kind through the narrow section of West Waterway between
the bend at Fisher’s Flour Mill dock
and the bend at the junction of East
Waterway with Duwamish Waterway,
and through the draws of the City of
Seattle and Northern Pacific Railway
Company bridges crossing this narrow
section, shall be governed by red and
green traffic signal lights mounted on
the north and south sides of the west
tower of the City Light power crossing
at West Spokane Street.
(2) Two green lights, one vertically
above the other, displayed ahead of a

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vessel, shall indicate that the waterway is clear. Two red lights, one
vertically above the other, displayed
ahead of a vessel, shall indicate that
the waterway is not clear.
(3) A vessel approaching the narrow
section and drawbridges from either
end of the waterway shall give one long
blast of a whistle and shall not enter
the narrow section until green lights
are displayed.
(4) One vessel may follow another
vessel in either direction, but the channel shall not be kept open in the same
direction for an unreasonable time if a
vessel is waiting at the other end.
(5) Tugs, launches, and small craft
shall keep close to one side of the channel when vessels or boats with tows are
passing.
(6) All craft shall proceed with caution. The display of a green light is not
a guarantee that the channel is clear of
traffic, and neither the United States
nor the City of Seattle will be responsible for any damage to vessels or other
property which may be chargeable to
mistakes in the operation of the signal
lights or to their failure to operate.
NOTE: The Corps of Engineers also has regulations dealing with this section in 33 CFR
Part 207.

§ 162.240 Tongass
navigation.

Narrows,

Alaska;

(a) Definitions. The term ‘‘Tongass
Narrows’’ includes the body of water
lying between Revillagigedo Channel
and Guard Island in Clarence Strait.
(b) No vessel, except for public law
enforcement and emergency response
vessels, floatplanes during landings and
take-offs, and vessels of 23 feet registered length or less, shall exceed a
speed of 7 knots in the region of
Tongass Narrows bounded to the north
by Tongass Narrows Buoy 9 and to the
south by Tongass Narrows East Channel Regulatory marker at position
55°19′22.0″ N, 131°36′40.5″ W and Tongass
Narrows West Channel Regulatory
marker at position 55°19′28.5″ N,
131°39′09.7″ W, respectively.
(c) No vessel shall while moored or at
anchor, or by slow passage or otherwise
while underway, unreasonably obstruct
the free passage and progress of other
vessels.

(d) No vessel shall moor or anchor to
any structure of the United States
other than mooring piers, wharves, and
floats without the consent of the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Office,
Juneau, Alaska.
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD 77–217, 43 FR 60458, Dec. 28,
1978; CGD 82–039, 47 FR 27266, June 24, 1982;
USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532, June 30, 1998;
CGD17–99–002, 64 FR 29557, June 2, 1999, 64 FR
32103, June 15, 1999; CGD 17–99–002, 65 FR
18245, Apr. 7, 2000]

§ 162.245 Kenai River, Kenai, Alaska;
use, administration, and navigation.
(a) The area. The main channel area
of the river, having a width of 150 feet,
beginning at a point directly offshore
from the centerline of the city dock
and extending about 2,200 feet upstream to a point 200 feet upstream
from the Inlet Co. dock.
(b) The regulations. (1) Vessels may
navigate, anchor, or moor within the
area until such time as notification is
received or observation is made of intended passage to or from the docking
areas.
(2) Notice of anticipated passage of
towboats and barges shall be indicated
24 hours in advance by display of a red
flag by the Inlet Co. from its warehouse.
§ 162.250 Port
Alexander,
speed of vessels.

(a) Definition. The term ‘‘Port Alexander’’ includes the entire inlet from
its head to its entrance from Chatham
Strait.
(b) Speed. The speed of all vessels of 5
tons or more gross, ships register, shall
not exceed 3 miles per hour either in
entering, leaving, or navigating within
Port Alexander, Alaska.
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD 82–039, 47 FR 27266, June 24,
1982]

§ 162.255 Wrangell Narrows, Alaska;
use, administration, and navigation.
(a)
Definitions.
(1)
The
term
‘‘Wrangell Narrows’’ includes the entire body of water between Wrangell
Narrows North Entrance Lighted Bell
Buoy 63 and Midway Rock Light.

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

(2) The term ‘‘raft section’’ refers to
a standard raft of logs or piling securely fastened together for long towing in Alaska inland waters in the
manner customary with the local logging interests, i.e., with booms,
swifters, and tail sticks. It normally
contains 30,000 to 70,000 feet board
measure of logs or piling and has a
width of 45 to 60 feet and a length of 75
to 100 feet.
(b) Speed restrictions. No vessel shall
exceed a speed of seven (7) knots in the
vicinity
of
Petersburg,
between
Wrangell Narrows Channel Light 58 and
Wrangell Narrows Lighted Buoy 60.
(c) Tow channel. The following route
shall be taken by all tows passing
through Wrangell Narrows when the
towboat has a draft of 9 feet or less
(northbound, read down; southbound,
read up):
East of Battery Islets:
East of Tow Channel Buoy 1 TC.
East of Tow Channel Buoy 3 TC.
West of Tow Channel Buoy 4 TC.
East of Colorado Reef:
East of Wrangell Narrows Channel Light
21.
West of Wrangell Narrows Channel Lighted
Buoy 25.
East of Tow Channel Buoy 5 TC.
East of Tow Channel Buoy 7 TC.
West of Petersburg:
East of Wrangell Narrows Channel Light 54
Fr.
East of Wrangell Narrows Channel Light 56
Qk FR.
East of Wrangell Narrows Channel Light 58
Fr., thence proceeding to west side of
channel and leaving Wrangell Narrows by
making passage between Wrangell Narrows Channel Daybeacon 61 and Wrangell
Narrows North Entrance Lighted Bell
Buoy 63 F.

(d) Size of tows. The maximum tows
permitted shall be one pile driver, or
three units of other towable equipment
or seven raft sections.
(e) Arrangement of tows. (1) No towline
or aggregate of towlines between
towboat and separated pieces shall exceed 150 feet in length.
(2) Raft and barge tows of more than
one unit shall not exceed 65 feet in
width overall. Single barge tows shall
not exceed 100 feet in width overall.
(3) Tows other than rafts shall be
taken alongside the towboat whenever
possible.

(f) Anchorage. Vessels may anchor in
the anchorage basin in the vicinity of
Anchor Point. No craft or tow shall be
anchored in Wrangell Narrows in either
the main ship channel or the towing
channel, nor shall any craft or tow be
anchored so that it can swing into either of these channels.
(g) Disabled craft. Disabled craft in a
condition of absolute necessity are exempt from the regulations in this section.
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD 82–039, 47 FR 27266, June 24,
1982; CGD 94–026, 60 FR 63624, Dec. 12, 1995]

§ 162.260 Channel leading to San Juan
Harbor, P.R.; use, administration,
and navigation.
(a) Steamers passing dredge engaged
in improving the channel shall not
have a speed greater than 4 miles an
hour, and the propelling machinery
shall be stopped when crossing the
lines to the dredge anchors.
(b) Vessels using the channel shall
pass the dredge on the side designated
from the dredge by the signals prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section.
(c) Dredge shall display the red flag
by day and four white lights hung in a
vertical line by night to indicate the
passing side.
(d) Vessels shall not anchor on the
ranges of stakes or other marks placed
for the guidance of the dredge, nor in
such a manner as to obstruct the channel for passing vessels.
(e) Vessels shall not run over or disturb stake, lanterns, or other marks
placed for the guidance of the dredge.
(f) Dredges working in the prosecution of the work shall not obstruct the
channel unnecessarily.
(g) The dredge will slack lines running across the channel from the
dredge on the passing side, for passing
vessels, when notified by signal, with
whistle or horn.
(h) The position of anchors of the
dredge shall be marked by buoys plainly visible to passing vessels.
§ 162.270 Restricted areas in vicinity
of Maritime Administration Reserve
Fleets.
(a) The regulations in this section
shall govern the use and navigation of
waters in the vicinity of the following

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National Defense Reserve Fleets of the
Maritime Administration, Department
of Transportation:
(1) James River Reserve Fleet, Fort
Eustis, Virginia.
(2) Beaumont Reserve Fleet, Neches
River near Beaumont, Texas.
(3) Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet near
Benicia, California.
(b) No vessels or other watercraft, except those owned or controlled by the
United States Government, shall cruise
or anchor between Reserve Fleet units
within 500 feet of the end vessels in
each Reserve Fleet unit, or within 500
feet of the extreme units of the fleets,
unless specific permission of do so has
first been granted in each case by the
enforcing agency.
(c) The regulations in this section
shall be enforced by the respective
Fleet Superintendents and such agencies as they may designate.
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD 86–053, 51 FR 43742, Dec. 4,
1986]

PART 163—TOWING OF BARGES
Sec.
163.01 Application.
163.05 Tows of seagoing barges within inland waters.
163.20 Bunching of tows.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 152, 2071; 49 CFR
l.46(n).

§ 163.01 Application.
(a) The regulations in this part apply
to vessels navigating the harbors, rivers, and inland waters of the United
States, except the Great Lakes and
their connecting and tributary waters
as far east as Montreal, the Red River
of the North, the Mississippi River and
its tributaries above Huey P. Long
Bridge,
and
that
part
of
the
Atchafalaya River above its junction
with the Plaquemine-Morgan City alternate waterway.
(b) Seagoing barges and their towing
vessels shall be subject to the requirements in this part under the provisions
of section 14 of the Act of May 28, 1908,
as amended (sec. 14, 35 Stat. 428, as
amended; 33 U.S.C. 152). Under the provisions of section 15 of the Act of May
28, 1908, as amended (sec. 15, 35 Stat.
429; 33 U.S.C. 153), the penalty for use of

an unlawful towline shall be an action
against the master of the towing vessel
seeking the suspension or revocation of
his license.
[CGFR 60–61, 25 FR 9045, Sept. 21, 1960, as
amended by CGFR 66–59, 31 FR 13647, Oct. 22,
1966. Redesignated by CGD 81–017, 46 FR
28154, May 26, 1981]

§ 163.05 Tows of seagoing barges within inland waters.
(a) The tows of seagoing barges when
navigating the inland waters of the
United States shall be limited in
length to five vessels, including the
towing vessel or vessels.
[CGFR 60–61, 25 FR 9045, Sept. 21, 1960. Redesignated by CGD 81–017, 46 FR 28154, May 26,
1981]

§ 163.20 Bunching of tows.
(a) In all cases where tows can be
bunched, it should be done.
(b) Tows navigating in the North and
East Rivers of New York must be
bunched above a line drawn between
Robbins Reef Light and Owls Head,
Brooklyn, but the quarantine anchorage and the north entrance to Ambrose
Channel shall be avoided in the process
of bunching tows.
(c) Tows must be bunched above the
mouth of the Schuylkill River, Pa.
[CGFR 60–61, 25 FR 9045, Sept. 21, 1960, as
amended by CGFR 64–21, 29 FR 5733, Apr. 30,
1964. Redesignated by CGD 81–017, 46 FR
28154, May 26, 1981]

PART 164—NAVIGATION SAFETY
REGULATIONS
Sec.
164.01 Applicability.
164.02 Applicability exception for foreign
vessels.
164.03 Incorporation by reference.
164.11 Navigation under way: General.
164.13 Navigation underway: tankers.
164.15 Navigation bridge visibility.
164.19 Requirements for vessels at anchor.
164.25 Tests before entering or getting underway.
164.30 Charts, publications, and equipment:
General.
164.33 Charts and publications.
164.35 Equipment: All vessels.
164.37 Equipment: Vessels of 10,000 gross
tons or more.
164.38 Automatic
radar
plotting
aids
(ARPA).
164.39 Steering gear: Foreign tankers.

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164.40 Devices to indicate speed and distance.
164.41 Electronic position fixing devices.
164.42 Rate of turn indicator.
164.43 Automatic
Identification
System
Shipborne Equipment—Prince William
Sound.
164.46 Automatic
Identification
System
(AIS).
164.51 Deviations from rules: Emergency.
164.53 Deviations from rules and reporting:
Non-operating equipment.
164.55 Deviations from rules: Continuing operation or period of time.
164.61 Marine casualty reporting and record
retention.
164.70 Definitions.
164.72 Navigational–safety
equipment,
charts or maps, and publications required on towing vessels.
164.74 Towline and terminal gear for towing
astern.
164.76 Towline and terminal gear for towing
alongside and pushing ahead.
164.78 Navigation under way: Towing vessels.
164.80 Tests and inspections.
164.82 Maintenance, failure, and reporting.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
2103, 3703, 70114, 70117; Pub. L. 107–295, 116
Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170. Sec. 164.13 also issued
under 46 U.S.C. 8502. Sec. 164.61 also issued
under 46 U.S.C. 6101.
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2000–6931,
68 FR 22610, Apr. 29, 2003, the authority citation for part 164 was revised, effective Aug.
27, 2003. For the convenience of the user, the
revised text is set forth as follows:

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1222(5), 1223, 1231; 46
U.S.C. 2103, 3703; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170. Sec. 164.13 also
issued under 46 U.S.C. 8502. Sec. 164.61 also
issued under 46 U.S.C. 6101.

§ 164.01 Applicability.
(a) This part (except as specifically
limited by this section) applies to each
self-propelled vessel of 1600 or more
gross tons (except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, or for
foreign vessels described in § 164.02)
when it is operating in the navigable
waters of the United States except the
St. Lawrence Seaway.
(b) Sections 164.70 through 164.82 of
this part apply to each towing vessel of
12 meters (39.4 feet) or more in length
operating in the navigable waters of
the United States other than the St.
Lawrence Seaway; except that a tow-

ing vessel is exempt from the requirements of § 164.72 if it is—
(1) Used solely within a limited geographic area, such as a fleeting-area for
barges or a commercial facility, and
used solely for restricted service, such
as making up or breaking up larger
tows;
(2) Used solely for assistance towing
as defined by 46 CFR 10.103;
(3) Used solely for pollution response;
or
(4) Any other vessel exempted by the
Captain of the Port (COTP). The COTP,
upon written request, may, in writing,
exempt a vessel from § 164.72 for a specified route if he or she decides that exempting it would not allow its unsafe
navigation under anticipated conditions.
(c) Provisions of §§ 164.11(a)(2) and (c),
164.30, 164.33, and 164.46 do not apply to
warships or other vessels owned,
leased, or operated by the United
States Government and used only in
government noncommercial service
when these vessels are equipped with
electronic navigation systems that
have met the applicable agency regulations regarding navigation safety.
(d) Provisions of § 164.46 apply to
some self-propelled vessels of less than
1600 gross tonnage.
[CGD 83–004, 49 FR 43466, Oct. 29, 1984, as
amended by CGD 94–020, 61 FR 35072, July 3,
1996; USCG–2000–8300, 66 FR 21864, May 2, 2001;
USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39367, July 1, 2003]

§ 164.02 Applicability
foreign vessels.

exception

(a) Except as provided in § 164.46(a)(2)
of this part (including §§ 164.38 and
164.39) does not apply to vessels that:
(1) Are not destined for, or departing
from, a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; and
(2) Are in:
(i) Innocent passage through the territorial sea of the United States; or
(ii) Transit through navigable waters
of the United States which form a part
of an international strait.
[CGD 77–063, 44 FR 66530, Nov. 19, 1979, as
amended by CGD 79–148, 45 FR 54039, Aug. 14,
1980; USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39367, July 1,
2003]

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§ 164.03

§ 164.03 Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated
by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal
Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. To enforce any edition
other than that specified in paragraph
(b) of this section, the Coast Guard
must publish notice of change in the
FEDERAL REGISTER and the material
must be available to the public. All approved material is on file at the Office
of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,
DC, and at the Office of Vessel Traffic
Management (G–MWV), Coast Guard
Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20593–0001 and is available from the sources indicated in
paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The materials approved for incorporation by reference in this part and
the sections affected are as follows:
American Petroleum Institute (API),
1220 L Street NW., Washington,
DC 20005
API Specification 9A, Specification for Wire Rope, Section 3,
Properties and Tests for Wire
and Wire Rope, May 28, 1984 .....
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA
19428-2959
ASTM D4268–93, Standard Test
Method for Testing Fiber Ropes
Cordage
Institute,
350
Lincoln
Street, Hingham, MA 02043
CIA–3, Standard Test Methods for
Fiber Rope Including Standard
Terminations, Revised, June
1980 ...........................................
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), 3, rue de Varemb,
Geneva, Switzerland.
IEC 61993–2, Maritime navigation
and radiocommunication equipment and systems—Automatic
identification systems (AIS)—
part 2: Class A shipborne equipment of the universal automatic identification system
(AIS)—Operational and performance requirements, methods of test and required test results First edition, 2001–12 ........
International Maritime Organization
(IMO), 4 Albert Embankment,
London SE1 7SR, U.K.
IMO Resolution A342(IX), Recommendation on Performance
Standards for Automatic Pilots, adopted November 12, 1975

164.74

164.74

164.74

164.46

164.13

Resolution MSC.74(69), Annex 3,
Recommendation on Performance Standards for a Universal
Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS), adopted
May 12, 1998 ..............................
SN/Circ.277, Guidelines for the Installation of a Shipborne Automatic Identification System
(AIS), dated January 6, 2003 .....
SOLAS, International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea,
1974, and 1988 Protocol relating
thereto, 2000 Amendments, effective January and July 2002,
(SOLAS 2000 Amendments) ......
Conference resolution 1, Adoption of amendments to the
Annex to the International
Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974, and amendments to Chapter V of SOLAS
1974, adopted December 12, 2002
International
Telecommunication
Union Radiocommuni- cation Bureau (ITU–R), Place de Nations
CH–1211 Geneva 20 Switzerland
(1)
ITU–R
Recommendation
M.821, Optional Expansion of
the Digital Selective-Calling
System for Use in the Maritime
Mobile Service, 1992 ..................
(2)
ITU–R
Recommendation
M.825, Characteristics of a
Transponder System Using Digital Selective-Calling Techniques for Use with Vessel
Traffic Services and Ship-toShip Identification, 1992 ...........
ITU–R Recommendation M.1371–
1, Technical characteristics for
a universal shipborne automatic identification system
using time division multiple
access in the VHF maritime
mobile band, 1998–2001 ..............
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime
Services,
655
Fifteenth
Street, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
(1) RTCM Paper 12–78/DO–100,
Minimum Performance Standards, Loran C Receiving Equipment, 1977 .................................
(2) RTCM Paper 194–93/SC104–
STD,
RTCM
Recommended
Standards
for
Differential
NAVSTAR
GPS
Service,
Version 2.1, 1994 ........................
(3) RTCM Paper 71–95/SC112–STD,
RTCM Recommended Standards for Marine Radar Equipment Installed on Ships of Less
Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage,
Version 1.1, October 10, 1995 ......

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164.46

164.46

164.43

164.43

164.46

164.41

164.43

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(4) RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X,
RTCM Recommended Standards for Maritime Radar Equipment Installed on Ships of 300
Tons Gross Tonnage and Upwards, Version 1.2, December
20, 1993 ......................................

164.72

[CGD 91–203, 58 FR 27632, May 10, 1993, as
amended by CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24771, May 10,
1995; CGD 93–022, 60 FR 51734, Oct. 3, 1995;
CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33669, June 28, 1996; CGD
94–020, 61 FR 35072, July 3, 1996; USCG–1999–
5151, 64 FR 67176, Dec. 1, 1999; USCG–2002–
12471, 67 FR 41333, June 18, 2002; USCG–2003–
14757, 68 FR 39367, July 1, 2003]

§ 164.11 Navigation under way: General.
The owner, master, or person in
charge of each vessel underway shall
ensure that:
(a) The wheelhouse is constantly
manned by persons who:
(1) Direct and control the movement
of the vessel; and
(2) Fix the vessel’s position;
(b) Each person performing a duty described in paragraph (a) of this section
is competent to perform that duty;
(c) The position of the vessel at each
fix is plotted on a chart of the area and
the person directing the movement of
the vessel is informed of the vessel’s
position;
(d) Electronic and other navigational
equipment, external fixed aids to navigation, geographic reference points,
and hydrographic contours are used
when fixing the vessel’s position;
(e) Buoys alone are not used to fix
the vessel’s position;
NOTE: Buoys are aids to navigation placed
in approximate positions to alert the mariner to hazards to navigation or to indicate
the orientation of a channel. Buoys may not
maintain an exact position because strong or
varying currents, heavy seas, ice, and collisions with vessels can move or sink them or
set them adrift. Although buoys may corroborate a position fixed by other means,
buoys cannot be used to fix a position: however, if no other aids are available, buoys
alone may be used to establish an estimated
position.

(f) The danger of each closing visual
or each closing radar contact is evaluated and the person directing the
movement of the vessel knows the
evaluation;
(g) Rudder orders are executed as
given;

(h) Engine speed and direction orders
are executed as given;
(i) Magnetic variation and deviation
and gyrocompass errors are known and
correctly applied by the person directing the movement of the vessel;
(j) A person whom he has determined
is competent to steer the vessel is in
the wheelhouse at all times; 1
(k) If a pilot other than a member of
the vessel’s crew is employed, the pilot
is informed of the draft, maneuvering
characteristics, and peculiarities of the
vessel and of any abnormal circumstances on the vessel that may affect its safe navigation.
(l) Current velocity and direction for
the area to be transited are known by
the person directing the movement of
the vessel;
(m) Predicted set and drift are known
by the person directing movement of
the vessel;
(n) Tidal state for the area to be
transited is known by the person directing movement of the vessel;
(o) The vessel’s anchors are ready for
letting go;
(p) The person directing the movement of the vessel sets the vessel’s
speed with consideration for:
(1) The prevailing visibility and
weather conditions;
(2) The proximity of the vessel to
fixed shore and marine structures;
(3) The tendency of the vessel underway to squat and suffer impairment of
maneuverability when there is small
underkeel clearance;
(4) The comparative proportions of
the vessel and the channel;
(5) The density of marine traffic;
(6) The damage that might be caused
by the vessel’s wake;
(7) The strength and direction of the
current; and
(8) Any local vessel speed limit;
(q) The tests required by § 164.25 are
made and recorded in the vessel’s log;
and
(r) The equipment required by this
part is maintained in operable condition.
1 See also 46 U.S.C. 8702(d), which requires
an able seaman at the wheel on U.S. vessels
of 100 gross tons or more in narrow or crowded waters during low visibility.

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(s) Upon entering U.S. waters, the
steering wheel or lever on the navigating bridge is operated to determine
if the steering equipment is operating
properly under manual control, unless
the vessel has been steered under manual control from the navigating bridge
within the preceding 2 hours, except
when operating on the Great Lakes and
their connecting and tributary waters.
(t) At least two of the steering-gear
power units on the vessel are in operation when such units are capable of simultaneous operation, except when the
vessel is sailing on the Great Lakes
and their connecting and tributary waters, and except as required by paragraph (u) of this section.
(u) On each passenger vessel meeting
the requirements of the International
Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea, 1960 (SOLAS 60) and on each cargo
vessel meeting the requirements of
SOLAS 74 as amended in 1981, the number of steering-gear power units necessary to move the rudder from 35° on
either side to 30° on the other in not
more than 28 seconds must be in simultaneous operation.
[CGD 74–77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977, as
amended by CGD 83–004, 49 FR 43466, Oct. 29,
1984; CGD 91–203, 58 FR 27633, May 10, 1993;
CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24771, May 10, 1995]

§ 164.13 Navigation underway: tankers.
(a) As used in this section, ‘‘tanker’’
means a self-propelled tank vessel, including integrated tug barge combinations, constructed or adapted primarily
to carry oil or hazardous material in
bulk in the cargo spaces and inspected
and certificated as a tanker.
(b) Each tanker must have an engineering watch capable of monitoring
the propulsion system, communicating
with the bridge, and implementing
manual control measures immediately
when necessary. The watch must be
physically present in the machinery
spaces or in the main control space and
must consist of at least a licensed engineer.
(c) Each tanker must navigate with
at least two licensed deck officers on
watch on the bridge, one of whom may
be a pilot. In waters where a pilot is required, the second officer, must be an
individual licensed and assigned to the
vessel as master, mate, or officer in

charge of a navigational watch, who is
separate and distinct from the pilot.
(d) Except as specified in paragraph
(e) of this section, a tanker may operate with an auto pilot engaged only if
all of the following conditions exist:
(1) The operation and performance of
the automatic pilot conforms with the
standards recommended by the International Maritime Organization in IMO
Resolution A.342(IX).
(2) A qualified helmsman is present
at the helm and prepared at all times
to assume manual control.
(3) The tanker is not operating in any
of the following areas:
(i) The areas of the traffic separation
schemes specified in subchapter P of
this chapter.
(ii) The portions of a shipping safety
fairway specified in part 166 of this
chapter.
(iii) An anchorage ground specified in
part 110 of this chapter.
(iv) An area within one-half nautical
mile of any U.S. shore.
(e) A tanker equipped with an integrated navigation system, and complying with paragraph (d)(2) of this section, may use the system with the auto
pilot engaged while in the areas described in paragraphs (d)(3) (i) and (ii)
of this section. The master shall provide, upon request, documentation
showing that the integrated navigation
system—
(1) Can maintain a predetermined
trackline with a cross track error of
less than 10 meters 95 percent of the
time;
(2) Provides continuous position data
accurate to within 20 meters 95 percent
of the time; and
(3) Has an immediate override control.
[CGD 91–203, 58 FR 27633, May 10, 1993, as
amended by CGD 91–203, 58 FR 36141, July 6,
1993]

§ 164.15 Navigation bridge visibility.
(a) The arrangement of cargo, cargo
gear, and trim of all vessels entering or
departing from U.S. ports must be such
that the field of vision from the navigation bridge conforms as closely as
possible to the following requirements:
(1) From the conning position, the
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hip lengths or 500 meters (1640 feet)
from dead ahead to 10 degrees on either
side of the vessel. Within this arc of
visibility any blind sector caused by
cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent
obstruction must not exceed 5 degrees.
(2) From the conning position, the
horizontal field of vision must extend
over an arc from at least 22.5 degrees
abaft the beam on one side of the vessel, through dead ahead, to at least 22.5
degrees abaft the beam on the other
side of the vessel. Blind sectors forward
of the beam caused by cargo, cargo
gear, or other permanent obstruction
must not exceed 10 degrees each, nor
total more than 20 degrees, including
any blind sector within the arc of visibility described in paragraph (a)(1) of
this section.
(3) From each bridge wing, the field
of vision must extend over an arc from
at least 45 degrees on the opposite bow,
through dead ahead, to at least dead
astern.
(4) From the main steering position,
the field of vision must extend over an
arc from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees on either side of the vessel.
(b) A clear view must be provided
through at least two front windows at
all times regardless of weather conditions.
[CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32247, Aug. 8, 1990]

§ 164.19 Requirements for vessels at
anchor.
The master or person in charge of
each vessel that is anchored shall ensure that:
(a) A proper anchor watch is maintained;
(b) Procedures are followed to detect
a dragging anchor; and
(c) Whenever weather, tide, or current conditions are likely to cause the
vessel’s anchor to drag, action is taken
to ensure the safety of the vessel,
structures, and other vessels, such as
being ready to veer chain, let go a second anchor, or get underway using the
vessel’s own propulsion or tug assistance.
[CGD 74–77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977]

§ 164.25 Tests before entering or getting underway.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs
(b) and (c) of this section no person
may cause a vessel to enter into or get
underway on the navigable waters of
the United States unless no more than
12 hours before entering or getting underway, the following equipment has
been tested:
(1) Primary and secondary steering
gear. The test procedure includes a visual inspection of the steering gear and
its connecting linkage, and, where applicable, the operation of the following:
(i) Each remote steering gear control
system.
(ii) Each steering position located on
the navigating bridge.
(iii) The main steering gear from the
alternative power supply, if installed.
(iv) Each rudder angle indicator in
relation to the actual position of the
rudder.
(v) Each remote steering gear control
system power failure alarm.
(vi) Each remote steering gear power
unit failure alarm.
(vii) The full movement of the rudder
to the required capabilities of the
steering gear.
(2) All internal vessel control communications and vessel control alarms.
(3) Standby or emergency generator,
for as long as necessary to show proper
functioning, including steady state
temperature and pressure readings.
(4) Storage batteries for emergency
lighting and power systems in vessel
control and propulsion machinery
spaces.
(5) Main propulsion machinery, ahead
and astern.
(b) Vessels navigating on the Great
Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters, having once completed the
test requirements of this subpart, are
considered to remain in compliance
until arriving at the next port of call
on the Great Lakes.
(c) Vessels entering the Great Lakes
from the St. Lawrence Seaway are considered to be in compliance with this
sub-part if the required tests are conducted preparatory to or during the
passage of the St. Lawrence Seaway or
within one hour of passing Wolfe Island.

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(d) No vessel may enter, or be operated on the navigable waters of the
United States unless the emergency
steering drill described below has been
conducted within 48 hours prior to
entry and logged in the vessel logbook,
unless the drill is conducted and logged
on a regular basis at least once every
three months. This drill must include
at a minimum the following:
(1) Operation of the main steering
gear from within the steering gear
compartment.
(2) Operation of the means of communications between the navigating
bridge and the steering compartment.
(3) Operation of the alternative power
supply for the steering gear if the vessel is so equipped.
(92 Stat. 1471 (33 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.); 49 CFR
1.46(n)(4))
[CGD 77–183, 45 FR 18925, Mar. 24, 1980, as
amended by CGD 83–004, 49 FR 43466, Oct. 29,
1984]

§ 164.30 Charts,
publications,
equipment: General.

and

No person may operate or cause the
operation of a vessel unless the vessel
has the marine charts, publications,
and equipment as required by §§ 164.33
through 164.41 of this part.
[CGD 82–055, 48 FR 44535, Sept. 29, 1983]

§ 164.33

Charts and publications.

(a) Each vessel must have the following:
(1) Marine charts of the area to be
transited, published by the National
Ocean Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or a river authority that—
(i) Are of a large enough scale and
have enough detail to make safe navigation of the area possible; and
(ii) Are currently corrected.
(2) For the area to be transited, a
currently corrected copy of, or applicable currently corrected extract from,
each of the following publications:
(i) U.S. Coast Pilot.
(ii) Coast Guard Light List.
(3) For the area to be transited, the
current edition of, or applicable current extract from:
(i) Tide tables published by private
entities using data provided by the National Ocean Service.

(ii) Tidal current tables published by
private entities using data provided by
the National Ocean Service, or river
current publication issued by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, or a river authority.
(b) As an alternative to the requirements for paragraph (a) of this section,
a marine chart or publication, or applicable extract, published by a foreign
government may be substituted for a
U.S. chart and publication required by
this section. The chart must be of large
enough scale and have enough detail to
make safe navigation of the area possible, and must be currently corrected.
The publication, or applicable extract,
must singly or in combination contain
similar information to the U.S. Government publication to make safe navigation of the area possible. The publication, or applicable extract must be
currently corrected, with the exceptions of tide and tidal current tables,
which must be the current editions.
(c) As used in this section, ‘‘currently
corrected’’
means
corrected
with
changes contained in all Notices to
Mariners published by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, or an
equivalent foreign government publication, reasonably available to the vessel, and that is applicable to the vessel’s transit.
[CGD 82–055, 48 FR 44535, Sept. 29, 1983, as
amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641,
June 25, 2001]

§ 164.35 Equipment: All vessels.
Each vessel must have the following:
(a) A marine radar system for surface
navigation.
(b) An illuminated magnetic steering
compass, mounted in a binnacle, that
can be read at the vessel’s main steering stand.
(c) A current magnetic compass deviation table or graph or compass comparison record for the steering compass, in the wheelhouse.
(d) A gyrocompass.
(e) An illuminated repeater for the
gyrocompass required by paragraph (d)
of this section that is at the main
steering stand, unless that gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the
main steering stand.
(f) An illuminated rudder angle indicator in the wheelhouse.

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(g) The following maneuvering information prominently displayed on a fact
sheet in the wheelhouse:
(1) A turning circle diagram to port
and starboard that shows the time and
distance and advance and transfer required to alter course 90 degrees with
maximum rudder angle and constant
power settings, for either full and half
speeds, or for full and slow speeds. For
vessels whose turning circles are essentially the same for both directions, a
diagram showing a turning circle in
one direction, with a note on the diagram stating that turns to port and
starboard are essentially the same,
may be substituted.
(2) The time and distance to stop the
vessel from either full and half speeds,
or from full and slow speeds, while
maintaining approximately the initial
heading with minimum application of
the rudder.
(3) For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of shaft revolutions per
minute for a representative range of
speeds.
(4) For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller, a table of control
settings for a representative range of
speeds.
(5) For each vessel that is fitted with
an auxiliary device to assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster, a table
of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary
device is effective in maneuvering the
vessel.
(6) The maneuvering information for
the normal load and normal ballast
condition for:
(i) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or
less, calm sea;
(ii) No current;
(iii) Deep water conditions—water
depth twice the vessel’s draft or greater; and
(iv) Clean hull.
(7) At the bottom of the fact sheet,
the following statement:
WARNING

The response of the (name of the vessel)
may be different from that listed above if
any of the following conditions, upon which
the maneuvering information is based, are
varied:
(1) Calm weather—wind 10 knots or less,
calm sea;
(2) No current;

(3) Water depth twice the vessel’s draft or
greater;
(4) Clean hull; and
(5) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim.

(h) An echo depth sounding device.
(i) A device that can continuously
record the depth readings of the vessel’s echo depth sounding device, except when operating on the Great
Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
(j) Equipment on the bridge for plotting relative motion.
(k) Simple operating instructions
with a block diagram, showing the
change-over procedures for remote
steering gear control systems and
steering gear power units, permanently
displayed on the navigating bridge and
in the steering gear compartment.
(l) An indicator readable from the
centerline conning position showing
the rate of revolution of each propeller,
except when operating on the Great
Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
(m) If fitted with controllable pitch
propellers, an indicator readable from
the centerline conning position showing the pitch and operational mode of
such propellers, except when operating
on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
(n) If fitted with lateral thrust propellers, an indicator readable from the
centerline conning position showing
the direction and amount of thrust of
such propellers, except when operating
on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
(o) A telephone or other means of
communication for relaying headings
to the emergency steering station.
Also, each vessel of 500 gross tons and
over and constructed on or after June
9, 1995 must be provided with arrangements for supplying visual compassreadings to the emergency steering station.
(92 Stat. 1471 (33 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.); 49 CFR
1.46(n)(4))
[CGD 74–77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977, as
amended by CGD 77–183, 45 FR 18925, Mar. 24,
1980; CGD 83–004, 49 FR 43466, Oct. 29, 1984;
CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24771, May 10, 1995; 60 FR
28834, June 2, 1995]

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§ 164.37 Equipment: Vessels of 10,000
gross tons or more.
(a) Each vessel of 10,000 gross tons or
more must have, in addition to the
radar system under § 164.35(a), a second
marine radar system that operates
independently of the first.
NOTE: Independent operation means two
completely separate systems, from separate
branch power supply circuits or distribution
panels to antennas, so that failure of any
component of one system will not render the
other system inoperative.

(b) On each tanker of 10,000 gross tons
or more that is subject to 46 U.S.C.
3708, the dual radar system required by
this part must have a short range capability and a long range capability; and
each radar must have true north features consisting of a display that is
stabilized in azimuth.
(Titles I and II, 86 Stat. 426, 427 (33 U.S.C.
1224; 46 U.S.C. 391(a); 49 CFR 1.46(n)(4))
[CGD 77–016, 43 FR 32112, July 24, 1978, as
amended by CGD 79–033, 44 FR 26741, May 7,
1979; CGD 79–033, 47 FR 34389, Aug. 9, 1982;
USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532, June 30, 1998]

§ 164.38 Automatic radar plotting aids
(ARPA).
(a) The following definitions are used
in this section—
Bulk means material in any quantity
that is shipped, stored, or handled
without benefit of package, label, mark
or count and carried in integral or
fixed independent tanks.
Constructed means a stage of construction where—
(1) The keel is laid;
(2) Construction identifiable with a
specific ship begins; or
(3) Assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tons or 1
percent of the estimated mass of all
structural material, whichever is less.
Hazardous material means—
(1) A flammable liquid as defined in
46 CFR 30.10–22 or a combustible liquid
as defined in 46 CFR 30.10–15;
(2) A material listed in table 151.05 of
46 CFR 151.05, table 1 of 46 CFR 153, or
table 4 of 46 CFR Part 154; or
(3) A liquid, liquefied gas, or compressed gas listed in 49 CFR 172.101.
Self-propelled vessel includes those
combinations of pushing vessel and
vessel being pushed ahead which are
rigidly connected in a composite unit

and are required by Rule 24(b) of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72
COLREGS) (App. A to 33 CFR Part 81)
to exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule
23 for a ‘‘Power Driven Vessel Underway’’.
Tank vessel means a vessel that is
constructed or adapted to carry; or carries, oil or hazardous materials in bulk
as cargo or cargo residue.
(b) An Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
(ARPA) that complies with the standard for such devices adopted by the
International Maritime Organization
in its ‘‘Operational Standards for Automatic Radar Plotting Aids’’ (Appendix
A), and that has both audible and visual alarms, must be installed as follows:
(1) Each self-propelled vessel, except
a public vessel, of 10,000 gross tons or
more carrying oil or hazardous materials in bulk as cargo or in residue on
the navigable waters of the United
States, or which transfers oil or hazardous materials in any port or place
subject to the jurisdiction of the
United States, must be equipped with
an ARPA.
(2) Each tank vessel of 10,000 gross
tons or more operating on the navigable waters of the United States must
be equipped with an ARPA.
(3) Each self-propelled vessel of 15,000
gross tons or more that is not a tank
vessel, and is not carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or in
residue operating on the navigable waters of the United States, and was constructed before September 1, 1984, must
be equipped with an ARPA, except
when it is operating on the Great
Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
(4) Each vessel of 10,000 gross tons or
more, except when operating on the
Great Lakes and their connecting and
tributary waters, constructed on or
after September 1, 1984 must be
equipped with an ARPA.
(c) [Reserved]
(d)(1) Each device required under
paragraph (b) of this section must have
a permanently affixed label containing:
(i) The name and address of the manufacturer; and
(ii) The following statement:

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‘‘This device was designed and manufactured to comply with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
‘Performance Standards for Automatic
Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA).’ ’’
(2) Each device allowed under paragraph (c) of this section must have a
permanently affixed label containing;
(i) The name and address of the manufacturer; and
(ii) The following statement:
‘‘This device was designed and manufactured to comply with the U.S. Maritime
Administration’s
‘Collision
Avoidance System Specification.’ ’’
APPENDIX A TO § 164.38—PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR AUTOMATIC RADAR PLOTTING AIDS
(ARPA)
1

Introduction

1.1 The Automatic Radar Plotting Aids
(ARPA) should, in order to improve the
standard of collision avoidance at sea:
.1 Reduce the work-load of observers by
enabling them to automatically obtain information so that they can perform as well with
multiple targets as they can by manually
plotting a single target; and
.2 Provide continuous, accurate and rapid
situation evaluation.
1.2 In addition to the General Requirements for Electronic Navigational Aids
([IMO] Res. A.281(VII)), the ARPA should
comply with the following minimum performance standards.
2

Definitions

2.1 Definitions of terms in these performance standards are given in Annex 1.
3

Performance Standards

3.1 Detection
3.1.1 Where a separate facility is provided
for detection of targets, other than by the
radar observer, it should have a performance
not inferior to that which could be obtained
by the use of the radar display.
3.2 Acquisition
3.2.1 Target acquisition may be manual or
automatic. However, there should always be
a facility to provide for manual acquisition
and cancellation. ARPA with automatic acquisition should have a facility to suppress
acquisition in certain areas. On any range
scale where acquisition is suppressed over a
certain area, the area of acquisition should
be indicated on the display.
3.2.2 Automatic or manual acquisition
should have a performance not inferior to
that which could be obtained by the user of
the radar display.
3.3 Tracking

3.3.1 The ARPA should be able to automatically track, process, simultaneously display and continuously update the information on at least:
.1 20 targets, if automatic acquisition is
provided, whether automatically or manually acquired; or
.2 10 targets, if only manual acquisition is
provided.
3.3.2 If automatic acquisition is provided,
description of the criteria of selection of targets for tracking should be provided to the
user. If the ARPA does not track all targets
visible on the display, targets which are
being tracked should be clearly indicated on
the display. The reliability of tracking
should not be less than that obtainable using
manual recording of successive target positions obtained from the radar display.
3.3.3 Provided the target is not subject to
target swop, the ARPA should continue to
track an acquired target which is clearly distinguishable on the display for 5 out of 10
consecutive scans.
3.3.4 The possibility of tracking errors, including target swop, should be minimized by
ARPA design. A qualitative description of
the effects of error sources on the automatic
tracking and corresponding errors should be
provided to the user, including the effects of
low signal to noise and low signal to clutter
ratios caused by sea returns, rain, snow, low
clouds and non-synchronous emission.
3.3.5 The ARPA should be able to display
on request at least four equally time-spaced
past positions of any targets being tracked
over a period of at least eight minutes.
3.4 Display
3.4.1 The Display may be a separate or integral part of the ship’s radar. However, the
ARPA display should include all the data required to be provided by a radar display in
accordance with the performance standards
for navigational radar equipment adopted by
the Organization.
3.4.2 The design should be such that any
malfunction of ARPA parts producing information additional to information to be produced by the radar as required by the performance standards for navigational equipment adopted by IMO should not affect the
integrity of the basic radar presentation.
3.4.3 The display on which ARPA information is presented should have an effective diameter of at least 340 mm.
3.4.4 The ARPA facilities should be available on at least the following range scales:
.1 12 or 16 miles;
.2 3 or 4 miles.
3.4.5 There should be a positive indication
of the range scale in use.
3.4.6 The ARPA should be capable of operating with a relative motion display with
‘‘north-up’’ and either ‘‘head-up’’ or ‘‘courseup’’ azimuth stabilization. In addition, the
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display. If true motion is provided, the operator should be able to select for his display
either true or relative motion. There should
be a positive indication of the display mode
and orientation in use.
3.4.7 The course and speed information
generated by the ARPA for acquired targets
should be displayed in a vector or graphic
form which clearly indicates the target’s
predicted motion. In this regard:
.1 ARPA presenting predicted information
in vector form only should have the option of
both true and relative vectors;
.2 An ARPA which is capable of presenting target course and speed information
in graphic form, should also, on request, provide the target’s true and/or relative vector;
.3 Vectors displayed should be either time
adjustable or have a fixed time-scale;
.4 A positive indication of the time-scale
of the vector in use should be given.
3.4.8 The ARPA information should not
obscure radar information in such a manner
as to degrade the process of detecting targets. The display of ARPA data should be
under the control of the radar observer. It
should be possible to cancel the display of
unwanted ARPA data.
3.4.9 Means should be provided to adjust
independently the brilliance of the ARPA
data and radar data, including complete
elimination of the ARPA data.
3.4.10 The method of presentation should
ensure that the ARPA data is clearly visible
in general to more than one observer in the
conditions of light normally experienced on
the bridge of a ship by day and by night.
Screening may be provided to shade the display from sunlight but not to the extent that
it will impair the observer’s ability to maintain a proper lookout. Facilities to adjust
the brightness should be provided.
3.4.11 Provisions should be made to obtain
quickly the range and bearing of any object
which appears on the ARPA display.
3.4.12 When a target appears on the radar
display and, in the case of automatic acquisition, enters within the acquisition area chosen by the observer or, in the case of manual
acquisition, has been acquired by the observer, the ARPA should present in a period
of not more than one minute an indication of
the target’s motion trend and display within
three minutes the target’s predicted motion
in accordance with paragraphs 3.4.7, 3.6, 3.8.2
and 3.8.3.
3.4.13 After changing range scales on
which the ARPA facilities are available or
resetting the display, full plotting information should be displayed within a period of
time not exceeding four scans.
3.5 Operational Warnings
3.5.1 The ARPA should have the capability to warn the observer with a visual and/
or audible signal of any distinguishable target which closes to a range or transits a zone

chosen by the observer. The target causing
the warning should be clearly indicated on
the display.
3.5.2 The ARPA should have the capability to warn the observer with a visual and/
or audible signal of any tracked target which
is predicted to close to within a minimum
range and time chosen by the observer. The
target causing the warning should be clearly
indicated on the display.
3.5.3 The ARPA should clearly indicate if
a tracked target is lost, other than out of
range, and the target’s last tracked position
should be clearly indicated on the display.
3.5.4 It should be possible to activate or
de-activate the operational warnings.
3.6 Data Requirements
3.6.1 At the request of the observer the
following information should be immediately
available from the ARPA in alphanumeric
form in regard to any tracked target:
1. Present range to the target;
2. Present bearing of the target;.
.3 Predicted target range at the closest
point of approach (CPA);
.4 Predicted time to CPA (TCPA);
.5 Calculated true course of target;
.6 Calculated true speed of target.
3.7 Trial Manoeuvre
3.7.1 The ARPA should be capable of simulating the effect on all tracked targets of
an own ship manoeuvre without interrupting
the updating of target information. The simulation should be initiated by the depression
either of a spring-loaded switch, or of a function key, with a positive identification on
the display.
3.8 Accuracy
3.8.1 The ARPA should provide accuracies
not less than those given in paragraphs 3.8.2
and 3.8.3 for the four scenarios defined in
Annex 2. With the sensor errors specified in
Annex 3, the values given relate to the best
possible manual plotting performance under
environmental conditions of plus and minus
ten degrees of roll.
3.8.2 An ARPA should present within one
minute of steady state tracking the relative
motion trend of a target with the following
accuracy values (95 percent probability values):
Scenario/data
1
2
3
4

.........................
.........................
.........................
.........................

Relative
course (degrees)

Relative
speed
(Knots)

11
7
14
15

2.8
0.6
2.2
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Relative
course
(degrees)

Scenario/data
1
2
3
4

........................................................................
........................................................................
........................................................................
........................................................................

Relative
speed
(knots)

3.0
2.3
4.4
4.6

0.8
.3
.9
.8

3.8.4 When a tracked target, or own ship,
has completed a manoeuvre, the system
should present in a period of not more than
one minute an indication of the target’s motion trend, and display within three minutes
the target’s predicted motion in accordance
with paragraphs 3.4.7, 3.6, 3.8.2 and 3.8.3
3.8.5 The ARPA should be designed in
such a manner that under the most favorable
conditions of own ship motion the error contribution from the ARPA should remain insignificant compared to the errors associated
with the input sensors, for scenarios of
Annex 2.
3.9 Connections with other equipment
3.9.1 The ARPA should not degrade the
performance of any equipment providing sensor inputs. The connection of the ARPA to
any other equipment should not degrade the
performance of that equipment.
3.10 Performance test and warnings
3.10.1 The ARPA should provide suitable
warnings of ARPA malfunction to enable the
observer to monitor the proper operation of
the system. Additionally test programmes
should be available so that the overall performance of ARPA can be assessed periodically against a known solution.
3.11 Equipment used with ARPA
3.11.1 Log and speed indicators providing
inputs to ARPA equipment should be capable
of providing the ship’s speed through the
water.
ANNEX 1 TO APPENDIX A—DEFINITIONS OF
TERMS TO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTION
WITH ARPA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Relative course—The direction of motion
of a target related to own ship as deduced
from a number of measurements of its range
and bearing on the radar. Expressed as an angular distance from North.
Relative speed—The speed of a target related to own ship, as deduced from a number
of measurements of its range and bearing on
the radar.
True course—The apparent heading of a
target obtained by the vectorial combination
of the target’s relative motion and ship’s
own motion 1. Expressed as an angular distance from North.
1 For the purpose of these definitions there
is no need to distinguish between sea or
ground stabilization.

C.P.A.
(n.m.)

TCPA
(mins)

0.5
..................
.7
.7

1.0
..................
1.0
1.0

True
course
(degrees)
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1.2

True speed—The speed of a target obtained
by the vectorial combination of its relative
motion and own ship’s motion 1.
Bearing—The direction of one terrestrial
point from another. Expressed as an angular
distance from North.
Relative motion display—The position of
own ship on such a display remains fixed.
True motion display—The position of own
ship on such display moves in accordance
with its own motion.
Azimuth stabilization—Own ship’s compass
information is fed to the display so that
echoes of targets on the display will not be
caused to smear by changes of own ship’s
heading.
/North-up—The line connecting the center
with the top of this display is North.
/Head-up—The line connecting the center
with the top of the display is own ship
heading.
/Course-up—An intended course can be set to
the line connecting the center with the
top of the display.
Heading—The direction in which the bow
of a vessel is pointing. Expressed as an angular distance from North.
Target’s predicted motion—The indication
on the display of a liner extrapolation into
the future of a target’s motion, based on
measurements of the target’s range and
bearing on the radar in the recent past.
Target’s motion trend—An early indication of the target’s predicted motion.
Radar Plotting—The whole process of target detection, tracking, calculation of parameters and display of information.
Detection—The recognition of the presence
of a target.
Acquisition—The selection of those targets
requiring a tracking procedure and the initiation of their tracking.
Tracking—The process of observing the sequential changes in the position of a target,
to establish its motion.
Display—The plan position presentation of
ARPA data with radar data.
Manual—An activity which a radar observer performs, possibly with assistance
from a machine.
Automatic—An activity which is performed wholly by a machine.

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ANNEX 2 TO APPENDIX A—OPERATIONAL
SCENARIOS
For each of the following scenarios predictions are made at the target position defined after previously tracking for the appropriate time of one or three minutes:
Scenario 1
Own ship course—000°
Own ship speed—10 kt
Target range—8 n.m.
Bearing of target—000°
Relative course of target—180°
Relative speed of target—20 kt
Scenario 2
Own ship course—000°
Own ship speed—10 kt
Target range—1 n.m.
Bearing of target—000°
Relative course of target—090°
Relative speed of target—10 kt

Target Glint (Scintillation) (for 200 m
length target)
Along length of target o = 30 m. (normal
distribution)
Across beam of target o = 1 m. (normal distribution)
Roll-Pitch Bearing. The bearing error will
peak in each of the four quadrants around
own ship for targets on relative bearings of
045°, 135°, 225° and 315° and will be zero at relative bearings of 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°. This
error has a sinusoidal variation at twice the
roll frequency. For a 10° roll the mean error
is 0.22° with a 0.22° peak sine wave superimposed.
Beam shape—assumed normal distribution
giving bearing error with o = 0.05.
Pulse shape— assumed normal distribution
giving range error with o = 20 meters.
Antenna backlash—assumed rectangular
distribution giving bearing error ± 0.5 maximum.
Quantization

Scenario 3

Bearing—rectangular distribution ± 0.01°
maximum.
Range—rectangular distribution ± 0.01 n.m.
maximum.
Bearing encoder assumed to be running
from a remote synchro giving bearing errors
with a normal distribution o = 0.03°

Own ship course—000°
Own ship speed—5 kt
Target range—8 n.m.
Bearing of target—045°
Relative course of target—225°
Relative speed of target—20 kt
Scenario 4

Gyro compass

Own ship course—000°
Own ship speed—25 kt
Target range—8 n.m.
Bearing of target—045°
Relative course of target—225°
Relative speed of target—20 kt

Calibration error 0.5°.
Normal distribution about this with o =
0.12°.
Log
Calibration error 0.5 kt.
Normal distribution about this, 3 o = 0.2
kt.

ANNEX 3 TO APPENDIX A—SENSOR ERRORS
The accuracy figures quoted in paragraph
3.8 are based upon the following sensor errors
and are appropriate to equipment complying
with the Organization’s performance standards for shipborne navigational equipment.2
Note: o means ‘‘standard deviation’’
2 In calculations leading to the accuracy
figures quoted in paragraph 3.8, these sensor
error sources and magnitudes were used.
They were arrived at during discussions with
national government agencies and equipment manufacturers and are appropriate to
equipments complying with the Organization’s draft performance standards for radar
equipment (preliminary) (NAV XXII/WP.14),
gyro compasses (NAV XXI/9, Annex X) and
logs (preliminary) (NAV XXII/WP.15).
Independent studies carried out by national government agencies and equipment
manufacturers have resulted in similar accuracies, where comparisons were made.

APPENDIX B TO § 164.38—U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM
SPECIFICATION
A collision system designed as a supplement to both surface search navigational radars via interswitching shall be installed.
The system shall provide unattended monitoring of all radar echoes and automatic
audio and visual alarm signals that will alert
the watch officer of a possible threat. The
display shall be contained within a console
capable of being installed adjacent to the
radar displays in the wheelhouse and may
form a part of the bridge console.
Provision for signal input from the ship’s
radars, gyro compass, and speed log, without
modification to these equipments shall be
made. The collision avoidance system,
whether operating normally or having failed,
must not introduce any spurious signals or
otherwise degrade the performance of the radars, the gyro compass or the speed log.

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

Computer generated display data for each
acquired target shall be in the form of a line
or vector indicating true or relative target
course, speed and both present and extrapolated future positions. Data shall be automatically displayed on a cathode ray tube or
other suitable display contrivance sufficiently bright and unobstructed to permit
viewing by more than one person at a time.
In addition to displaying the collision potential of the most threatening fixed and
moving targets, the system shall be capable
of simultaneously showing land masses.
The system display shall include a heading
indication and bearing ring. The system
shall also have the capability of allowing the
operator to select ‘‘head-up’’ and to cancel
the vector or line presentation of any of the
targets. The presentation shall be nonsmearing when changing modes or display
scales in order to permit rapid evaluation of
the displayed data.
Target acquisition, for display data purposes, may be manual, automatic or both, as
specified by Owner.
For any manual acquisition system the
alarms shall be initiated by a preset minimum range; and likewise for any automatic
acquisition system the alarms shall be initiated by a preset minimum acceptable passing distance (CPA—Closest Point of Approach) and a preset advance warning time
(TCPA—Time to Closest Point of Approach).
Means shall be provided to silence the audio
alarm for a given threat but the alarm shall
resound upon a subsequent threat. The visual alarm shall continue to operate until all
threats have been eliminated. If the collision
avoidance system fails to perform as indicated above, after the system is set for unattended monitoring, the system shall produce
both audio and visual warning alarms.
The system shall be capable of simulating
a trial maneuver.
In addition to the target display, an alphanumeric readout shall be provided which can
present range, bearing, course, speed, CPA
and TCPA for any selected target, either on
the target display or by other display means.
The collision avoidance system shall be energized from the interior communications
panel board in the wheelhouse.
The collision avoidance function may be
incorporated in an integrated conning system, provided that failure of any other integrated system component will not degrade
the collision avoidance function.
[CGD 79–148, 45 FR 54039, Aug. 14, 1980; 45 FR
71800, Oct. 30, 1980, as amended by CGD 83–
004, 49 FR 43467, Oct. 29, 1984; USCG–1998–3799,
63 FR 35532, June 30, 1998]

§ 164.39 Steering gear: Foreign tankers.
(a) This section applies to each foreign tanker of 10,000 gross tons or
more, except a public vessel, that—
(1) Transfers oil at a port or place
subject to the jurisdiction of the
United States; or
(2) Otherwise enters or operates in
the navigable waters of the United
States, except a vessel described by
§ 164.02 of this part.
(b) Definitions. The terms used in this
section are as follows:
Constructed means the same as in
Chapter II–1, Regulations 1.1.2 and
1.1.3.1, of SOLAS 74.
Existing tanker means a tanker—
(1) For which the building contract is
placed on or after June 1, 1979;
(2) In the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which
is at a similar stage of construction on
or after January 1, 1980;
(3) The delivery of which occurs on or
after June 1, 1982; or
(4) That has undergone a major conversion contracted for on or after June
1, 1979; or construction of which was
begun on or after January 1, 1980, or
completed on or after June 1, 1982.
Public vessel, oil, hazardous materials,
and foreign vessel mean the same as in
46 U.S.C. 2101.
SOLAS 74 means the International
Convention for the Safety of Life at
Sea, 1974, as amended.
Tanker means a self-propelled vessel
defined as a tanker by 46 U.S.C. 2101(38)
or as a tank vessel by 46 U.S.C. 2101(39).
(c) Each tanker constructed on or
after September 1, 1984, must meet the
applicable requirements of Chapter II–
1, Regulations 29 and 30, of SOLAS 74.
(d) Each tanker constructed before
September 1, 1984, must meet the requirements of Chapter II–1, Regulation
29.19, of SOLAS 74.
(e) Each tanker of 40,000 gross tons or
more, constructed before September 1,
1984, that does not meet the single-failure criterion of Chapter II–1, Regulation 29.16, of SOLAS 74, must meet the
requirements of Chapter II–1, Regulation 29.20, of SOLAS 74.
(f) Each tanker constructed before
September 1, 1984, must meet the applicable requirements of Chapter II–1,

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§ 164.41

Regulations 29.14 and 29.15, of SOLAS
74.
[CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24771, May 10, 1995]

§ 164.40 Devices to indicate speed and
distance.
(a) Each vessel required to be fitted
with an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
(ARPA) under § 164.38 of this part must
be fitted with a device to indicate
speed and distance of the vessel either
through the water or over the ground.
(b) The device must meet the following specifications:
(1) The display must be easily readable on the bridge by day or night.
(2) Errors in the indicated speed,
when the vessel is operating free from
shallow water effect, and from the effects of wind, current, and tide, should
not exceed 5 percent of the speed of the
vessel, or 0.5 knot, whichever is greater.
(3) Errors in the indicated distance
run, when the vessel is operating free
from shallow water effect, and from the
effects of wind, current, and tide,
should not exceed 5 percent of the distance run of the vessel in one hour or
0.5 nautical mile in each hour, whichever is greater.
[CGD 83–004, 49 FR 43467, Oct. 29, 1984, as
amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532,
June 30, 1998]

§ 164.41 Electronic position fixing devices.
(a) Each vessel calling at a port in
the continental United States, including Alaska south of Cape Prince of
Wales, except each vessel owned or
bareboat chartered and operated by the
United States, or by a state or its political subdivision, or by a foreign nation, and not engaged in commerce,
must have one of the following:
(1) A Type I or II LORAN C receiver
as defined in Section 1.2(e), meeting
Part 2 (Minimum Performance Standards) of the Radio Technical Commission for Marine Services (RTCM) Paper
12–78/DO–100 dated December 20, 1977,
entitled
‘‘Minimum
Performance
Standards (MPS) Marine Loran–C Receiving Equipment’’. Each receiver installed must be labeled with the information required under paragraph (b) of
this section.

(2) A satellite navigation receiver
with:
(i) Automatic acquisition of satellite
signals after initial operator settings
have been entered; and
(ii) Position updates derived from
satellite information during each usable satellite pass.
(3) A system that is found by the
Commandant to meet the intent of the
statements of availability, coverage,
and accuracy for the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone (CCZ) contained in the
U.S. ‘‘Federal Radionavigation Plan’’
(Report No. DOD–NO 4650.4–P, I or No.
DOT–TSC–RSPA–80–16, I). A person desiring a finding by the Commandant
under this subparagraph must submit a
written application describing the device to the Assistant Commandant for
Operations, 2100 Second Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20593–0001. After reviewing the application, the Commandant may request additional information to establish whether or not the
device meets the intent of the Federal
Radionavigation Plan.
NOTE: The Federal Radionavigation Plan is
available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Va. 22161, with
the following Government Accession Numbers:
Vol 1, ADA 116468
Vol 2, ADA 116469
Vol 3, ADA 116470
Vol 4, ADA 116471

(b) Each label required under paragraph (a)(1) of this section must show
the following:
(1) The name and address of the manufacturer.
(2) The following statement by the
manufacturer:
This receiver was designed and manufactured to meet Part 2 (Minimum Performance Standards) of the RTCM MPS
for Marine Loran–C Receiving Equipment.
(Sec. 12, 92 Stat. 1477 (33 U.S.C. 1231); 49 CFR
1.46(n)(4))
[CGD 81–081, 47 FR 58244, Dec. 30, 1982, as
amended by CGD 88–052, 53 FR 25122, July 1,
1988; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33669, June 28, 1996;
CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33365, June 19, 1997; USCG–
1998–3799, 63 FR 35532, June 30, 1998]

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

§ 164.42 Rate of turn indicator.
Each vessel of 100,000 gross tons or
more constructed on or after September 1, 1984 shall be fitted with a
rate of turn indicator.
[CGD 83–004, 49 FR 43468, Oct. 29, 1984]

§ 164.43 Automatic Identification System Shipborne Equipment—Prince
William Sound.
(a) Until July 1, 2004, each vessel required to provide automated position
reports to a Vessel Traffic Service
(VTS) under § 165.1704 of this subchapter must do so by an installed
Automatic Identification System Shipborne Equipment (AISSE) system consisting of a:
(1) Twelve-channel all-in-view Differential Global Positioning System
(dGPS) receiver;
(2) Marine band Non-Directional Beacon receiver capable of receiving dGPS
error correction messages;
(3) VHF—FM transceiver capable of
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on the
designated DSC frequency; and
(4) Control unit.
(b) An AISSE must have the following capabilities:
(1) Use dGPS to sense the position of
the vessel and determine the time of
the position using Universal Coordinated Time (UTC);
(2) Fully use the broadcast type 1, 2,
3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 16 messages, as specified
in RTCM Recommended Standards for
Differential NAVSTAR GPS Service in
determining the required information;
(3) Achieve a position error which is
less than ten meters (32.8 feet) 2 distance root mean square (2 drms) from
the true North American Datum of 1983
(NAD 83) in the position information
transmitted to a VTS;
(4) Achieve a course error of less than
0.5 degrees from true course over
ground in the course information
transmitted to a VTS;
(5) Achieve a speed error of less than
0.05 knots from true speed over ground
in the speed information transmitted
to a VTS;
(6) Receive and comply with commands broadcast from a VTS as DSC
messages on the designated DSC frequency;
(7) Receive and comply with RTCM
messages broadcast as minimum shift

keying modulated medium frequency
signals in the marine radiobeacon
band, and supply the messages to the
dGPS receiver;
(8) Transmit the vessel’s position,
tagged with the UTC at position solution, course over ground, speed over
ground, and Lloyd’s identification
number to a VTS;
(9) Display a visual alarm to indicate
to shipboard personnel when a failure
to receive or utilize the RTCM messages occurs;
(10) Display a separate visual alarm
which is triggered by a VTS utilizing a
DSC message to indicate to shipboard
personnel that the U.S. Coast Guard
dGPS system cannot provide the required error correction messages; and
(11) Display two RTCM type 16 messages, one of which must display the
position error in the position error
broadcast.
(c) An AISSE is considered non-operational if it fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section.
NOTE: Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) areas
and operating procedures are set forth in
Part 161 of this chapter.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36334, July 15, 1994, as
amended by CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33365, June 19,
1997; USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39367, July 1,
2003]

§ 164.46 Automatic Identification System (AIS).
(a) The following vessels must have
an installed, operational AIS that complies
with
the
IMO
Resolution
MSC.74(69), ITU–R Recommendation
M.1371–1, and IEC 61993–2, and that is
installed using IMO SN/Circ.277 (Incorporated by reference, see § 164.03) as of
the date specified. ‘‘Length’’ refers to
‘‘registered length’’ as defined in 46
CFR, part 69.
(1) Self-propelled vessels of 65 feet or
more in length engaged in commercial
service and on an international voyage,
not later than December 31, 2004.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(1)
of this section, the following vessels
subject to the International Convention for Safety at Life at Sea, 1974,
(SOLAS) as amended, that are on an
international voyage must also comply
with SOLAS, chapter V, as amended by

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§ 164.53

SOLAS 2000 Amendments and Conference resolution 1 (Incorporated by
reference, see § 164.03):
(i) Passenger vessels, of 150 gross tonnage or more, not later than July 1,
2003;
(ii) Tankers, regardless of tonnage,
not later than the first safety survey
for safety equipment on or after July 1,
2003;
(iii) Vessels, other than passenger
vessels or tankers, of 50,000 gross tonnage or more, not later than July 1,
2004; and
(iv) Vessels, other than passenger
vessels or tankers, of 300 gross tonnage
or more but less than 50,000 gross tonnage, not later than the first safety
survey for safety equipment on or after
July 1, 2004, but no later than December 31, 2004.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a)(1)
and (a)(2) of this section, the following
vessels, transiting an area listed in
table 161.12(c) of § 161.12 of this part.
(1) Each self-propelled vessel of 65
feet or more in length, engaged in commercial service;
(2) Each towing vessel of 26 feet or
more in length and more than 600
horsepower;
(3) Each vessel of 100 gross tons or
more carrying one or more passengers
for hire; and
(4) Each passenger vessel certificated
to carry 50 or more passengers for hire.
(c) The vessels listed in paragraph (b)
of this section must comply according
to the following schedule:
(1) For VTS St. Marys River, not
later than December 31, 2003;
(2) For VTS Berwick Bay, VMRS Los
Angeles/Long Beach, VTS Lower Mississippi River, VTS Port Arthur and
VTS Prince William Sound, not later
than July 1, 2004; and
(3) For VTS Houston-Galveston, VTS
New York, VTS Puget Sound, and VTS
San Francisco, not later than December 31, 2004.
(d) The requirements for Vessel
Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephones in
§§ 26.04(a) and (c), 26.05, 26.06 and 26.07 of
this chapter, also apply to AIS. The
term ‘‘effective operating condition’’
used in § 26.06 includes accurate input
and upkeep of all AIS data fields, including estimated time of arrival, des-

tination, and number of people on
board.
(e) The use of a portable AIS is permissible, only to the extent that electromagnetic interference does not affect the proper function of existing
navigation and communication equipment on board, and such that only one
AIS unit may be in operation at any
one time.
(f) The AIS Pilot Plug, on each vessel
over 1,600 gross tons, on international
voyage, shall be available for pilot use,
easily accessible from the primary conning position of the vessel, and near an
AC power receptacle.
[USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39367, July 1, 2003]

§ 164.51 Deviations from rules: Emergency.
Except for the requirements of
§ 164.53(b), in an emergency, any person
may deviate from any rule in this part
to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, property, or the environment.
[CGD 74–77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977]

§ 164.53 Deviations from rules and reporting: Non-operating equipment.
(a) If during a voyage any equipment
required by this part stops operating
properly, the person directing the
movement of the vessel may continue
to the next port of call, subject to the
directions of the District Commander
or the Captain of the Port, as provided
by Part 160 of this chapter.
(b) If the vessel’s radar, radio navigation receivers, gyrocompass, echo
depth sounding device, or primary
steering gear stops operating properly,
the person directing the movement of
the vessel must report or cause to be
reported that it is not operating properly to the nearest Captain of the Port,
District Commander, or, if participating in a Vessel Traffic Service, to
the Vessel Traffic Center, as soon as
possible.
(Sec. 2, Pub. L. 95–474, 92 Stat. 1471 (33 U.S.C.
1221); 49 CFR 1.46(n)(4))
[CGD 74–77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977]
EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER citations affecting § 164.53, see the List of CFR
Sections Affected, which appears in the
Finding Aids section of the printed volume
and on GPO Access.

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

§ 164.55 Deviations from rules: Continuing operation or period of time.
The Captain of the Port, upon written application, may authorize a deviation from any rule in this part if he
determines that the deviation does not
impair the safe navigation of the vessel
under anticipated conditions and will
not result in a violation of the rules for
preventing collisions at sea. The authorization may be issued for vessels
operating in the waters under the jurisdiction of the Captain of the Port for
any continuing operation or period of
time the Captain of the Port specifies.
[CGD 74–77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977]

§ 164.61 Marine casualty reporting and
record retention.
When a vessel is involved in a marine
casualty as defined in 46 CFR 4.03–1,
the master or person in charge of the
vessel shall:
(a) Ensure compliance with 46 CFR
Subpart 4.05, ‘‘Notice of Marine Casualty and Voyage Records;’’ and
(b) Ensure that the voyage records
required by 46 CFR 4.05–15 are retained
for:
(1) 30 days after the casualty if the
vessel remains in the navigable waters
of the United States; or
(2) 30 days after the return of the vessel to a United States port if the vessel
departs the navigable waters of the
United States within 30 days after the
marine casualty.
[CGD 74–77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977]

§ 164.70 Definitions.
For purposes of §§ 164.72 through
164.82, the term—
Current edition means the most recent
published version of a publication,
chart, or map required by § 164.72.
Currently corrected edition means a
current or previous edition of a publication required by § 164.72, corrected
with changes that come from Notices
to Mariners (NTMs) or Notices to Navigation reasonably available and that
apply to the vessel’s transit. Hand-annotated river maps from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (ACOE) are currently corrected editions if issued within the previous 5 years.
Great Lakes means the Great Lakes
and their connecting and tributary wa-

ters including the Calumet River as far
as the Thomas J. O’Brien Lock and
Controlling Works (between miles 326
and 327), the Chicago River as far as
the east side of the Ashland Avenue
Bridge (between miles 321 and 322), and
the Saint Lawrence River as far east as
the lower exit of Saint Lambert Lock.
Swing-meter means an electronic or
electric device that indicates the rate
of turn of the vessel on board which it
is installed.
Towing vessel means a commercial
vessel engaged in or intending to engage in pulling, pushing or hauling
alongside, or any combination of pulling, pushing, or hauling alongside.
Western Rivers means the Mississippi
River, its tributaries, South Pass, and
Southwest Pass, to the navigationaldemarcation lines dividing the high
seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States, and
the Port Allen-Morgan City Alternative Route, and that part of the
Atchafalaya River above its junction
with the Port Allen-Morgan City Alternative Route including the Old River
and the Red River and those waters
specified by §§ 89.25 and 89.27 of this
chapter, and such other, similar waters
as are designated by the COTP.
[CGD 94–020, 61 FR 35072, July 3, 1996]

§ 164.72 Navigational-safety
equipment, charts or maps, and publications required on towing vessels.
(a) Except as provided by § 164.01(b),
each towing vessel must be equipped
with the following navigational-safety
equipment:
(1) Marine Radar. By August 2, 1997, a
marine radar that meets the following
applicable requirements:
(i) For a vessel of less than 300 tons
gross tonnage that engages in towing
on navigable waters of the U.S., including Western Rivers, the radar must
meet—
(A) The requirements of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
specified by 47 CFR part 80; and
(B) RTCM Standard for Marine Radar
Equipment Installed on Ships of Less
Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage, RTCM
Paper 71–95/SC112–STD, Version 1.1, display Category II and stabilization Category Bravo.

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§ 164.72

(ii) For a vessel of less than 300 tons
gross tonnage that engages in towing
seaward of navigable waters of the U.S.
or more than three nautical miles from
shore on the Great Lakes, the radar
must meet—
(A) The requirements of the FCC
specified by 47 CFR part 80; and
(B) RTCM Standard for Marine Radar
Equipment Installed on Ships of Less
Than 300 Tons Gross Tonnage, RTCM
Paper 71–95/SC112–STD, Version 1.1, display Category I and stabilization Category Alpha.
(iii) For a vessel of 300 tons gross tonnage or more that engages in towing on
navigable waters of the U.S., including
Western rivers, the radar must meet—
(A) The requirements of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
specified by 47 CFR part 80; and
(B) RTCM Recommended Standards
for Marine Radar Equipment Installed
on Ships of 300 Tons Gross Tonnage and
Upwards, RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X,
Version 1.2 except the requirements for
azimuth stabilization in paragraph 3.10.
(iv) For a vessel of 300 tons gross tonnage or more that engages in towing
seaward of navigable waters of the U.S.
or more than three nautical miles from
shore on the Great Lakes, the radar
must meet—
(A) The requirements of the FCC
specified by 47 CFR Part 80; and
(B) RTCM Recommended Standards
for Marine Radar Equipment Installed
on Ships of 300 Tons Gross Tonnage and
Upwards, RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X,
Version 1.2.
(v) A towing vessel with an existing
radar must meet the applicable requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) (i)
through (iv) of this section by August
2, 1998; except that a towing vessel with
an existing radar must meet the display and stabilization requirements of
paragraph (a)(1)(ii)(B) of this section
by August 2, 2001.
(2)
Searchlight.
A
searchlight,
directable from the vessel’s main steering station and capable of illuminating
objects at a distance of at least two
times the length of the tow.
(3) VHF–FM Radio. An installation or
multiple installations of VHF–FM radios as prescribed by part 26 of this
chapter and 47 CFR part 80, to maintain a continuous listening watch on

the designated calling channel, VHF–
FM Channel 13 (except on portions of
the Lower Mississippi River, where
VHF–FM Channel 67 is the designated
calling channel), and to separately
monitor the International Distress and
Calling Channel, VHF–FM Channel 16,
except when transmitting or receiving
traffic on other VHF–FM channels or
when participating in a Vessel Traffic
Service (VTS) or monitoring a channel
of a VTS. (Each U.S. towing vessel of 26
feet (about 8 meters) or more in length,
except a public vessel, must hold a
ship-radio-station license for radio
transmitters (including radar and
EPIRBs), and each operator must hold
a restricted operator’s license or higher. To get an application for either license, call (800) 418–FORM or (202) 418–
FORM, or write to the FCC; Wireless
Bureau, Licensing Division; 1270 Fairfield Road; Gettysburg, PA 17325–7245.)
(4) Magnetic Compass. Either—
(i) An illuminated swing-meter or an
illuminated car-type magnetic steering
compass readable from the vessel’s
main steering station, if the vessel engages in towing exclusively on Western
Rivers; or
(ii) An illuminated card-type magnetic steering compass readable from
the vessel’s main steering station.
(5) Echo Depth-Sounding Device. By
August 2, 2001, an echo depth-sounding
device readable from the vessel’s main
steering station, unless the vessel engages in towing exclusively on Western
Rivers.
(6) Electronic Position-Fixing Device.
An electronic position-fixing device, either a LORAN–C receiver or a satellite
navigational system such as the Global
Positioning System (GPS) as required
by § 164.41, if the vessel engages in towing seaward of navigable waters of the
U.S. or more than three nautical miles
from shore on the Great Lakes.
(b) Each towing vessel must carry on
board and maintain the following:
(1) Charts or maps. Marine charts or
maps of the areas to be transited, published by the National Ocean Service
(NOS), the ACOE, or a river authority
that satisfy the following requirements:

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(i) The charts or maps must be of a
large enough scale and have enough detail to make safe navigation of the
areas possible.
(ii) The charts or maps must be either—
(A) Current editions or currently corrected editions, if the vessel engages in
towing exclusively on navigable waters
of the U.S., including Western Rivers;
or
(B) Currently corrected editions, if
the vessel engages in towing seaward of
navigable waters of the U.S. or more
than three nautical miles from shore
on the Great Lakes.
(iii) The charts or maps may be, instead of charts or maps required by
paragraphs (b)(1) (i) and (ii) of this section, currently corrected marine charts
or maps, or applicable extracts, published by a foreign government. These
charts or maps, or applicable extracts,
must contain information similar to
that on the charts or maps required by
paragraphs (b)(1) (i) and (ii) of this section, be of large enough scale, and have
enough detail to make safe navigation
of the areas possible, and must be currently corrected.
(2) General publications. A currently
corrected edition of, or an applicable
currently corrected extract from, each
of the following publications for the
area to be transited:

(i) If the vessel is engaged in towing
exclusively on Western Rivers—
(A) U.S. Coast Guard Light List;
(B) Applicable Notices to Navigation
published by the ACOE, or Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs) published by
the Coast Guard, for the area to be
transited, when available; and
(C) River-current tables published by
the ACOE or a river authority, if available.
(ii) If the vessel is engaged other
than in towing exclusively on Western
Rivers—
(A) Coast Guard Light List;
(B) Notices to Mariners published by
the National Imagery and Mapping
Agency, or LNMs published by the
Coast Guard;
(C) Tidal-current tables published by
private entities using data provided by
the NOS, or river-current tables published by the ACOE or a river authority:
(D) Tide tables published by private
entities using data provided by the
NOS; and
(E) U.S. Coast Pilot.
(c) Table 164.72, following, summarizes the navigational-safety equipment, charts or maps, and publications
required for towing vessels of 12 meters
or more in length engaged in towing:

TABLE 164.72—EQUIPMENT, CHARTS OR MAPS, AND PUBLICATIONS FOR TOWING VESSELS OF12
METERS OR MORE IN LENGTH

Marine Radar:
Towing Vessels of
Less Than 300 GT.

Towing Vessels of 300
GT or More.

Searchlight ..................
VHF–FM Radio ...........
Magnetic Compass .....
Swing-Meter ................
Echo Depth-Sounding
Device.
Electronic Position-Fixing Device.
Charts or Maps ...........

General Publications ...

Western rivers

U.S. navigable waters other
than western rivers

Waters seaward of navigable
waters and 3 NM or more from
shore on the Great Lakes

RTCM Paper 71–95/SC112–
STD Version 1.1, Display
Category II 1 Stabilization
Category BRAVO.
RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X
Version 1.2 (except the
Azmuth stabilization requirement in paragraph 3.10).1.
X
X
X3
X3

RTCM Paper 71–95/SC112–
STD Version 1.1, Display
Category II 1 Stabilization
Category BRAVO.
RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X
Version 1.2 (except the
Azmuth stabilization requirement in paragraph 3.10).1.
X
X
X

RTCM Paper 71–95/SC112–
STD Version 1.1, Display
Category I 2 Stabilization Category ALPHA.
RTCM Paper 191–93/SC112–X
Version 1.2.1

X

X

X
X
X

X
(1) Large enough scale .............
(2) Current edition or currently
corrected edition.
(1) U.S. Coast Guard Light List
(2) Notices to Navigation or
Local Notices to Mariners.

(1) Large enough scale .............
(2) Current edition or currently
corrected edition.
(1) U.S. Coast Guard Light List
(2) Local Notices to Mariners ...

(1) Large enough scale.
(2) Currently corrected edition.
(1) U.S. Coast Guard Light List.
(2) Local Notices to Mariners.

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TABLE 164.72—EQUIPMENT, CHARTS OR MAPS, AND PUBLICATIONS FOR TOWING VESSELS OF12
METERS OR MORE IN LENGTH—Continued
Western rivers

U.S. navigable waters other
than western rivers

(3) River-current Tables ............

(3) Tidal-current Tables ............
(4) Tide Tables ..........................
(5) U.S. Coast Pilot ...................

Waters seaward of navigable
waters and 3 NM or more from
shore on the Great Lakes
(3) Tidal-current Tables.
(4) Tide Tables.
(5) U.S. Coast Pilot.

Notes:
1 Towing vessels with existing radar must meet this requirement by August 2, 1998.
2 Towing vessels with existing radar must meet this requirement by August 2, 1998 but do not need to meet the display and
stabilization requirements until August 2, 2001.
3 A towing vessel may carry either a swing-meter or a magnetic compass.

[CGD 94–020, 61 FR 35073, July 3, 1996,
amended by CGD 97–034, 62 FR 40272, July
1997; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34715, June
1999; USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, June
2001]

as
28,
29,
25,

§ 164.74 Towline and terminal gear for
towing astern.
(a) Towline. The owner, master, or operator of each vessel towing astern
shall ensure that the strength of each
towline is adequate for its intended
service, considering at least the following factors:
(1) The size and material of each towline must be—
(i) Appropriate for the horsepower or
bollard pull of the vessel;
(ii) Appropriate for the static loads
and dynamic loads expected during the
intended service;
(iii) Appropriate for the sea conditions expected during the intended
service;
(iv) Appropriate for exposure to the
marine environment and to any chemicals used or carried on board the vessel;
(v) Appropriate for the temperatures
of normal stowage and service on board
the vessel;
(vi) Compatible with associated navigational-safety equipment; and
(vii) Appropriate for the likelihood of
mechanical damage.
(2) Each towline as rigged must be—
(i) Free of knots;
(ii) Spliced with a thimble, or have a
poured socket at its end; and
(iii) Free of wire clips except for temporary repair, for which the towline
must have a thimble and either five
wire clips or as many wire clips as the
manufacturer specifies for the nominal
diameter and construction of the towline, whichever is more.

(3) The condition of each towline
must be monitored through the—
(i) Keeping on board the towing vessel or in company files of a record of
the towline’s initial minimum breaking strength as determined by the manufacturer, by a classification (‘‘class’’)
society authorized in § 157.04 of this
chapter, or by a tensile test that meets
API Specification 9A, Specification for
Wire Rope, Section 3; ASTM D 4268 (incorporated by reference, see § 164.03),
Standard Test Method for Testing
Fiber Ropes; or Cordage Institute CIA
3, Standard Test Methods for Fiber
Rope
Including
Standard
Terminations;
(ii) If the towline is purchased from
another owner, master, or operator of a
vessel with the intent to use it as a
towline or if it is retested for any reason, keeping on board the towing vessel
or in company files of a record of each
retest of the towline’s minimum breaking strength as determined by a class
society authorized in § 157.04 of this
chapter or by a tensile test that meets
API Specification 9A, Section 3; ASTM
D 4268 (incorporated by reference, see
§ 164.03) or Cordage Institute CIA 3,
Standard Test Methods;
(iii) Conducting visual inspections of
the towline in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations, or
at least monthly, and whenever the
serviceability of the towline is in doubt
(the inspections being conducted by the
owner, master, or operator, or by a person on whom the owner, master, or operator confers the responsibility to
take corrective measures appropriate
for the use of the towline);
(iv) Evaluating the serviceability of
the whole towline or any part of the
towline, and removing the whole or

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part from service either as recommended by the manufacturer or a
class society authorized in § 157.04 of
this chapter or in accordance with a replacement schedule developed by the
owner, master, or operator that accounts for at least the—
(A) Nautical miles on, or time in
service of, the towline;
(B) Operating conditions experienced
by the towline;
(C) History of loading of the towline;
(D) Surface condition, including corrosion and discoloration, of the towline;
(E) Amount of visible damage to the
towline;
(F) Amount of material deterioration
indicated by measurements of diameter
and, if applicable, measurements of lay
extension of the towline; and
(G) Point at which a tensile test
proves the minimum breaking strength
of the towline inadequate by the standards of paragraph (a)(1) of this section,
if necessary; and
(v) Keeping on board the towing vessel or in company files of a record of
the material condition of the towline
when inspected under paragraphs
(a)(3)(iii) and (iv) of this section. Once
this record lapses for three months or
more, except when a vessel is laid up or
out of service or has not deployed its
towline, the owner, master, or operator
shall retest the towline or remove it
from service.
(b) Terminal gear. The owner, master,
or operator of each vessel towing
astern shall ensure that the gear used
to control, protect, and connect each
towline meets the following criteria:
(1) The material and size of the terminal gear are appropriate for the
strength and anticipated loading of the
towline and for the environment;
(2) Each connection is secured by at
least one nut with at least one cotter
pin or other means of preventing its
failure;
(3) The lead of the towline is appropriate to prevent sharp bends in the
towline from fairlead blocks, chocks,
or tackle;
(4) There is provided a method,
whether mechanical or non-mechanical, that does not endanger operating
personnel but that easily releases the
towline;

(5) The towline is protected from abrasion or chafing by chafing gear, lagging, or other means;
(6) Except on board a vessel towing in
ice on Western Rivers or one using a
towline of synthetic or natural fiber,
there is fitted a winch that evenly
spools and tightly winds the towline;
and
(7) If a winch is fitted, there is attached to the main drum a brake that
has holding power appropriate for the
horsepower or bollard pull of the vessel
and can be operated without power to
the winch.
[CGD 94–020, 61 FR 35074, July 3, 1996, as
amended by USCG–1999–5151, 64 FR 67176,
Dec. 1, 1999]

§ 164.76 Towline and terminal gear for
towing alongside and pushing
ahead.
The owner, master, or operator of
each vessel towing alongside or pushing ahead shall ensure that the face
wires, spring lines, and push gear
used—
(a) Are appropriate for the vessel’s
horsepower;
(b) Are appropriate for the arrangement of the tow;
(c) Are frequently inspected; and
(d) Remain serviceable.
[CGD 94–020, 61 FR 35075, July 3, 1996]

§ 164.78 Navigation under way: Towing
vessels.
(a) The owner, master, or operator of
each vessel towing shall ensure that
each person directing and controlling
the movement of the vessel—
(1) Understands the arrangement of
the tow and the effects of maneuvering
on the vessel towing and on the vessel,
barge, or object being towed;
(2) Can fix the position of the vessel
using installed navigational equipment, aids to navigation, geographic
reference-points,
and
hydrographic
contours;
(3) Does not fix the position of the
vessel using buoys alone (Buoys are
aids to navigation placed in approximate positions either to alert mariners
to hazards to navigation or to indicate
the orientation of a channel. They may
not maintain exact charted positions,
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heavy seas, ice, and collisions with vessels can move or sink them or set them
adrift. Although they may corroborate
a position fixed by other means, they
cannot fix a position; however, if no
other aids are available, buoys alone
may establish an estimated position.);
(4) Evaluates the danger of each closing visual or radar contact;
(5) Knows and applies the variation
and deviation, where a magnetic compass is fitted and where charts or maps
have enough detail to enable this type
of correction;
(6) Knows the speed and direction of
the current, set, drift, and tidal state
for the area to be transited; and
(7) Proceeds at a speed prudent for
the weather, visibility, traffic density,
tow draft, possibility of wake damage,
speed of the current, and local speedlimits.
(b) The owner, master, or operator of
each vessel towing shall ensure that
the tests and inspections required by
§ 164.80 are conducted and that the results are entered in the log or other
record carried on board.
[CGD 94–020, 61 FR 35075, July 3, 1996]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2000–6931,
68 FR 22610, Apr. 29, 2003, § 164.78 was amended by revising paragraphs (a)(6) and (a)(7)
and by adding paragraph (a)(8), effective
Aug. 27, 2003. For the convenience of the
user, the revised and added text is set forth
as follows:

§ 164.78 Navigation under way: Towing
vessels.
(a) * * *
(6) Knows the speed and direction of
the current, set, drift, and tidal state
for the area to be transited;
(7) Proceeds at a safe speed taking
into account the weather, visibility,
density of traffic, draft of tow, possibility of wake damage, speed and direction of the current, and local speedlimits; and
(8) Monitors the voyage plan required
by § 164.80.
*

*

*

*

*

§ 164.80 Tests and inspections.
(a) The owner, master, or operator of
each towing vessel of less than 1,600 GT
shall ensure that the following tests
and inspections of gear occur before

the vessel embarks on a voyage of more
than 24 hours or when each new master
or operator assumes command:
(1) Steering-systems. A test of the
steering-gear-control system; a test of
the main steering gear from the alternative power supply, if installed; a
verification of the rudder-angle indicator relative to the actual position of
the rudder; and a visual inspection of
the steering gear and its linkage.
(2) Navigational equipment. A test of
all installed navigational equipment.
(3) Communications. Operation of all
internal vessel control communications and vessel-control alarms, if installed.
(4) Lights. Operation of all navigational lights and all searchlights.
(5) Terminal gear. Visual inspection of
tackle; of connections of bridle and
towing pendant, if applicable; of chafing gear; and of the winch brake, if installed.
(6) Propulsion systems. Visual inspection of the spaces for main propulsion
machinery, of machinery, and of devices for monitoring machinery.
(b) The owner, master, or operator of
each towing vessel of 1,600 GT or more
shall ensure that the following tests of
equipment occur at the frequency required by § 164.25 and that the following
inspections of gear occur before the
vessel embarks on a voyage of more
than 24 hours or when each new master
or operator assumes command:
(1) Navigational equipment. Tests of
onboard equipment as required by
§ 164.25.
(2) Terminal gear. Visual inspection of
tackle; of connections of bridle and
towing pendant, if applicable; of chafing gear; and of the winch brake, if installed.
[CGD 94–020, 61 FR 35075, July 3, 1996]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2000–6931,
68 FR 22610, Apr. 29, 2003, § 164.80 was amended by revising the section heading and by
adding paragraph (c), effective Aug. 27, 2003.
For the convenience of the user, the revised
and added text is set forth as follows:

§ 164.80 Tests, inspections, and voyage
planning.
*
*
*
*
*
(c) Towing vessels described in paragraphs (b) (1) through (4) of § 164.01 are

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exempt from the voyage-planning requirements outlined in this section. If
any part of a towing vessel’s intended
voyage is seaward of the baseline (i.e.,
the shoreward boundary) of the territorial sea of the U.S., then the owner,
master, or operator of the vessel, employed to tow a barge or barges, must
ensure that the voyage with the barge
or barges is planned, taking into account all pertinent information before
the vessel embarks on the voyage. The
master must check the planned route
for proximity to hazards before the
voyage begins. During a voyage, if a decision is made to deviate substantially
from the planned route, then the master or mate must plan the new route
before deviating from the planned
route. The voyage plan must follow
company policy and consider the following (related requirements noted in
parentheses):
(1) Applicable information from nautical charts and publications (also see
paragraph (b) of §164.72), including
Coast Pilot, Coast Guard Light List,
and Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners for the port of departure, all ports
of call, and the destination;
(2) Current and forecast weather, including visibility, wind, and sea state
for the port of departure, all ports of
call, and the destination (also see paragraphs (a)(7) of §164.78 and (b) of
§164.82);
(3) Data on tides and currents for the
port of departure, all ports of call, and
the destination, and the river stages
and forecast, if appropriate;
(4) Forward and after drafts of the
barge or barges and under-keel and
vertical clearances (air-gaps) for all
bridges, ports, and berthing areas;
(5) Pre-departure checklists;
(6) Calculated speed and estimated
time of arrival at proposed waypoints;
(7) Communication contacts at any
Vessel Traffic Services, bridges, and facilities, and any port-specific requirements for VHF radio;
(8) Any master’s or operator’s standing orders detailing closest points of
approach, special conditions, and critical maneuvers; and
(9) Whether the towing vessel has sufficient power to control the tow under
all foreseeable circumstances.

§ 164.82 Maintenance, failure, and reporting.
(a) Maintenance. The owner, master,
or operator of each towing vessel shall
maintain operative the navigationalsafety equipment required by § 164.72.
(b) Failure. If any of the navigationalsafety equipment required by § 164.72
fails during a voyage, the owner, master, or operator of the towing vessel
shall exercise due diligence to repair it
at the earliest practicable time. He or
she shall enter its failure in the log or
other record carried on board. The failure of equipment, in itself, does not
constitute a violation of this rule; nor
does it constitute unseaworthiness; nor
does it obligate an owner, master, or
operator to moor or anchor the vessel.
However, the owner, master, or operator shall consider the state of the
equipment—along with such factors as
weather, visibility, traffic, and the dictates of good seamanship—in deciding
whether it is safe for the vessel to proceed.
(c) Reporting. The owner, master, or
operator of each towing vessel whose
equipment is inoperative or otherwise
impaired while the vessel is operating
within a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)
Area shall report the fact as required
by 33 CFR 161.124. (33 CFR 161.124 requires that each user of a VTS report
to the Vessel Traffic Center as soon as
practicable:
(1) Any absence or malfunction of
vessel-operating equipment for navigational safety, such as propulsion machinery, steering gear, radar, gyrocompass, echo depth-sounding or other
sounding device, automatic dependent
surveillance equipment, or navigational lighting;
(2) Any condition on board the vessel
likely to impair navigation, such as
shortage of personnel or lack of current nautical charts or maps, or publications; and
(3) Any characteristics of the vessel
that affect or restrict the maneuverability of the vessel, such as arrangement of cargo, trim, loaded condition,
under-keel clearance, and speed.)
(d) Deviation and authorization. The
owner, master, or operator of each towing vessel unable to repair within 96
hours an inoperative marine radar required by § 164.72(a) shall so notify the

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Captain of the Port (COTP) and shall
seek from the COTP both a deviation
from the requirements of this section
and an authorization for continued operation in the area to be transited.
Failure of redundant navigational-safety equipment, including but not limited to failure of one of two installed
radars, where each satisfies § 164.72(a),
does not necessitate either a deviation
or an authorization.
(1) The initial notice and request for
a deviation and an authorization may
be spoken, but the request must also be
written. The written request must explain why immediate repair is impracticable, and state when and by whom
the repair will be made.
(2) The COTP, upon receiving even a
spoken request, may grant a deviation
and an authorization from any of the
provisions of §§ 164.70 through 164.82 for
a specified time if he or she decides
that they would not impair the safe
navigation of the vessel under anticipated conditions.
[CGD 94–020, 61 FR 35075, July 3, 1996]

PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
Subpart A—General
Sec.
165.1
165.5
165.7
165.8

Purpose of part.
Establishment procedures.
Notification.
Geographic coordinates.

Subpart B—Regulated Navigation Areas
165.10 Regulated navigation areas.
165.11 Vessel operating requirements (regulations).
165.13 General regulations.

Subpart C—Safety Zones
165.20
165.23

Safety zones.
General regulations

Subpart D—Security Zones
165.30
165.33

Security zones.
General regulations.

Subpart E—Restricted Waterfront Areas
165.40

Restricted waterfront areas.

Subpart F—Specific Regulated Navigation
Areas and Limited Access Areas
FIRST COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.T01–028 Security Zones; Escorted Vessel
Transits, Portland, Maine, Captain of the
Port Zone.
165.100 Regulated Navigation Area: Navigable waters within the First Coast
Guard District.
165.101 Kittery, Maine—regulated navigation area.
165.102 Security
Zone:
Walkers
Point,
Kennebunkport, ME.
165.103 Safety and Security Zones; LPG
Vessel Transits in Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port Zone, Portsmouth Harbor, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
165.104 Safety Zone: Vessel Launches, Bath
Iron Works, Kennebec River, Bath,
Maine.
165.105 Security Zones; Passenger Vessels,
Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port
Zone.
165.106 Security Zone: Seabrook Nuclear
Power Plant, Seabrook, New Hampshire.
165.110 Safety and Security Zone; Liquefied
Natural Gas Carrier Transits and Anchorage Operations, Boston, Massachusetts.
165.111 Safety Zone: Boston Harbor, Boston,
Massachusetts.
165.112 Safety Zone: USS CASSIN YOUNG,
Boston, Massachusetts.
165.113 Security Zone: Dignitary arrival/departure Logan International Airport,
Boston, MA.
165.114 Safety and Security Zones: Escorted
Vessels—Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.
165.115 Safety and Security Zones; Pilgrim
Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
165.116 Safety and Security Zones; Salem
and Boston Harbors, Massachusetts.
165.120 Safety Zone: Chelsea River, Boston
Inner Harbor, Boston, MA.
165.121 Safety and Security Zones: High Interest Vessels, Narragansett Bay, Rhode
Island.
165.122 Providence River, Providence, R.I.
regulated navigation area.
165.130 Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey—security zone.
165.140 New London Harbor, Connecticut—
security zone.
165.141 Safety Zone: Sunken vessel EMPIRE
KNIGHT, Boon Island, ME.
165.150 New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac
River, Mill River.
165.151 Safety Zones; Long Island Sound annual fireworks displays.
165.T01–153 Regulated
Navigation
Area;
Long Island Sound Marine Inspection
Zone and Captain of the Port Zone.
165.T01–154 Safety and Security Zones; Long
Island Sound Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone.

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165.155 Northville Industries Offshore Platform, Riverhead, Long Island, New
York—safety zone.
165.160 Safety and Security Zones: Liquefied
Hazardous Gas Vessel, Liquefied Hazardous Gas Facility and Designated Vessel Transits, New York Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone.
165.161 Safety Zones: Coast Guard Activities
New York Annual Fireworks Displays.
165.162 Safety Zone: New York Super Boat
Race, Hudson River, New York.
165.163 Safety Zones; Port of New York/New
Jersey Fleet Week.
165.164 Security Zones: Dignitary Arrival/
Departure and United Nations Meetings,
New York, NY.
165.165 Regulated Navigation Area; Kill Van
Kull Channel, Newark Bay Channel,
South Elizabeth Channel, Elizabeth
Channel, Port Newark Channel and New
Jersey Pierhead Channel, New York and
New Jersey.
165.166 Safety zone: Macy’s July 4th Fireworks, East River, NY.
165.167 Safety Zone: East River Western
Channel, Manhattan, NY.
165.168 Safety Zones: New York Harbor,
Western Long Island Sound, East River,
and Hudson River Fireworks.
165.169 Safety and Security Zones: New
York Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone.
165.170 Safety Zone: Triathlon, Ulster,
Landing, Hudson River, NY.
165.T02–031 Safety Zone: Fore River Channel, Weymouth Fore River, Weymouth,
MA.
FIFTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.T05–078 Security Zone; Salem and Hope
Creek Generation Stations, Delaware
River, Salem County, New Jersey.
165.T05–090 Security Zone; Limerick Generating Station, Schuylkill River, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
165.T05–091 Security Zone; Oyster Creek
Generation Station, Forked River, Ocean
County, New Jersey.
165.T05–092 Security Zone; Peach Bottom
Atomic Power Station, Susquehanna
River, York County, Pennsylvania.
165.T05–093 Security Zone; Three Mile Island Generating Station, Susquehanna
River, York County, Pennsylvania.
165.501 Chesapeake Bay entrance and Hampton Roads, VA and adjacent waters—Regulated Navigation Area.
165.502 Cove Point, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland—safety zone.
165.504 Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Company Shipyard, James River,
Newport News, Va.
165.505 Security Zone; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear
Power Plant, Chesapeake Bay, Calvert
County, Maryland.

165.510 Delaware Bay and River, Salem
River, Christina River and Schuylkill
River–Regulated Navigation Area.
165.514 Safety Zone: Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway and connecting waters, vicinity of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,
North Carolina.
165.515 Safety Zone: Cape Fear River, Wilmington, North Carolina.
165.530 Safety Zone: Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers, NC.
165.540 Regulated Navigation Area; Cape
Fear River, Northeast Cape Fear River,
Wilmington, North Carolina
SEVENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.T07–013 Security Zone: Internal waters
and territorial seas adjacent to the Florida peninsula.
165.T07–069 Regulated
Navigation
Area;
Port Everglades Harbor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
165.T07–146 Security Zones; Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, South Carolina.
165.701 Vicinity, Kennedy Space Center,
Merritt Island, Florida—security zone.
165.703 Tampa Bay, Florida—Safety Zone.
165.704 Safety Zone: Tampa Bay, Florida.
165.T0704 Safety Zone: Savannah River, Savannah, Georgia.
165.705 Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
165.708 Safety/Security Zone; Charleston
Harbor and Cooper River, Charleston, SC.
165.711 Safety Zone: Port Everglades, Fort
Lauderdale, FL.
165.714 Regulated Navigation Area; Atlantic
Ocean, Charleston, SC.
165.720 Safety/Security Zone: St. Johns
River, Jacksonville, FL.
165.721 Safety Zone: St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL.
165.722 Security Zone: St. Johns River,
Jacksonville, Florida.
165.726 Regulated Navigation Areas; Miami
River, Miami, Florida.
165.728 Jacksonville, Florida—safety zones.
165.729 Jacksonville Harbor, Florida—security zone.
165.730 King’s
Bay,
Georgia—Regulated
navigation area.
165.731 Safety/Security Zone: Cumberland
Sound, Georgia and St. Marys River Entrance Channel.
165.735 Brunswick, Georgia, Turtle River,
Vicinity of Sydney Lanier Bridge.
165.752 Sparkman Channel, Tampa, Florida—regulated navigation area.
165.753 Regulated navigation area; Tampa
Bay, Florida.
165.754 Safety Zone: San Juan Harbor, San
Juan, PR.
165.755 Safety Zone: Guayanilla, Puerto
Rico
165.756 Regulated Navigation Area; Savannah River, Georgia.

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165.757 Safety Zones; Ports of Ponce,
Tallaboa, and Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
and Limetree Bay, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
165.758 Security Zone; San Juan, Puerto
Rico.
165.759 Security Zones; Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, and Canaveral, Florida.
165.761 Security Zones; Port of Palm Beach,
Port Everglades, Port of Miami, and Port
of Key West, Florida.
165.762 Security Zone; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
EIGHTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.T08–019 Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded
with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland
Rivers, Eighth Coast Guard District.
165.T08–020 Security
Zone;
Chevron
Pascagoula Refinery, Pascagoula, Mississippi.
165.802 Lower Mississippi River, vicinity of
Old River Control Structure—Safety
Zone.
165.803 Mississippi River—regulated navigation area.
165.804 Snake Island, Texas City, Texas;
mooring and fleeting of vessels—safety
zone.
165.805 Calcasieu Channel and Industrial
Canal, Calcasieu River, Lake Charles,
LA.
165.806 Sabine Neches Waterway, Texas—
regulated navigation area.
165.807 Calcasieu River, Louisiana—regulated navigation area.
165.808 Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus
Christi, TX, safety zone.
165.809 Security Zones; Port of Port LavacaPoint Comfort, Point Comfort, TX and
Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, Corpus Christi, TX.
165.810 Mississippi
River,
LA-regulated
navigation area.
165.811 Atchafalaya River, Berwick Bay,
LA–regulated navigation area.
165.812 Security Zones; Lower Mississippi
River, Southwest Pass Sea Buoy to Mile
Marker 96.0, New Orleans, LA.
165.813 Security Zones; Ports of Houston
and Galveston, TX.
165.814 Security Zones; Captain of the Port
Houston-Galveston Zone.
165.815 Ohio River at Louisville, KY; regulated navigation area.
165.817 Arkansas River, Mile 118.2 to 125.4,
Little Rock Arkansas—regulated navigation area.
165.820 Security Zone; Ohio River, Mile 34.6
to 35.1, Shippingport, Pennsylvania.
165.821 Ohio River at Cincinnati, OH; regulated navigation area.
165.822 Security Zone; Ohio River, Mile 119.0
to 119.8, Natrium, WV.
165.825 Security Zones; Captain of the Port
St. Louis, Missouri.

NINTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.T09–209 Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded
with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Illinois
Waterway System Within the Ninth
Coast Guard District.
165.T09–214 Regulated Navigation Area; Des
Plaines River, Joliet, Illinois.
165.901 Great Lakes—regulated navigation
areas.
165.902 Niagara River at Niagara Falls, New
York—safety zone.
165.903 Safety Zones: Cuyahoga River and
Old River, Cleveland, OH.
165.904 Lake Michigan at Chicago Harbor &
Burnham Park Harbor—Safety and Security Zone.
165.905 USX Superfund Site Safety Zones:
St. Louis River.
165.906 Lakeside Yacht Club in Cleveland
Harbor, Cleveland, OH—regulated navigation areas.
165.907 Safety Zones: Annual fireworks
events in the Captain of the Port Detroit
Zone.
165.909 Safety Zones; Annual fireworks
events in the Captain of the Port Milwaukee Zone.
165.910 Security Zones; Captain of the Port
Chicago, Zone, Lake Michigan.
165.911 Security Zones; Captain of the Port
Buffalo Zone.
165.912 Security Zone; Lake Erie, Perry,
OH.
165.915 Security zones; Captain of the Port
Toledo Zone, Lake Erie.
165.916 Security Zones; Captain of the Port
Milwaukee Zone, Lake Michigan.
165.917 Safety Zone; M/V ROY A. JODREY,
St. Lawrence River, Wellesley Island,
New York.
165.918 Safety zones; annual fireworks displays in the Captain of the Port Chicago
Zone.
ELEVENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.T11–077 Security Zones; High Interest
Vessels, San Francisco Bay and Delta
ports, California.
165.T11–078 Security Zones; Golden Gate
Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland
Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay, California.
165.T11–079 Safety Zone; Mission Creek Waterway, China Basin, San Francisco Bay,
California.
165.1101 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, CA.
165.1102 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, California.
165.1103 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, CA.
165.1104 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, CA.
165.1105 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, California.
165.1106 San Diego Bay, California—safety
zone.
165.1107 San Diego Bay, California.

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165.1108 Security Zones; Cruise Ships, Port
of San Diego, California.
165.1120 Security Zone; Naval Amphibious
Base, San Diego, CA.
165.1121 Security Zone: Fleet Supply Center
Industrial Pier, San Diego, CA.
165.1131 Security Zone: Wilson Cove, San
Clemente Island, California.
165.1151 Security Zones; liquefied hazardous
gas tank vessels, San Pedro Bay, California.
165.1152 San Pedro Bay, California—Regulated navigation area.
165.1154 Security Zones; Cruise Ships, San
Pedro Bay, California.
165.1155 Security Zone; Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Avila Beach, California.
165.1171 Copper Canyon, Lake Havasu, Colorado River—Regulated Navigation Area.
165.1181 San Francisco Bay Region, California—regulated navigation area.
165.1182 Safety/Security Zone: San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez
Strait, and Suisun Bay, CA.
165.1183 Security Zones; Cruise Ships and
Tank Vessels, San Francisco Bay and
Delta ports, California.
165.1191 Safety zones: Northern California
annual fireworks events.
THIRTEENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.T13–002 Security and Safety Zone, Large
Passenger Vessel Protection, Puget
Sound and adjacent waters, Washington.
165.T13–006 Security and Safety Zone, Large
Passenger Vessel Protection, Portland,
OR.
165.1301 Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters
in Northwestern Washington—Regulated
Navigation Area.
165.1302 Bangor Naval Submarine Base,
Bangor, WA.
165.1303 Puget Sound and adjacent waters,
WA–regulated navigation area.
165.1304 Bellingham Bay, Bellingham, WA.
165.1305 Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA.
165.1306 Lake Union, Seattle, WA.
165.1307 Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA.
165.1308 Columbia River, Vancouver WA.
165.1309 Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island,
WA.
165.1310 Strait of Juan de Fuca and adjacent
coastal waters of Northwest Washington;
Makah Whale Hunting—Regulated Navigation Area.
165.1311 Olympic View Resource Area, Tacoma, WA.
165.1312 Security Zone; Portland Rose Festival on Willamette River.
165.1313 Security zone regulations, tank
ship protection, Puget Sound and adjacent waters, Washington
165.1314 Safety Zone; Fort Vancouver Fireworks Display, Columbia River, Vancouver, Washington.

165.1315 Safety Zones: Annual fireworks
events in the Captain of the Port Portland Zone.
FOURTEENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.1401 Apra Harbor, Guam—safety zones.
165.1402 Apra Outer Harbor, Guam—regulated navigation area.
165.1403 Security Zone: Tinian, Commonwealth Northern Marianas Islands.
165.1404 Apra Harbor, Guam—security zone.
165.1405 Regulated Navigation Areas and Security Zones; Designated Escorted Vessels-Philippine Sea and Apra Harbor,
Guam (including Cabras Island Channel),
and Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
(CNMI).
165.1406 Safety Zone: Pacific Missile Range
Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Island
of Kauai, Hawaii.
165.1407 Security Zones; Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, HI.
SEVENTEENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
165.T17–005 Security zone regulations, Alaska Marine Highway System Vessel Security Zone, Western Alaska, Captain of
the Port Zone.
165.T17–014 Security
Zone
Regulations,
Alaska Marine Highway System High Capacity Passenger Vessel Security Zone,
Southeast Alaska, Captain of the Port
Zone.
165.1701 Port Valdez, Valdez, Alaska—Safety Zone.
165.1702 Gastineau Channel, Juneau, Alaska—Safety Zone.
165.1703 Ammunition Island, Port Valdez,
Alaska.
165.1704 Prince William Sound, Alaska-regulated navigation area.
165.1706 Gastineau Channel, Juneau, Alaska—Safety Zone.
165.1708 Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, Alaska—Safety Zone.
165.1709 Security Zones: Liquefied Natural
Gas Tanker Transits and Operations at
Phillips Petroleum LNG Pier, Cook Inlet,
AK.

Subpart G—Protection of Naval Vessels
165.2010
165.2015
165.2020
165.2025
165.2030

Purpose.
Definitions.
Enforcement authority.
Atlantic Area.
Pacific Area.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05–
1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Pub. L. 107–295,
116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.
SOURCE: CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8,
1982, unless otherwise noted.

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Subpart A—General
§ 165.1

Purpose of part.

The purpose of this part is to:
(a) Prescribe procedures for establishing different types of limited or
controlled access areas and regulated
navigation areas;
(b) Prescribe general regulations for
different types of limited or controlled
access areas and regulated navigation
areas;
(c) Prescribe specific requirements
for established areas; and
(d) List specific areas and their
boundaries.
§ 165.5

Establishment procedures.

(a) A safety zone, security zone, or
regulated navigation area may be established on the initiative of any authorized Coast Guard official.
(b) Any person may request that a
safety zone, security zone, or regulated
navigation area be established. Except
as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each request must be submitted
in writing to either the Captain of the
Port or District Commander having jurisdiction over the location as described in Part 3 of this chapter, and
include the following:
(1) The name of the person submitting the request;
(2) The location and boundaries of
the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area;
(3) The date, time, and duration that
the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area should be established;
(4) A description of the activities
planned for the safety zone, security
zone, or regulated navigation area;
(5) The nature of the restrictions or
conditions desired; and
(6) The reason why the safety zone,
security zone, or regulated navigation
area is necessary.
(Requests for safety zones, security zones,
and regulated navigation areas are approved
by the Office of Management and Budget
under control number 2115–0076, 2115–0219,
and 2115–0087).

(c) Safety Zones and Security Zones.
If, for good cause, the request for a
safety zone or security zone is made
less than 5 working days before the

zone is to be established, the request
may be made orally, but it must be followed by a written request within 24
hours.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4,
1983]

§ 165.7

Notification.

(a) The establishment of these limited access areas and regulated navigation areas is considered rulemaking.
The procedures used to notify persons
of the establishment of these areas
vary depending upon the circumstances
and emergency conditions. Notification
may be made by marine broadcasts,
local notice to mariners, local news
media, distribution in leaflet form, and
on-scene oral notice, as well as publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER.
(b) Notification normally contains
the physical boundaries of the area, the
reasons for the rule, its estimated duration, and the method of obtaining authorization to enter the area, if applicable, and special navigational rules, if
applicable.
(c) Notification of the termination of
the rule is usually made in the same
form as the notification of its establishment.
§ 165.8

Geographic coordinates.

Geographic coordinates expressed in
terms of latitude or longitude, or both,
are not intended for plotting on maps
or charts whose referenced horizontal
datum is the North American Datum of
1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic
coordinates are expressly labeled NAD
83. Geographic coordinates without the
NAD 83 reference may be plotted on
maps or charts referenced to NAD 83
only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published
on the particular map or chart being
used.
[CGD 86–082, 52 FR 33811, Sept. 8, 1987]

Subpart B—Regulated Navigation
Areas
§ 165.10

Regulated navigation areas.

A regulated navigation area is a
water area within a defined boundary

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for which regulations for vessels navigating within the area have been established under this part.
§ 165.11 Vessel operating requirements
(regulations).
Each District Commander may control vessel traffic in an area which is
determined to have hazardous conditions, by issuing regulations:
(a) Specifying times of vessel entry,
movement, or departure to, from, within, or through ports, harbors, or other
waters;
(b) Establishing vessel size, speed,
draft limitations, and operating conditions; and
(c) Restricting vessel operation, in a
hazardous area or under hazardous conditions, to vessels which have particular operating characteristics or capabilities which are considered necessary for safe operation under the circumstances.
[CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4, 1983]

§ 165.13

General regulations.

(a) The master of a vessel in a regulated navigation area shall operate the
vessel in accordance with the regulations contained in Subpart F.
(b) No person may cause or authorize
the operation of a vessel in a regulated
navigation area contrary to the regulations in this part.

Subpart C—Safety Zones
§ 165.20

Safety zones.

A Safety Zone is a water area, shore
area, or water and shore area to which,
for safety or environmental purposes,
access is limited to authorized persons,
vehicles, or vessels. It may be stationary and described by fixed limits or
it may be described as a zone around a
vessel in motion.
§ 165.23

General regulations.

Unless otherwise provided in this
part:
(a) No person may enter a safety zone
unless authorized by the COTP or the
District Commander;
(b) No person may bring or cause to
be brought into a safety zone any vehicle, vessel, or object unless authorized

by the COTP or the District Commander;
(c) No person may remain in a safety
zone or allow any vehicle, vessel, or object to remain in a safety zone unless
authorized by the COTP or the District
Commander; and
(d) Each person in a safety zone who
has notice of a lawful order or direction shall obey the order or direction of
the COTP or District Commander
issued to carry out the purposes of this
subpart.

Subpart D—Security Zones
§ 165.30

Security zones.

(a) A security zone is an area of land,
water, or land and water which is so
designated by the Captain of the Port
or District Commander for such time
as is necessary to prevent damage or
injury to any vessel or waterfront facility, to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters of the United States
or to secure the observance of the
rights and obligations of the United
States.
(b) The purpose of a security zone is
to safeguard from destruction, loss, or
injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of
a similar nature:
(1) Vessels,
(2) Harbors,
(3) Ports, and
(4) Waterfront facilities:
in the United States and all territory
and water, continental or insular, that
is subject to the jurisdiction of the
United States.
§ 165.33

General regulations.

Unless otherwise provided in the special regulations in Subpart F of this
part:
(a) No person or vessel may enter or
remain in a security zone without the
permission of the Captain of the Port;
(b) Each person and vessel in a security zone shall obey any direction or
order of the Captain of the Port;
(c) The Captain of the Port may take
possession and control of any vessel in
the security zone;
(d) The Captain of the Port may remove any person, vessel, article, or
thing from a security zone;

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(e) No person may board, or take or
place any article or thing on board,
any vessel in a security zone without
the permission of the Captain of the
Port; and
(f) No person may take or place any
article or thing upon any waterfront
facility in a security zone without the
permission of the Captain of the Port.

Subpart E—Restricted Waterfront
Areas
§ 165.40 Restricted waterfront areas.
The Commandant, may direct the
COTP to prevent access to waterfront
facilities, and port and harbor areas,
including vessels and harbor craft
therein. This section may apply to persons who do not possess the credentials
outlined in § 125.09 of this chapter when
certain shipping activities are conducted that are outlined in § 125.15 of
this chapter.

Subpart F—Specific Regulated
Navigation Areas and Limited
Access Areas
FIRST COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.T01–028 Security Zones; Escorted
Vessel Transits, Portland, Maine,
Captain of the Port Zone.
(a) Definition. ‘‘Escorted vessel’’ as
used in this section describes escorted
vessels operating in the Portland,
Maine, Captain of the Port zone including the following: any vessels designated to be in need of Coast Guard
escorts by the Captain of the Port,
Portland, Maine, for security reasons,
other than Liquefied Petroleum Gas
(LPG) vessels, which are covered under
33 CFR 165.103, or high capacity passenger vessels, which are covered under
33 CFR 165.105. A designated representative aboard a Coast Guard cutter or
patrol boat will accompany vessels
deemed in need of escort protection.
(b) Location. The following areas are
security zones: All navigable waters,
within the Portland Maine, COTP zone,
extending from the surface to the sea
floor, extending 200 yards ahead, and
100 yards aside and astern of any escorted vessel that is underway.
(c) Effective period. This rule is effective from 12 a.m. (noon) EDT on April

15, 2003 until 12 a.m. (noon) EDT on October 11, 2003.
(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into or movement
within these zones is prohibited unless
previously authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port (COTP),
Portland, Maine or his designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the COTP at telephone number 207–780–
3251 or the authorized on-scene patrol
representative on VHF–FM channel 13
(156.65 MHz) or VHF–FM channel 16
(156.8MHz) to seek permission to transit the area.
(3) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP
or the designated on-scene Coast Guard
patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard
patrol personnel include commissioned,
warrant and petty officers of the Coast
Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast
Guard Auxiliary, and local, state and
federal law enforcement vessels.
(4) The COTP or his designated representative will notify the maritime
community of periods during which
these zones will be enforced. The COTP
or his designated representative will
identify escorted vessel transits by way
of marine information broadcast.
Emergency response vessels are authorized to move within the zone, but
must abide by restrictions imposed by
the COTP or his designated representative.
(e) Enforcement. The COTP will enforce these zones and may enlist the
aid and cooperation of any Federal,
state, county, municipal, or private
agency to assist in the enforcement of
the regulation.
[CGD01–03–028, 68 FR 22307, Apr. 28, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD01–03–028, 68
FR 22307, Apr. 28, 2003, § 165.T01–028 was
added, effective Apr. 15, 2003 to Oct. 11, 2003.

§ 165.100 Regulated Navigation Area:
Navigable waters within the First
Coast Guard District.
(a) Regulated navigation area. All navigable waters of the United States, as
that term is used in 33 CFR 2.05–25(a),
within the geographic boundaries of
the First Coast Guard District, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05–1(b).

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(b) Definitions. Terms used in this
section have the same meaning as
those found in 33 CFR 157.03. Singlehull identifies any tank barge that is
not a double-hull tank barge.
(c) Applicability. This section applies
to primary towing vessels engaged in
towing tank barges carrying petroleum
oil in bulk as cargo in the regulated
navigation area, or as authorized by
the District Commander.
(d) Regulations—(1) Positive control for
barges. (i) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(1)(iii) of this section, each
single-hull tank barge, unless being
towed by a primary towing vessel with
twin-screw propulsion and with a separate system for power to each screw,
must be accompanied by an escort or
assist tug of sufficient capability to
promptly push or tow the tank barge
away from danger of grounding or collision in the event of—
(A) A propulsion failure;
(B) A parted towing line;
(C) A loss of tow;
(D) A fire;
(E) Grounding;
(F) A loss of steering; or
(G) Any other casualty that affects
the navigation or seaworthiness of either vessel.
(ii) Double-hull tank barges are exempt from paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this
section.
(iii) The cognizant Captain of the
Port (COTP), upon written application,
may authorize an exemption from the
requirements of paragraph (d)(1)(i) of
this section for—
(A) Any tank barge with a capacity
of less than 25,000 barrels, operating in
an area with limited depth or width
such as a creek or small river; or
(B) Any tank barge operating on any
waters within the COTP Zone, if the
operator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the COTP that the barge employs an equivalent level of safety to
that provided by the positive control
provisions of this section. Each request
for an exemption under this paragraph
must be submitted in writing to the
cognizant COTP no later than 7 days
before the intended transit.
(iv) The operator of a towing vessel
engaged in towing any tank barge must
immediately call for an escort or assist
tug to render assistance in the event of

any of the occurrences identified in
paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section.
(2) Enhanced communications. Each
vessel engaged in towing a tank barge
must communicate by radio on marine
band or Very High Frequency (VHF)
channel 13 or 16, and issue securite´
calls on marine band or VHF channel
13 or 16, upon approach to the following
places:
(i) Execution Rocks Light (USCG
Light List No. [LLNR] 21440).
(ii) Matinecock Point Shoal Buoy
(LLNR 21420).
(iii) 32A Buoy (LLNR 21380).
(iv) Cable and Anchor Reef Buoy
(LLNR 21330).
(v) Stratford Middle Ground Light
(LLNR 21260).
(vi) Old Field Point Light (LLNR
21275).
(vii) Approach to Stratford Point
from the south (NOAA Chart 12370).
(viii) Falkner Island Light (LLNR
21170).
(ix) TE Buoy (LLNR 21160).
(x) CF Buoy (LLNR 21140).
(xi) PI Buoy (LLNR 21080).
(xii) Race Rock Light (LLNR 19815).
(xiii) Valiant Rock Buoy (LLNR
19825).
(xiv) Approach to Point Judith in vicinity of Block Island ferry route.
(xv) Buzzards Bay Entrance Light
(LLNR 630).
(xvi) Buzzards Bay Midchannel Lighted Buoy (LLNR 16055)
(xvii) Cleveland East Ledge Light
(LLNR 16085).
(xviii) Hog Island buoys 1 (LLNR
16130) and 2 (LLNR 16135).
(xix) Approach to the Bourne Bridge.
(xx) Approach to the Sagamore
Bridge.
(xxi) Approach to the eastern entrance of Cape Cod Canal.
(3) Voyage planning. (i) Each owner or
operator of a towing vessel employed
to tow a tank barge shall prepare a
written voyage plan for each transit of
the tank barge.
(ii) The watch officer is authorized to
make modifications to the plan and
validate it as necessary.
(iii) Except as provided in paragraph
(d)(3)(iv) of this section, each voyage
plan must contain:
(A) A description of the type, volume,
and grade of cargo.

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(B) Applicable information from nautical charts and publications, including
Coast Pilot, Coast Guard Light List,
and Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners, for the destination(s).
(C) Current and forecasted weather,
including visibility, wind, and sea state
for the destination(s).
(D) Data on tides and tidal currents
for the destination(s).
(E) Forward and after drafts of the
tank barge, and under-keel and vertical
clearances for each port and berthing
area.
(F) Pre-departure checklists.
(G) Calculated speed and estimated
times of arrival at proposed waypoints.
(H) Communication contacts at Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) (if applicable), bridges, and facilities, and portspecific requirements for VHF radio.
(I) The master’s standing orders detailing closest points of approach, special conditions, and critical maneuvers.
(iv) Each owner or operator of a tank
barge on an intra-port transit of not
more than four hours may prepare a
voyage plan that contains:
(A) The information described in
paragraphs (d)(3)(iii)(D) and (E) of this
section.
(B) Current weather conditions including visibility, wind, and sea state.
This information may be entered in either the voyage plan or towing vessel’s
log book.
(C) The channels of VHF radio to
monitor.
(D) Other considerations such as
availability of pilot, assist tug, berth,
and line-handlers, depth of berth at
mean low water, danger areas, and
securite´ calls.
(4) Navigation restriction areas. Unless
authorized by the cognizant COTP, no
tank barge may operate in—
(i) The waters of Cape Cod Bay south
of latitude 42°5′ North and east of longitude 70°25′ West; or
(ii) The waters of Fishers Island
Sound east of longitude 72°2′ West, and
west of longitude 71°55′ West.
(e) In addition to the authority for
this part 165, this section is also au-

thorized under authority of section 311,
Pub. L. 105–383.
[CGD1–98–151, 63 FR 71770, Dec. 30, 1998, as
amended by CGD01–98–151, 64 FR 12749, Mar.
15, 1999; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34715, June 29,
1999; CGD01–98–151, 65 FR 35838, June 6, 2000]

§ 165.101 Kittery,
navigation area.

Maine—regulated

(a) The following is a regulated navigation area—Waters within the boundaries of a line beginning at 43°04′50″N,
70°44′52″W; then to 43°04′52″N, 70°44′53″W;
then to 43°04′59″N, 70°44′46″W; then to
43°05′05″N, 70°44′32″W; then to 43°05′03″N,
70°44′30″W; then to the beginning point.
(b) Regulations—No vessel may operate in this area at a speed in excess of
five miles per hour.
§ 165.102 Security Zone: Walkers Point,
Kennebunkport ME.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: From point of land located on Cape Arundel at latitude
43°20.4′ North, Iongitude 070°28.0′ West;
thence to a point approximately 500
yards southwest of Walkers Point located at latitude 43°20.2′ North, longitude 070°27.9′ West; thence to a point
located approximately 500 yards south
of Walkers Point at latitude 43°20.1′
North, longitude 070°27.6′ West; thence
to a point located approximately
southeast of Walkers Point at latitude
43°20.4′ North, longitude 070°27.2′ West;
thence to an unnamed point of land located at 43°20.9′ North, longitude
070°27.1′ West; thence along the shoreline of Walkers Point to the beginning
point. The aforementioned offshore positions are approximated by white
buoys marked in orange indicating an
exclusionary area.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine. Section 165.33 also contained other general
requirements.
(2) No person may swim upon or
below the surface of the water within
the boundaries of this security zone.
[CGDI 89–008, 54 FR 13883, Apr. 6, 1989]

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§ 165.103 Safety and Security Zones;
LPG Vessel Transits in Portland,
Maine, Captain of the Port Zone,
Portsmouth Harbor, Portsmouth,
New Hampshire.
(a) Location. The following areas are
safety and security zones: (1) Except as
provided in paragraph (a) (2) of this
section, all navigable waters of the
Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port
zone, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05–15, one
mile ahead, one half mile astern, and
1000-yards on either side of any Liquefied Petroleum Gas vessel.
(2) All waters of the Piscataqua River
within a 500-yard radius of any Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel while
it is moored at the LPG receiving facility
on
the
Piscataqua
River,
Newington, New Hampshire.
(b) Definitions. For purposes of this
section, navigable waters of the United
States includes all waters of the territorial sea as described in Presidential
Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27,
1988. Presidential Proclamation No.
5928 of December 27, 1988 declared that
the territorial sea of the United States
extends to 12 nautical miles from the
baseline of the United States.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in §§ 165.23 and
165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited
unless previously authorized by the
Captain of the Port (COTP), Portland,
Maine.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP
or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast
Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the Coast Guard on board Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and
local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. Emergency response vessels are authorized to move within the
zone, but must abide by restrictions
imposed by the Captain of the Port.
(3) No person may swim upon or
below the surface of the water within
the boundaries of the safety and security zones unless previously authorized
by the Captain of the Port, Portland,
Maine or his authorized patrol representative.
(d) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime community and local

agencies of periods during which these
safety and security zones will be in effect by providing notice of arrivals and
departures of LPG vessels via the telephone and/or Marine Safety Information Radio Broadcasts.
[CGD01–02–045, 67 FR 56487, Sept. 4, 2002]

§ 165.104 Safety
Zone:
Vessel
Launches, Bath Iron Works, Kennebec River, Bath, Maine.
(a) Location. The following is a safety
zone: all waters of the Kennebec River
within a 150-yard radius of the Bath
Iron Works dry dock while it is being
moved to and from its moored position
at the Bath Iron Works Facility in
Bath, Maine to a deployed position in
the Kennebec River, and while launching or recovering vessels.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
this part, entry into or movement
within this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Portland, Maine.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply
with the instructions of the COTP or
the designated on-scene U. S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast
Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers
of the Coast Guard on board Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local,
state and federal law enforcement vessels.
(c) Notifications. The Captain of the
Port will notify the maritime community of periods during which this safety
zone will be in effect by providing advance notice via Marine Safety Information Radio Broadcasts.
[CGD01–01–155, 67 FR 49582, July 31, 2002]

§ 165.105 Security Zones; Passenger
Vessels, Portland, Maine, Captain of
the Port Zone.
(a) Definition. ‘‘Passenger vessel’’ as
used in this section means a passenger
vessel over 100 gross tons authorized to
carry more than 500 passengers for hire
making voyages, any part of which is
on the high seas, and for which passengers are embarked, disembarked or
pay a port call, in the Portland, Maine,
Captain of the Port zone as delineated
in 33 CFR 3.05–15.
(b) Location. The following areas are
security zones:

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(1) All navigable waters within the
Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port
Zone, extending from the surface to the
sea floor, within a 100-yard radius of
any passenger vessel that is anchored,
moored, or in the process of mooring.
(2) All navigable waters, within the
Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port
Zone, extending from the surface to the
sea floor, extending 200 yards ahead,
and 100 yards aside and astern of any
passenger vessel that is underway.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into or movement
within these zones is prohibited unless
previously authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port, Portland,
Maine (COTP) or his designated representative.
(2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP
or the designated on-scene Coast Guard
patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard
patrol personnel include commissioned,
warrant and petty officers of the Coast
Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast
Guard Auxiliary, and local, state and
federal law enforcement vessels. Emergency response vessels are authorized
to move within the zone, but must
abide by restrictions imposed by the
COTP or his designated representative.
(3) No person may swim upon or
below the surface of the water within
the boundaries of these security zones
unless previously authorized by the
COTP or his designated representative.
(d) Enforcement. The Captain of the
Port will enforce these zones and may
enlist the aid and cooperation of any
Federal, state, county, municipal, or
private agency to assist in the enforcement of the regulation.
[CGD01–03–001, 68 FR 22305, Apr. 28, 2003]

§ 165.106 Security Zone: Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, Seabrook, New
Hampshire.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: All land and waters
within 250 yards of the waterside property boundary of Seabrook Nuclear
Power Plant identified as follows: beginning at position 42°53′58″ N, 070°51′06″
W then running along the property
boundaries of Seabrook Nuclear Power
Plant to position 42°53′46″ N, 070°51′06″

W. All coordinates reference 1983 North
American Datum (NAD 83).
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into or movement
within this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Portland, Maine (COTP).
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port, Portland,
Maine or designated on-scene U.S.
Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene
Coast Guard patrol personnel include
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local,
state and federal law enforcement vessels.
(3) No person may swim upon or
below the surface of the water within
the boundaries of this security zone.
[CGD01–02–092, 67 FR 64815, Oct. 22, 2002]

§ 165.110 Safety and Security Zone;
Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier
Transits and Anchorage Operations,
Boston, Massachusetts.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this
section, navigable waters of the United
States includes all waters of the territorial sea as described in Presidential
Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27,
1988. Presidential Proclamation No.
5928 of December 27, 1988 declared that
the territorial sea of the United States
extends to 12 nautical miles from the
baseline of the United States.
(b) Location. The following areas are
safety and security zones:
(1) Vessels underway. All navigable
waters of the United States within the
Captain of the Port (COTP) Boston
zone, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05–10, two
miles ahead and one mile astern, and
500 yards on each side of any liquefied
natural gas carrier (LNGC) vessel while
underway.
(2) Vessels anchored in the Broad
Sound. All waters within a 500-yard radius of any anchored LNGC vessel located in the waters of Broad Sound
bounded by a line starting at position
42 deg. 25′ N, 070 deg. 58′ W; then running southeast to position 42 deg. 22′ N,
070 deg. 56′ W; then running east to position 42 deg. 22′ N, 070 deg. 50′ W; then
running north to position 42 deg. 25′ N,

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070 deg. 50′ W; then running west back
to the starting point (NAD 83).
(3) Vessels moored at the Distrigas LNG
facility. All waters within a 400-yard radius of any LNGC vessel moored at the
Distrigas LNG facility in Everett, MA.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in Sec. 165.23
and Sec. 165.33 of this part, entry into
or movement within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston, or his/her authorized representative.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply
with the instructions of the COTP or
his/her designated on-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast
Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the Coast Guard on board Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local,
State, and Federal law enforcement
vessels.
(3) No person may enter the waters
within the boundaries of the safety and
security zones in this section unless
previously authorized by the Captain of
the Port, Boston, or his/her authorized
patrol representative.
[CGD01–02–023, 67 FR 63263, Oct. 11, 2002]

§ 165.111 Safety Zone: Boston Harbor,
Boston, Massachusetts.
(a) The following areas are established as safety zones during the conditions specified:
(1) Around the U.S.S. Constitution or
any accompanying parade vessels when
Constitution is under way—300 yards in
all directions in the waters around the
U.S.S. Constitution and each parade vessel accompanying Constitution whenever the U.S.S. Constitution is underway in Boston Harbor from the time
such vessels depart their respective
berths until the time they complete
their transit and are safely moored.
(2) Whenever Constitution is moored
at Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard—the
waters between Hoosac Pier and Pier 1,
Charlestown Navy Yard, from the
imaginary line connecting the outer
easternmost point protruding into Boston Harbor from Hoosac Pier to the
outer westernmost point protruding
into Boston Harbor from Pier 1,
Charlestown Navy Yard, extending inbound along the face of both piers to

the landside points where both piers
end.
(3) Around the U.S.S. Constitution—
fifty yards in all directions in the waters around Constitution when the vessel is moored at any Boston berthing
location other than Pier 1, Charlestown
Navy Yard.
(b) The general regulations governing
safety zones as contained in 33 CFR
165.23 apply.
[CGD1 91–109, 57 FR 30407, July 9, 1992]

§ 165.112 Safety Zone: USS CASSIN
YOUNG, Boston, Massachusetts.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone:
Around the USS CASSIN YOUNG
(DD–793) and any accompanying parade
vessels when the USS CASSIN YOUNG
is underway. The zone extends 100
yards in all directions in the waters
around the USS CASSIN YOUNG and
accompanying parade vessels whenever
the USS CASSIN YOUNG is underway
in Boston Harbor from the time the
USS CASSIN YOUNG departs its berth
until it is safely moored.
(b) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones as contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
[CGD01–93–001, 58 FR 47991, Sept. 14, 1993]

§ 165.113 Security Zone: Dignitary arrival/departure Logan International
Airport, Boston, MA
(a) Location. The permanent security
zone consists of four sectors that may
be activated in part, or in whole, upon
the request of the U.S. Secret Service.
These zones are for the protection of
the President or Vice President of the
United States, as well as visiting heads
of foreign states or foreign governments arriving at, or departing from,
Logan International Airport and as determined by the transit route across
Boston Harbor. The security zone will
be as follows:
(1) Sector one will go into effect 15
minutes prior to the scheduled landing
or takeoff of the aircraft carrying either the President, Vice President, or
visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments at Logan International Airport. Sector one will preclude all vessels from approaching
within three hundred yards of the

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Logan International Airport shoreline,
bound on the west by a line drawn between positions 42°22′45″ N., 071°01′05″
W. and 42°21′48″ N., 071°01′45″ W. (NAD)
1983).
(2) Sector two will go into effect 15
minutes before the vehicle carrying the
President, Vice President, or visiting
heads of foreign states or foreign governments enters the Callahan Tunnel
or Sumner Tunnel. Sector two may
preclude vessels, as necessary, from entering an area of the main ship channel, Boston Inner Harbor; fifty yards in
all directions from a point directly
above the Callahan Tunnel or Sumner
Tunnel.
(3) Sector three will go into effect 15
minutes before the vehicle carrying the
President, Vice President, or visiting
heads of foreign states or foreign governments enters the Ted Williams Tunnel. Sector three may preclude vessels,
as necessary, from entering an area of
the main ship channel, Boston Inner
Harbor, fifty yards in all directions
from a point directly above the Ted
Williams Tunnel.
(4) Sector four will go into effect 15
minutes before the President, Vice
President, or visiting heads of foreign
states or foreign governments board
the designated transport vessel. Sector
four will preclude all vessels from approaching within three hundred yards
in all directions from the designated
vessel transporting the President, Vice
President, or visiting heads of foreign
states or foreign governments between
Logan International Airport and any
location in Boston Harbor.
(5) The activation of a particular sector of this security zone will be announced via Safety Marine Information
Broadcasts and/or by locally issued notices.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations covering security zones contained in 33 CFR 165.33 apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel.
Coast Guard patrol personnel include
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being
hailed by a Coast Guard vessel via
siren, radio, flashing light, or other

means, the operator of a vessel shall
proceed as directed.
[CGD01–97–004, 63 FR 16117, Apr. 2, 1998]

§ 165.114 Safety and Security Zones:
Escorted Vessels—Boston Harbor,
Massachusetts.
(a) Location. The following waters
within the Boston Captain of the Port
Zone, 1000 yards ahead and astern, and
100 yards on each side of any designated escorted vessel, are established
as safety and security zones: All waters
of Boston Inner Harbor, including the
waters of the Mystic River, Chelsea
River, and Reserved Channel west of a
line running from Deer Island Light, at
position 42°20′25″ N, 070°57′15″ W, to
Long Island, at position 42°19′48″ N,
070°57′15″ W, and west of the Long Island Bridge, running from Long Island
to Moon Head.
(b) Escorted vessel definition. For the
purposes of this section, escorted vessels operating in Boston Harbor include
the following: Any vessels deemed to be
in need of escort protection by the Captain of the Port, Boston for security
reasons.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in §§ 165.23 and
165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Boston.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply
with the instructions of the COTP or
the designated on-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast
Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the Coast Guard on board Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local,
state, and federal law enforcement vessels.
[CGD01–01–227, 67 FR 20912, Apr. 29, 2002, as
amended by CGD01–01–227, 67 FR 63265, Oct.
11, 2002]

§ 165.115 Safety and Security Zones;
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
(a) Location. All waters of Cape Cod
Bay and land adjacent to those waters
enclosed by a line beginning at position
41°57′5″ N, 070°34′42″ W; then running
southeast to position 41°56′40.5″ N,
070°41′4.5″ W; then running southwest to
position 41°56′32″ N, 070°34′14″ W; then

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running
northwest
to
position
41°56′55.5″ N, 070°34′52″ W; then running
northeast back to position 41°57′5″ N,
070°34′42″ W.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in §§ 165.23 and
165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Boston.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply
with the instructions of the COTP or
the designated on-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast
Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the Coast Guard on board Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local,
state, and federal law enforcement vessels.
(3) No person may enter the waters or
land area within the boundaries of the
safety and security zones unless previously authorized by the Captain of
the Port, Boston or his authorized patrol representative.
[CGD01–02–002, 67 FR 37693, May 30, 2002]

§ 165.116 Safety and Security Zones;
Salem and Boston Harbors, Massachusetts.
(a) Location. The following areas are
permanent safety and security zones:
(1) Reserved Channel, Boston Harbor.
All waters of Boston Harbor within one
hundred fifty (150) yards off the bow
and stern and one hundred (100) yards
abeam of any vessel moored at the
Massachusetts Port Authority Black
Falcon Terminal;
(2) Boston Inner Harbor. All waters of
Boston Harbor within one hundred (100)
feet of the Coast Guard Integrated Support Command (ISC) Boston piers and;
(3) Salem Harbor. All waters of Salem
Harbor within a two-hundred and fifty
(250) yard radius of the center point of
the PG & E Power Plant Terminal
Wharf, Salem, MA, located at 42°31.33′
N, 070°52.67′ W when a vessel is moored
at this pier. All coordinates are North
American Datum 1983.
(b) Effective date. This section becomes effective July 1, 2002.
(c) Regulations.
(1) In accordance with the general
regulations in § 165.23 and § 165.33 of this
part, entry into or movement within

these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port or the designated on-scene
U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. Onscene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and
petty officers of the Coast Guard on
board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels.
(3) No person may enter the waters or
land area within the boundaries of the
safety and security zones unless previously authorized by the Captain of
the Port, Boston or his authorized patrol representative.
[CGD01–02–016, 67 FR 45909, July 11, 2002]

§ 165.120 Safety Zone: Chelsea River,
Boston Inner Harbor, Boston, MA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: The waters of the Chelsea
River, Boston Inner Harbor, for 100
yards upstream and downstream of the
center of the Chelsea Street Draw span
(in the approximate position of Latitude 42°33′10″N., Longitude 71°01′23″ W.).
(b) Regulation. The following standards are the minimum requirements for
transit of the Safety Zone. Additional
precautions may be taken by the pilot
and/or person in charge (Master or Operator).
(1) All tankships greater than 1,000
Gross Tons shall be under the direction
and control of the Licensed Federal
Pilot. This does not relieve persons in
charge (Masters or Operators) from
their ultimate responsibility for the
safe navigation of vessels.
(2) All vessel(s) speed shall be kept to
a minimum considering all factors and
the need for optimum vessel control.
(3) Restrictions on size and draft of
vessels:
(i) No vessel greater than 661 feet in
length (using length overall) or greater
than 90.5 feet in beam (using extreme
breadth) shall transit the Safety Zone.
(ii) No vessel greater than 630.5 feet
in length or 85.5 feet or greater in beam
shall transit the Safety Zone during
the period between sunset and sunrise.
(iii) No tankship greater than 550.5
feet in length shall transit the Safety
Zone, either inbound or outbound, with

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a draft less than 18.0 feet forward and
24.0 feet aft.
(4) Restrictions when the Chelsea
River channel is obstructed by vessel(s)
moored at the Northeast Petroleum
Terminal located downstream of the
Chelsea Street Bridge on the Chelsea,
MA side of the Chelsea River—hereafter referred to as the Jenny Dock
(approximate position 42°23′09″ N.,
71°01′31″ W.)—or the Mobile Oil Terminal located on the East Boston Side
of the Chelsea River downstream of the
Chelsea Street Bridge (approximate position 42°23′05″ N., 71°01′31″ W.):
(i) When there is a vessel moored at
each terminal, no vessel greater than
300.5 feet in length or greater than 60.5
feet in beam, shall transit the safety
zone.
(ii) When a vessel with a beam greater than 60.5 feet is moored at either
terminal, no vessel greater than 630.5
feet in length or greater than 85.5 feet
in beam shall transit the Safety Zone.
(iii) When a vessel with a beam greater than 85.5 feet is moored at either
terminal, no vessel greater than 550.5
feet in length or greater than 85.5 feet
in beam shall transit the Safety Zone.
(5) Requirements for tug assistance:
(i) All tankships greater than 630.5
feet in length or greater than 85.5 feet
in beam shall be assisted by at least
four tugs of adequate horsepower.
(ii) All tankships from 450 feet in
length up to and including 630.5 feet in
length and less than 85.5 feet in beam
shall be assisted by at least three tugs
of adequate horsepower.
(iii) All tug/barge combinations with
a tonnage of over 10,000 Gross Tons (for
the barge(s), in all conditions of draft,
shall be assisted by at least one tug of
adequate horsepower.
(6) U.S. Certificated integrated tug/
barge (ITB) combinations shall meet
the requirements of a tankship of similar length and beam except that one
less assist tug would be required.
(7) Variances from the above standard must be approved in advance by the
Captain of the Port of Boston, MA.

§ 165.121 Safety and Security Zones:
High Interest Vessels, Narragansett
Bay, Rhode Island.
(a) Location. (1) All waters of Rhode
Island Sound within a 1⁄2 mile radius of
any high interest vessel while the vessel is anchored within 1⁄2 mile of the
point Latitude 41°25′ N, Longitude 71°23′
W in the Narragansett Bay Precautionary Area.
(2) All waters of Rhode Island Sound,
Narragansett Bay, the Providence and
Taunton Rivers 2 miles ahead and 1
mile astern, and extending 1000 yards
on either side of any high interest vessel transiting Narragansett Bay, or the
Providence and Taunton Rivers.
(3) All waters and land within a 1000yard radius of any high interest vessel
moored at a waterfront facility in the
Providence Captain of the Port zone.
(b) High interest vessels defined. For
purposes of this section, high interest
vessels operating in the Providence
Captain of the Port zone include the
following: barges or ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied
natural gas (LNG), chlorine, anhydrous
ammonia, or any other cargo deemed
to be high interest by the Captain of
the Port, Providence.
(c) Regulations. (1) Entry into or
movement within these zones, including below the surface of the water, during times in which high interest vessels
are present and the zones are enforced
is prohibited unless authorized by the
COTP Providence or authorized representative.
(2) The general regulations covering
safety and security zones in §§ 165.23
and 165.33, respectively, of this part
apply.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP,
and the designated on-scene U.S. Coast
Guard personnel. On-scene Coast Guard
patrol personnel include commissioned,
warrant, and petty officers of the Coast
Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast
Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels.
[CGD01–02–065, 67 FR 56224, Sept. 3, 2002]

[CCGD1–85–4R, 51 FR 10835, Mar. 31, 1986; 51
FR 23415, June 27, 1986, as amended by USCG–
1998–3799, 63 FR 35532, June 30, 1998]

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§ 165.122 Providence
River,
Providence, R.I. regulated navigation
area.
(a) Description of the regulated navigation area (RNA). The Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) encompasses the deep
draft channel between Narragansett
Bay Entrance Lighted Horn Buoy NB
(LLNR 17675) 41°23.0′ N Latitude, 71°23.4′
W Longitude, and Fox Point, Providence.
(b) Regulations. (1) The following restrictions apply in the portion of the
regulated area between Conimicut
Light (LLNR 18305) and Channel Light
42 (Fuller Rock Light, (LLNR 18580)).
(i) No vessel with a draft greater
than 35 feet may transit when water
depth is at or below mean low water.
(ii) Vessels with drafts greater than
35 feet but less than 38 feet may transit
when water depth is other than that on
or below mean low water, provided
there is sufficient depth under the keel
to prevent grounding.
(iii) Vessels with drafts greater than
or equal to 38 feet must obtain permission, 48 hours in advance of the desired
transit time, from the Captain of the
Port, Providence to transit.
(2) Vessels with drafts greater than 35
feet must have at least one mile of visibility to transit the regulated area between Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305)
and Channel Light 42 (LLNR 18580,
Fuller Rock Light).
(3) Vessels over 65 feet in length are
prohibited from passing, meeting, or
overtaking other vessels over 65 feet in
length in the regulated area from:
(i) Gaspee Point to Channel Light 42,
(Fuller Rock Light, LLNR 18580).
(ii)
Conimicut
Point
Reach
(Conimicut Light, LLNR 18305) to
Channel Lighted Buoy 19, 41°43.7′ N
Latitude, 71°21.8′ W Longitude, (LLNR
18330) and Channel Lighted Buoy 20,
41°43.7′ N Latitude, 71°21.8′ W Longitude, (LLNR 18335).
(4) Vessels over 65 feet in length inbound for berths up the Providence
River, planning to transit through the
deep draft channel, are required to
make Safety Signal (SECURITE) calls
on both VHF channels 13 and 16 at the
following geographic locations: Pilot’s
Station, Abeam of Castle Hill, Approaching the Newport bridge, South of
Prudence Island, Abeam of Sandy

Point, Abeam of Popasquash Point, Approaching
the
Southern
End
of
Rumstick Neck Reach, Abeam of
Conimicut Point Light (LLNR 18305),
Abeam of Gaspee Point, Abeam of
Sabin Point and upon mooring.
(5) Vessels over 65 feet in length outbound for sea down the Providence
River Channel transiting through this
regulated navigation area are required
to make SECURITE calls on VHF
channels 13 and 16 at the following geographic locations: one-half hour prior
to departure from the berth, at departure from the berth, Abeam of Sabin
Point, Abeam of Gaspee Point, and
Abeam of Conimicut Light (LLNR
18305).
(6) Vessels 65 feet and under in length
and all recreational vessels when meeting deep draft commercial vessel traffic in the Providence River Channel between Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305)
and Channel Light 42 (LLNR 18580,
Fuller Rock Light) shall keep out of
the way of the oncoming deep draft
commercial vessel.
(7) The Captain of the Port, Providence, may authorize a deviation from
these regulations.
(c) Enforcement. Violations of this
regulated navigation area should be reported to the Captain of the Port,
Providence, at (401) 435–2300. Persons in
violation of these regulations will be
subject to civil penalty under § 165.13(b)
of this part.
[CGD01–93–030, 59 FR 18489, Apr. 19, 1994]

§ 165.130 Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey—security zone.
(a) Naval Ammunition Depot Piers.
The waters within the following boundaries are a security zone—A line beginning on the shore at 40°25′57″N,
74°04′32″W;
then
to
40°27′52.5″N,
74°03′14.5″W;
then
to
40°27′28.3″N,
74°02′12.4″W;
then
to
40°26′29.2″N,
74°02′53″W;
then
to
40°26′31.1″N,
74°02′57.2″W;
then
to
40°25′27.3″N,
74°03′41″W; then along the shoreline to
the beginning point.
(b) Terminal Channel. The waters
within the following boundaries are a
security zone—A line beginning at
40°27′41.2″N,
74°02′46″W;
then
to
40°28′27″N,
74°02′17.2″W;
then
to
40°28′21.1″N,
74°02′00″W;
then
to
40°28′07.8″N,
74°02′22″W;
then
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40°27′39.8″N, 74°02′41.4″W; then to to the
beginning.
(c) The following rules apply to the
security zone established in paragraph
(b) of this section (Terminal Channel)
instead of the rule in § 165.33(a):
(1) No vessel shall anchor, stop, remain or drift without power at anytime in the security zone.
(2) No vessel shall enter, cross, or
otherwise navigate in the security zone
when a public vessel, or any other vessel, that cannot safely navigate outside
the Terminal Channel, is approaching
or leaving the Naval Ammunition
Depot Piers at Leonardo, New Jersey.
(3) Vessels may enter or cross the security zone, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
(4) No person may swim in the security zone.
[CGD 77–118a, 42 FR 35784, July 11, 1977. Redesignated by CGD 81–017, 46 FR 28154, May
26, 1981, and CGD 87–008b, 52 FR 25218, July 6,
1987]

§ 165.140 New London Harbor, Connecticut—security zone.
(a) Security zones:
(1) Security zone A. The waters of the
Thames River west of the Electric Boat
Division Shipyard enclosed by a line
beginning at a point on the shoreline
at 41°20′22.1″ N, 72°04′52.8″ W; then west
to 41°20′28.7″ N, 72°05′03.5″ W; then to
41°20′53.3″ N, 72°05′6.6″ W; then to
41°21′03″ N, 72°05′06.7″ W; then due east
to a point on the shoreline at 41°21′03″
N, 72°05′00″ W; then along the shoreline
to the point of beginning.
(2) Security zone B. The waters of the
Thames River, west of the Naval Submarine Base, New London, CT, enclosed by a line beginning at a point on
the shoreline at 41°23′15.8″ N., 72°05′17.9″
W.; then to 41°23′15.8″ N., 72°05′22″ W.;
then to 41°23′25.9″ N., 72°05′29.9″ W.; then
to 41°23′33.8″ N., 72°05′34.7″ W.; then to
41°23′37.0″ N., 72°05′38.0″ W.; then to
41°23′41.0″ N., 72°05′40.3″ W.; then to
41°23′47.2″ N., 72°05′42.3″ W.; then to
41°23′53.8″ N., 72°05′43.7″ W.; then to
41°23′59.8″ N., 72°05′43.0″ W.; then to
41°24′12.4″ N., 72°05′43.2″ W.; then to a
point on the shoreline at 41°24′14.4″ N.,
72°05′38″ W.; then along the shoreline to
the point of beginning.
(b) Special regulation. Section 165.33
does not apply to public vessels when

operating in Security Zone A, or to
vessels owned by, under hire to, or performing work for the Electric Boat Division when operating in Security Zone
A.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by COTP 83–01, 48 FR 33264, July 21,
1983; CGD3–83–29, 48 FR 51622, Nov. 10, 1983;
CGD3–84–26, 49 FR 40405, Oct. 16, 1984; CGD3–
86–56, 52 FR 17296, May 7, 1987. Redesignated
by CGD 87–008b, 52 FR 25218, July 6, 1987;
CDG3 86–56, 52 FR 44107, Nov. 18, 1987; CGD01–
97–104, 62 FR 51782, Oct. 3, 1997]

§ 165.141 Safety Zone: Sunken vessel
EMPIRE KNIGHT, Boon Island, ME.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All waters of the Atlantic
Ocean within a 1,000 yard radius of the
stern section of the sunken vessel EMPIRE KNIGHT, in approximate position 43°06′19″ N, 70°27′09″ W, (NAD 1983)
and extending from the water’s surface
to the seabed floor.
(b) Effective date. This section is effective on August 23, 1996, twenty-four
hours a day, seven days a week.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) All vessels and persons are prohibited from anchoring, diving, dredging,
dumping, fishing, trawling, laying
cable, or conducting salvage operations
in this zone except as authorized by the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine. Innocent transit through
the area within the safety zone is not
affected by this regulation and does
not require the authorization of the
Captain of the Port.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP
or the designated on scene patrol personnel. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant,
and petty officers of the Coast Guard.
Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast
Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing
light, or other means, the operator of a
vessel shall proceed as directed.
[CGD 01–95–141, 61 FR 60032, Nov. 26, 1996]

§ 165.150 New
Haven
Harbor,
Quinnipiac River, Mill River.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area: The waters surrounding the
Tomlinson Bridge located within a line

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extending from a point A at the southeast corner of the Wyatt terminal dock
at 41°17′50″N, 72°54′36″W thence along a
line 126°T to point B at the southwest
corner of the Gulf facility at 41°17′42″N,
72°54′21″W thence north along the
shoreline to point C at the northwest
corner of the Texaco terminal dock
41°17′57″N, 72°54′06″W thence along a
line 303°T to point D at the west bank
of the mouth of the Mill River
41°18′05″N, 72°54′23″W thence south along
the shoreline to point A.
(b) Regulations. (1) No person may operate a vessel or tow a barge in this
Regulated Navigation Area in violation
of these regulations.
(2) Applicability. The regulations
apply to barges with a freeboard greater than ten feet and to any vessel towing or pushing these barges on outbound transits of the Tomlinson
Bridge.
(3) Regulated barges may not transit
the bridge—
(i) During the period from one hour
to five hours after high water slack,
(ii) When the wind speed at the
bridge is greater than twenty knots,
and
(iii) With the barge being towed on a
hawser, stern first.
(4) Regulated barges with a beam
greater than fifty feet must be pushed
ahead through the bridge.
(5) If the tug operator does not have
a clear view over the barge when pushing ahead, the operator shall post a
lookout on the barge with a means of
communication with the operator.
(6) Regulated barges departing the
Mill River may transit the bridge only
between sunrise and sunset. Barges
must be pushed ahead of the tug, bow
first, with a second tug standing by to
assist at the bow.
(7) Nothing in this section is intended
to relieve any person from complying
with:
(i) Applicable Navigation and Pilot
Rules for Inland Waters;
(ii) Any other laws or regulations;
(iii) Any order or direction of the
Captain of the Port.
(8) The Captain of the Port, New
Haven, may issue an authorization to
deviate from any rule in this section if

the COTP finds that an alternate operation can be done safely.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by CGD 80–069, 47 FR 53368, Nov. 26,
1982. Redesignated by CGD 87–008b, 52 FR
25218, July 6, 1987]

§ 165.151 Safety Zones; Long Island
Sound annual fireworks displays.
(a) Safety Zones. The following areas
are designated safety zones. All coordinates references 1983 North American
Datum (NAD83).
(1) Indian Harbor Yacht Club Fireworks
Safety Zone. All waters of Long Island
Sound off Greenwich CT, within a 800foot radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 41°00′35″
N, 073°37′05″ W.
(2) City of Rowayton Fireworks Safety
Zone. All waters of Long Island Sound
in Sheffield Channel off of Ballast Reef
within a 1000-foot radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 41°03′11″ N, 073°26′41″ W.
(3) The Yampol Family Fireworks Safety Zone. All waters of Long Island
Sound off Cold Springs Harbor, Cove
Neck New York within a 1200-foot radius of the fireworks barge located in
approximate
position
41°53′00″
N,
073°29″13″ W.
(4) Groton Long Point Yacht Club Fireworks Safety Zone. All waters of Long
Island Sound off of Groton Long Point,
Groton, CT, within a 600-foot radius of
the fireworks barge in approximate position 41°18′05″ N, 072°02″08″ W.
(5) City of West Haven Fireworks Safety
Zone. All waters of New Haven Harbor
on Long Island Sound off Bradley Point
within a 1200-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
41°15′07″ N, 072°57′26″ W.
(6) New Haven Festival Fireworks Safety Zone. All waters of New Haven Harbor on Long Island Sound within a 1200foot radius of the fireworks barge in
approximate
position
40°17′31″
N,
072°54′48″ W.
(7) Madison Cultural Arts Fireworks
Safety Zone. All the waters of Long Island Sound located off the City of
Madison within an 800-foot radius of
the fireworks barge in approximate position 41°16′10″ N, 072°36′30″ W.
(8) Arnold L. Chase Fireworks Safety
Zone. All waters of Connecticut River

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within a 600 foot radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 41°15′56″ N, 072°21′49″ W, about
100-yards off Fenwick Pier.
(9) Saybrook Summer Pops Fireworks
Safety Zone. All waters of Connecticut
River within a 600-foot radius of the
fireworks barge located in approximate
position 41°17′35″ N, 072°21′20″ W.
(10) Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks
Safety Zone. All waters of Thames
River within a 1200-foot radius of the
fireworks barges located in approximate positions: barge one, 41°21′01″ N,
072°05′25″ W, barge two, 41°20′58″ N,
072°05″23″ W, barge three, 41°20′53″ N,
072°05′21″ W, located off New London,
CT.
(11) Harbor Day Fireworks Safety Zone.
All waters of Thames River within a
600-foot radius of the fireworks barge
located
in
approximate
position
41°31′14″ N, 072°04′44″ W, located off
American Warf Marina, Norwich, CT.
(12) Riverfest Fireworks Safety Zone.
All the waters of the Connecticut River
within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 41°45′34″ N, 072°39′37″ W.
(13) Southampton Fresh Air Home Fireworks Safety Zone. All the waters of
Shinnecock Bay within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge located in
approximate
position
40°51′48″
N,
072°28′30″ W, off of Southampton, NY.
(14) T.E.L. Enterprises Fireworks Safety
Zone. All the waters of Great South
Bay within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 40°41′17″ N, 073°00′20″ W, off of
Davis Park, NY.
(15) Patchogue Chamber of Commerce
Fireworks Safety Zone. All the waters of
Great South Bay within an 800-foot radius of the fireworks barge located in
approximate
position
40°44′38″
N,
073°00′33″ W, off of Patchogue, NY.
(16) Fire Island Tourist Bureau Fireworks Safety Zone. All the waters of
Great South Bay within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge located in
approximate
position
40°35′45″
N,
073°05′23″ W, off of Cherry Cove, NY.
(17) Treibeck’s Party Fireworks Safety
Zone. All the waters of the Atlantic
Ocean within a 1200-foot radius of the
fireworks barge located in approximate
position 40°54′04″ N, 072°16′50″ W, off of
Sagaponack, NY.

(b) Notification. Coast Guard Group/
Marine Safety Office Long Island
Sound
and
Coast
Guard
Group
Moriches will cause notice of the activation of these safety zones to be made
by all appropriate means to effect the
widest publicity among the affected
segments of the public, including publication in the local notice to mariners,
marine information broadcasts, and
facsimile. Fireworks barges used in
these locations will also have a sign on
their port and starboard side labeled
‘‘FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY’’ with
the same dimensions listed previously.
(c) Enforcement period. Specific zones
in this section will be enforced from 8
p.m. to 11 p.m. (e.s.t.) each day a barge
with a ‘‘FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY’’
sign is posted in that zone.
(d) Regulations. Vessels may not
enter, remain in, or transit through
the safety zones in this section during
the enforcement period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Long
Island Sound or designated Coast
Guard patrol personnel on scene.
[CGD01–01–077, 67 FR 22352, May 3, 2002, as
amended by USCG–2003–15404, 68 FR 37741,
June 25, 2003]

§ 165.T01–153 Regulated
Navigation
Area: Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port
Zone.
(a) Regulated navigation area location.
All waters of the Long Island Sound
Marine Inspection and Captain of the
Port Zone, as delineated in 33 CFR 3.05–
35, extending seaward to a line 12 nautical miles from the territorial sea
baseline, are established as a regulated
navigation area (RNA).
(b) Applicability. This section applies
to all vessels operating within the
RNA, except the following:
(1) Recreational vessels;
(2) Vessels operating exclusively
within the Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone;
(3) Vessels on a single voyage which
depart from and return to the same
port or place within the RNA;
(4) U.S. flagged public vessels; and
(5) Primary towing vessels engaged in
towing tank barges carrying petroleum
oil in bulk as cargo and issuing the
securite´ calls required under 33 CFR
165.100(d)(2).

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(c) Effective dates. This section is effective from December 15, 2001, through
August 15, 2003.
(d) Regulations. (1) Speed restrictions
in vicinity of Naval Submarine Base
New London and Lower Thames River.
Vessels of 300 gross tons or more may
not proceed at a speed over eight knots
in the Thames River from New London
Harbor channel buoys 7 and 8 (Light
List numbers 21875 and 21880 respectively) north through the upper limit
of the Naval Submarine Base New London Restricted Area, as specified in 33
CFR 334.75(a). All vessels less than 300
gross tons are exempt from this rule.
This speed restriction does not apply to
public vessels as defined in 33 U.S.C.
1321(a)(4). The U.S. Navy and other
Federal, State and municipal agencies
may assist the U.S. Coast Guard in the
enforcement of this rule.
(2) All inbound vessels operating
within the RNA must be inspected to
the satisfaction of the United States
Coast Guard and must obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port
before crossing the line three nautical
miles from the territorial sea baseline.
(3) Vessels awaiting inspection or
Captain of the Port authorization to
enter within the three nautical mile
line will be directed to anchor in a specific location within the Regulated
Navigation Area.
(4) Vessels over 1,600 gross tons operating in the RNA within the line extending seaward three nautical miles
from the territorial sea baseline must
receive authorization from the Captain
of the Port prior to any vessel movements.
[CDG09–01–187, 67 FR 519, Jan. 4, 2002, as
amended at 67 FR 40861, June 14, 2002; 68 FR
12306, Mar. 14, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CDG09–01–187, 67
FR 519, Jan. 4, 2002, § 165.T01–153 was added,
effective from Dec. 10, 2001, until June 15,
2002. At 67 FR 40861, June 14, 2002, paragraph
(c) was revised and the effective date was extended to Nov. 15, 2002. At 67 FR 69134, Nov.
15, 2002, paragraph (c) was revised and the effective date of the section was extended until
Mar. 15, 2003. At 68 FR 12306, Mar. 14, 2003,
paragraph (c) was revised and the effective
date of the section was extended to Aug. 15,
2003.

§ 165.T01–154 Safety
and
Security
Zones: Long Island Sound Marine
Inspection Zone and Captain of the
Port Zone.
(a) Safety and security zones. The following are established as safety and security zones:
(1) Safety and Security Zone A: The
waters of Long Island Sound south,
east and west of the Millstone Power
Plant within a seven hundred (700) yard
radius of the stack at Millstone, Lat.
41°18′34′ North, Long. 72°9′57′ West (NAD
83).
(2) Safety and Security Zone B. U. S.
Coast Guard vessels: All waters within
a 100-yard radius of any anchored U. S.
Coast Guard vessel.
(b) Effective dates. This section is effective from December 10, 2001, through
August 15, 2003.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 and
165.33 apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel.
These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by
a U. S. Coast Guard vessel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.
[CDG09–01–187, 67 FR 520, Jan. 4, 2002, as
amended at 67 FR 40861, June 14, 2002; 68 FR
12306, Mar. 14, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CDG09–01–187, 67
FR 520, Jan. 4, 2002, § 165.T01–154 was added,
effective from Dec. 10, 2001, until June 15,
2002. At 67 FR 40861, June 14, 2002, paragraph
(b) was revised and the effective date was extended to Nov. 15, 2002. At 67 FR 69134, Nov.
15, 2002, paragraph (b) was revised and the effective date of the section was extended to
Mar. 15, 2003. At 68 FR 12306, Mar. 14, 2003,
paragraph (b) was revised and the effective
date of the section was extended to Aug. 15,
2003.

§ 165.155 Northville Industries Offshore Platform, Riverhead, Long Island, New York— safety zone.
(a) The following area is established
as a safety zone during the specified
condition:
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York, 1 mile North of the Riverhead
shoreline at 41°00″ N, 072°38″ W, while a
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel
is moored at the Offshore Platform.
The safety zone remains in effect until
the LPG vessel departs the Offshore
Platform.
(b) The general regulations governing
safety zone contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(c) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime community of periods during which this safety zone will
be in effect by providing notice of
scheduled moorings at the Northville
Industries Offshore Platform of LPG
vessels via Marine Safety Information
Radio Broadcast.
[CGD3 85–86, 51 FR 37181, Oct. 20, 1986. Redesignated by CGD 87–008b, 52 FR 25218, July 6,
1987]

§ 165.160 Safety and Security Zones:
Liquefied Hazardous Gas Vessel,
Liquefied Hazardous Gas Facility
and Designated Vessel Transits,
New York Marine Inspection Zone
and Captain of the Port Zone.
(a) Location. The following areas are
safety and security zones:
(1) All waters of the New York Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the
Port Zone within a 200-yard radius of
any Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG)
vessel or LHG facility.
(2) All waters of the New York Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the
Port Zone within a 100-yard radius of
any Designated Vessels.
(b) Designated Vessels (DVs). For the
purposes of this section, DVs are: Vessels certificated to carry 500 or more
passengers; vessels carrying government officials or dignitaries requiring
protection by the U.S. Secret Service,
or other Federal, State or local law enforcement agency; and barges or ships
carrying petroleum products, chemicals, or other hazardous cargo.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 and
165.33 apply.
(2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel.
These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard,

Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state,
and federal law enforcement vessels.
Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard
patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator
of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
(3) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime community of periods during which these zones will be
enforced by methods in accordance
with 33 CFR 165.7 and will identify DV
vessel transits by way of electronic
mail broadcast.
[CGD01–02–132, 68 FR 2890, Jan. 22, 2003]

§ 165.161 Safety zones: Coast Guard activities New York annual fireworks
displays.
(a) Safety zones. The following areas
are designated safety zones:
(1) North Hempstead, NY, fireworks,
Hempstead Harbor:
(i) Location. All waters of Hempstead
Harbor within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 40°49′54″ N 073°39′14″ W (NAD 1983),
about 360 yards north of Bar Beach,
Hempstead Harbor.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the Friday before Memorial
Day, and the Saturday after Labor
Day. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, then paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this section is effective from
8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m. (e.s.t.) on the
Saturday before Memorial Day and the
Sunday after Labor Day.
(2) Seaport Memorial Day fireworks,
East River, NY:
(i) Location. All waters of the East
River south of the Brooklyn Bridge and
north of a line drawn from the southwest corner of Pier 3, Brooklyn, to the
northeast corner of Pier 6, Manhattan.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(2)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on Memorial Day. If the event is
cancelled due to inclement weather,
then paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section
is effective from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the day following Memorial
Day.
(3) Highlands, NJ, fireworks, Sandy
Hook Bay:
(i) Location. All waters of Sandy
Hook Bay within a 150-yard radius of

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the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°24′33.8″ N 073°59′46.2″ W (NAD
1983), about 1,200 yards west of Plum Island.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(3)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the Saturday before Father’s
Day. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, then paragraph
(a)(3)(i) of this section is effective from
8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m. (e.s.t.) on Father’s Day.
(4) Kingston, NY, fireworks, Rondout
Creek:
(i) Location. All waters of Rondout
Creek between the Kingston-Port Ewen
Bridge (mile 1.1) and the Kingston-US 9
Bridge (mile 1.3).
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(4)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the Saturday and Sunday before July 4th.
(5) Staten Island July 3rd fireworks, Arthur Kill:
(i) Location. All waters of the Arthur
Kill, Ward Point Bend (West), and the
Raritan River Cutoff, within a 300-yard
radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°30′18″ N 074°15′30″ W
(NAD 1983), about 300 yards west of
Conference House Park, Staten Island.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(5)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on July 3rd. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, then
paragraph (a)(5)(i) of this section is effective from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on July 4th and July 5th.
(6) Red Bank, NJ, July 3rd fireworks,
Navesink River:
(i) Location. All waters of the
Navesink River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°21′20″ N 074°04′10″ W
(NAD 1983), about 360 yards northwest
of Red Bank, NJ.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(6)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on July 3rd. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, then
paragraph (a)(6)(i) of this section is effective from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on July 4th.
(7) Burlington, VT, July 3rd fireworks,
Burlington Bay:

(i) Location. All waters of Burlington
Bay within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 44°28′30.6″N 073°13′31.3″W (NAD
1983), beside the Burlington Bay Breakwater.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(7)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on July 3rd. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, then
paragraph (a)(7)(i) of this section is effective from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the following two Fridays
and Saturdays.
(8) Rensselaer, NY, fireworks, Hudson
River:
(i) Location. All waters of the Hudson
River within a 180-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 42°38′23″ N 073°44′59.1″ W (NAD
1983), about 480 yards south of the Dunn
Memorial Bridge (mile 145.4).
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(8)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the first and second Saturday
in August. If the event is cancelled due
to inclement weather, then paragraph
(a)(8)(i) of this section is effective from
8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m. (e.s.t.) on the
first and second Sunday in August.
(9) Staten Island Labor Day fireworks,
Arthur Kill:
(i) Location. All waters of the Arthur
Kill, Ward Point Bend (West), and the
Raritan River Cutoff, within a 300-yard
radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°30′18″ N 074°15′30″ W
(NAD 1983), about 300 yards west of
Conference House Park, Staten Island.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(9)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the Saturday before Labor
Day. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, then paragraph
(a)(9)(i) of this section is effective from
8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m. (e.s.t.) on the
Sunday and Monday of Labor Day
Weekend.
(10) Seaport Labor Day fireworks, East
River, NY:
(i) Location. All waters of the East
River south of the Brooklyn Bridge and
north of a line drawn from the southwest corner of Pier 3, Brooklyn, to the
northeast corner of Pier 6, Manhattan.

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(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(10)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on Labor Day. If the event is
cancelled due to inclement weather,
then paragraph (a)(10)(i) of this section
is effective from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the day following Labor Day.
(11) Deepavali Festival fireworks, East
River, NY:
(i) Location. All waters of the East
River south of the Brooklyn Bridge and
north of a line drawn from the southwest corner of Pier 3, Brooklyn, to the
northeast corner of Pier 6, Manhattan.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(11)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 6 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the first Sunday in October.
If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, then paragraph (a)(11)(i)
of this section is effective from 6 p.m.
(e.s.t.) to 1 a.m. (e.s.t.) on the first
Monday in October.
(12) Seaport New Year’s Eve fireworks,
East River, NY:
(i) Location. All waters of the East
River south of the Brooklyn Bridge and
north of a line drawn from the southwest corner of Pier 3, Brooklyn, to the
northeast corner of Pier 6, Manhattan.
(ii)
Effective
period.
Paragraph
(a)(12)(i) of this section is in effect annually from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on New Year’s Eve. If the event
is cancelled due to inclement weather,
then paragraph (a)(12)(i) of this section
is effective from 8 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) on the day following New Year’s
Eve.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated
on-scene-patrol
personnel.
These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by
a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.
[CGD 01–00–227, 66 FR 6479, Jan. 22, 2001]

§ 165.162 Safety Zone: New York Super
Boat Race, Hudson River, New
York.
(a) Regulated area. The following area
is a safety zone: All waters of the
Lower Hudson River south of a line
drawn from the northwest corner of
Pier 76 in Manhattan to a point on the
New Jersey shore in Weehawken, New
Jersey
at
approximate
position
40°45′52″N 074°01′01″W (NAD 1983) and
north of a line connecting the following points (all coordinates are NAD
1983):
Latitude
40°42′16.0″N
40°41′55.0″N
40°41′47.0″N
40°41′55.0″N
40°42′20.5″N

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.............
.............
.............
.............

Longitude
074°01′09.0″W,
074°01′16.0″W,
074°01′36.0″W,
074°01′59.0″W,
074°02′06.0″W.

then
then
then
then

south to
west to
northwest to
to shore at

(b) Regulations. (1) Vessels not participating in this event, swimmers, and
personal watercraft of any nature are
prohibited from entering or moving
within the regulated area unless authorized by the Patrol Commander.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designed
on-scene-patrol
personnel.
These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by
a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.
(c) Effective period. This section is in
effect annually from 10 a.m. until 4
p.m. on the Sunday following Labor
Day.
[CGD01–98–175, 64 FR 31984, June 15, 1999]

§ 165.163 Safety Zones; Port of New
York/New Jersey Fleet Week.
(a) The following areas are established as safety zones:
(1) Safety Zone A—(i) Location. A
moving safety zone for the Parade of
Ships including all waters 500 yards
ahead and astern, and 200 yards of each
side of the designated column of parade
vessels as it transits the Port of New
York and New Jersey from the
Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Riverside
State Park on the Hudson River between West 137th and West 144th
Streets, Manhattan.

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(ii) Enforcement period. Paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this section is enforced annually from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the
Wednesday before Memorial Day.
(2) Safety Zone B—(i) Location. A safety zone including all waters of the Hudson River between Piers 83 and 90, Manhattan, from the parade column east to
the Manhattan shoreline.
(ii) Enforcement period. Paragraph
(a)(2)(i) of this section is enforced annually from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the
Wednesday before Memorial Day.
(3) Safety Zone C—
(i) Location. A moving safety zone including all waters of the Hudson River
within a 200-yard radius of each parade
vessel upon its leaving the parade of
ships until it is safely berthed.
(ii) Enforcement period. Paragraph
(a)(3)(i) of this section is enforced annually from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the
Wednesday before Memorial Day.
(4) Safety Zone D—
(i) Location. A safety zone including
all waters of the Hudson River bound
by the following points: from the
southeast corner of Pier 90, Manhattan,
where it intersects the seawall, west to
approximate
position
40°46′10″N
074°00′13″W (NAD 1983), south to approximate position 40°45′54″N 074°00′25″W
(NAD 1983), then east to the northeast
corner of Pier 83 where it intersects the
seawall.
(ii) Enforcement period. Paragraph
(a)(4)(i) of this section is enforced annually from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., from
Friday through Monday, Memorial Day
weekend.
(5) Safety Zone E—
(i) Location. A moving safety zone including all waters 500 yards ahead and
astern, and 200 yards on each side of
the departing U.S. Navy Aircraft or
Helicopter Carrier as it transits the
Port of New York and New Jersey from
its mooring at the Intrepid Sea, Air
and Space Museum, Manhattan, to the
COLREGS Demarcation line at Ambrose Channel Entrance Lighted Bell
Buoy 2 (LLNR 34805).
(ii) Enforcement period. Paragraph
(a)(5)(i) of this section is enforced annually on the Wednesday following Memorial Day. Departure time is dependent on tide, weather, and granting of
authority for departure by the Captain
of the Port, New York.

(b) Effective period. This section is effective annually from 8 a.m. on the
Wednesday before Memorial Day until
4 p.m. on the Wednesday following Memorial Day.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated
on-scene-patrol
personnel.
these personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by
a U. S. Coast Guard vessel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.
[CGD1–98–170, 64 FR 24946, May 10, 1999]

§ 165.164 Security Zones: Dignitary Arrival/Departure and United Nations
Meetings, New York, NY.
(a) The following areas are established as security zones:
(1) Location. Wall Street heliport: All
waters of the East River within the following boundaries: East of a line drawn
between
approximate
position
40°42′01″N 074°00′39″W (east of The Battery) to 40°41′36″N 074°00′52″W (NAD
1983) (point north of Governors Island)
and north of a line drawn from the
point north of Governors Island to the
southwest corner of Pier 7 North,
Brooklyn; and south of a line drawn between the northeast corner of Pier 13,
Manhattan, and the northwest corner
of Pier 2 North, Brooklyn.
(2) [Reserved]
(3) Location. Marine Air Terminal, La
Guardia Airport: All waters of Bowery
Bay, Queens, New York, south of a line
drawn from the western end of La
Guardia Airport at approximate position 40°46′47″N 073°53′05″W (NAD 1983) to
the Rikers Island Bridge at approximate position 40°46′51″N 073°53′21″W
(NAD 1983) and east of a line drawn between the point at the Rikers Island
Bridge to a point on the shore in
Queens, New York, at approximate position 40°46′36″N 073°53′31″W (NAD 1983).
(4) Location. All waters of the East
River bound by the following points:
40°44′37″ N, 073°58′16.5″W (the base of
East 35th Street, Manhattan), then
east to 40°44′34.5″N, 073°58′10.5″W (about

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175 yards offshore of Manhattan), then
northeasterly
to
40°45′29″
N,
073°57′26.5″W (about 125 yards offshore
of Manhattan at the Queensboro
Bridge), then northwesterly to 40°45′31″
N, 073°57′30.5″W (Manhattan shoreline
at the Queensboro Bridge), then southerly to the starting point at 40°44′37″ N,
073°58′16.5″W. All nautical positions are
based on North American Datum of
1983.
(5) Location. All waters of the East
River north of a line drawn from approximate
position
40°44′37″
N,
073°58′16.5″W (the base of East 35th
Street, Manhattan), to approximate position 40°44′23″ N, 073°57′44.5″W (Hunters
Point, Long Island City), and south of
the Queensboro Bridge. All nautical positions are based on North American
Datum of 1983.
(6) The security zone will be activated 30 minutes before the dignitaries’
arrival into the zone and remain in effect until 15 minutes after the dignitaries’ departure from the zone.
(7) The activation of a particular
zone will be announced by facsimile
and marine information broadcasts.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.33
apply .
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated
on-scene-patrol
personnel.
These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by
a U.S. Coast Guard vessel using siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.
[CGD01–98–006, 64 FR 24948, May 10, 1999, as
amended by CGD01–00–146, 65 FR 47320, Aug.
2, 2000]

§ 165.165 Regulated Navigation Area;
Kill Van Kull Channel, Newark Bay
Channel, South Elizabeth Channel,
Elizabeth Channel, Port Newark
Channel and New Jersey Pierhead
Channel, New York and New Jersey.
(a) Regulated Navigation Area (RNA).
All waters of the Kill Van Kull (KVK)
Channel east of KVK Light 16A (LLNR
37340) in North of Shooters Island
Reach, east of Shooters Island Light 2
(LLNR 37375) in South of Shooters Is-

land Reach, and west of KVK Channel
Junction Lighted Bell Buoy ‘KV’
(LLNR 37265) in Constable Hook Reach;
all waters of Newark Bay Channel
south of Newark Bay Light 19 (LLNR
37505); all waters of South Elizabeth
Channel, Elizabeth Channel, Port Newark Channel, and New Jersey Pierhead
Channel south of New Jersey Pierhead
South Channel Lighted Buoy 5 (LLNR
37020).
(b) Description of Work Areas in the
RNA.
(1) Work Area (1): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:
Latitude
40°38′40.0″N
40°38′50.4″N
40°38′57.9″N
40°39′03.8″N
40°39′04.5″N
40°39′01.8″N
40°39′05.0″N
40°39′10.3″N
40°39′09.3″N
40°39′00.2″N
40°38′58.0″N
40°38′40.0″N

Longitude
074°03′45.0″W
074°04′16.0″W
074°04′11.8″W
074°04′43.8″W
074°05′07.6″W
074°05′14.8″W
074°05′17.1″W
074°05′05.0″W
074°04′27.8″W
074°03′45.1″W
074°03′34.9″W
074°03′45.0″W

(2) Work Area (2): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:
Latitude
40°38′50.4″N
40°38′57.5″N
40°38′59.2″N
40°38′57.4″N
40°38′47.5″N
40°38′45.8″N
40°38′49.4″N
40°38′51.0″N
40°39′04.7″N
40°39′03.7″N
40°38′57.9″N
40°38′50.4″N

Longitude
074°04′16.0″W
074°04′37.8″W
074°04′55.4″W
074°05′12.9″W
074°05′33.8″W
074°05′43.6″W
074°05′44.7″W
074°05′35.7″W
074°05′06.6″W
074°04′29.5″W
074°04′11.8″W
074°04′16.0″W

(3) Work Area (3): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:
Latitude
40°38′45.8″
40°38′49.4″
40°38′51.2″
40°39′01.8″
40°39′05.0″
40°38′57.5″
40°38′53.8″
40°38′53.1″
40°38′55.3″
40°38′41.5″
40°38′38.2″
40°38′38.5″
40°38′35.2″

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

Longitude
074°05′43.6″ W
074°05′44.7″ W
074°05′35″ W
074°05′14.8″ W
074°05′17.1″ W
074°05′32.3″ W
074°05′44.1″ W
074°05′56.8″ W
074°06′38.1″ W
074°07′18.3″ W
074°07′41.4″ W
074°07′46.0″ W
074°07′49.0″ W

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Latitude
40°38′31.2″
40°38′30.1″
40°38′33.9″
40°38′44.0″
40°38′46.7″
40°38′44.8″
40°38′45.8″

N
N
N
N
N
N
N

Longitude
074°07′50.0″
074°07′41.3″
074°07′15.1″
074°06′45.7″
074°06′25.9″
074°05′49.6″
074°05′43.6″

Latitude

W
W
W
W
W
W
W

Latitude
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

Longitude
074°07′50.0″
074°07′49.0″
074°08′01.2″
074°08′51.0″
074°09′06.2″
074°09′12.0″
074°09′02.6″
074°08′52.0″
074°08′07.4″
074°07′54.6″
074°07′50.0″

W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W

40°38′35.2″
40°38′38.5″
40°38′40.7″
40°38′34.0″
40°38′40.0″
40°38′50.0″
40°38′35.2″
40°38′28.2″
40°38′36.6″
40°38′35.2″

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

Latitude

Latitude

Longitude
074°08′38.0″W
074°08′00.0″W
074°07′54.0″W
074°08′03.9″W
074°08′12.0″W
074°08′17.9″W
074°08′55.8″W
074°08′58.2″W
074°08′50.2″W
074°08′38.0″W

(7) Work Area (7): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:
Latitude

Longitude

40°40′26.7″N
40°41′14.4″N
40°41′18.9″N
40°40′46.1″N

074°08′50.2″W
074°03′38.0″W
074°08′55.0″W
074°09′12.0″W
074°09′19.5″W
074°09′22.8″W
074°08′58.8″W
074°08′50.2″W

(9) Work Area (9): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:
Latitude

W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W

(6) Work Area (6): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:

40°39′17.0″N
40°40′21.0″N
40°40′34.3″N
40°40′35.9″N
40°40′33.2″N
40°40′26.6″N
40°39′34.3″N
40°39′30.8″N
40°39′21.6″N
40°39′17.0″N

074°08′58.2″W
074°09′22.5″W
074°09′25.8″W
074°09′24.9″W
074°08′55.2″W
074°08′58.2″W
AND

Longitude
074°07′49.0″
074°07′46.0″
074°08′01.3″
074°08′41.0″
074°08′52.0″
074°08′55.0″
074°09′06.2″
074°08′51.0″
074°08′01.2″
074°07′49.0″

Longitude

40°39′30.8″N
40°39′40.6″N
40°39′43.5″N
40°39′44.8″N
40°39′32.8″N
40°39′30.8″N
40°39′21.6″N
40°39′17.0″N
40°38′50.0″N
40°38′30.0″N
40°38′33.3″N
40°38′46.8″N
40°39′07.7″N
40°39′21.6″N

(5) Work Area (5): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:
Latitude

074°08′30.2″W
074°08′12.0″W
074°08′17.9″W

(8) Work Area (8): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:

(4) Work Area (4): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following
points:

40°38′31.2″
40°38′35.2″
40°38′36.6″
40°38′28.2″
40°38′35.2″
40°38′30.0″
40°38′24.8″
40°38′24.0″
40°38′31.5″
40°38′31.8″
40°38′31.2″

Longitude

40°40′44.5″N
40°40′33.2″N
40°40′26.7″N

074°08′17.9″W
074°09′35.0″W
074°09′31.9″W
074°08′38.9″W

40°40′34.3″N
40°41′08.5″N
40°41′11.6″N
40°41′17.6″N
40°41′20.0″N
40°41′42.3″N
40°41′59.4″N
40°41′55.8″N
40°41′39.1″N
40°41′21.0″N
40°40′46.1″N
40°40′44.5″N
40°40′50.4″N
40°41′13.4″N
40°41′13.7″N
40°41′03.2″N
40°40′54.4″N
40°40′35.9″N
40°40′34.3″N

Longitude
074°07′54.0″W
074°07′38.5″W
074°07′50.8″W
074°07′56.4″W
074°08′00.3″W
074°08′21.2″W
074°09′11.0″W
074°09′13.1″W
074°08′24.6″W
074°08′07.6″W
074°08′38.9″W
074°08′30.2″W
074°08′30.3″W
074°08′09.7″W
074°08′05.6″W
074°07′55.7″W
074°07′55.7″W
074°08′03.9″W
074°07′54.0″W

(c) Projected dates for each work area.
Dredging is scheduled to commence in
Work Area (2) on April 19, 1999. As contracts are let for dredging of each of
the remaining work areas, commencement dates will be made available via
the Local Notice to Mariners, marine
information broadcasts, facsimile, and
at New York Harbor Operations Committee meetings.
(d) Regulations. (1) No vessel shall
enter or transit any work area where
drill barges and/or dredges are located
without permission of Vessel Traffic
Service New York (VTSNY).

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(2) Each vessel transiting in the vicinity of the work areas, where drill
barges and/or dredges are located, is required to do so at no wake speed.
(3) No vessel shall enter the RNA
when they are advised by the drilling
barge or VTSNY that a misfire or
hangfire has occurred. Vessels already
underway in the RNA shall proceed to
clear the impacted area immediately.
(4) Vessels, 300 gross tons or greater,
and tugs with tows are prohibited from
meeting or overtaking other vessels
when transiting alongside an active
work area.
(5) Vessels, 300 gross tons or greater,
and tugs with tows transiting with the
prevailing current (as measured from
the Battery tide station) are regarded
as the stand-on vessel.
(6) Prior to entering the RNA, the
master, pilot or operator of each vessel, 300 gross tons or greater and tugs
with tows, shall ensure that they have
sufficient propulsion and directional
control to safely navigate the area
under the prevailing conditions, and
shall notify VTSNY as to their decision
regarding the employment of assist
tugs while transiting the RNA.
(7) Hawser or wire length must not
exceed 100 feet, measured from the towing bit on the tug to the point where
the hawser or wire connects with the
towed vessel or barge, for any vessel
with another vessel/barge in tow.
(8) Waiver. The Captain of the Port,
New York may, upon request, authorize a deviation from any regulation in
this section if it is found that the proposed operations can be done safely. An
application for deviation must be received not less than 24 hours before the
intended operation and must state the
need and describe the proposal.
(9) Tugs with tows includes a tug
with a vessel or barge in tow, alongside, or being pushed.
(10) Bergen Point West Reach. In addition to the requirements in paragraphs
(d)(1) through (d)(9) of this section, the
following provisions apply to vessels
transiting in or through Work Areas (4)
and (5):
(i) Tug requirements: All vessels 350
feet in length, or greater, excluding
tugs with tows, require one assist tug.
All vessels 700 feet in length, or greater, excluding tugs with tows, require

two assist tugs. All vessels 900 feet in
length, or greater, excluding tugs with
tows, require three assist tugs.
(ii) Tidal current restrictions: Vessels
700 feet in length, or greater, are restricted to movements within one hour
before or after slack water, as measured from the Bergen Point current
station.
(iii) Astern tows: Hawser tows are not
permitted unless an assist tug accompanies the tow.
(iv) Sustained winds from 20 to 34
knots. In sustained winds from 20 to 34
knots:
(A) cargo ships and tankers in ballast
may not transit Work Areas (4) and (5);
(B) tugs pushing or towing alongside
tank barges 350 feet in length, or greater, in light condition, require an assist
tug in Work Areas (4) and (5).
(v) Sustained winds greater than 34
knots. In sustained winds greater than
34 knots, vessels 300 gross tons or
greater and all tugs with tows are prohibited from transiting Work Areas (4)
and (5).
[USCG–1998–4443, 64 FR 18579, Apr. 15, 1999;
CGD01–98–165, 64 FR 34313, June 25, 1999]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD01–03–017, 68
FR 16958, Apr. 8, 2003, § 165.165 was amended
by adding paragraph (d)(10), effective Mar.
30, 2003, through Sept. 30, 2004.

§ 165.166 Safety Zone: Macy’s July 4th
Fireworks, East River, NY.
(a) Regulated Area. The following area
is a safety zone: All waters of the East
River east of a line drawn from the
Fireboat Station Pier, Battery Park
City, in approximate position 40°42′15.4″
N 074°01′06.8″ W (NAD 1983) to Governors Island Light (2) (LLNR 35010), in
approximate position 40°41′34.4″ N
074°01′10.9″ W (NAD 1983); north of a line
drawn from Governors Island, in approximate
position
40°41′25.3″
N
074°00′42.5″ W (NAD 1983) to the southwest corner of Pier 9A, Brooklyn; south
of a line drawn from East 47th Street,
Manhattan through the southern point
of Roosevelt Island to 46 Road, Brooklyn, and all waters of Newtown Creek
west of the Pulaski Bascule Bridge.
(b) Activation period. This section is
activated annually from 6:30 p.m. until
11:30 p.m. on July 4th. If the event is
cancelled due to inclement weather

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then this section is in effect from 6:30
p.m. until 11:30 p.m. on July 5th.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) No vessels, except the Staten Island Ferries, will be allowed to transit
the safety zone without the permission
of the Captain of the Port, New York.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel.
These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by
a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.
(4) Vessels equal to or greater than 20
meters (65.6 feet) in length, carrying
persons for the purpose of viewing the
fireworks, may take position in an area
inside the safety zone, at least 200
yards off the bulkhead on the west
bank and just off the pierhead faces on
the east bank of the East River between the Williamsburg Bridge and
North 9th Street, Brooklyn. This area
is bound by the following points:
40°42′45.5″ N 073°58′07.4″ W; thence to
40°42′50.4″ N 073°58′23.2″ W; thence to
40°43′23.1″ N 073°58′12.7″ W; thence to
40°43′21.5″ N 073°57′45.7″ W; (NAD 1983)
thence back to the point of beginning.
All vessels must be in this location by
6:30 p.m. (e.s.t.) the day of the event.
[CGD01–00–242, 66 FR 20405, Apr. 23, 2001]

§ 165.167 Safety Zone: East River Western Channel, Manhattan, NY.
(a) Location. The waters of the East
River enclosed by the following boundaries are established as a safety zone:
beginning on the Manhattan riverbank
at a point 40°45′35.7″ N, 073°57′25.2″ W
(Point A), thence southeasterly to a
point 40°45′34.8″ N, 073°57′23.2″ W (Point
B), thence southwesterly along the
western boundary of the federal navigable channel to a point 40°45′09.5″ N,
073°57′46.3″ W (Point C), then northwesterly to the Manhattan riverbank at a
point 40°45′10.5″ N, 073°57′48.9″ W (Point
D), thence northeasterly along the riverbank to the place of beginning (Point
A). All coordinates are North American
Datum 1983.

(b) Regulations. The general regulations contained in § 165.23 of this part
apply.
[CGD01–02–090, 67 FR 56489, Sept. 4, 2002]

§ 165.168 Safety Zones: New York Harbor, Western Long Island Sound,
East River, and Hudson River Fireworks.
(a) New York Harbor. Figure 1 of this
section displays the safety zone areas
in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9).
(1) Liberty Island Safety Zone: All waters of Upper New York Bay within a
360-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°41′16.5″ N
074°02′23″ W (NAD 1983), located in Federal Anchorage 20–C, about 360 yards
east of Liberty Island.
(2) Ellis Island Safety Zone: All waters
of Upper New York Bay within a 360yard radius of the fireworks barge located between Federal Anchorages 20–A
and 20–B, in approximate position
40°41′45″ N 074°02′09″ W (NAD 1983),
about 365 yards east of Ellis Island.
(3) South Beach, Staten Island Safety
Zone: All waters of Lower New York
Bay within a 360-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 40°35′11″ N 074°03′42″ W (NAD 1983),
about 350 yards east of South Beach,
Staten Island.
(4) Raritan Bay Safety Zone: All waters of Raritan Bay in the vicinity of
the Raritan River Cutoff and Ward
Point Bend (West) within a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°30′04″ N 074°15′35″ W
(NAD 1983), about 240 yards east of
Raritan River Cutoff Channel Buoy 2
(LLNR 36595).
(5) Coney Island Safety Zone: All waters of Lower New York Bay within a
250-yard radius of the fireworks land
shoot located on the south end of Steeplechase Pier, Coney Island, in approximate position 40°34′11″ N 073°59′00″ W
(NAD 1983).
(6) Arthur Kill, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Safety Zone: All waters of the Arthur
Kill within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks land shoot located in Elizabeth,
New Jersey, in approximate position
40°38′50″ N 074°10′58″ W (NAD 1983),
about 675 yards west of Arthur Kill
Channel Buoy 20 (LLNR 36780).
(7) South Ellis Island Safety Zone: All
waters of Upper New York Bay within

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a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°41′39.9′ N
074°02′33.7′ W (NAD 1983), about 260
yards south of Ellis Island.
(8) Rockaway Beach Safety Zone: All
waters of the Atlantic Ocean within a
360 yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°34′28.2′ N
073°50′00.0′ W (NAD 1983), off Beach
116th Street.
(9) Rockaway Inlet Safety Zone: All
waters of Rockaway Inlet within a 360
yard radius of the fireworks barge in
approximate position 40°34′19.1′ N
073°54′43.5′ W (NAD 1983), about 1,200
yards south of Point Breeze.
(b) Western Long Island Sound. Figure
2 of this section displays the safety
zone areas in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(b)(10).
(1) Peningo Neck, Western Long Island
Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 300yard radius of the fireworks barge in
approximate
position
40°56′21″
N
073°41′23″ W (NAD 1983), about 525 yards
east of Milton Point, Peningo Neck,
New York.
(2) Satans Toe, Western Long Island
Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 360yard radius of the fireworks barge in
approximate
position
40°55′21″
N
073°43′41″ W (NAD 1983), about 635 yards
northeast of Larchmont Harbor (East
Entrance) Light 2 (LLNR 25720).
(3) Larchmont, Western Long Island
Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 240yard radius of the fireworks barge in
approximate
position
40°54′45″
N
073°44′55″ W (NAD 1983), about 450 yards
southwest of the entrance to Horseshoe
Harbor.
(4) Manursing Island, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of
western Long Island Sound within a
360-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°57′47″ N
073°40′06″ W (NAD 1983), about 380 yards
north of Rye Beach Transport Rock
Buoy 2 (LLNR 25570).
(5) Glen Island, Western Long Island
Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 240yard radius of the fireworks barge in
approximate
position
40°53′12″
N
073°46′33″ W (NAD 1983), about 350 yards

east of the northeast corner of Glen Island, New York.
(6) Twin Island, Western Long Island
Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 200yard radius of the fireworks land shoot
in approximate position 40°52′10″ N
073°47′07″ W (NAD 1983), at the east end
of Orchard Beach, New York.
(7) Davenport Neck, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of
western Long Island Sound within a
360-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in Federal Anchorage No. 1–A, in approximate position 40°53′46″ N 073°46′04″
W (NAD 1983), about 360 yards northwest of Emerald Rock Buoy (LLNR
25810).
(8) Glen Cove, Hempstead Harbor Safety
Zone: All waters of Hempstead Harbor
within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
40°51′58″ N 073°39′34″ W (NAD 1983),
about 500 yards northeast of Glen Cove
Breakwater Light 5 (LLNR 27065).
(9) Bar Beach, Hempstead Harbor Safety Zone: All waters of Hempstead Harbor within a 180-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
40°49′50″ N 073°39′12″ W (NAD 1983),
about 190 yards north of Bar Beach,
Hempstead Harbor, New York.
(10) Larchmont Harbor, Western Long
Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of
western Long Island Sound within a
240-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°55′21.8″ N
073°44′21.7″ W (NAD 1983), about 540
yards north of Umbrella Rock.
(c) East River. Figure 3 of this section
displays the safety zone areas in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4).
(1) Pier 14, East River Safety Zone: All
waters of the East River within a 180yard radius of the fireworks barge in
approximate position 40°42′07.5″ N
074°00′06″ W (NAD 1983), about 250 yards
southeast of Pier 14, Manhattan, New
York.
(2) Wards Island, East River Safety
Zone: All waters of the East River
within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks land shoot in approximate position 40°46′55.5″ N 073°55′33″ W (NAD
1983), about 200 yards northeast of the
Triborough Bridge.
(3) Pier 16, East River Safety Zone: All
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approximate position 40°42′12.5″ N
074°00′02.0″ W (NAD 1983), about 200
yards east of Pier 16.
(4) Newtown Creek, East River Safety
Zone: All waters of the East River
within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
40°44′24.0′ N 073°58′00.0″ W (NAD 1983),
about 785 yards south of Belmont Island.
(d) Hudson River. Figure 4 of this section displays the safety zone areas in
paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(11).
(1) Pier 60, Hudson River Safety Zone:
All waters of the Hudson River within
a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°44′49″ N
074°01′02″ W (NAD 1983), about 500 yards
west of Pier 60, Manhattan, New York.
(2) The Battery, Hudson River Safety
Zone: All waters of the Hudson River
and Anchorage Channel within a 360yard radius of the fireworks barge in
approximate
position
40°42′00″
N
074°01′17″ W (NAD 1983), about 500 yards
south of The Battery, Manhattan, New
York.
(3) Battery Park City, Hudson River
Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson
River within a 360-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 40°42′39″ N 074°01′21″ W (NAD 1983),
about 480 yards southwest of North
Cove Yacht Harbor, Manhattan, New
York.
(4) Pier 90, Hudson River Safety Zone:
All waters of the Hudson River within
a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°46′11.8′N
074°00′14.8′ W (NAD 1983), about 375
yards west of Pier 90, Manhattan.
(5) Yonkers, New York, Hudson River
Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson
River within a 360-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 40°56′14.5″ N 073°54′33″ W (NAD
1983), about 475 yards northwest of the
Yonkers Municipal Pier, New York.
(6) Hastings-on-Hudson, New York,
Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of
the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°59′44.5″ N 073°53′28″ W
(NAD 1983), about 425 yards west of
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
(7) Pier D, Hudson River Safety Zone:
All waters of the Hudson River within
a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°42′57.5″ N

074°01′34″ W (NAD 1983), about 375 yards
southeast of Pier D, Jersey City, New
Jersey.
(8) Pier 54, Hudson River Safety Zone:
All waters of the Hudson River within
a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°44′31″ N
074°01′00″ W (NAD 1983), about 380 yards
west of Pier 54, Manhattan.
(9) Pier 84, Hudson River Safety Zone:
All waters of the Hudson River within
a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position 40°45′56.9″ N
074°00′25.4″ W (NAD 1983), about 380
yards west of Pier 84, Manhattan.
(10) Peekskill Bay, Hudson River Safety
Zone: All waters of Peekskill Bay within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks
barge in approximate position 41°17′16″
N 073°56′18″ W (NAD 1983), about 670
yards north of Travis Point.
(11) Jersey City, Hudson River Safety
Zone: All waters of the Hudson River
within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
40°42′37.3″ N 074°01′41.6″ W (NAD 1983),
about 420 yards east of Morris Canal
Little Basin.
(e) Notification. Coast Guard Activities New York will cause notice of the
activation of these safety zones to be
made by all appropriate means to effect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the public, including publication in the local notice to
mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile. Fireworks barges
used in these locations will also have a
sign on their port and starboard side
labeled ‘‘FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY’’.
This sign will consist of 10″ high by 1.5″
wide red lettering on a white background. Shore sites used in these locations will display a sign labeled
‘‘FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY’’ with
the same dimensions.
(f) Effective Period. This section is effective from 6 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m.
(e.s.t.) each day a barge with a ‘‘FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY’’ sign on the
port and starboard side is on-scene or a
‘‘FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY’’ sign is
posted in a location listed in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section.
Vessels may enter, remain in, or transit through these safety zones during
this time frame if authorized by the

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Captain of the Port New York or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel
on scene.
(g) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the des-

ignated
on-scene-patrol
personnel.
These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by
a U. S. Coast Guard vessel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
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[CDG01–00–004, 65 FR 43239, July 13, 2000, as
amended by CGDO1–00–221, 66 FR 16000, Mar.
22, 2001]

§ 165.169 Safety and Security Zones:
New York Marine Inspection Zone
and Captain of the Port Zone.
(a) Safety and security zones. The following waters within the New York
Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of
the Port Zone are safety and security
zones:
(1) Indian Point Nuclear Power Station
(IPNPS). All waters of the Hudson
River within a 300-yard radius of the
IPNPS pier in approximate position
41°16′12.4″ N, 073°57′16.2″ W (NAD 83).
(2) U.S. Coast Guard Cutters and Shore
Facilities. All waters within 100 yards
of: Each moored, or anchored, Coast
Guard Cutter; Coast Guard Station
New York, Staten Island, NY; Coast
Guard Station Sandy Hook, NJ; Coast

Guard Station Kings Point, NY; and
Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team
New York, Bayonne, NJ.
(3) Commercial Waterfront Facilities.
All waters within 25 yards of each commercial waterfront facility that is capable of accepting barge, ferry or other
commercial vessels. For purposes of
this section, ‘‘commercial waterfront
facility’’ means all piers, wharves,
docks and similar structures to which
barge, ferry or other commercial vessels may be secured; areas of land or
water under and in immediate proximity to them; buildings on such structures or contiguous to them; and equipment and materials on such structures
and in such buildings.
(i) When a barge, ferry or other commercial vessel is conducting transfer
operations at a commercial waterfront
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from the outboard side of the commercial vessel.
(ii) Vessels may transit through any
portion of the zone that extends into
the navigable channel for the sole purpose of direct and expeditious transit
through the zone so long as they remain within the navigable channel,
maintain the maximum safe distance
from the commercial waterfront facility and do not stop or loiter within the
zone.
(4) Liberty and Ellis Islands. All waters
within 150 yards of Liberty Island, Ellis
Island, and the bridge between Liberty
State Park and Ellis Island.
(5) Bridge Piers and Abutments, Overhead Power Cable Towers, Piers and Tunnel Ventilators. All waters within 25
yards of any bridge pier or abutment,
overhead power cable tower, pier or
tunnel ventilators south of the Troy,
NY Locks. Vessels may transit through
any portion of the zone that extends
into the navigable channel for the sole
purpose of direct and expeditious transit through the zone so long as they remain within the navigable channel,
maintain the maximum safe distance
from the waterfront facility and do not
stop or loiter within the zone.
(6) New York City Passenger Ship Terminal, Hudson River, NY. (i) Location.
All waters of the Hudson River bound
by the following points: From the
northeast corner of Pier 96 where it
intersects the seawall, thence west to
approximate position 40°46′23.1″ N,
073°59′59.0″ W, thence south to approximate position 40°45′55.3″ N, 074°00′20.2″
W (NAD 1983), thence east to the southeast corner of Pier 84 where it intersects the seawall, thence north along
the shoreline to the point of origin.
(ii) Enforcement period. This zone will
be enforced whenever passenger vessels
are pierside at Pier 88, 90 or 92 or whenever the passenger ship terminal or the
adjacent Intrepid Sea, Air and Space
Museum, Manhattan is being used as
an Emergency Operations Center. The
activation and termination of a particular zone will be announced in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7.
(7) La Guardia Airport, Bowery and
Flushing Bays, Queens, NY.—(i) Location: 200-Yard Zone. All waters of Bowery and Flushing Bays within approximately 200 yards of La Guardia Airport

bound by the following points: Onshore
at Steinway, Queens in approximate
position 40°46′32.1″ N, 073°53′22.4″ W,
thence to 40°46′52.8″ N, 073°53′09.3″ W,
thence to 40°46′54.8″ N, 073°52′54.2″ W,
thence to 40°46′59.3″ N, 073°52′51.3″ W,
thence to 40°47′11.8″ N, 073°53′17.3″ W,
thence to 40°47′13.0″ N, 073°53′16.1″ W on
Rikers Island, thence easterly along
the Rikers Island shoreline to approximate position 40°47′12.9″ N, 073°52′17.9″
W, thence to 40°47′16.7″ N, 073°52′09.2″ W,
thence to 40°47′36.1″ N, 073°51′52.5″ W,
thence to 40°47′35.1″ N, 073°51′50.5″ W,
thence to 40°47′15.9″ N, 073°52′06.4″ W,
thence to 40°47′14.5″ N, 073°52′03.1″ W,
thence to 40°47′10.6″ N, 073°52′06.7″ W,
thence to 40°47′01.9″ N, 073°52′02.4″ W,
thence to 40°46′50.4″ N, 073°52′08.1″ W,
thence to 40°46′26.8″ N, 073°51′18.5″ W,
thence to 40°45′57.2″ N, 073°51′01.8″ W,
thence to 40°45′51.2″ N, 073°50′59.6″ W,
thence to 40°45′49.5″ N, 073°51′07.2″ W,
thence to 40°45′58.8″ N, 073°51′13.2″ W,
thence to 40°46′02.3″ N, 073°51′20.1″ W,
thence to 40°45′48.4″ N, 073°51′37.0″ W,
(NAD 1983) thence along the shoreline
to the point of origin.
(ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Bowery and Flushing Bays within approximately 100 yards of La
Guardia Airport bound by the following
points: Onshore at Steinway, Queens in
approximate position 40°46′32.1″ N,
073°53′22.4″ W, thence to 40°46′50.6″ N,
073°53′07.3″ W, thence to 40°46′53.0″ N,
073°52′50.9″ W, thence to 40°46′57.6″ N,
073°52′47.9″ W, thence to 40°47′11.8″ N,
073°53′17.3″ W, thence to 40°47′13.0″ N,
073°53′16.1″ W on Rikers Island, thence
easterly along the Rikers Island shoreline to approximate position 40°47′12.9″
N, 073°52′17.9″ W, thence to 40°47′16.7″ N,
073°52′09.2″ W, thence to 40°47′36.1″ N,
073°51′52.5″ W, thence to 40°47′35.1″ N,
073°51′50.5″ W, thence to 40°47′15.9″ N,
073°52′06.4″ W, thence to 40°47′14.5″ N,
073°52′03.1″ W, thence to 40°47′07.9″ N,
073°52′09.2″ W, thence to 40°47′01.4″ N,
073°52′06.1″ W, thence to 40°46′50.0″ N,
073°52′14.6″ W, thence to 40°46′22.2″ N,
073°51′16.0″ W, thence to 40°45′57.2″ N,
073°51′01.8″ W, thence to 40°45′52.4″ N,
073°51′00.2″ W, thence to 40°45′50.6″ N,
073°51′07.9″ W, thence to 40°45′58.8″ N,
073°51′13.2″ W, thence to 40°46′04.0″ N,
073°51′23.3″ W, thence to 40°45′51.2″ N,
073°51′38.8″ W, (NAD 1983) thence along
the shoreline to the point of origin.

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(iii) Enforcement period. The zones described in paragraph (a)(7) of this section will be effective at all times. When
port security conditions permit, the
Captain of the Port will allow vessels
to operate within that portion of the
waters described in paragraph (a)(7)(i)
of this section. That lies outside of the
waters described in paragraph (a)(7)(ii)
of this section: Authorization to enter
the waters that lie between the outer
boundaries of the zones described in
paragraphs (a)(7)(i) and (a)(7)(ii) of this
section will be communicated by the
Captain of the Port to the public by
marine broadcast, or local notice to
mariners, or notice posted at http://
www.harborops.com.
(8) John F. Kennedy Airport, Jamaica
Bay, Queens, NY.—(i) Location: Bergen
Basin. All waters of Bergen Basin north
of 40°39′26.4″ N.
(ii) Location: Thurston Basin. All waters of Thurston Basin north of
40°38′21.2″ N.
(iii) Location: 200-Yard Zone. All waters of Jamaica Bay within approximately 200 yards of John F. Kennedy
Airport bound by the following points:
Onshore east of Bergen Basin, Queens
in approximate position 40°38′49.0″ N,
073°49′09.1″ W, thence to 40°38′42.5″ N,
073°49′13.2″ W, thence to 40°38′00.6″ N,
073°47′35.1″ W, thence to 40°37′52.3″ N,
073°47′55.0″ W, thence to 40°37′50.3″ N,
073°47′53.5″ W, thence to 40°37′59.4″ N,
073°47′32.6″ W, thence to 40°37′46.1″ N,
073°47′07.2″ W, thence to 40°37′19.5″ N,
073°47′30.4″ W, thence to 40°37′05.5″ N,
073°47′03.0″ W, thence to 40°37′34.7″ N,
073°46′40.6″ W, thence to 40°37′20.5″ N,
073°46′23.5″ W, thence to 40°37′05.7″ N,
073°46′34.9″ W, thence to 40°36′54.8″ N,
073°46′26.7″ W, thence to 40°37′14.1″ N,
073°46′10.8″ W, thence to 40°37′36.9″ N,
073°45′52.8″ W, thence to 40°38′00.8″ N,
073°44′54.9″ W, thence to 40°38′05.1″ N,
073°45′00.3″ W, (NAD 1983) thence along
the shoreline to the point of origin.
(iv) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Jamaica Bay within approximately 100 yards of John F. Kennedy
Airport bound by the following points:
Onshore east of Bergen Basin, Queens
in approximate position 40°38′49.0″ N,
073°49′09.1″ W, thence to 40°38′45.1″ N,
073°49′11.6″ W, thence to 40°38′02.0″ N,
073°47′31.8″ W, thence to 40°37′52.3″ N,
073°47′55.0″ W, thence to 40°37′50.3″ N,

073°47′53.5″ W, thence to 40°38′00.8″ N,
073°47′29.4″ W, thence to 40°37′47.4″ N,
073°47′02.4″ W, thence to 40°37′19.9″ N,
073°47′25.0″ W, thence to 40°37′10.0″ N,
073°47′03.7″ W, thence to 40°37′37.7″ N,
073°46′41.2″ W, thence to 40°37′22.6″ N,
073°46′21.9″ W, thence to 40°37′05.7″ N,
073°46′34.9″ W, thence to 40°36′54.8″ N,
073°46′26.7″ W, thence to 40°37′14.1″ N,
073°46′10.8″ W, thence to 40°37′40.0″ N,
073°45′55.6″ W, thence to 40°38′02.8″ N,
073°44′57.5″ W, thence to 40°38′05.1″ N,
073°45′00.3″ W, (NAD 1983) thence along
the shoreline to the point of origin.
(v) Enforcement period. The zones described in paragraphs (a)(8) of this section will be effective at all times. When
port security conditions permit, the
Captain of the Port will allow vessels
to operate within that portion of the
waters described in paragraph (a)(8)(iii)
of this section that lies outside of the
waters described in paragraph (a)(8)(iv)
of this section. Authorization to enter
the waters that lie between the outer
boundaries of the zones described in
paragraphs (a)(8)(iii) and (a)(8)(iv) of
this section will be communicated by
the Captain of the Port to the public
by marine broadcast, local notice to
mariners, or notice posted at http://
www.harborops.com.
(9) NYPD Ammunition Depot, Rodman
Neck, Eastchester Bay, NY.—(i) Location:
150-Yard
Zone.
All
waters
of
Eastchester Bay within approximately
150 yards of Rodman Neck bound by the
following points: Onshore in approximate position 40°51′30.4″ N, 073°48′14.9″
W, thence to 40°51′29.9″ N, 073°48′20.7″ W,
thence to 40°51′16.9″ N, 073°48′22.5″ W,
thence to 40°51′07.5″ N, 073°48′18.7″ W,
thence to 40°50′54.2″ N, 073°48′11.1″ W,
thence to 40°50′48.5″ N, 073°48′04.6″ W,
thence to 40°50′49.2″ N, 073°47′56.5″ W,
thence to 40°51′03.6″ N, 073°47′47.3″ W,
thence to 40°51′15.7″ N, 073°47′46.8″ W,
thence to 40°51′23.5″ N, 073°47′41.9″ W,
(NAD 1983) thence southwesterly along
the shoreline to the point of origin.
(ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Eastchester Bay within approximately 100 yards of Rodman Neck
bound by the following points: Onshore
in approximate position 40°51′30.4″ N,
073°48′14.9″ W, thence to 40°51′30.1″ N,
073°48′19.0″ W, thence to 40°51′16.8″ N,
073°48′20.5″ W, thence to 40°51′07.9″ N,
073°48′16.8″ W, thence to 40°50′54.9″

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N,073°48′09.0″ W, thence to 40°50′49.7″ N,
073°48′03.6″ W, thence to 40°50′50.1″ N,
073°47′57.9″ W, thence to 40°51′04.6″ N,
073°47′48.9″ W, thence to 40°51′15.9″ N,
073°47′48.4″ W, thence to 40°51′23.5″ N,
073°47′41.9″ W, (NAD 1983) thence southwesterly along the shoreline to the
point of origin.
(iii) Enforcement period. The zones described in paragraph (a)(9) of this section will be effective at all times. When
port security conditions permit, the
Captain of the Port will allow vessels
to operate within that portion of the
waters described in paragraph (a)(9)(i)
of this section that lies outside of the
waters described in paragraph (a)(9)(ii)
of this section. Authorization to enter
the waters that lie between the outer
boundaries of the zones described in
paragraphs (a)(9)(i) and (a)(9)(ii) of this
section will be communicated by the
Captain of the Port to the public by
marine broadcast, local notice to mariners, or notice posted at http://
www.harborops.com.
(10) Port Newark/Port Elizabeth, Newark Bay, NJ. All waters of Newark Bay
bound
by
the
following
points:
40°41′49.9″ N, 074°07′32.2″ W, thence to
40°41′46.5″ N, 074°07′20.4″ W, thence to
40°41′10.7″ N, 074°07′45.9″ W, thence to
40°40′54.3″ N, 074°07′55.7″ W, thence to
40°40′36.2″ N, 074°08′03.8″ W, thence to
40°40′29.1″ N, 074°08′06.3″ W, thence to
40°40′21.9″ N, 074°08′10.0″ W, thence to
40°39′27.9″ N, 074°08′43.6″ W, thence to
40°39′21.5″ N, 074°08′50.1″ W, thence to
40°39′21.5″ N, 074°09′54.3″ W, (NAD 1983)
thence northerly along the shoreline to
the point of origin.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 and
165.33 apply.
(2) Vessels not actively engaged in legitimate transfer operations shall not
stop or loiter within that part of a
commercial waterfront facility safety
and security zone extending into the
navigable channel, described in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, without the
express permission of the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port or the designated
on-scene patrol personnel.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel.
These personnel comprise commis-

sioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard,
Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state,
and federal law enforcement vessels.
Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard
patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator
of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
[CGD01–02–132, 68 FR 2890, Jan. 22, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD01–03–010, 68
FR 7929, Feb. 19, 2003, § 165.169 was amended
by adding paragraphs (a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(9) and
(a)(10), effective February 4, 2003, to September 1, 2003.

§ 165.170 Safety Zone: Triathlon, Ulster
Landing, Hudson River, NY.
(a) Regulated area. The following area
is a safety zone: All waters of the Hudson River, in the vicinity of Ulster
Landing, bound by the following
points: 42°00′03.7″N, 073°56′43.1″W; thence
to 41°59′52.5″N, 073°56′34.2″W; thence to
42°00′15.1″N, 073°56′25.2″W; thence to
42°00′05.4″N, 073°56′41.9″W (NAD 1983);
thence along the shoreline to the point
of beginning.
(b) Effective period. This section is in
effect annually from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m.
on the first Sunday after July 4th.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) No vessels will be allowed to transit the safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port, New
York.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel.
These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of
the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by
a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.
[CGD01–00–248, 66 FR 29486, May 31, 2001]

FIFTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.T05–078 Security Zone; Salem
and Hope Creek Generation Stations, Delaware River, Salem County, New Jersey.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: the waters of the Delaware River in the vicinity of the Salem

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and Hope Creek Generation Stations
bounded by a line drawn from a point
located at 39° 28′ 08.0″ N, 075° 32′ 31.7″ W
to 39° 28′ 06.5″ N, 075° 32′ 47.4″ W, thence
to 39° 27′ 28.4″ N, 075° 32′ 15.8″ W, thence
to 39° 27′ 28.8″ N, 075° 31′ 56.6″ W, thence
to 39° 27′ 39.9″ N, 075° 31′ 51.6″ W. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations governing security zones in
§ 165.33 of this part.
(2) No person or vessel may enter or
navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the Coast
Guard or designated representative.
Any person or vessel authorized to
enter the security zone must operate in
strict conformance with any directions
given by the Coast Guard or designated
representative and leave the security
zone immediately if the Coast Guard or
designated representative so orders.
(3) The Coast Guard or designated
representative enforcing this section
can be contacted on VHF Marine Band
Radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain
of the Port can be contacted at (215)
271–4807.
(4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the
status of this security zone by Marine
Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF–FM
marine band radio, channel 22 (157.1
MHz).
(c) Definitions. For the purposes of
this section, Captain of the Port means
the Commanding Officer of the Coast
Guard Marine Safety Office/Group
Philadelphia or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act as a designated
representative on his behalf.
(d) Effective dates. This section is effective from 5 p.m. on May 13, 2003 to 5
p.m. on January 24, 2004.
[COTP Philadelphia 03–003, 68 FR 32998, June
3, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP Philadelphia 03–003, 68 FR 32998, June 3, 2003,
§ 165.T05–078 was added, effective May 13, 2003
to Jan. 24, 2004.

§ 165.T05–090 Security Zone; Limerick
Generating
Station,
Schuylkill
River, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: the waters of the
Schuylkill River in the vicinity of the
Limerick Generation Station bounded
by a line drawn from a point located at
40° 13′ 21.34″ N, 075° 35′ 27.49″ W to 40° 13′
18.92″ N, 075° 35′ 29.83″ W, thence to 40°
13′ 11.36″ N, 075° 35′ 27.57″ W, thence to
40° 13′ 12.97″ N, 075° 35′ 22.74″ W. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations governing security zones in
§ 165.33 of this part.
(2) No person or vessel may enter or
navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the Coast
Guard or designated representative.
Any person or vessel authorized to
enter the security zone must operate in
strict conformance with any directions
given by the Coast Guard or designated
representative and leave the security
zone immediately if the Coast Guard or
designated representative so orders.
(3) The Coast Guard or designated
representative enforcing this section
can be contacted on VHF Marine Band
Radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain
of the Port can be contacted at (215)
271–4807.
(4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the
status of this security zone by Marine
Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF–FM
marine band radio, channel 22 (157.1
MHZ).
(c) Definitions. For the purposes of
this temporary section, Captain of the
Port means the Commanding Officer of
the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office/
Group Philadelphia or any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the
Captain of the Port to act as a designated representative on his behalf.
(d) Effective dates. This section is effective from 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight
Time on May 13, 2003 to 5 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time on January 24, 2004.
[COTP Philadelphia 03–004, 68 FR 33388, June
4, 2003]

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EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP Philadelphia 03–004, 68 FR 33388, June 4, 2003,
§ 165.T05–90 was added, effective May 13, 2003
to Jan. 24, 2004.

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP Philadelphia 03–005, 68 FR 32645, June 2, 2003,
§ 165.T05–091 was added, effective May 13, 2003
to Jan. 24, 2004.

§ 165.T05–091 Security Zone; Oyster
Creek Generation Station, Forked
River, Ocean County, New Jersey.

§ 165.T05–092 Security Zone; Peach
Bottom Atomic Power Station, Susquehanna River, York County,
Pennsylvania.

(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: starting at the south
branch of the Forked River in the vicinity of the Oyster Creek Generation
Station, west from a point located at
39° 49′11.8″ N, 074°12′ 10.5″ W. Oyster
Creek West from a point located at 39°
48′39.7″ N, 074°12′ 0″ W. All coordinates
reference Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations governing security zones in
§ 165.33 of this part.
(2) No person or vessel may enter or
navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the Coast
Guard or designated representative.
Any person or vessel authorized to
enter the security zone must operate in
strict conformance with any directions
given by the Coast Guard or designated
representative and leave the security
zone immediately if the Coast Guard or
designated representative so orders.
(3) The Coast Guard or designated
representative enforcing this section
can be contacted on VHF Marine Band
Radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain
of the Port can be contacted at (215)
271–4807.
(4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the
status of this security zone by Marine
Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF–FM
marine band radio, channel 22 (157.1
MHZ).
(c) Definitions. For the purposes of
this temporary section, Captain of the
Port means the Commanding Officer of
the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office/
Group Philadelphia or any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the
Captain of the Port to act as a designated representative on his behalf.
(d) Effective dates. This section is effective from 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight
Time on May 13, 2003 to 5 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time on January 24, 2004.
[COTP Philadelphia 03–005, 68 FR 32645, June
2, 2003]

(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: the waters of the Susquehanna River in the vicinity of the
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station
bounded by a line drawn from a point
located at 39° 45′ 36.36″ N, 076° 16′ 08.93″
W to 39° 45′ 38.72″ N, 076° 15′ 57.00″ W,
thence to 39° 45′ 28.95″ N, 076° 15′ 49.74″
W, thence to 39° 45′ 28.20″ N, 076° 16′
02.24″ W.
All coordinates reference Datum:
NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations governing security zones in
§ 165.33 of this part.
(2) No person or vessel may enter or
navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the Coast
Guard or designated representative.
Any person or vessel authorized to
enter the security zone must operate in
strict conformance with any directions
given by the Coast Guard or designated
representative and leave the security
zone immediately if the Coast Guard or
designated representative so orders.
(3) The Coast Guard or designated
representative enforcing this section
can be contacted on VHF Marine Band
Radio, channels 16. The Captain of the
Port can be contacted at (215) 271–4940.
(4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the
status of this security zone by Marine
Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM
marine band radio, channel 16.
(c) Definitions. For the purposes of
this section, Captain of the Port means
the Commanding Officer of the Coast
Guard Marine Safety Office/Group
Philadelphia or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act as a designated
representative on his behalf.
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Time on May 13, 2003 to 5 p.m. on January 24, 2004.
[COTP Philadelphia 03–006, 68 FR 33389, June
4, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP Philadelphia 03–006, 68 FR 33389, June 4, 2003,
§ 165.T05–093 was added, effective May 13, 2003
to Jan. 24, 2004.

§ 165.T05–093 Security Zone; Three
Mile Island Generating Station, Susquehanna River, York County,
Pennsylvania.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: the waters of the Susquehanna River in the vicinity of the
Three Mile Island Generating Station
bounded by a line drawn from a point
located at 40° 09′ 14.74″ N, 076° 43′ 40.77″
W to 40° 09′ 14.74″ N, 076° 43′ 42.22″ W,
thence to 40° 09′ 16.67″ N, 076° 43′ 42.22″
W, thence to 40° 09′ 16.67″ N, 076° 43′
40.77″ W.
All coordinates reference Datum:
NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations governing security zones in
§ 165.33 of this part.
(2) No person or vessel may enter or
navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the Coast
Guard or designated representative.
Any person or vessel authorized to
enter the security zone must operate in
strict conformance with any directions
given by the Coast Guard or designated
representative and leave the security
zone immediately if the Coast Guard or
designated representative so orders.
(3) The Coast Guard or designated
representative enforcing this section
can be contacted on VHF Marine Band
Radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain
of the Port can be contacted at (215)
271–4807.
(4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the
status of this security zone by Marine
Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF–FM
marine band radio, channel 22 (157.1
MHZ).
(c) Definitions. For the purposes of
this section, Captain of the Port means
the Commanding Officer of the Coast
Guard Marine Safety Office/Group
Philadelphia or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
who has been authorized by the Cap-

tain of the Port to act as a designated
representative on his behalf.
(d) Effective dates. This section is effective from 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight
Time on May 13, 2003 to 5 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time on January 24, 2004.
[COTP Philadelphia 03–007, 68 FR 33401, June
4, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP Philadelphia 03–007, 68 FR 33401, June 4, 2003,
§ 165.T05–093 was added, effective May 13, 2003
to Jan. 24, 2004.

§ 165.501 Chesapeake Bay entrance
and Hampton Roads, VA and adjacent waters—Regulated Navigation
Area.
(a) Location. The waters enclosed by
the shoreline and the following lines
are a Regulated Navigation Area:
(1) Offshore zone. A line drawn due
East from the mean low water mark at
the North Carolina and Virginia border
at latitude 36°33′03″ N, longitude
75°52′00″ W, to the Territorial Seas
boundary line at latitude 36°33′05″ N,
longitude 75°36′51″ W, thence generally
Northeastward along the Territorial
Seas boundary line to latitude 38°01′39″
N, longitude 74°57′18″ W, thence due
West to the mean low water mark at
the Maryland and Virginia border at
latitude 38°01′39″ N, longitude 75°14′30″
W, thence South along the mean low
water mark on the Virginia coast, and
eastward of the Colregs Demarcation
Lines
across
Chincoteague
Inlet,
Assawoman Inlet, Gargathy Inlet,
Metompkin Inlet, Wachapreague Inlet,
Quinby Inlet, Great Machipongo Inlet,
Sand Shoal Inlet, New Inlet, Ship
Shoal Inlet and Little Inlet, to the
Colregs Demarcation Line across the
mouth of Chesapeake Bay, continuing
south along the Virginia low water
mark and eastward of the Colregs Demarcation Line across Rudee Inlet to
the point of beginning. All positions
reference NAD 83.
(2) Inland zone. The waters enclosed
by the shoreline and the following
lines:
(i) A line drawn across the entrance
to Chesapeake Bay between Wise Point
and Cape Charles Light, and then continuing to Cape Henry Light.
(ii) A line drawn across the Chesapeake Bay between Old Point Comfort

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Light and Cape Charles City Range
‘‘A’’ Rear Light.
(iii) A line drawn across the James
River along the eastern side of U.S.
Route 17 highway bridge, between Newport News and Isle of Wight County,
Virginia.
(iv) A line drawn across Chuckatuck
Creek along the northern side of the
north span of the U.S. Route 17 highway bridge, between Isle of Wight
County and Suffolk, Virginia.
(v) A line drawn across the
Nansemond River along the northern
side of the Mills Godwin (U.S. Route 17)
Bridge, Suffolk, Virginia.
(vi) A line drawn across the mouth of
Bennetts Creek, Suffolk, Virginia.
(vii) A line drawn across the Western
Branch of the Elizabeth River along
the eastern side of the West Norfolk
Bridge, Portsmouth, Virginia.
(viii) A line drawn across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River
along the northern side of the I–64
highway bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia.
(ix) A line drawn across the Eastern
Branch of the Elizabeth River along
the western side of the west span of the
Campostella Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia.
(x) A line drawn across the Lafayette
River along the western side of the
Hampton Boulevard Bridge, Norfolk,
Virginia.
(xi) A line drawn across Little Creek
along the eastern side of the Ocean
View Avenue (U.S. Route 60) Bridge,
Norfolk, Virginia.
(xii) A line drawn across Lynnhaven
Inlet along the northern side of Shore
Drive (U.S. Route 60) Bridge, Virginia
Beach, Virginia.
(b) Definitions. In this section:
CBBT means the Chesapeake Bay
Bridge Tunnel.
Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a
Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
petty officer who has been designated
by the Commander, Coast Guard Group
Hampton Roads.
Designated representative of the Captain of the Port means a person, including the duty officer at the Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Hampton Roads,
the Joint Harbor Operations Center
watchstander, or the Coast Guard or
Navy Patrol Commander who has been
authorized by the Captain of the Port
to act on his or her behalf and at his or

her request to carry out such orders
and directions as needed. All patrol
vessels shall display the Coast Guard
Ensign at all times when underway.
I–664 Bridge Tunnel means the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel.
Inland waters means waters within
the COLREGS Line of Demarcation.
Thimble Shoal Channel consists of the
waters bounded by a line connecting
Thimble Shoal Channel Lighted Bell
Buoy 1TS, thence to Thimble Shoal
Lighted Gong Buoy 17, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 19, thence to
Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 21, thence
to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 22,
thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy
18, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted
Buoy 2, thence to the beginning.
Thimble Shoal North Auxiliary Channel
consists of the waters in a rectangular
area 450 feet wide adjacent to the north
side of Thimble Shoal Channel, the
southern boundary of which extends
from Thimble Shoal Channel Lighted
Buoy 2 to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy
18.
Thimble Shoal South Auxiliary Channel
consists of the waters in a rectangular
area 450 feet wide adjacent to the south
side of Thimble Shoal Channel, the
northern boundary of which extends
from Thimble Shoal Channel Lighted
Bell Buoy 1TS, thence to Thimble
Shoal Lighted Gong Buoy 17, thence to
Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 19, thence
to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 21.
(c) Applicability. This section applies
to all vessels operating within the Regulated Navigation Area, including
naval and public vessels, except vessels
that are engaged in the following operations:
(1) Law enforcement.
(2) Servicing aids to navigation.
(3) Surveying, maintenance, or improvement of waters in the Regulated
Navigation Area.
(d) Regulations—(1) Anchoring restrictions. No vessel over 65 feet long may
anchor or moor in the inland waters of
the Regulated Navigation Area outside
an anchorage designated in § 110.168 of
this title, with these exceptions:
(i) The vessel has the permission of
the Captain of the Port.
(ii) Only in an emergency, when unable to proceed without endangering
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environment, may a vessel anchor in a
channel.
(iii) A vessel may not anchor within
the confines of Little Creek Harbor,
Desert Cove, or Little Creek Cove without the permission of the Captain of
the Port. The Captain of the Port shall
consult with the Commander, Naval
Amphibious Base Little Creek, before
granting permission to anchor within
this area.
(2) Anchoring detail requirements. A
self-propelled vessel over 100 gross
tons, which is equipped with an anchor
or anchors (other than a tugboat
equipped with bow fenderwork of a
type of construction that prevents an
anchor being rigged for quick release),
that is underway within two nautical
miles of the CBBT or the I–664 Bridge
Tunnel shall station its personnel at
locations on the vessel from which
they can anchor the vessel without
delay in an emergency.
(3) Secondary towing rig requirements
on inland waters. (i) A vessel over 100
gross tons may not be towed in the inland waters of the Regulated Navigation Area unless it is equipped with a
secondary towing rig, in addition to its
primary towing rig, that:
(A) Is of sufficient strength for towing the vessel.
(B) Has a connecting device that can
receive a shackle pin of at least two
inches in diameter.
(C) Is fitted with a recovery pickup
line led outboard of the vessel’s hull.
(ii) A tow consisting of two or more
vessels, each of which is less than 100
gross tons, that has a total gross tonnage that is over 100 gross tons, shall
be equipped with a secondary towing
rig between each vessel in the tow, in
addition to its primary towing rigs,
while the tow is operating within this
Regulated Navigation Area. The secondary towing rig must:
(A) Be of sufficient strength for towing the vessels.
(B) Have connecting devices that can
receive a shackle pin of at least two
inches in diameter.
(C) Be fitted with recovery pickup
lines led outboard of the vessel’s hull.
(4) Thimble Shoals Channel controls. (i)
A vessel drawing less than 25 feet may
not enter the Thimble Shoal Channel,
unless the vessel is crossing the chan-

nel. Masters should consider the squat
of their vessel based upon vessel design
and environmental conditions. Channel
crossings shall be made as perpendicular to the channel axis as possible.
(ii) Except when crossing the channel, a vessel in the Thimble Shoal
North Auxiliary Channel shall proceed
in a westbound direction.
(iii) Except when crossing the channel, a vessel in the Thimble Shoal
South Auxiliary Channel shall proceed
in an eastbound direction.
(5) Restrictions on vessels with impaired
maneuverability—(i) Before entry. A vessel over 100 gross tons, whose ability to
maneuver is impaired by heavy weather, defective steering equipment, defective main propulsion machinery, or
other damage, may not enter the Regulated Navigation Area without the permission of the Captain of the Port.
(ii) After entry. A vessel over 100 gross
tons, which is underway in the Regulated Navigation Area, that has its
ability to maneuver become impaired
for any reason, shall, as soon as possible, report the impairment to the
Captain of the Port.
(6) Requirements for navigation charts,
radars, and pilots. No vessel over 100
gross tons may enter the Regulated
Navigation Area, unless it has on
board:
(i) Corrected charts of the Regulated
Navigation Area. Instead of corrected
paper charts, warships or other vessels
owned, leased, or operated by the
United States Government and used
only in government noncommercial
service may carry electronic charting
and navigation systems that have met
the applicable agency regulations regarding navigation safety.
(ii) An operative radar during periods
of reduced visibility;
(iii) When in inland waters, a pilot or
other person on board with previous experience navigating vessels on the waters of the Regulated Navigation Area.
(7) Emergency procedures. (i) Except as
provided in paragraph (d)(7)(ii) of this
section, in an emergency any vessel
may deviate from the regulations in
this section to the extent necessary to
avoid endangering the safety of persons, property, or the environment.
(ii) A vessel over 100 gross tons with
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two nautical miles of the CBBT or I–664
Bridge Tunnel shall notify the Captain
of the Port of its location and the nature of the emergency, as soon as possible.
(8) Vessel speed limits—(i) Little Creek.
A vessel may not proceed at a speed
over five knots between the Route 60
bridge and the mouth of Fishermans
Cove (Northwest Branch of Little
Creek).
(ii) Southern Branch of the Elizabeth
River. A vessel may not proceed at a
speed over six knots between the junction of the Southern and Eastern
Branches of the Elizabeth River and
the Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line
Railroad Bridge between Chesapeake
and Portsmouth, Virginia.
(iii) Norfolk Harbor Reach. Nonpublic
vessels of 300 gross tons or more may
not proceed at a speed over 10 knots between the Elizabeth River Channel
Lighted Gong Buoy 5 of Norfolk Harbor
Reach (southwest of Sewells Point) at
approximately 36°58′00″ N, 076°20′00″ W,
and gated Elizabeth River Channel
Lighted Buoys 17 and 18 of Craney Island Reach (southwest of Norfolk
International Terminal at approximately 36°54′17″ N, and 076°20′11″ W.
(9) Port security requirements. Vessels
in excess of 300 gross tons, including
tug and barge combinations in excess
of 300 gross tons (combined), shall not
enter the Regulated Navigation Area,
move within the Regulated Navigation
Area, or be present within the Regulated Navigation Area, unless they
comply with the following requirements:
(i) Obtain authorization to enter the
Regulated Navigation Area from the
designated representative of the Captain of the Port prior to entry. All vessels entering or remaining in the Regulated Navigation Area may be subject
to a Coast Guard boarding.
(ii) Ensure that no person who is not
a permanent member of the vessel’s
crew, or a member of a Coast Guard
boarding team, boards the vessel without a valid purpose and photo identification.
(iii) Report any departure from or
movement within the Regulated Navigation Area to the designated representative of the Captain of the Port
prior to getting underway.

(iv) The designated representative of
the Captain of the Port shall be contacted on VHF–FM channel 12, or by
calling (757) 444–5209, (757) 444–5210, or
(757) 668–5555.
(v) In addition to the authorities listed in this part, this paragraph is promulgated under the authority under 33
U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Waivers. (1) The Captain of the
Port may, upon request, waive any regulation in this section.
(2) An application for a waiver must
state the need for the waiver and describe the proposed vessel operations.
(f) Control of vessels within the regulated navigation area. (1) When necessary to prevent damage, destruction
or loss of any vessel, facility or port infrastructure, the Captain of the Port
may direct the movement of vessels or
issue orders requiring vessels to anchor
or moor in specific locations.
(2) If needed for the maritime, commercial or security interests of the
United States, the Captain of the Port
may order a vessel to move from the
location in which it is anchored to another location within the Regulated
Navigation Area.
(3) The master of a vessel within the
Regulated Navigation Area shall comply with any orders or directions issued
to the master’s vessel by the Captain of
the Port.
[CGD05–02–099, 68 FR 35175, June 12, 2003]

§ 165.502 Cove Point, Chesapeake Bay,
Maryland—safety zone.
(a) The waters and waterfront facilities located within the following
boundaries constitute a safety zone effective when an LNG (Liquefield Natural Gas) carrier is maneuvering in the
vicinity of the Cove Point terminal and
when a moored LNG carrier indicates
its intention to get underway: A line
beginning at a point one-half mile NW
of the end of the north pier of the Columbia LNG facility at Cove Point,
Maryland, located at 38°24′43″N latitude, 76°23′32″W longitude; thence 056°T
to a point 2800 yards offshore at
38°24′59″N latitude, 76°23′01″W longitude;
thence 146°T to a point located 2300
yards offshore at 38°23′52″N latitude,
76°22′03″W longitude; thence 236°T to a
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south pier of the Columbia LNG facility at Cove Point, Maryland, located
38°23′39″N latitude, 76°22′35″W longitude;
thence northwesterly to the point of
origin and the area within 50 yards on
the shore side of the Columbia LNG
Corporation offshore terminal.
(b) The waters and waterfront facilities located within the following
boundary constitute a safety zone
when an LNG carrier is moored at the
Columbia LNG offshore terminal; an
area extending 50 yards shoreward of
the offshore terminal and 200 yards offshore of all parts of the offshore terminal and the LNG carrier.
(c) The waters and waterfront facilities located within the following
boundary constitute a safety zone
when no LNG carrier is moored at the
receiving terminal: the area within 50
yards of the Columbia LNG offshore
terminal, at Cove Point, Maryland.
§ 165.504 Newport News Shipbuilding
and Dry Dock Company Shipyard,
James River, Newport News, Va.
(a) Location. The following is a security zone: The waters of the James
River encompassed by a line beginning
at the intersection of the shoreline
with the northernmost property line of
the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Dry Dock Co. at latitude 37°00′38.1″N,
longitude 76°27′05.7″W, thence southerly
to
latitude
36°59′58.4″N,
longitude
76°27′16.7″W, thence southeasterly to
latitude
36°59′23.0″N,
longitude
76°26′54.6″W, thence westerly to latitude
36°59′21.5″N,
longitude
76°26′58.4″W,
thence
southeasterly
to
latitude
36°59′12.9″N,
longitude
76°26′52.4″W,
thence easterly to latitude 36°59′14.2″N,
longitude 76°26′49.1″W, thence southeasterly to latitude 36°58′37.8″N, longitude 76°26′26.3″W, thence easterly to
latitude
36°58′43.5″N,
longitude
76°26′13.7″W, thence northerly to the
intersection of the shoreline with the
southernmost property line of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
Co. at latitude 36°58′48.0″N, longitude
76°26′11.2″W,
thence
northwesterly
along the shoreline to the point of beginning.
(b) Security zone anchorage. The following is a security zone anchorage:
The waters of the James River encompassed by a line beginning at the inter-

section of the shoreline with the northernmost property line of the Newport
News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard at latitude 37°00′38.1″N,
longitude 76°27′05.7″W, thence southerly
to
latitude
36°59′58.4″N,
longitude
76°27′16.7″W, thence easterly to the
shoreline at latitude 36°59′58.5″N, longitude 76°27′11.6″W, thence along the
shoreline to the point of beginning.
(c) Special Regulations. (1) Section
165.33 (a), (e), and (f) do not apply to
the following vessels or individuals on
board those vessels:
(i) Public vessels of the United
States.
(ii) Public vessels owned or operated
by the Commonwealth of Virginia or
its subdivisions for law enforcement or
firefighting purposes.
(iii) Vessels owned by, operated by,
or under charter to Newport News
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.
(iv) Vessels that are performing work
at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Co., including the vessels of subcontractors and other vendors of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
Co. or other persons that have a contractual relationship with Newport
News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.
(v) Vessels that are being built, rebuilt, repaired, or otherwise worked on
at or by Newport News Shipbuilding
and Dry Dock Co. or another person authorized to perform work at the shipyard.
(vi) Vessels that are authorized by
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Company to moor at and use its
facilities.
(vii) Commercial shellfish harvesting
vessels taking clams from the shellfish
beds within the zone, if
(A) The owner of the vessel has previously provided the Captain of the
Port, Hampton Roads, Virginia, information about the vessel, including:
(1) The name of the vessel;
(2) The vessel’s official number, if
documented, or state number, if numbered by a state issuing authority;
(3) A brief description of the vessel,
including length, color, and type of
vessel;
(4) The name, Social Security number, current address, and telephone
number of the vessel’s master, operator, or person in charge; and

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(5) Upon request, information the
vessel’s crew.
(B) The vessel is operated in compliance with any specific orders issued to
the vessel by the Captain of the Port or
other regulations controlling the operation of vessels within the security
zone that may be in effect.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
Guard may be assisted in the enforcement of this zone by the U.S. Navy.
[CGD5 86–03, 51 FR 18322, May 19, 1986, as
amended by CGD5 87–038, 52 FR 41996, Nov. 2,
1987]

§ 165.505 Security Zone; Calvert Cliffs
Nuclear Power Plant, Chesapeake
Bay, Calvert County, Maryland.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: All waters of the Chesapeake Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by lines connecting the following points, beginning at 38°26′06″ N,
076°26′18″ W, thence to 38°26′10″ N,
076°26′12″ W, thence to 38°26′21″ N,
076°26′28″ W, thence to 38°26′14″ N,
076°26′33″ W, thence to beginning at
38°26′06″ N, 076°26′18″ W. These coordinates are based upon North American
Datum (NAD) 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port, Baltimore, Maryland.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 410–576–2693 or on VHF channel
16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to
transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c)Authority: In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD05–02–080, 68 FR 15053, Mar. 28, 2003]

§ 165.510 Delaware Bay and River,
Salem River, Christina River and
Schuylkill River-Regulated Navigation Area.
(a) Regulated Navigation Area. The following is a Regulated Navigation Area:
The navigable waters of Delaware Bay
and River, Salem River, Christina
River, and Schuylkill River, in an area

bounded on the south by a line drawn
across the entrance to the Delaware
Bay between Cape May Light and Harbor of Refuge Light and then continuing to the northernmost extremity
of Cape Henlopen, and bounded on the
north by a line drawn across the Delaware River between Trenton, NJ and
Morrisville, PA along the southern side
of the U.S. Route 1 Bridge.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section:
COTP means the Captain of the Port,
Philadelphia, PA and any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
who has been authorized by the COTP
to act on his or her behalf.
Dangerous Cargo means those cargoes
listed in § 160.203 of this chapter when
carried in bulk, but does not include
cargoes listed in Table 1 of 46 CFR part
153.
Underway means that a vessel is not
at anchor, made fast to the shore, or
aground.
(c) Applicability. This section applies
to any vessel operating within the Regulated Navigation Area, including a
naval or public vessel, except a vessel
engaged in:
(1) Law enforcement;
(2) Servicing aids to navigation; or
(3) Surveying, maintaining, or improving waters within the Regulated
Navigation Area.
(d) Draft limitation. Unless otherwise
authorized by the COTP, no vessel with
a draft greater than 55 feet may enter
this regulated navigation area.
NOTE: The project depth in many areas of
the Regulated Navigation Area is less than
55 feet.

(e) Oil transfer operations. Unless otherwise authorized by the COTP, no vessel to vessel oil transfer operations, excluding bunkering, may be conducted
within the area between the southern
boundary of this regulated navigation
area and the southern span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge except within
the anchorage ground designated in
110.157(a)(1) of this chapter.
(f) Requirements for vessels carrying
dangerous cargoes. The master, owner,
or operator of a vessel carrying a dangerous cargo shall:
(1) Notify the COTP at least 72 hours
before the vessel enters or departs the
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12 hours before the vessel moves within
the regulated navigation area. The notice must include a report of the vessel’s propulsion and machinery status
and, for foreign flag vessels, the notice
must include any outstanding deficiencies identified by the vessel’s flag
state or classification society;
(2) Not enter, get or remain underway within the regulated navigation
area if visibility is or is expected to be
less than two (2) miles. If during the
transit visibility becomes less than two
(2) miles, the vessel must seek safe anchorage and notify the COTP immediately;
(3) Not anchor in any area within the
regulated navigation area unless in
times of emergency or with COTP permission;
(4) Not transfer dangerous cargo
while the vessel is at anchor or bunkering;
(5) Maintain a manned watch in the
steering compartment whenever the
vessel is underway within the regulated navigation area unless the vessel
has two separate and independent
steering control systems with duplicate pilothouse steering gear control
systems which meet the requirements
of 46 CFR 58.25–70;
(6) When anchored within the regulated navigation area and:
(i) Sustained winds are greater than
25 knots but less than 40 knots, ensure
the main engines are ready to provide
full power in five minutes or less; and
(ii) Sustained winds are 40 knots or
over, ensure that the main engines are
on line to immediately provide propulsion;
(7) While moored within the regulated navigation area, ensure that at
least two wire cable mooring lines
(firewarps) are rigged and ready for use
as emergency towing hookups fore and
aft on the outboard side of the vessel;
(8) While underway or anchored within the regulated navigation area, ensure that at least two wire cable mooring lines (firewarps) are rigged and
ready for use as emergency towing
hookups fore and aft on the vessel; and,
(9) Proceed as directed by the COTP.
(g) Requirements for vessels operating
in the vicinity of a vessel carrying dangerous cargoes. (1) Except for a vessel
that is attending a vessel carrying dan-

gerous cargo with permission from the
master of the vessel carrying dangerous cargo or a vessel that is anchored or moored at a marina, wharf,
or pier, and which remains moored or
at anchor, no vessel may, without the
permission of the COTP:
(i) Come or remain within 500 yards
of the port or starboard side or within
1,000 yards of the bow or stern of an underway vessel that is carrying dangerous cargo; or
(ii) Come or remain within 100 yards
of a moored or anchored vessel carrying dangerous cargo.
(2) The master, owner, or operator of
any vessel receiving permission under
paragraph (g)(1) of this section shall:
(i) Maintain a continuous radio guard
on VHF–FM channels 13 and 16;
(ii) Operate at ‘‘no wake’’ speed or
the minimum speed needed to maintain
steerage; and
(iii) Proceed as directed by the
COTP.
(3) No vessel may overtake a vessel
carrying dangerous cargoes unless the
overtaking can be completed before
reaching any bend in the channel. Before any overtaking, the pilots, masters or operators of both the overtaking vessel and the vessel being overtaken must clearly agree on the circumstances of the overtaking, including vessel speeds, time and location of
overtaking.
(h) Additional restrictions above the
C&D Canal. When operating on the
Delaware River above the C&D Canal:
(1) A vessel carrying dangerous cargo
must be escorted by at least one commercial tug; and
(2) Meeting situations shall be avoided on river bends to the maximum extent possible.
(i) The COTP will issue a Broadcast
Notice to Mariners to inform the marine community of scheduled vessel
movements during which the restrictions imposed by paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this section will be in effect.
[CGD 05–96–010, 62 FR 40275, July 28, 1997, as
amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40058,
June 29, 2000]

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§ 165.515

§ 165.514 Safety Zone: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and connecting
waters, vicinity of Marine Corps
Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All waters of the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and
connecting
waters,
from
Bogue
Sound—New
River
Daybeacon
58
(LLNR 39210) at approximate position
34°37′57″ North, 077°12′18″ West, and continuing in the AICW southwest to
Bogue Sound—New River Daybeacon 70
(LLNR 39290) at approximate position
34°33′07″ North, 077°20′30″ West. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of
33 CFR 334.440(e)(2)(i), no vessel may
enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section while weapons
firing exercises are in progress, except
as provided in paragraph (c) of this section or unless permitted by the Captain
of the Port (COTP) Wilmington.
(1) Red warning flags or red warning
lights will be displayed on towers located at both ends of the safety zone
(Bear Creek and Cedar Point) while firing exercises are in progress. The flags
or lights will be displayed by 8 a.m. on
days where firing exercises are scheduled, and will be removed at the end of
the firing exercise.
(2) A Coast Guard or U.S. Navy vessel
will patrol each end of the safety zone
to ensure the public is aware that firing exercises are in progress and that
the firing area is clear of vessel traffic
before weapons are fired.
(c)(1) The COTP Wilmington will announce the specific times and locations
of firing exercises by Broadcast Notice
to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners. Normally, weapons firing for each
firing exercise is limited to a two nautical mile portion of the safety zone.
The COTP may issue general permission to transit all or specified parts of
the safety zone outside of the actual
firing area or if firing is temporarily
stopped. This general permission will
be announced in a Local Notice to
Mariners and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
(2) Weapons firing will be suspended
and vessels permitted to transit the
specified two nautical mile firing area
for a one-hour period beginning at the

start of each odd-numbered hour local
time (e.g., 9 a.m.; 1 p.m.). A vessel may
not enter the specified firing area unless it will be able to complete its transit of the firing area before firing exercises are scheduled to re-start at the
beginning of the next even-numbered
hour.
(d) U.S. Navy safety vessels may be
contacted on VHF marine band radio
channels 13 (156.65 Mhz) and 16 (156.8
Mhz). The Captain of the Port may be
contacted at the Marine Safety Office,
Wilmington, NC by telephone at 1–(800)
325–4956.
[CGD 05–98–38, 63 FR 58636, Nov. 2, 1998, as
amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40058,
June 29, 2000]

§ 165.515 Safety Zone: Cape Fear
River, Wilmington, North Carolina.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone:
(1) The waters of the Cape Fear River
bounded by a line connecting the following points:
Latitude
34°14′12″ N
34°14′12″ N
34°13′54″ N
34°13′54″ N

Longitude
77°57′10″ W
77°57′06″ W
77°57′00″ W
77°57′06″ W

(2) The safety zone boundary can be
described as follows: starting at the
stern of the Battleship USS NORTH
CAROLINA, across the Cape Fear River
to the north end of the Coast Guard
moorings, down along the east bank of
the Cape Fear River to the bow of the
tug CAPTAIN JOHN TAXIS Memorial
(Chandler’s Wharf), back across the
Cape Fear River to Eagle Island, and
then up along the west bank of the
Cape Fear River to the stern of the
Battleship USS NORTH CAROLINA.
(b) Definitions. The designated representative of the Captain of the Port is
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant , or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Wilmington, North Carolina to act on
his behalf.
(c) General information. The Captain
of the Port and the Duty Officer at the
Marine Safety Office, Wilmington,
North Carolina, can be contacted at
telephone number 1–800–325–4956. The
Coast Guard Patrol Commander and
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contacted on VHF–FM channels 16 and
81.
(d) Regulation. Except for persons or
vessels authorized by the Coast Guard
Patrol Commander, no person or vessel
may enter or remain in the regulated
area.
(1) The operator of any vessel in the
immediate vicinity of this safety zone
shall:
(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon
being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on
board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard
Ensign.
(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on
board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard
Ensign.
(2) Any spectator vessel may anchor
outside of the regulated area specified
in paragraph (a) of the section, but
may not block a navigable channel.
(e) Effective date. The Captain of the
Port will issue a Marine Safety Information Broadcast and a Notice to
Mariners to notify the public when this
section is in effect.
[59 FR 33200, June 28, 1994, as amended by
USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40059, June 29, 2000]

§ 165.530 Safety Zone: Cape Fear and
Northeast Cape Fear Rivers, NC.
(a) Location. The following area is a
moving safety zone during the specified
conditions: The waters of the Cape
Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers
for 500 yards ahead and astern, and 75
yards abeam of a vessel carrying hazardous materials when designated by
the Captain of the Port Wilmington,
North Carolina.
(b) General Information. (1) The Captain of the Port and the Duty Officer at
the Marine Safety Office, Wilmington,
North Carolina, can be contacted at
telephone number 1–800–325–4956. The
Coast Guard Patrol Commander enforcing the safety zone can be contacted on
VHF–FM channels 16 and 81.
(2) The Captain of the Port may authorize and designate any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer to act on his behalf in enforcing
this safety zone.
(3) The Marine Safety Office Wilmington will notify the maritime community of periods during which this
safety zone will be in effect by pro-

viding advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of loaded hazardous materials vessels via a marine
broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(c) Regulation. The general regulations governing safety zones contained
in § 165.23 apply.
[COTP Wilmington, NC 94–004, 59 FR 42759,
Aug. 19, 1994, as amended by USCG–2000–7223,
65 FR 40059, June 29, 2000]

§ 165.540 Regulated Navigation Area;
Cape Fear River, Northeast Cape
Fear River, Wilmington, North
Carolina.
(a) Description of the Regulated Navigation Area (RNA). The RNA encompasses all waters of the Cape Fear
River and Northeast Cape Fear River
from the intersection of Bald Head
Shoal Channel and Smith Island Channel (centerline coordinates Latitude
33°52′24.028″ N, Longitude 78°00′29.624″ W
(NAD 83)) to mile 26.7 on the Northeast
Cape Fear River.
(b) Work areas. Dredging work within
the RNA will be conducted in five distinct areas: Ocean Bar II, Horseshoe
Shoal, Passing Lane & Anchorage
Basin, Big Island, and the Northeast
Cape Fear River. Drilling or blasting is
expected to occur within the Passing
Lane & Anchorage Basin, Big Island,
and the Northeast Cape Fear River
work areas. The blast sites within the
RNA, will be identified and made available to the public through: Broadcast
Notices to Mariners or Local Notices to
Mariners (Local Notices to Mariners
are
available
on-line
at
www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/d5/);
direct
contact with the control vessel on
channel 16 VHF–FM; direct contact
with the contractor; or through the
Captain of the Port on VHF marine
Band Radio, channels 13 and 16; or at
telephone number (910) 772–2200. In addition, dredge and blasting companies
will have a control vessel present at
the site of each blast.
(c) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced during the months of
August, September, October, November, December, and January, each year.
This rule will expire on January 31,
2006.
(d) Definitions.

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Active work area means a work area
in which blasting, drilling, or dredging
operations are currently taking place.
Blast site means the area where explosive material is handled during loading, including the perimeter formed by
the loaded blast holes and fifty (50) feet
(15.2 meters) in all directions from
loaded holes.
Blasting operations means the detonation of explosives on the river bottom.
Captain of the Port means the Coast
Guard officer designated by the Commandant to command the Captain of
the Port Zone as described in 33 CFR
3.25–20.
Control vessel means the vessel at an
active work area which coordinates operations within the active work area.
Hangfire means a blast that fails to
detonate at initiation, but detonates at
a later time.
Mile means measured as nautical
miles.
Misfire means a blast that fails to
detonate completely after an attempt
at initiation, also the explosive material that failed to detonate as planned.
RNA means Regulated Navigation
Area.
Work area means those places within
the RNA where dredging, drilling, and
blasting shall be conducted.
(e) Description of work areas in the
RNA. (1) Ocean Bar II, mouth of Cape
Fear. The work area includes: Part of
Bald Head Shoal Channel, Smith Island
Channel, Baldhead Caswell Channel,
Southport Channel, Battery Island
Channel, Lower Swash Channel, and
the majority of Snows Marsh Channel.
The downstream end of the work area
(centerline coordinates: Latitude 33°
50′43.668″N, Longitude 78° 01′40.068″W
(NAD 1983)) is located southeast of
Cape Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy
8 (LL 30350), approximately 2,560 feet
east of the centerline of the existing
Bald Head Shoal Channel. Upstream
end of the work area is located 1,200
feet downstream of the intersection of
Snows Marsh Channel and Horseshoe
Shoal Channel at turn six (mile 6.5, approximately 1,150 feet downstream of
Cape Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy
25 (LL 30530/39965)).
(2) Horseshoe Shoal. The work area includes: Horseshoe Shoal Channel and
part of Snows Marsh Channel. Down-

stream end of the work area is located
1,200 feet downstream of the intersection of Snows Marsh Channel and
Horseshoe Shoal Channel (mile 6.5, approximately 1,150 feet downstream of
Cape Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy
25 (LL 30530/39965)). Upstream end of
the work area is located at the intersection of Horseshoe Shoal Channel
and Reaves Point Channel (mile 7.7, at
about Cape Fear River Channel Lighted
Buoy 27 (LL 30550/39945)).
(3) Big Island. The work area includes: Part of Keg Island Channel,
Lower Big Island Channel, Upper Big
Island Channel, and part of Lower
Brunswick Channel. Downstream end
of the work area is approximately 2,230
feet upstream of the intersection of
Upper Lilliput Channel and Keg Island
Channel (mile 16.2, approximately 1,320
feet downstream of Cape Fear River
Channel Lighted Buoy 46 (LL 30765) and
approximately 2,300 feet upstream of
Cape Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy
44 (LL 30750)). Upstream end of the
work area is approximately 2,680 feet
upstream of intersection of Upper Big
Island Channel and Lower Brunswick
Channel (mile 18.7, approximately 1,620
feet upstream of Cape Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy 56 (LL 30830) and approximately 590 feet downstream of the
Carolina Power & Light Company
(CP&L) overhead power line crossing).
(4) Passing Lane and Anchorage Basin.
There are two separate work areas for
this contract, separated by the Big Island Contract.
(i) Passing Lane work area is located
immediately downstream of the Big Island contract work area. The work
area includes: Reaves Point Channel,
Lower Midnight Channel, Upper Midnight Channel, Lilliput Channel, and
part of Keg Island Channel. Downstream end of Passing Lane work area
is the intersection of Horseshoe Shoal
Channel and Reaves Point Channel
(mile 7.7, at about Cape Fear River
Channel Lighted Buoy 27 (LL 30550/
39945)). Upstream end of the Passing
Lane work area is approximately 2,230
feet upstream of intersection of Upper
Lilliput Channel and Keg Island Channel (mile 16.2, approximately 1,320 feet
downstream of Cape Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy 46 (LL 30765) and approximately 2,300 feet upstream of Cape

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Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy 44
(LL 30750)).
(ii) Anchorage Basin work area is located immediately upstream of the Big
Island contract work area. The work
area includes: Part of Lower Brunswick
Channel, Fourth East Jetty Channel,
Between Channel, and Anchorage Basin
Channel. Downstream end of Anchorage Basin work area is approximately
2,680 feet upstream of intersection of
Upper Big Island Channel and Lower
Brunswick Channel (mile 18.7, approximately 1,620 feet upstream of Cape
Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy 56
(LL 30830) and approximately 590 feet
downstream of the CP&L overhead
power line crossing). Upstream end of
Anchorage Basin work area is the Cape
Fear Memorial Bridge (mile 23.6).
(5) Northeast Cape Fear River. The
downstream end of the work area is the
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (mile 23.6).
Upstream end of the work area (approximately mile 26.7) is on the Northeast Cape Fear River and is approximately 700 feet upstream of the turning
basin located opposite Koch Sulfur
Products Co. and approximately 90 feet
downstream of the submerged gas pipeline crossing.
(f) Regulations. (1) Blasting, drilling,
and dredging operations raise many
safety issues for vessels transiting the
RNA. All mariners are reminded to exercise caution while transiting or operating in the RNA.
(2) Active work areas, control vessels, and blast sites will be identified
via Broadcast Notices to Mariners or
Local Notices to Mariners. The Local
Notice to Mariners is available on-line
at www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/d5/. Control
vessels shall monitor channel 16 VHF–
FM.
(3) The following requirements apply
to all vessels.
(i) All vessels shall inform themselves of the active work areas prior to
entering the RNA.
(ii) All vessels shall contact and receive permission from the control vessel for that work area before entering
the active work area.
(iii) All vessels transiting an active
work area shall do so at no wake speed
or the minimum speed necessary to
maintain steerage.

(iv) During blasting operations all
vessels are prohibited from entering an
area of 500 yards surrounding the blast
site. Upon notification of a misfire or
hangfire, all vessels underway in the
RNA shall proceed to clear the active
work area in which the misfire or
hangfire occurred.
(4) Vessels over 300 gross tons and
tugs with tows are required to contact
the COTP 12 hours before vessel movement within the RNA.
(5) Vessels meeting the notice of arrival requirements under 33 CFR 160.207
are encouraged to notify the COTP at
least 48-hours before the vessel enters
the RNA to facilitate scheduling and
minimize delays. Updates are encouraged at least 12 hours before arriving
at the RNA boundaries. The COTP may
delay entry into the RNA to accommodate other commercial traffic.
(6) Vessels of 300 gross tons or greater
shall be prohibited from entering the
RNA when they are advised that a misfire or hangfire has occurred.
(7) For any vessel with another vessel/barge in tow transiting an active
work area, the hawser or wire length of
the tow shall not exceed 275 feet, measured from the towing bit on the tug to
the point where the hawser or wire
connects with the towed vessel or
barge.
(8) Vessels of 300 gross tons or greater
and tugs with tows, shall, prior to entering the RNA, ensure that they have
sufficient propulsion and directional
control to safely navigate the RNA
under the prevailing conditions.
(9) Vessels of 300 gross tons or greater
and tugs with tows are prohibited from
meeting or overtaking vessels of 300
gross tons or greater or tugs with tows
in active work areas or within one nautical mile of an active work area.
(10) The Captain of the Port, Wilmington may, upon written request,
authorize a deviation from any regulation in this section if it is found that
the proposed operations can be done
safely. An application for deviation
must be received not less than 48 hours
before intended operation and must
state the need and describe the proposal.
[CGD05–01–006, 66 FR 39099, July 27, 2001]

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§ 165.T07–013

SEVENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.T07–013 Security Zone: Internal
waters and territorial seas adjacent
to the Florida peninsula.
(a) Location. The following area is established as a security zone: All U.S.
internal waters and territorial seas adjacent to the State of Florida south of
the Florida-Georgia border and extending seaward three nautical miles from
the baseline from which the territorial
sea is measured around the Florida peninsula to the extent where the Florida
panhandle and adjacent internal waters
and territorial sea intersect with longitude 83°50′ West. In general these are
the U.S. internal waters and territorial
seas adjacent to the Florida peninsula.
(b) Applicability. This section applies
to non-public vessels less than 50 meters (165 feet) in length and all associated auxiliary vessels within the security zone, but shall not apply to foreign
flagged vessels in innocent passage in
the territorial sea of the United States.
For the purpose of this section, an
‘‘auxiliary vessel’’ includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used or capable of
being used as a means of transportation on water attached to, or embarked in, another vessel to which this
section applies.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations in § 165.33 of this part do not
apply to this security zone.
(2)(i) Non-public vessels less than 50
meters (165 feet) in length and persons
on board those vessels may not get underway from a berth, pier, mooring or
anchorage in the security zone, or depart the security zone, with the intent
to enter Cuban territorial waters without express written authorization from
one of the following officials or their
designees: Commander, Seventh Coast
Guard District; the Captain of the Port
Miami; the Captain of Port Tampa; or
the Captain of the Port of Jacksonville. Upon receiving a request for written authorization, the aforementioned
officials shall have ten (10) calendar
days from the receipt of the application, to decide whether an application
for written authorization shall be
granted or denied. Upon notification by
the aforementioned officials that the
application has been denied, the appli-

cant has three (3) business days in
which to request a written denial notification. If such a request is made
within three (3) business days after the
Coast Guard’s notice of denial, the
aforementioned officials have fifteen
(15) calendar days to provide specific,
written reasons stating the basis for
denial. The aforementioned officials
may issue orders to control the movement of vessels to which this section
applies.
(ii) Applications for permission to depart the security zone with the intent
of entering Cuban territorial waters
may be obtained by writing or calling
Commander (oi), Seventh Coast Guard
District, 909 SE First Avenue, Miami,
FL 33131, phone (305) 415–6920. The completed application may be returned via
mail, or facsimile to (305) 415–6925. Further, applications may be obtained
from the following U.S. Coast Guard
units: Marine Safety Office Miami, 100
MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33139,
ph. (305) 536–5693; Marine Safety Office
Tampa, 155 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL
33606, ph. (813) 228–2195; Marine Safety
Office Jacksonville, 7820 Arlington
Expy., Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL
32211, ph. (904) 232–2640; Coast Guard
Group Key West, Florida, ph. (305) 292–
7500.
(3) Where there is a reasonable,
articulable basis to believe a vessel to
which this section applies intends to
enter Cuban territorial waters, an official referenced in paragraph (c)(2) of
this section may require the master,
owner, or person in charge of a vessel
within the security zone, including all
auxiliary vessels, to provide verbal assurance that the vessel will not enter
Cuban territorial waters as a condition
for a vessel to get underway from a
berth, pier, mooring, or anchorage in
the security zone, or depart from the
security zone. The failure of a vessel
master, owner, or person in charge of a
vessel within the Security Zone, including all auxiliary vessels, to provide
requested verbal assurances shall not
be used as the sole basis for seizing the
vessel for forfeiture under the Security
Zone. In addition, an official referenced
in paragraph (c)(2) may require the
master, owner, or person in charge of
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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

board the vessel and provide verbal assurances that all persons on board have
received actual notice of the regulations in this section.
(4) The owner or person in charge of
the vessel shall maintain the express
written authorization for the vessel on
board the vessel.
(d) Enforcement. (1) Vessels or persons
violating this section may be subject
to:
(i) Seizure and forfeiture of the vessel;
(ii) A monetary penalty of not more
than $10,000; and
(iii) Imprisonment for not more than
10 years.
(2) Violation of 18 U.S.C. 1001 may result in imprisonment for not more than
five years or a fine, or both.
(e) This section implements Presidential Proclamation No. 6867. This
section is issued under the authority
delegated in Department of Transportation Order No. 96–3–7.
[CGD07–96–013, 62 FR 25391, May 14, 1997,
CGD07–98–006, 63 FR 38477, July 17, 1998, as
amended by CGD07–00–091, 65 FR 65785, Nov.
2, 2000]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD07–98–006, 63
FR 38477, July 17, 1998, § 165.T07–013 was
amended by revising the heading and paragraph (a). By CGD07–00–091, 65 FR 65785, Nov.
2, 2000, § 165.T07–013 was further amended by
revising paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3). This is
an emergency temporary rule and will terminate when the National Emergency as declared by the President in Presidential Proclamation No. 6867 terminates.

§ 165.T07–069 Regulated
Navigation
Area; Port Everglades Harbor, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida.
(a) Location. The following area in
the vicinity of Port Everglades Harbor
is a regulated navigation area: all waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Port Everglades Harbor,
from shore to shore, south of the 17th
Street Bridge (at a line connecting 26°
06.04′N,
080°07.17′W
and
26°06.04′N,
080°07.05′W), north of the intersection of
the Dania Cut Off Canal and the Intracoastal Waterway (latitude 26° 04.72′N)
and west of a north-south line connecting red day board #6 and green day
board #7 at the entrance to Port Everglades Harbor (longitude 080° 06.30′W).
(b) Regulations. Vessels entering and
transiting through the regulated navi-

gation area shall proceed at a slow
speed. Nothing in this section alleviates vessels or operators from complying with all state and local laws in
the area, including manatee slow speed
zones.
(c) Definition. As used in this section,
slow speed means the speed at which a
vessel proceeds when it is fully off
plane, completely settled in the water
and not creating excessive wake. Due
to the different speeds at which vessels
of different sizes and configurations
may travel while in compliance with
this definition, no specific speed is assigned to slow speed. A vessel is not
proceeding at slow speed if it is:
(1) On a plane;
(2) In the process of coming up on or
coming off of plane; or
(3) Creating an excessive wake.
(d) Effective period. This rule is effective from 12:01 a.m. on Monday, April
28, 2003, until 12:01 a.m. on Monday,
September 1, 2003.
[CGD07–03–069, 68 FR 25500, May 13, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD07–03–069, 68
FR 25500, May 13, 2003, § 165.T07–069 was
added, effective Apr. 28, 2003 to Sept. 1, 2003.

§ 165.T07–146 Security Zones; Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, South
Carolina.
(a) Regulated area. (1) A temporary
fixed security zone is established for
the waters around the Highway 17
bridges, to encompass all waters of the
Cooper River within a line connecting
the following points: 32 deg.48.23′ N, 079
deg.55.3′ W; 32 deg.48.1′ N, 079 deg.54.35′
W; 32 deg.48.34′ N, 079 deg.55.25′ W; 32
deg.48.2′ N, 079 deg.54.35′ W.
(2) Another temporary fixed security
zone is established for the waters
around the Interstate 526 Bridge spans
(Don Holt Bridge) in Charleston Harbor
and on the Cooper River and will encompass all waters within a line connecting the following points: 32
deg.53.49′ N, 079 deg.58.05′ W; 32
deg.53.42′ N, 079 deg.57.48′ W; 32
deg.53.53′ N, 079 deg.58.05′ W; 32
deg.53.47′ N, 079 deg.57.47′ W.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations 165.33 of this
part, vessels are allowed to transit
through these zones but are prohibited
from mooring, anchoring, or loitering

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within these zones unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1321 and 49 CFR 1.46, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Effective dates. This section is effective on December 17, 2002 until 11:59
p.m. on July 15, 2003.
[COTP Charleston–02–146, 67 FR 76993, Dec.
16, 2002]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By 67 FR 76993, Dec.
16, 2002, § 165.T07–146 was added, effective Dec.
17, 2002, until 11:59 p.m., July 15, 2003.

§ 165.701 Vicinity, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida—security zone.
(a) The water, land, and land and
water within the following boundaries
are a security zone—The perimeter of
the Cape Canaveral Barge Canal and
the Banana River at 28°24′33″ N.,
80°39′48″ W.; then due west along the
northern shoreline of the barge canal
for 1,300 yards; then due north to
28°28′42″ N., 80°40′30″ W., on Merritt Island. From this position, the line proceeds irregularly to the eastern shoreline of the Indian River to a position
1,300 yards south of the NASA Causeway at 28°30′54″ N., 80°43′42″ W. (the line
from the barge canal to the eastern
shoreline of the Indian River is marked
by a three-strand barbed-wire fence),
then north along the shoreline of the
Indian River to the NASA Causeway at
28°31′30″ N., 80°43′48″ W. The line continues west on the southern shoreline
of the NASA Causeway to NASA Gate 3
(permanent), then north to the northern shoreline of the NASA Causeway
and east on the northern shoreline of
the causeway back to the shoreline on
Merritt Island at position 28°31′36″ N.,
80°43′42″ W., then northwest along the
shoreline to 28°41′01.2″ N., 80°47′10.2″ W.
(Blackpoint); then due north to channel marker #6 on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), then northeast along the
southern edge of the ICW to the western entrance to the Haulover Canal.
From this point, the line continues
northeast along the southern edge of
the Haulover Canal to the eastern entrance to the canal; then due east to a
point in the Atlantic Ocean 3 miles offshore at 28°44′42″ N., 80°37′51″ W.; then
south along a line 3 miles from the
coast to Wreck Buoy ‘‘WR6’’, then to

Port Canaveral Channel Lighted Buoy
10, then west along the northern edge
of the Port Canaveral Channel to the
northeast corner of the intersection of
the Cape Canaveral Barge Canal and
the ICW in the Banana River at
28°24′36″ N., 80°38′42″ W. The line continues north along the east side of the
Intracoastal Waterway to daymarker
‘35’ thence North Westerly one quarter
of a mile south of NASA Causeway
East (Orsino Causeway) to the shoreline on Merritt Island at position
28°30.95′N., 80°37.6′W., then south along
the shoreline to the starting point.
(b) The area described in paragraph
(a) of this section is closed to all vessels and persons, except those vessels
and persons authorized by the Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District,
or the COTP Jacksonville, Florida,
whenever space vehicles are to be
launched by the United States Government from Cape Canaveral.
(c) COTP Jacksonville, Florida,
closes the security zone, or specific
portions of it, by means of locally promulgated notices. The closing of the
area is signified by the display of a red
ball from a 90-foot pole near the shoreline at approximately 28°35′00″ N.,
80°34′36″ W., and from a 90-foot pole
near the shoreline at approximately
28°25′18″ N., 80°35′00″ W. Appropriate
Local Notices to Mariners will also be
broadcast on 2670 KHZ.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by CGD 7–82–10, 48 FR 11696, Mar.
21, 1983; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532, June 30,
1998]

§ 165.703 Tampa Bay, Florida—Safety
Zone.
(a) A floating safety zone is established consisting of an area 1000 yards
fore and aft of a loaded anhydrous ammonia vessel and the width of the
channel in the following areas:
(1) For inbound tank vessels loaded
with anhydrous ammonia, Tampa Bay
Cut ‘‘F’’ Channel from Lighted Buoys
‘‘3F’’ and ‘‘4F’’ north through and including Gadsden Point Cut Lighted
Buoy ‘‘3’’ and commencing at Gadsden
Point Cut Lighted Buoys ‘‘7’’ and ‘‘8’’
north and including Hillsborough Cut
‘‘C’’ Channel.
(i) For vessels bound for R. E. Knight
Pier at Hookers Point the safety zone

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includes, in addition to the area in
paragraph (a)(1) of this section,
Hillsborough Cut ‘‘D’’ Channel to the
southern tip of Harbor Island.
(ii) For vessels bound for the anhydrous ammonia receiving terminals to
Port Sutton the safety zone includes,
in addition to the area in paragraph
(a)(1) of this section, Port Sutton
Channel.
(2) For outbound tank vessels loaded
with anhydrous ammonia the safety
zone is established when the vessel departs the receiving terminal and continues through the area described in
paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
(3) The floating safety zone is disestablished when the anhydrous ammonia carrier is safely moored at the anhydrous ammonia receiving facility.
(b) All vessels over 5000 gross tons intending to pass anhydrous ammonia
vessels moored in Port Sutton, and all
vessels intending to moor in the R. E.
Knight facilities at Hookers Point
while an anhydrous ammonia vessel is
moored in this facility, must give 30
minutes notice to the anhydrous ammonia vessel so it may take appropriate safety precautions.
(c) The general regulations governing
safety zones contained in § 165.23 apply.
(d) The Marine Safety Office Tampa
will notify the maritime community of
periods during which these safety zones
will be in effect by providing advance
notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of loaded anhydrous ammonia
vessels via a marine broadcast Notice
to Mariners.
(e) Should the actual time of entry of
the anhydrous ammonia vessel into the
safety zone vary more than one half
hour from the scheduled time stated in
the broadcast Notice to Mariners, the
person directing the movement of the
anhydrous ammonia vessel shall obtain
permission from Captain of the Port
Tampa before commencing the transit.
(f) Prior to commencing the movement, the person directing the movement of the anhydrous ammonia vessel
shall make a security broadcast to advise mariners of the intended transit.
All additional security broadcasts as
recommended by the U.S. Coast Pilot 5,
ATLANTIC COAST shall be made
through the transit.

(g) Vessels carrying anhydrous ammonia are permitted to enter and transit Tampa and Hillsborough Bay and
approaches only with a minimum of
three miles visibility.
(h) The Captain of the Port Tampa
may waive any of the requirements of
this subpart for any vessel upon finding
that the vessel or class of vessel, operational conditions, or other circumstances are such that application
of this subpart is unnecessary or impractical for purposes of port safety or
environmental safety.
(i) The owner, master, agent or person in charge of a vessel or barge, loaded with anhydrous ammonia shall report the following information to the
Captain of the Port, Tampa at least
twenty-four hours before entering
Tampa Bay or its approaches or departing from Tampa Bay:
(1) Name and country of registry of
the vessel or barge;
(2) The name of the port or place of
departure;
(3) The name of the port or place of
destination:
(4) The estimated time that the vessel is expected to begin its transit of
Tampa Bay and the time it is expected
to commence its transit of the safety
zone.
(5) The cargo carried and amount.
[CGD7–85–32, 51 FR 28382, Aug. 7, 1986 as
amended by CGD07–87–07, 52 FR 31763, Aug.
24, 1987; 65 FR 9221, Feb. 24, 2000]

§ 165.704 Safety
Florida.

Zone;

Tampa

(a) A floating safety zone is established consisting of an area 1000 yards
fore and aft of a loaded Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel and the
width of the channel in the following
areas. Any vessels desiring to enter the
safety zone must obtain authorization
from the Captain of the Port Tampa.
(1) For vessels loaded with LPG and
bound for the LPG receiving terminal
in Port Sutton the safety zone starts at
Tampa Bay Cut ‘‘F’’ Channel from
Lighted Buoys ‘‘3F’’ and ‘‘4F’’ and proceeds north ending at Gadsden Point
Cut Lighted Buoys ‘‘3’’ and ‘‘4’’. The
safety zone starts again at Gadsden
Point Cut Lighted Buoys ‘‘7’’ and ‘‘8’’
and
proceeds
north
through

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Hillsborough Cut ‘‘C’’, Port Sutton Entrance Channel, and ends at the Port
Sutton LPG facility.
(2) For vessels loaded with LPG and
bound for the LPG receiving terminal
in Rattlesnake the safety zone starts
at Tampa Bay Cut ‘‘J’’ Channel from
lighted buoy ‘‘10J’’ and proceeds north
through Tampa Bay Cut ‘‘K’’ Channel
to buoy ‘‘11K.’’ When a loaded LPG vessel departs the marked channel at
Tampa Bay Cut ‘‘K’’ buoy ‘‘11K’’
enroute to Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL,
the floating safety zone extends 500
yards in all directions surrounding the
loaded LPG vessel, until it arrives at
the entrance to Rattlesnake. While the
loaded LPG vessel is maneuvering in
the Rattlesnake slip and until it is
safely moored at the LPG facility, the
floating safety zone extends 150 feet
fore and aft of the loaded LPG vessel
and the width of the slip. Moored vessels are allowed within the parameters
of the 150-foot safety zone.
(b) The floating safety zone is disestablished when the LPG carrier is
safely moored at the LPG receiving facility.
(c) For outbound tank vessels loaded
with LPG, the safety zone is established when the vessel departs the terminal and continues through the area
described in paragraph (a) of this section.
(d) All vessels over 5000 gross tons intending to pass LPG vessels moored in
Port Sutton, and all vessels intending
to pass LPG vessels moored in Rattlesnake, must give 30 minutes notice to
the LPG vessel so it may take appropriate safety precautions.
(e) The general regulations governing
safety zones contained in § 165.23 apply.
(f) The Coast Guard Captain of the
Port Tampa will notify the maritime
community of periods during which
these safety zones will be in effect by
providing advance notice of scheduled
arrivals and departures of loaded LPG
vessels via a marine broadcast Notice
to Mariners.
(g) Should the actual time of entry of
the LPG vessel into the safety zone
vary more than one half (1⁄2) hour from
the scheduled time stated in the broadcast Notice to Mariners, the person directing the movement of the LPG vessel shall obtain permission from Cap-

tain of the Port Tampa before commencing the transit.
(h) Prior to commencing the movement, the person directing the movement of the LPG vessel shall make a
security broadcast to advise mariners
of the intended transit. All additional
security broadcasts as recommended by
the U.S. Coast Pilot 5, ATLANTIC
COAST, shall be made throughout the
transit.
(i) Vessels carrying LPG are permitted to enter and transit Tampa Bay
and Hillsborough Bay and approaches
only with a minimum of three miles
visibility.
(j) The Captain of the Port Tampa
may waive any of the requirements of
this subpart for any vessel upon finding
that the vessel or class of vessel, operational conditions, or other circumstances are such that application
of this subpart is unnecessary or impractical for purposes of port safety or
environmental safety.
(k) The owner, master, agent or person in charge of a vessel or barge, loaded with LPG shall report, at a minimum, the following information to the
Captain of the Port Tampa at least
twenty-four (24) hours before entering
Tampa Bay, its approaches, or departing Tampa Bay:
(1) The name and country of registry
of the vessel or barge;
(2) The name of the port or place of
departure;
(3) The name of the port or place of
destination;
(4) The estimated time that the vessel is expected to begin its transit of
Tampa Bay and the time it is expected
to commence its transit of the safety
zone(s); and
(5) The cargo carried and amount.
[COTP Tampa 00–054, 66 FR 14489, Mar. 13,
2001]

§ 165.T0704 Safety
Zone:
Savannah
River, Savannah, Georgia.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: Two hundred foot radius
around Garden City Terminal, approximate position 32 degrees 8 minutes, N,
81 degrees 9.5 minutes W, and around
all cargo ships loaded with military
equipment and transiting the Savannah River.

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(b) Effective dates. This regulation becomes effective at 12 p.m. 14 December
1990 until terminated by the Captain of
the Port, Savannah, GA.
(c) Regulation. In accordance with the
general regulations in § 165.23 of this
part, entry into the zone is subject to
the following requirements.
(1) All persons and vessels in the vicinity of the safety zone shall immediately obey any direction or order of
the Captain of the Port or a representative of the Captain of the Port.
(2) The ‘‘representative of the Captain of the Port’’ is any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Savannah, GA to act
on his behalf. A representative of the
Captain of the Port may be contacted
on board any Coast Guard vessel assigned to enforce the safety zone.
(3) Before entering the safety zone, a
vessel operator shall contact the Captain of the Port or a representative of
the Captain of the Port to determine
what restrictions, if any, have been imposed on vessels in the safety zone. The
Captain of the Port may be contacted
by telephone via the Command Duty
Officer at (912) 944–4371. Coast Guard
vessels assisting in the enforcement of
the safety zone may be contacted on
VHF–FM channels 13 or 16, or vessel
operators may determine restrictions
in effect for the safety zone by coming
alongside a Coast Guard vessel patrolling the perimeter of the safety zone.
(4) The Captain of the Port will issue
a Marine Safety Information Broadcast
Notice to Mariners to Notify the maritime community of the safety zone and
restrictions imposed.
[Reg. 90–129, 55 FR 52272, Dec. 21, 1990]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 55 FR 52272, Dec.
21, 1990, § 165.T0704 was added. This is an
emergency temporary rule and will remain
in effect until terminated by the Captain of
the Port Savannah, GA.

§ 165.705 Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape
Canaveral, Florida.
(a) Security Zone A—East (Trident)
Basin, Port Canaveral Harbor, at Cape
Canaveral Air Force Station, Brevard
County, Florida. All waters of the East
Basin north of latitude 28°24′36″N.
(b) Security Zone B—Middle Basin,
Port Canaveral Harbor, adjacent to the

Navy wharf at Cape Canaveral Air
Force Station, Brevard County, Florida. The waters of Port Canaveral Harbor within a line circumscribing the
water approaches to the Navy wharf
along the northeasterly edge of the
Port Canaveral Harbor turning basin at
a distance of 200 feet from all portions
of the wharf including the dolphins located 200 feet off the northwest end and
75 feet off the southeast end of the
wharf.
(c) Entrance into these zones by vessels other than vessels owned or leased
by the United States is prohibited
without permission of the Captain of
the Port, Jacksonville, Florida.
(d) The general regulations governing
security zones contained in 33 CFR
165.33 apply.
[CGD7 87–38, 53 FR 38718, Oct. 3, 1988; CGD7
87–38, 54 FR 611, Jan. 9, 1989; CGD7 89–21, 54
FR 26198, June 22, 1989]

§ 165.708 Safety/Security
Charleston Harbor and
River, Charleston, SC.

(a) Regulated area. The following
boundaries are established as a safety
and security zone during specified conditions:
(1) All waters 200 yards ahead and
astern and 100 yards to each side of a
vessel transporting nuclear materials
while the vessel transits from Charleston Harbor Entrance Buoy ‘‘C’’ (LLNR
1885, position 32–39.6N, 079–40.9W) to the
Charleston Naval Weapons Station (position 32–55.4N, 079–56.0W) on the Cooper River. All coordinates referenced
use datum: NAD 1983.
(2) All waters within 100 yards of the
vessel described in paragraph (a)(1) of
this section while the vessel is conducting cargo operations at the
Charleston Naval Weapons Station.
(b) Captain of the Port Charleston
will announce the activation of the
safety/security zones described in paragraph (a) of this section by Broadcast
Notice to Mariners. The general regulations governing safety and security
zones contained in §§ 165.23 and 165.33
apply.
[COTP Charleston 96–034, 61 FR 68156, Dec. 27,
1996]

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§ 165.711 Safety Zone: Port Everglades,
Fort Lauderdale, FL.
(a) Regulated Area. A moving safety
zone is established in the following
area:
(1) The waters around naval aircraft
carriers entering Port Everglades in an
area 700 yards forward, 500 yards astern
and 350 yards on either side of each vessel, beginning at the Port Everglades
Sea Buoy in approximate position
26°05.5′N, 80°04.8′W and continuing until
the vessel is safely moored in approximate position 26°04.9′N, 80°06.9′W. All
coordinates referenced use datum: NAD
83.
(2) The waters around naval aircraft
carriers departing Port Everglades in
an area 700 yards forward, 500 yards
astern and 350 yards on either side of
each vessel beginning at the Pier in approximate position 26°04.9′N, 80°06.9′W,
and continuing until the stern passes
the Port Everglades Sea Buoy, in approximate position 26°05.5′N, 80°04.8′W.
All coordinates referenced use datum:
NAD 83.
(b) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the
safety zone unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port, Miami, Florida, or
a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant,
or petty officer designated by him.
(2) Vessels encountering emergencies
which require transit through the moving safety zone should contact the
Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency,
the Coast Guard patrol craft may authorize a vessel to transit through the
safety zone with a Coast Guard designated escort.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of on-scene
patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant,
or petty officers of the U.S. Coast
Guard. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local
or state officials may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation
and other applicable laws.
[COTP MIAMI 96–054, 62 FR 32201, June 13,
1997]

§ 165.714 Regulated Navigation Area;
Atlantic Ocean, Charleston, SC.
(a) Location. The following area is a
Regulated Navigation Area: A trapezoid at the water surface, and the en-

tire water column from surface to seabed inclusive of the vessel, bounded by
the following four coordinates:
Latitude
Western
boundary.
Southern
boundary.
Eastern
boundary.
Northern
boundary.

Longitude

32°42′56″ N

79°47′34″ W

32°42′32″ N

79°46′42″ W

32°43′26″ N

79°45′27″ W

32°43′56″ N

79°46′08″ W

(NAD 83)
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
this part, all vessels and persons are
prohibited from anchoring, diving, laying cable or conducting salvage operations in this zone except as authorized
by the Captain of the Port.
[CGD 07–95–054, 60 FR 45047, Aug. 30, 1995]

§ 165.720 Safety/Security
Zone:
Johns River, Jacksonville, FL.

(a) Location. The water and the land
within the following boundaries are established as a safety and security zone
during specified conditions:
(1) All waters within 200 yards of
Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida
and all adjacent land within 100 yards
of the island shoreline during staging
of Department of Defense equipment
and during the loading/unloading of
military supply vessels.
(2) All waters within 200 yards of
‘‘any’’ waterfront facility at which a
laden military vessel is located and all
land at the facility, including docks
and piers, within 100 yards of the St.
Johns River.
(3) All waters within 200 yards of any
specified military supply vessel during
its transit of the St. Johns River and
out to three (3) nautical miles offshore.
(b) Regulations. (1) For public notice,
the zone described in paragraph (a)(1)
of this section is effective beginning 11
December 1990 and will remain in force
until cancelled by the Captain of the
Port Jacksonville, Florida.
(2) The COTP Jacksonville may activate, as necessary, any portion of the
safety/security zone described in paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section
by means of locally promulgated
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meeting situations will be allowed during specified vessel transits.
(3) In accordance with the general
regulations governing safety and security zones contained in 33 CFR 165.23
and 165.33 of this part, entry into any
portion of the described zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port Jacksonville, Florida.
(4) This regulation does not apply to
authorized law enforcement agencies
operating within the safety/security
zone.
[COTP Jacksonville, FL Reg. 90–124, 55 FR
51700, Dec. 17, 1990]

§ 165.721 Safety Zone: St. Johns River,
Jacksonville, FL.
(a) Location. The following area is established as a safety zone during the
specified conditions: The waters within
a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge
or barges during the storage, preparation, and launching of fireworks in the
St. Johns River between the Hart and
Acosta Bridges.
(b) Effective dates. This section becomes effective upon activation by the
Captain of the Port by the broadcasting of a local Notice to Mariners on
appropriate VHF–FM radio frequencies.
It terminates at the conclusion of the
fireworks display unless terminated
earlier by the Captain of the Port.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in 165.23 of this
part, anchoring, mooring or transiting
in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or
District Commander.
(2) This regulation does not apply to
authorized law enforcement agencies
operating within the Safety Zone.
[COTP Jacksonville Reg. 94–027, 59 FR 55584,
Nov. 8, 1994]

§ 165.722 Security Zone: St. Johns
River, Jacksonville, Florida.
(a) Location. The water located within the following area is established as a
security zone: beginning at the shoreline of the St. Johns River at the
northernmost property line of Naval
Air Station Jacksonville next to
Timuquana Country Club, at 30°14′39.5″
N, 81°40′45″ W; thence northeasterly to
30°14′42″ N, 81°40′42″ W; thence south remaining 400 feet from the shoreline at
mean high water; thence past Piney

Point and Black Point to the northern
edge of Mulberry Cover Manatee refuge, 400 feet from Naval Air Station
Jacksonville boat ramp, at 30°13′00″ N,
81°40′23.5″ W; thence southwesterly in a
straight line to position 30°12′14″ N,
81°40′42″ W; thence southerly, remaining 400′ seaward of the mean high water
shoreline to 30°11′40″ N, 81°41′15.5″ W;
thence northwest to the point at the
end of the property line of Naval Air
Station Jacksonville just north of the
Buckman Bridge at position 30°11′42.30″
N, 81°41′23.66″ W; thence northeasterly
along the mean high water shoreline of
the St. Johns River and Mulberry Cove
to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD
83
(b) In accordance with the general
regulations in § 165.33 of this part, no
person or vessel may enter or remain
in the zone without the permission of
the Captain of the Port Jacksonville,
Florida. All other portions of § 165.33
remain applicable.
(c) This regulation does not apply to
Coast Guard vessels and authorized law
enforcement vessels operating within
the Security Zone.
[COTP Jacksonville Reg. 93–115, 60 FR 65571,
Dec. 20, 1995]

§ 165.726 Regulated Navigation Areas;
Miami River, Miami, Florida.
(a) Location. The following are Regulated Navigation Areas:
(1) All the waters of the Miami River,
Miami, Florida, from the Brickell Avenue Bridge, in approximate position
25°46′19″ N, 80°11′4″ W, inland to the
South Florida Water Management District’s salinity dam in approximate position 25°48′4″ N, 80°15′6″ W.
(2) The Tamiami Canal from its
intersection with the Miami river in
approximate position 25°47′7″ N, 80°14′7″
W to the N.W. 37th Avenue bridge in
approximate position 25°48′5″ N, 80°15′5″
W. All coordinates referenced use
datum: NAD 83.
(b) Regulations. The restrictions in
this paragraph apply to vessels operating within the regulated navigation
areas in paragraph (a) of this section
unless authorized to deviate by the
Captain of the Port, Miami, Florida, or
a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant,
or petty officer designated by him.

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§ 165.729

(1) All rafted vessels (inboard and
outboard) must be properly moored in
accordance with applicable municipal
laws and regulations.
(2) At no time shall any vessels be
rafted more than two abreast.
(3) Neither single nor rafted vessels
shall extend greater than 54 feet into
the main river (measured from the
dock) without permission of the Captain of the Port.
(4) A minimum channel width of 65
feet shall be maintained at all times on
the Miami River from the Brickell Avenue Bridge west to the Tamiami
Canal. A minimum channel width of 45
feet shall be maintained at all times on
the Miami River west of the junction of
the Miami River and the Tamiami
Canal to the South Florida Water Management District’s salinity dam, as
well as on the Tamiami Canal from its
mouth to the N.W. 37th Avenue Bridge.
(5) All moored and rafted vessels
shall provide safe access from the
shore.
(6) All moored and rafted vessels
shall provide clear and ready access for
land-based firefighters to safely and
quickly reach outboard rafted vessels.
(7) No vessels shall moor or raft in
any manner as to impede safe passage
of another vessel to any of the tributaries of the Miami River.
(8) Nothing in these regulations shall
prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from requiring the relocation or
movement of vessels in a declared flood
emergency.
(c) Enforcement. Violations of these
regulated navigation areas should be
reported to the Captain of the Port,
Miami. Persons in violation of these
regulations will be subject to civil penalty under § 165.13(b) of this part.
[CGD07–97–019, 62 FR 50512, Sept. 26, 1997]

§ 165.728 Jacksonville, Florida—safety
zones.
(a) The water, land, and land and
water within the following boundaries
are established as safety zones during
the specified conditions:
(1) Zone A. 200 yards in all directions
around
any
specified
Maritime
Prepositioned Ship as it transits between the St. Johns River entrance sea
buoy (STJ) and its berth inside the
Mayport Basin (Ribault Bay), Mayport,

Florida. The prescribed safety zone will
also be in effect as the vessel transits
to its berth at Blount Island Marine
Terminal, Jacksonville, Florida.
(2) Zone B. 100 yards in all directions
on land and 200 yards on water from
the eastern end of Transit Shed #2 to
the east shore of Alligator Creek at
Blount Island Terminal, Jacksonville,
Florida.
(3) Zone C: 100 yards in all directions
on land from Gate berth #1 and all waters within the Back River (locally
known as the Gate Slip) on Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida, commencing from a line drawn between the
southwesterly most shore point latitude 30°23′34″, longitude 81°30′52″ and
the southeasterly most shore point
latitude 30°23′38″, longitude 81°30′36″.
(b) The areas described in paragraph
(a) of this section may be closed to all
vessels and persons, except those vessels and persons authorized by the
Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District or the Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, Florida, whenever specified
Maritime Prepositioned Ships are
transiting the St. Johns River (Zone
A), moored at Blount Island (Zone B),
or moored at Gate Terminal (Zone C).
(c) The general regulations governing
safety zones contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(d) The Captain of the Port Jacksonville, Florida will activate the safety
zones or specific portions of them by
issuing a local broadcast notice to
mariners. The closing of the area at
Blount Island, described above, will be
signified by the display of a rotating
yellow light located on the waterfront
at Blount Island Marine Terminal or at
the Gate Terminal Berth #1.
[CGD7 87–15, 52 FR 23442, June 22, 1987, as
amended by CGD7 91–33, 56 FR 22826, May 17,
1991]

§ 165.729 Jacksonville Harbor, Florida—security zone.
(a) The water, land, and land and
water within the following boundaries
are established as security zones during the specified conditions:
(1) Zone A. 200 yards in all directions
around
any
specified
Maritime
Prepositioned Ship as it transits between the St. Johns River entrance sea
buoy (STJ) and its berth inside the

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Mayport Naval Basin (Ribault Bay),
Mayport, Florida. The prescribed security zone will also be in effect as the
vessel transits to its berth at Blount
Island Marine Terminal, Jacksonville,
Florida.
(2) Zone B. 100 yards in all directions
on land and 200 yards on water from
the eastern end of Transit Shed #2 to
the east shore of Alligator Creek at
Blount Island Terminal, Jacksonville,
Florida.
(3) Zone C: 100 yards in all directions
on land from Gate berth #1 and all waters within the Back River (locally
known as the Gate Slip) on Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida, commencing from a line drawn between the
southwesterly most shore point latitude 30°23′34″, longitude 81°30′52″ and
the southeasterly most shore point
latitude 30°23′38″, longitude 81°30′36″.
(b) The areas described in paragraph
(a) of this section shall be closed to all
vessels and persons, except those vessels and persons authorized by the
Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District or the Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, Florida, whenever specified
Maritime Prepositioned Ships are
transiting the St. Johns River (Zone
A), moored at Blount Island (Zone B),
or moored at Gate Terminal (Zone C).
(c) The general regulations governing
security zones contained in 33 CFR
165.33 apply.
(d) The Captain of the Port Jacksonville, Florida will activate the security
zones or specific portions of them by
issuing a local broadcast notice to
mariners. The closing of the area at
Blount Island, described above, will be
signified by the display of a rotating
yellow light located on the waterfront
at Blount Island Marine Terminal or at
the Gate Terminal Berth #1.
[CGD7 87–16, 52 FR 23443, June 22, 1987, as
amended by CGD7 91–34, 56 FR 22827, May 17,
1991]

§ 165.730 King’s Bay, Georgia—Regulated navigation area.
Vessels transiting in the water
bounded by the line connecting the following points must travel no faster
than needed for steerageway:
Latitude
30°48′00.0″ N
30°46′19.5″ N

Longtitude
081°29′24.0″ W
081°29′17.0″ W

30°47′35.0″ N
081°30′16.5″ W
and thence to the point of beginning
[CGD7 92–41, 58 FR 38057, July 15, 1993]

§ 165.731 Safety/Security Zone: Cumberland Sound, Georgia and St.
Marys River Entrance Channel.
(a) Location. A permanent safety/security zone is established within the
following coordinates, the area enclosed by a line starting at 30°44′55″ N,
081°29′39″ W; thence to 30°44′55″ N,
081°29′18″ W; thence to30°46′35″ N,
081°29′18″ W; thence to 30°47′02″ N,
081°29′34″ W; thence to 30°47′21″ N,
081°29′39″ W; thence to30°48′00″ N,
081°29′42″ W; thence to 30°49′07″ N,
081°29′56″ W; thence to 30°49′55″ N,
081°30′35″ W; thence to30°50′15″ N,
081°31′08″ W; thence to 30°50′14″ N,
081°31′30″ W; thence to 30°49′58″ N,
081°31′45″ W; thence to30°49′58″ N,
081°32′03″ W; thence to 30°50′12″ N,
081°32′17″ W; thence following the land
based perimeter boundary to the point
of origin.
(b) A temporary safety/security zone,
when activated by the Captain of the
Port, Jacksonville, Florida, encompasses all waters and land from bank to
bank within Cumberland Sound and
the St. Marys Entrance Channel: the
northern extent of this zone starts at
the southern tip of Crab Island; lighted
buoy number ″1″ at the mouth of the
Amelia River demarks the southern
boundary; day marker number ″2″ at
the mouth of the St. Marys River indicates the western boundary; and the
eastern boundary extends out to three
(3) nautical miles in the Atlantic
Ocean, with the zone also encompassing the waters within 1000 yards of
the entrance channel east of the jetties.
(c) Regulations. (1) The Captain of the
Port, Jacksonville, Florida will activate the temporary safety/security
zone described in paragraph (b) of this
section by issuing a local broadcast notice to mariners.
(2) All persons and vessels in the vicinity of the safety/security zone shall
immediately obey any direction or
order of the Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, Florida.
(3) The general regulations governing
safety and security zones contained in
33 CFR 165.23 and .33 apply. No person

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or vessel may enter or remain within
the designated zones without the permission of the Captain of the Port,
Jacksonville, Florida.
(4) This regulation does not apply to
persons or vessels operating under the
authority of the United States Navy
nor to authorized law enforcement
agencies.
[COTP Jacksonville Reg. 90–94, 55 FR 42374,
Oct. 19, 1990]

§ 165.735 Brunswick, Georgia, Turtle
River, Vicinity of Sydney Lanier
Bridge.
Except during the flood tide, every
vessel over 500 GRT departing the Port
of Brunswick for sea shall do so only
from the Turtle River, so as to be
shaped up for bridge transit:
(a) Before reaching Turtle River
Buoy ‘‘1’’ (Light List Number 6050); or,
Latitude

(b) Before reaching the intersection
of Brunswick Harbor Range and Turtle
River Lower Range, provided that the
vessel:
(1) Be equipped with an operable bow
thruster or have tug assistance; and
(2) Be stopped and maneuvered with
no appreciable way on until aligned
with the centerline axis of the Turtle
River Channel.
[CGD7 87–27, 52 FR 48811, Dec. 28, 1987]

§ 165.752 Sparkman Channel, Tampa,
Florida—regulated navigation area.
(a) A regulated navigation area is established to protect vessels from limited water depth in Sparkman Channel
caused by an underwater pipeline. The
regulated
navigation
area
is
in
Sparkman Channel between the lines
connecting the following points (referenced in NAD 83):

Longitude

Latitude

Longitude

1:
27°56′20.5″N

082°26′42.0″W ...............................

to

27°56′19.3″N ..................................

82°26′37.5″W

27°55′32.0″N

082°26′54.0″W ...............................

to

27°55′30.9″N ..................................

82°26′49.1″W

2:

(b) Ships requiring Federal or State
pilotage shall not meet or overtake
other like vessels in Sparkman Channel.
(c) Vessels having a draft of more
than 35.5 feet may not transit
Sparkman Channel.
(d) Vessels having a draft of 34.5 feet,
but not over 35.5 feet, may transit
Sparkman Channel only when the tide
is at least one foot above mean low
water.
(e) Vessels with a draft of 30 feet or
greater shall transit as near as possible
to the center of the channel.
[CGD7 90–52, 56 FR 36005, July 30, 1991, as
amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35532,
June 30, 1998]

§ 165.753 Regulated navigation
Tampa Bay, Florida.

area;

(a) The following is a regulated navigation area (RNA): All the navigable
waters of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough
Bay and Old Tampa Bay, including all
navigable waterways tributary thereto.
Also included are the waters of Egmont
Channel, Gulf of Mexico from Tampa

Bay to the seabuoy, Tampa Lighted
Whistle Buoy T, LLNR 18465.
(b) The master, pilot, or person in
charge of any vessel of 50 meters or
greater shall give a Navigational Advisory Broadcast in accordance with 47
CFR 80.331 on VHF–FM channel 13 at
the
following
broadcast/reporting
points:
(1) Prior to getting underway from
any berth or anchorage;
(2) Prior to entering Egmont Channel
from seaward;
(3) Prior to passing Egmont Key in
any direction;
(4) Prior to transiting the Skyway
Bridge in either direction;
(5) Prior to transiting the intersection of Tampa Bay Cut F Channel,
Tampa Bay Cut G Channel, and Gadsden Point Cut Channel;
(6) Prior to anchoring or approaching
a berth for docking;
(7) Prior to tending hawser;
(8) Prior to transiting Point Pinellas
Channel Light 1 in either direction.
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the English language and will contain
the following information:
(1) The words ‘‘Hello all vessels, a
Navigational Advisory follows’’;
(2) Name of vessel;
(3) If engaged in towing, the nature of
the tow;
(4) Direction of Movement;
(5) Present location; and,
(6) The nature of any hazardous conditions as defined by 33 CFR 160.203.
(d) Nothing in this section shall supersede either the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) or the Inland
Navigation Rules, as applicable, or relieve the Master or person in charge of
the vessel of responsibility for the safe
navigation of the vessel.
[CGD07–94–094, 60 FR 58519, Nov. 28, 1995]

§ 165.754 Safety Zone: San Juan Harbor, San Juan, PR.
(a) Regulated Area. A moving safety
zone is established in the following
area:
(1) The waters around Liquefied Petroleum Gas ships entering San Juan
Harbor in an area one half mile around
each vessel, beginning one mile north
of the San Juan Harbor ι1 Sea Buoy, in
approximate position 18–29.3N, 66–07.6W
and continuing until the vessel is safely moored at either the Gulf Refinery
Oil dock or the Catano Oil dock in approximate position 18–25.8N, 66–06.5W.
All coordinates referenced use datum:
NAD 83.
(2) The waters around Liquefied Petroleum Gas ships departing San Juan
Harbor in an area one half mile around
each vessel beginning at either the
Gulf Refinery Oil dock or Catano Oil
dock in approximate position 18–25.8N,
66–06.5W when the vessel gets underway, and continuing until the stern
passes the San Juan Harbor ι1 Sea
Buoy, in approximate position 18–28.3N,
66–07.6W. All coordinates referenced use
datum: NAD 83.
(b) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel may enter, transit or remain in the
safety zone unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port, San Juan, Puerto
Rico, or a designated Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer.
(2) Vessels encountering emergencies
which require transit through the moving safety zone should contact the

Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency,
the Coast Guard patrol craft may authorize a vessel to transit through the
safety zone with a Coast Guard designated escort.
(3) The Captain of the Port and the
Duty Officer at Marine Safety Office,
San Juan, Puerto Rico, can be contacted at telephone number 787–706–2444
or 787–289–2048. The Coast Guard Patrol
Commander enforcing the safety zone
can be contacted on VHF–FM channels
16 and 22A.
(4) The Marine Safety Office San
Juan will notify the marine community of periods during which these safety zones will be in effect by providing
advance notice of scheduled arrivals
and departures of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas vessels via a marine broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(5) Should the actual time of entry of
the Liquefied Petroleum Gas vessel
vary more than one half hour from the
scheduled time stated in the broadcast
Notice to Mariners, the person directing the movement of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas vessel shall obtain permission from Captain of the Port San Juan
before commencing the transit.
(6) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of on-scene
patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant,
or petty officers of the U.S. Coast
Guard. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local
or state officials may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section, and other applicable laws.
[COTP SAN JUAN 97–045, 63 FR 27681, May
20, 1998, as amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66
FR 33641, June 25, 2001]

§ 165.755 Safety
Zone;
Guayanilla,
Puerto Rico
(a) The following area is established
as a safety zone during the specified
conditions:
(1) A 100 yard radius surrounding a
vessel carrying Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG) while transiting north of Latitude 17°56.0′N in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, on approach to or departure from the Eco-Electrica waterfront
facility in Guayanilla Bay, Puerto
Rico. The safety zone remains in effect
until the LNG vessel is docked at the

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Eco-Electrica waterfront facility or
south of Latitude 17°56.0′N.
(2) The waters within 150 feet of a
LNG vessel when the vessel is alongside the Eco-Electrica waterfront facility in Guayanilla Bay, at position
17°58.55′N, 066°45.3′W. This safety zone
remains in effect while the LNG vessel
is docked with product aboard or is
transferring liquefied natural gas.
(b) In accordance with the general
regulations in 165.23 of this part, anchoring, mooring or transiting in these
zones is prohibited unless authorized
by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port.
(c) The Coast Guard Marine Safety
Office San Juan will notify the maritime community of periods during
which the safety zones will be in effect
by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of LNG
vessels via a marine broadcast Notice
to Mariners.
[COTP San Juan 00–095, 66 FR 16870, Mar. 28,
2001]

§ 165.756 Regulated Navigation Area;
Savannah River, Georgia.
(a) Regulated Navigation Area (RNA).
The Savannah River between Fort
Jackson (32°04.93′ N, 081°02.19′ W) and
the Savannah River Channel Entrance
Sea Buoy is a regulated navigation
area. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions are used in this section:
Bollard pull is an industry standard
used for rating tug capabilities and is
the pulling force imparted by the tug
to the towline. It means the power that
an escort tug can apply to its working
line(s) when operating in a direct
mode.
Direct Mode is a towing technique
which is defined as a method of operation by which a towing vessel generates towline forces by thrust alone at
an angle equal to or nearly equal to the
towline, or thrust forces applied directly to the escorted vessel’s hull.
Indirect Mode is a towing technique
that, for the purpose of this section, is
defined as a method of operation by
which an escorting towing vessel generates towline forces by a combination
of thrust and hydrodynamic forces resulting from a presentation of the un-

derwater body of the towing vessel at
an oblique angle to the towline. This
method increases the resultant bollard
pull, thereby arresting and controlling
the motion of an escorted vessel.
LNG tankship means a vessel as described in 46 CFR 154.
Made-up means physically attached
by cable, towline, or other secure
means in such a way as to be immediately ready to exert force on a vessel
being escorted.
Make-up means the act of, or preparations for becoming made-up.
Operator means the person who owns,
operates, or is responsible for the operation of a facility or vessel.
Savannah River Channel Entrance Sea
Buoy means the aid to navigation labeled R W ‘‘T’’ Mo (A) WHIS on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Nautical Chart
11512.
Standby means immediately available, ready, and equipped to conduct
operations.
Underway means that a vessel is not
at anchor, not made fast to the shore,
or not aground.
(c) Applicability. This section applies
to all vessels operating within the
RNA, including naval and other public
vessels, except vessels that are engaged
in the following operations:
(1) Law enforcement or search and
rescue operations;
(2) Servicing aids to navigation;
(3) Surveying, maintenance, or improvement of waters in the RNA; or
(4) Actively engaged in escort, maneuvering or support duties for the
LNG tankship.
(d) Regulations.
(1) Requirements for vessel operations
while a LNG tankship is underway within
the RNA:
(i) Except for a vessel that is moored
at a marina, wharf, or pier, and remains moored, no vessel 1600 gross tons
or greater is permitted within the RNA
without the permission of the Captain
of the Port (COTP).
(ii) All vessels under 1600 gross tons
shall keep clear of transiting LNG
tankships.
(iii) The owner, master, or operator
of a vessel carrying liquefied natural
gas (LNG) shall:

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(A) Comply with the notice requirements of 33 CFR 160. Updates are encouraged at least 12 hours before arrival at the RNA boundaries. The
COTP may delay the vessel’s entry into
the RNA to accommodate other commercial traffic. LNG tankships are further encouraged to include in their notice a report of the vessel’s propulsion
and machinery status and any outstanding recommendations or deficiencies identified by the vessel’s classification society and, for foreign flag
vessels, any outstanding deficiencies
identified by the vessel’s flag state.
(B) Obtain permission from the COTP
before commencing the transit into the
RNA.
(C) While transiting, make security
broadcasts every 15 minutes as recommended by the U.S. Coast Pilot 4
Atlantic Coast. The person directing
the vessel must also notify the COTP
telephonically or by radio on channel
13 or 16 when the vessel is at the following locations: Sea Buoy, Savannah
Jetties, and Fields Cut.
(D) Not enter or get underway within
the RNA if visibility during the transit
is not sufficient to safely navigate the
channel, and/or wind speed is, or is expected to be, greater than 25 knots.
(E) While transiting the RNA, the
LNG tankship shall have sufficient
towing vessel escorts.
(2) Requirements for LNG facilities:
(i) The operator of a facility where a
LNG tankship is moored shall station
and provide a minimum of two escort
towing vessels each with a minimum of
100,000 pounds of bollard pull, 4,000
horsepower and capable of safely operating in the indirect mode, to escort
transiting vessels 1600 gross tons or
greater past the moored LNG tankship.
(ii) In addition to the two towing vessels required by paragraph (d)(2)(i) of
this section, the operator of the facility where the LNG tankship is moored
shall provide at least one standby towing vessel of sufficient capacity to take
appropriate actions in an emergency as
directed by the LNG vessel bridge
watch.
(3) Requirements for vessel operations
while a LNG tankship is moored:
(i) While moored within the RNA,
LNG tankships shall maintain a bridge
watch of appropriate personnel to mon-

itor vessels passing under escort and to
coordinate the actions of the standbytowing vessel required in paragraph
(d)(2)(ii) of this section in the event of
emergency.
(ii) Transiting vessels 1600 gross tons
or greater, when passing a moored LNG
tankship, shall have a minimum of two
towing vessels, each with a minimum
capacity of 100,000 pounds of bollard
pull, 4,000 horsepower, and the ability
to operate safely in the indirect mode,
made-up in such a way as to be immediately available to arrest and control
the motion of an escorted vessel in the
event of steering, propulsion or other
casualty. While it is anticipated that
vessels will utilize the facility provided
towing vessel services required in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section, this regulation does not preclude escorted vessel
operators from providing their own
towing vessel escorts, provided they
meet the requirements of this part.
(A) Outbound vessels shall be madeup and escorted from Bight Channel
Light 46 until the vessel is safely past
the LNG dock.
(B) Inbound vessels shall be made-up
and escorted from Elba Island Light 37
until the vessel is safely past the LNG
dock.
(iii) All vessels of less than 1600 gross
tons shall not approach within 70 yards
of an LNG tankship.
(e) LNG Schedule. The Captain of the
Port will issue a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners to inform the marine community of scheduled LNG tankship activities during which the restrictions imposed by this section are in effect.
(f) Waivers. (1) The COTP may waive
any requirement in this section, if the
COTP finds that it is in the best interest of safety or in the interest of national security.
(2) An application for a waiver of
these requirements must state the
compelling need for the waiver and describe the proposed operation and
methods by which adequate levels of
safety are to be obtained.
(g) Enforcement. Violations of this
section should be reported to the Captain of the Port, Savannah, at (912) 652–
4353. In accordance with the general
regulations in § 165.13 of this part, no
person may cause or authorize the operation of a vessel in the regulated

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navigation area contrary to the provisions of this section.
[CGD07–01–037, 67 FR 46867, July 17, 2002]

§ 165.757 Safety Zones; Ports of Ponce,
Tallaboa, and Guayanilla, Puerto
Rico and Limetree Bay, St. Croix,
U.S.V.I.
(a) Location. The following areas are
established as a safety zones during the
specified conditions:
(1) Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico. A 100yard radius surrounding all Liquefied
Hazardous Gas (LHG) vessels with
product aboard while transiting north
of Latitude 17°57.0′ N in the waters of
the Caribbean Sea on approach to or
departing from the Port of Ponce,
Puerto Rico (NAD 83). The safety zone
remains in effect until the LHG vessel
is docked.
(2) Port of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico. A 100yard radius surrounding all Liquefied
Hazardous Gas (LHG) vessels with
product aboard while transiting north
of Latitude 17°56.0′ N in the waters of
the Caribbean Sea on approach to or
departing from the Port of Tallaboa,
Puerto Rico (NAD 83). The safety zone
remains in effect until the LHG vessel
is docked.
(3) Port of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. A
100-yard radius surrounding all Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) vessels
around with product aboard while
transiting north of Latitude 17°57.0′ N
in the waters of the Caribbean Sea on
approach to or departing from the Port
of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (NAD 83).
The safety zone remains in effect until
the LHG vessel is docked.
(4) Port of Limetree Bay, St. Croix,
U.S.V.I. A 100-yard radius surrounding
all Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) vessels
with
product
aboard
while
transiting north of Latitude 17°39.0′ N
in the waters of the Caribbean Sea on
approach to or departing from the Port
of Limetree Bay, U.S.V.I. (NAD 83).
The safety zone remains in effect until
the LHG vessel is docked.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
this part, anchoring, mooring or
transiting in these zones is prohibited
unless authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port. The Marine Safety
Office San Juan will notify the maritime community of periods during

which these safety zones will be in effect by providing advance notice of
scheduled arrivals and departures on
LHG carriers via a broadcast notice to
mariners on VHF Marine Band Radio,
Channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
[COTP San Juan 02–038, 67 FR 60867, Sept. 27,
2002]

§ 165.758 Security
Puerto Rico.

Zone;

San

(a) Location. Moving and fixed security zones are established 50 yards
around all cruise ships entering, departing, moored or anchored in the
Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The security zone for a cruise ship entering
port is activated when the vessel is one
mile north of the #3 buoy, at approximate position 18°28′17′ N, 66°07′37.5′ W.
The security zone for a vessel is deactivated when the vessel passes this buoy
on its departure from the port.
(b) Regulations. (1) Under general regulations in § 165.33 of this part, entering, anchoring, mooring or transiting
in these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of
the Port of San Juan.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at the Greater
Antilles Section Operations Center at
(787) 289–2041 or via VHF radio on Channel 16 to seek permission to transit the
area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the
instructions of the Captain of the Port
or his designated representative.
(3) The Marine Safety Office San
Juan will attempt to notify the maritime community of periods during
which these security zones will be in
effect by providing advance notice of
scheduled arrivals and departures of
cruise ships via a broadcast notice to
mariners.
(c) Definition. As used in this section,
cruise ship means a passenger vessel
greater than 100 feet in length that is
authorized to carry more than 150 passengers for hire, except for a ferry.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD07–02–042, 67 FR 76991, Dec. 16, 2002]

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§ 165.759 Security Zones; Ports of
Jacksonville, Fernandina, and Canaveral, Florida.
(a) Regulated area. Moving security
zones are established 100 yards around
all tank vessels, cruise ships, and military pre-positioned ships during transits entering or departing the ports of
Jacksonville, Fernandina, and Canaveral, Florida. These moving security
zones are activated when the subject
vessels pass the St. Johns River Sea
Buoy, at approximate position 30 deg.
23′ 35″ N, 81 deg, 19′ 08″ West, when entering the port of Jacksonville, or pass
Port Canaveral Channel Entrance
Buoys # 3 or # 4, at respective approximate positions 28 deg. 22.7 N, 80 deg 31.8
W, and 28 deg. 23.7 N, 80 deg. 29.2 W,
when entering Port Canaveral. Fixed
security zones are established 100 yards
around all tank vessels, cruise ships,
and military pre-positioned ships
docked in the Ports of Jacksonville,
Fernandina, and Canaveral, Florida.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations § 165.33 of this
part, entry into these zones is prohibited except as authorized by the Captain of the Port, or a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
designated by him. The Captain of the
Port will notify the public of any
changes in the status of this zone by
Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF
Marine Band Radio, Channel 22 (157.1
MHz).
(c) Definition. As used in this section:
cruise ship means a passenger vessel,
except for a ferry, greater than 100 feet
in length that is authorized to carry
more than 12 passengers for hire.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP Jacksonville 02–066, 68 FR 3186, Jan.
23, 2003]

§ 165.761 Security Zones; Port of Palm
Beach, Port Everglades, Port of
Miami, and Port of Key West, Florida.
(a) Location. The following areas are
security zones:
(1) Fixed and moving security zones
around vessels in the Ports of Palm
Beach, Port Everglades, Miami, and Key
West, Florida. Moving security zones
are established 100 yards around all

passenger vessels, vessels carrying cargoes of particular hazard, or vessels
carrying liquefied hazardous gas (LHG)
as defined in 33 CFR parts 120, 126 and
127 respectively, during transits entering or departing the Ports of Palm
Beach, Port Everglades, Miami or Key
West, Florida. These moving security
zones are activated when the subject
vessel passes: ‘‘LW’’ buoy, at approximate position 26°46.3′ N, 080°00.6′ W,
when entering the Port of Palm Beach,
passes ‘‘PE’’ buoy, at approximate position 26°05.5′ N, 080°04.8′ W, when entering Port Everglades; the ‘‘M’’ buoy, at
approximate
position
25°46.1′ N,
080°05.0′ W, when entering the Port of
Miami; and ‘‘KW’’ buoy, at approximate position 24°27.7′ N, 081°48.1′ W,
when entering the Port of Key West.
Fixed security zones are established 100
yards around all passenger vessels, vessels carrying cargoes of particular hazard or liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) as
defined in 33 CFR parts 120, 126 and 127
respectively, while they are docked in
the Ports of Palm Beach, Port Everglades, Miami or Key West, Florida.
(2) Fixed security zone in the Port of
Miami, Florida. A fixed security zone
encompasses all waters between Watson Park and Star Island on the MacArthur Causeway south to the Port of
Miami. The western boundary is
formed by an imaginary line from
points
25°46.79′ N,
080°10.90′ W,
to
25°46.77′ N, 080°10.92′ W to 25°46.88′ N,
080°10.84′ W, and ending on Watson Park
at 25°47.00′ N, 080°10.67′ W. The eastern
boundary is formed by an imaginary
line from the traffic light located at
Bridge road, in approximate position
25°46.33′ N, 080°09.12′ W, which leads to
Star Island, and MacArthur Causeway
directly extending across the Main
Channel to the Port of Miami, at
25°46.26′ N, 080°09.18′ W. The fixed security zone is activated when two or
more passenger vessels, vessels carrying cargoes of particular hazard, or
vessels carrying liquefied hazardous
gas (LHG) as defined in 33 CFR parts
120, 126 and 127 respectively, enter or
moor within this zone.
(i) Vessels may be allowed to transit
the Main Channel when only one passenger vessel or vessel carrying cargoes
of particular hazard are berthed, by

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staying on the north side of the law enforcement boats and cruise ship
tenders which will mark a transit lane
in channel.
(ii) When passenger vessels are not
berthed on the Main Channel, navigation will be unrestricted. Law enforcement vessels can be contacted on VHF
Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (156.8
MHz).
(3) Fixed security zones in the Port Everglades. A fixed security zone encompasses all waters west of an imaginary
line starting at the northern most
point 26°05.98′ N, 080°07.15′ W, near the
west side of the 17th Street Causeway
Bridge, to the southern most point
26°05.41′ N, 080°06.96′ W, on the northern
tip of pier 22. An additional fixed security zone encompasses the Intracoastal
Waterway between a line connecting
point 26°05.41′ N, 080°06.97′ W, on the
northern tip of berth 22 and a point directly east across the Intracoastal Waterway to 26°05.41′ N, 080°06.74′ W; and a
line drawn from the corner of Port Everglades berth 29 at point 26°04.72′ N,
080°06.92′ W, easterly across the Intracoastal Waterway to John U. Lloyd
Beach, State Recreational Area at
point 26°04.72′ N, 080°06.81′ W.
(i) Vessels may be allowed to transit
the Intracoastal Waterway when passenger vessels or vessels carrying cargoes of particular hazard are berthed,
by staying east of the law enforcement
vessels and cruise ship tenders, which
will mark a transit lane in the Intracoastal Waterway.
(ii) Periodically, vessels may be required to temporarily hold their positions while large commercial traffic
operates in this area. Vessels in this security zone must follow the orders of
the COTP or his designated representative, who may be embarked in law enforcement or other vessels on scene.
When passenger vessels are not berthed
on the Intracoastal Waterway, navigation will be unrestricted. Law enforcement vessels can be contacted on VHF
Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (156.8
MHz).
(b) Regulations. (1) Prior to commencing the movement, the person directing the movement of a passenger
vessel, a vessel carrying cargoes of particular hazard or a vessel carrying liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) as defined

in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations
parts 120, 126 and 127 respectively, is
encouraged to make a security broadcast on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 13 (156.65 MHz) to advise mariners
of the moving security zone activation
and intended transit.
(2) In accordance with the general
regulations § 165.33 of this part, entry
into these zones is prohibited except as
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Miami or his designated representative. Other vessels such as pilot boats,
cruise ship tenders, tug boats and contracted security vessels may assist the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port under
the direction of his designated representative by monitoring these zones
strictly to advise mariners of the restrictions. The Captain of the Port will
notify the public via Marine Safety
Radio Broadcast on VHF Marine Band
Radio, Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) when the
security zones are being enforced.
(3) Persons desiring to enter or transit the area of the security zone may
contact the Captain of the Port at (305)
535–8701 or on VHF Marine Band Radio,
Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission
is granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(4) The Captain of the Port Miami
may waive any of the requirements of
this subpart for any vessel upon finding
that the vessel or class of vessel, operational conditions, or other circumstances are such that application
of this subpart is unnecessary or impractical for the purpose of port security, safety or environmental safety.
(c) Definition. As used in this section,
cruise ship means a passenger vessel
greater than 100 feet in length and over
100 gross tons that is authorized to
carry more than 12 passengers for hire
making voyages lasting more than 24
hours, except for a ferry.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP Miami 02–115, 68 FR 3189, Jan. 23, 2003]

§ 165.762 Security Zone; St. Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands.
(a) Location. Moving and fixed security zones are established 50 yards

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around all cruise ships entering, departing, moored or anchored in the
Port of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The security zone for a cruise
ship entering port is activated when
the vessel passes: St. Thomas Harbor
green lighted buoy 3 in approximate
position 18°19′19″ North, 64°55′40″ West
when entering the port using St.
Thomas Channel; red buoy 2 in approximate position 18°19′15″ North, 64°55′59″
West when entering the port using East
Gregorie Channel; and red lighted buoy
4 in approximate position 18°18′16″
North, 64°57′30″ West when entering the
port using West Gregorie Channel.
These zones are deactivated when the
cruise ship passes any of these buoys
on its departure from the Port.
(b) Regulations. (1) Under general regulations in § 165.33 of this part, entering, anchoring, mooring or transiting
in these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of
the Port of San Juan.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at the Greater
Antilles Section Operations Center at
(787) 289–2041 or via VHF radio on Channel 16 to seek permission to transit the
area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the
instructions of the Captain of the Port
or his designated representative.
(3) The Marine Safety Office San
Juan will attempt to notify the maritime community of periods during
which these security zones will be in
effect by providing advance notice of
scheduled arrivals and departures of
cruise ships via a broadcast notice to
mariners.
(c) Definition. As used in this section,
cruise ship means a passenger vessel
greater than 100 feet in length that is
authorized to carry more than 150 passengers for hire, except for a ferry.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP San Juan 03–024, 68 FR 33391, June 4,
2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP San Juan
03–024, 68 FR 33391, June 4, 2003, § 165.762 was
added, effective July 7, 2003.

EIGHTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.T08–019 Regulated
Navigation
Area; Reporting Requirements for
Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers,
Eighth Coast Guard District.
(a) Regulated Navigation Area. The following waters are a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): Mississippi River
above mile 235.0, Above Head of Passes,
including all its tributaries; the
Atchafalaya River above mile 55.0 including the Red River; the Ohio River
and all its tributaries; and the Tennessee River from its confluence with
the Ohio River to mile zero on the Mobile River and all other tributaries between these two rivers.
(b) Applicability. This section applies
to operators of barges loading or loaded
with certain dangerous cargoes (CDCs)
within the Regulated Navigation Area.
This section does not apply to operators of ‘‘empty’’ CDC barges, as defined
in the definitions section.
(c) Definitions. As used in this section:
Barge means a non-self propelled vessel engaged in commerce, as set out in
33 CFR 160. 204, published February 28,
2003 in Notification of Arrival in U.S.
Ports, (68 FR 9537, 9544).
Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDCs) includes any of the following:
(1) Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives as defined in 49 CFR 173.50, and that is in a
quantity in excess of 100 metric tons
per barge.
(2) Division 1.5D blasting agents for
which a permit is required under 49
CFR 176.415 or, for which a permit is required as a condition of a Research and
Special
Programs
Administration
(RSPA) exemption, and that is in a
quantity in excess of 100 metric tons
per barge.
(3) Division 2.3 ‘‘poisonous gas’’, as
listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a
‘‘material poisonous by inhalation’’ as
defined in 49 CFR 171.8, and that is in a
quantity in excess of 1 metric ton per
barge.
(4) Division 5.1 ‘‘Ammonium Nitrate
and Certain Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers’’ for which a permit is required
under 49 CFR 176.415, or for which a
permit is required as a condition of a
RSPA exemption, and that is in a

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quantity in excess of 100 metric tons
per barge.
(5) A liquid material that has a primary or subsidiary classification of Division 6.1 ‘‘poisonous material’’ as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a ‘‘material poisonous by inhalation’’, as defined in 49 CFR 171.8 and that is in a
bulk packaging, or that is in a quantity in excess of 20 metric tons per
barge when not in a bulk packaging.
(6) Class 7, ‘‘highway route controlled
quantity’’ radioactive material or
‘‘fissile material, controlled shipment’’, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403.
(7) Bulk liquefied chlorine gas and
Bulk liquefied gas cargo that is flammable and/or toxic and carried under 46
CFR 154.7.
(8) The following bulk liquids:
(i) Acetone cyanohydrin,
(ii) Allyl alcohol,
(iii) Chlorosulfonic acid,
(iv) Crotonaldehyde,
(v) Ethylene chlorohydrin,
(vi) Ethylene dibromide,
(vii) Methacrylonitrile,
(viii) Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid),
and
(ix) Propylene Oxide.
CDC barge means a barge loaded with
CDCs.
Downbound means the tow is traveling with the current.
Eighth Coast Guard District means the
Coast Guard District as set out in 33
CFR part 3.40–1.
Empty means no product and the
barge is certified as gas free by a marine chemist.
Final destination means the final destination of the CDC barge(s); fleeting
area, receiving facility or terminal.
Gas free means the barge has been
certified by a marine chemist to be gas
free.
Loaded means the barge is loaded, or
containing CDC cargo residue and not
gas free.
Operator means any person, including
but not limited to an owner, charterer,
or contractor, who conducts or is responsible for the operation of a barge.
Upbound means the tow is traveling
against the current.
(d) Effective dates. This section is effective from April 16, 2003 through October 31, 2003.

(e) Regulations. (1) The operator of a
barge(s) loaded with or being loaded
with CDCs in the RNA must report to
the Inland River Vessel Movement Center (IRVMC):
(i) 4 hours prior to loading a barge(s)
with CDCs:
(ii) 4 hours prior to dropping off a
CDC barge(s) at a fleeting area;
(iii) 4 hours prior to picking up a CDC
barge(s) from a fleeting area;
(iv) 4 hours prior to getting underway
with a CDC barge(s) within the RNA;
(v) upon point of entry into the RNA
with a CDC barge(s);
(vi) at designated reporting points,
set forth in Table 165.T08–019(f), in
paragraph (f) of this section;
(vii) when the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to a reporting point varies
by 6 hours from the previously reported
ETA;
(viii) any significant deviation from
previously reported information;
(ix) upon arrival at a ‘‘final’’ destination with a CDC barge(s), if arrival is
within the RNA;
(x) upon departing the RNA with a
CDC barge(s); and
(xi) when directed by the IRVMC.
(2) Each report to the IRVMC must
contain all the information items specified in Table 165.T08–019(g), in paragraph (g) of this section.
(3) Reports required by this section
must be made to the IRVMC either by
telephone toll free to (866) 442–6089, by
fax toll free to (866) 442–6107, or by email to [email protected].
(4) The general regulations contained
in 33 CFR 165.13 apply to this section.
(f) Eighth Coast Guard District inland
river reporting points. Operators of
barges loading or loaded with CDCs
must report the information required
by this section at the reporting points
designated in Table 165.T08–019(f) to
this paragraph.
Table 165.T08–019(f). Eighth Coast
Guard District Inland River Reporting Points
(1)

Lower Mississippi River (LMR)
Upbound Reporting Points, Mile
Marker (M):
(i) M 235.0 (Checking into RNA)
(ii) M 310.0
(iii) M 385.0
(iv) M 460.0

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(v) M 535.0
(vi) M 610.0
(vii) M 700.0
(viii) M 775.0
(ix) M 850.0
(x) M 925.0
(2) Lower Mississippi River (LMR)
Downbound Reporting Points, Mile
Marker (M):
(i) M 850.0
(ii) M 775.0
(iii) M 650.0
(iv) M 525.0
(v) M 400.0
(vi) M 270.0
(vii) M 235.0 (Checking out of RNA)
(3) Upper Mississippi River (UMR)
Upbound Reporting Points: at Mile
Marker (M) and when Departing
Lock & Dam (L&D):
(i) M 60.0
(ii) M 145.0
(iii) L&D 25
(iv) L&D 21
(v) L&D 18
(vi) L&D 14
(vii) L&D 11
(viii) L&D 8
(ix) L&D 4
(x) L&D 3
(4) Upper Mississippi River (UMR)
Downbound Reporting Points, at
Mile Marker (M) and when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D), unless otherwise indicated:
(i) L&D 3
(ii) L&D 4
(iii) L&D 8
(iv) L&D 11
(v) L&D 14
(vi) L&D 18
(vii) L&D 21
(viii) L&D 25
(ix) Upon arriving at Melvin Price
L&D
(x) M 145.0
(xi) M 20.0
(5) Missouri River (MOR) Upbound Reporting Points, at Mile Marker (M):
(i) M 30.0
(ii) M 120.0
(iii) M 225.0
(iv) M 325.0
(v) M 425.0
(vi) M 525.0
(vii) M 575.0
(viii) M 675.0
(ix) M 730.0

(6) Missouri River (MOR) Downbound
Reporting Points, at Mile Marker
(M):
(i) M 730.0
(ii) M 675.0
(iii) M 550.0
(iv) M 400.0
(v) M 225.0
(vi) M 55.0
(7) Illinois River (ILR) Upbound Reporting Points, at Mile Marker (M)
and when Departing Lock & Dam
(L&D):
(i) M 0.0
(ii) New LaGrange L&D
(iii) M 140.0
(iv) M 187.2 (Checking out RNA)
(8) Illinois River (ILR) Downbound Reporting Points, at mile marker and
when Departing Lock & Dam
(L&D):
(i) 187.2 (Checking in RNA)
(ii) New LaGrange L&D
(9) Ohio River Upbound Reporting
Points, at Mile Marker (M) and
when Departing Lock & Dam
(L&D), unless otherwise indicated:
(i) M 920
(ii) Upon arriving at John T Meyers
L&D
(iii) M 825.0
(iv) M 747.0
(v) M 675.0
(vi) M 630.0
(vii) M 557.0
(viii) M 512.0
(ix) M 407.0
(x) Greenup L&D
(xi) Robert C. Byrd L&D
(xii) Belleville L&D
(xiii) Hannibal L&D
(xiv) Upon arriving at Montgomery
L&D
(10) Ohio River Downbound Reporting
Points, at Mile Marker (M) and
when Departing Lock & Dam
(L&D), unless otherwise indicated:
(i) Montgomery L&D
(ii) Hannibal L&D
(iii) Belleville L&D
(iv) Robert C. Bryd L&D
(v) Greenup L&D
(vi) Capt Anthony Meldahl L&D
(vii) M 550.0
(viii) M 650.0
(ix) M 750.0
(x) John T Meyers L&D
(xi) Upon arriving at Smithland L&D
(11) Allegheny River Upbound:

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(i) Report when departing RNA
(12) Allegheny River Downbound Reporting Point, when Arriving Lock
& Dam (L&D):
(i) L&D 4
(13) Monongahela River Upbound:
(i) No reporting point
(14) Monongahela River Downbound Reporting Point, when Arriving Lock
& Dam (L&D):
(i) L&D 4
(ii) M 24.2
(15) Kanawha River Upbound Reporting
Point, when Arriving Lock & Dam
(L&D):
(i) Winfield L&D
(16) Kanawha River Downbound Reporting Point, when Departing
Lock & Dam (L&D):
(i) Winfield L&D
(17) Cumberland River Upbound Reporting Points, at Mile Marker (M)
and when Departing Lock & Dam
(L&D):
(i) Barkley L&D
(ii) M 125.0
(18) Cumberland River Downbound Reporting Points, at Mile Marker (M)
and when Departing Lock & Dam
(L&D), unless otherwise indicated:
(i) Upon arriving at the Old Hickory
L&D
(ii) M 125.0
(iii) Barkley L&D
(19) Tennessee River Upbound Reporting Points, at Mile Marker (M) and
when Departing Lock & Dam
(L&D), unless otherwise indicated:
(i) Kentucky L&D
(ii) M 125.0
(iii) Pickwick Landing L&D
(iv) General Joe Wheeler L&D
(v) Gunterville L&D
(vi) Nickajack L&D
(vii) Watts Bar L&D
(viii) Upon arriving at Fort Loudon
L&D
(20) Tennessee River Downbound Reporting Points, at Mile Marker (M)
and when Departing Lock & Dam
(L&D), unless otherwise indicated:
(i) Fort Loudon L&D
(ii) Watts Bar L&D
(iii) Upon arriving at Chickamauga
L&D
(iv) Nickajack L&D
(v) Gunterville L&D

(vi) General Joe Wheeler L&D
(vii) Pickwick Landing L&D
(viii) M 125.0
(ix) Kentucky L&D
(21)
Tennessee-Tombigbee
River,
Upbound Reporting Points, at Mile
Marker (M) and when Departing
Lock & Dam (L&D):
(i) Lock D
(ii) Aberdeen L&D
(iii) Aliceville L&D
(iv) M 200.0
(v) M 100.0 Tombigbee River
(22)
Tennessee-Tombigbee
River,
Downbound Reporting Points, at
Mile Marker (M) and when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D):
(i) Coffeeville L&D
(ii) M 200.0
(iii) Aliceville L&D
(iv) Aberdeen L&D
(v) Lock D
(23) Mobile River, Upbound Reporting
Point at Mile Marker (M):
(i) 0.0 (Checking in RNA)
(24) Mobile River, Downbound Reporting Point at Mile Marker (M):
(i) 0.0 (Checking out RNA)
(25) Black Warrior River, Upbound Reporting Point when Departing L&D:
(i) Holt L&D
(26) Black Warrior River, Downbound
Reporting Point when Departing
L&D:
(i) Holt L&D
(27) Alabama River, Upbound Reporting
Points at Mile Marker (M) and
when Departing L&D:
(i) Claiborne L&D
(ii) M 160.0
(iii) M 255.0
(28) Alabama River, Downbound Reporting Points when Departing
L&D:
(i) M 255.0
(ii) M 160.0
(iii) Claiborne L&D
(29) McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River
Navigation System Upbound Reporting Points, when Departing
Lock & Dam (L&D), unless otherwise indicated:
(i) L&D 4
(ii) Upon arriving at David D. Terry
L&D
(iii) L&D 9
(iv) Ozark-Jeta Taylor L&D

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(v) W.D. Mayo L&D
(vi) Chouteau L&D
(30) McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River
Navigation System Downbound Reporting Points, when Departing
Lock & Dam (L&D):
(i) Chouteau L&D
(ii) W.D. Mayo L&D
(iii) Ozark-Jeta Taylor L&D
(iv) L&D 9
(v) David D. Terry L&D
(vi) L&D 2
(31) Red River Upbound Reporting
Points, Mile Marker and when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D):
(i) L.C. Boggs L&D
(ii) Lock 3
(iii) M 180.0

(32) Red River Downbound Reporting
Points, when Departing Lock &
Dam (L&D):
(i) Lock 3
(ii) L.C. Boggs L&D
(33) Atchafalaya River, Upbound Reporting Point at Mile Marker (M):
(i) 55.0 (Checking in RNA)
(34) Atchafalaya River, Downbound Reporting Point at Mile Marker (M):
(i) 55.0 (Checking out RNA)
(g) Required information to be reported
to the Inland River Vessel Movement
Center
(IRVMC).
Operators
of
barges loading or loaded with CDCs
must report the information required by this section, as set out in
Table 165.T08–019(g) to this paragraph.

TABLE 165.T08–019(g). REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED TO THE INLAND RIVER VESSEL
MOVEMENT CENTER (IRVMC)

(1) 4 hours prior
to loading a
barge(s) with
CDC .................
(2) 4 hours prior
to dropping off
a CDC barge(s)
to a fleeting
area .................
(3) 4 hours prior
to picking up a
CDC barge(s)
from a fleeting
area .................
(4) 4 hours prior
to getting underway within
the RNA ...........
(5) Upon point of
entry into the
RNA .................
(6) At designated
reporting points
in Table
165.T08–019(f)
(7) When ETA to
a reporting
point varies by
6 hours from
previously reported ETA ......

Barge(s)
name

Type,
name and
amount of
CDC to
be loaded
or onboard

Estimated
time of departure
from the
fleeting
area, facility or terminal

Planned
route,
name and
location of
‘‘final destination’’
(fleeting
area, receiving facility or terminal), including estimated
date of arrival

..............

X

X

..................

..................

................

..................

................

..............

X

................

..................

X

................

..................

X

................

X

X

X

X

X

................

X

X

................

X

X

X

..................

X

X

X

X

................

X

X

X

..................

X

X

X

............

................

X

X

(1)

..................

(1)

X

X

............

................

X

X

(1)

..................

..................

................

X

24 hr
contact
no.

Name
and location of the
facility or
terminal
where the
barge(s)
will be
loaded

Name of
vessel
moving
the
barge(s)

X

X

............

Reporting
point

Estimated
time of arrival (ETA)
to next reporting
point

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§ 165.802

TABLE 165.T08–019(g). REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED TO THE INLAND RIVER VESSEL
MOVEMENT CENTER (IRVMC)—Continued

24 hr
contact
no.

(8) Any significant
deviation from
previously reported information ...................
(9) Upon arrival at
destination .......
(10) Upon departing the RNA .....
(11) When directed by the
IRVMC .............
1 If

Name
and location of the
facility or
terminal
where the
barge(s)
will be
loaded

Name of
vessel
moving
the
barge(s)

Barge(s)
name

Type,
name and
amount of
CDC to
be loaded
or onboard

Estimated
time of departure
from the
fleeting
area, facility or terminal

Planned
route,
name and
location of
‘‘final destination’’
(fleeting
area, receiving facility or terminal), including estimated
date of arrival

Reporting
point

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

............

................

X

X

................

..................

..................

................

..................

............

................

X

X

................

..................

..................

X

..................

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

changed.

(h) Deviation from the requirements
of this section is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District
or designated representatives. Designated representatives include Captains of the Port within the Eighth
Coast Guard District.
[CGD08–03–014, 68 FR 23396, May 2, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD08–03–014, 68
FR 23396, May 2, 2003, § 165.08T–019 was added,
effective Apr. 16, 2003 to Oct. 31, 2003.

§ 165.T08–020 Security Zone; Chevron
Pascagoula Refinery, Pascagoula,
Mississippi.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: all waters of Bayou
Casotte east of a line drawn from position 30°19′09″N, 88°30′63″W to position
30°20′42″N, 88°30′51″W at the Chevron
Pascagoula Refinery. These coordinates are based upon [NAD 83].
(b) Effective period. This section is effective from 8 a.m. on March 22, 2003
until 5 p.m. on September 22, 2003.
(c) Regulations: (1) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port Mobile or a designated representative.

(2) Persons or vessels desiring to
transit the area of the security zone
may contact the Captain of the Port
Mobile at telephone number (251) 441–
5121 or on VHF channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels
must comply with the instructions of
the Captain of the Port Mobile or his
designated representative.
[COTP Mobile–03–009, 68 FR 23595, May 5,
2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP Mobile–
03–009, 68 FR 23595, May 5, 2003, § 165.T08–020
was added, effective Mar. 22, 2003 to Sept. 22,
2003.

§ 165.802 Lower Mississippi River, vicinity of Old River Control Structure—Safety Zone.
(a) The area enclosed by the following boundary is a safety zone—from
the Black Hawk Point Light, mile 316.1
AHP LMR to a point opposite Ft.
Adams Light, mile 311.5 AHP along the
low water reference plane above the
right descending bank; thence to the
levee on a line perpendicular to the
channel centerline; thence along the
levee to the upstream end of the Old
River Overbank structure; thence
along a line to the Black Hawk Point
Light.

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(b) Any vessel desiring to enter this
safety zone must first obtain permission from the Captain of the Port, New
Orleans. The resident engineer at Old
River Control Structure (WUG–424) is
delegated the authority to permit
entry into this safety zone.
[CGD8–87–10, 53 FR 15207, Apr. 28, 1988, as
amended by CGD8 89–03, 54 FR 16108, Apr. 21,
1989]

§ 165.803 Mississippi River—regulated
navigation area.
The following is a Regulated Navigation Area—The waters of the Mississippi River between miles 88 and 240
above Head of Passes.
(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) Breakaway means a barge that is
adrift and is not under the control of a
towing vessel.
(2) COTP means the Captain of the
Port, New Orleans.
(3) Fleet includes one or more tiers.
(4) Fleeting facility means the geographic area along or near a river bank
at which a barge mooring service, either for hire or not for hire, is established.
(5) Mooring barge or spar barge means
a barge moored to mooring devices and
to which other barges may be moored.
(6)
Mooring
device
includes
a
deadman, anchor, pile or other reliable
holding apparatus.
(7) Person in charge includes any
owner, agent, pilot, master, officer, operator, crewmember, supervisor, dispatcher or other person navigating,
controlling, directing or otherwise responsible for the movement, action, securing, or security of any vessel, barge,
tier, fleet or fleeting facility subject to
the regulations in this section.
(8) Tier means barges moored interdependently in rows or groups.
(b) Waivers:
(1) The COTP may, upon written request, except as allowed in paragraph
(3) of this subsection, waive any regulation in this section if it is found that
the proposed operation can be conducted safely under the terms of that
waiver.
(2) Each written request for a waiver
must state the need for the waiver and
describe the proposed operation.

(3) Under unusual circumstances due
to time constraints, the person in
charge may orally request an immediate waiver from the COTP. The written request for a waiver must be submitted within five working days after
the oral request.
(4) The COTP may, at any time, terminate any waiver issued under this
subsection.
(c) Emergencies. In an emergency, a
person may depart from any regulation
in this section to the extent necessary
to avoid immediate danger to persons,
property or the environment.
(d) Mooring: General.
(1) No person may secure a barge to
trees or to other vegetation.
(2) No person may allow a barge to be
moored with unraveled or frayed lines
or other defective or worn mooring.
(3) No person may moor barges side
to side unless they are secured to each
other from fittings as close to each corner of abutting sides as practicable.
(4) No person may moor barges end to
end unless they are secured to each
other from fittings as close to each corner of abutting ends as practicable.
(e) Mooring to a mooring device. (1) A
barge may be moored to mooring devices if the upstream end of that barge
is secured to at least one mooring device and the downstream end is secured
to at least one other mooring device,
except that from mile 127 to mile 240 a
barge may be moored to mooring devices if the upstream end of that barge
is secured to at least one mooring device.
(2) Barges moored in tiers may be
shifted to mooring devices if the shoreward barge at the upstream end of the
tier is secured to at least one mooring
device, and the shoreward barge at the
downstream end of the tier is secured
to at least one other mooring device,
except that from mile 127 to mile 240
barges moored in tiers may be shifted
to mooring devices if the shoreward
barge at the upstream end of the tier is
secured to at least one mooring device.
(3) Each wire rope used between the
upstream end of a barge and a mooring
device must have at least a diameter of
11⁄4 inch. Chain or line used between the
upstream end of a barge and a mooring
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strength to 11⁄4 inch diameter wire
rope.
(4) Each wire rope used between the
downstream end of a barge and a mooring device must have at least a diameter of 7⁄8 inch. Chain or line used between the downstream end of a barge
and a mooring device must be of at
least equivalent strength of 7⁄8 inch diameter wire rope.
(f) Moorings: Barge-to-barge; bargeto-vessel; barge-to-wharf or pier. The
person in charge shall ensure that a
barge moored to another barge, a
mooring or spar barge, a vessel, a
wharf, or a pier, is secured as near as
practicable to each abutting corner of
the barge being moored by:
(1) Three parts of wire rope of at
least 7⁄8 inch diameter with an eye at
each end of the rope passed around the
timberhead, caval, or button;
(2) A mooring of natural or synthetic
fiber rope that has at least 75 percent
of the breaking strength of three parts
of 7⁄8 inch diameter wire rope; or
(3) Fixed rigging that is at least
equivalent to three parts of 7⁄8 inch diameter wire rope.
(g) Mooring: Person in charge.
(1) The person in charge of a barge,
tier, fleet or fleeting facility shall ensure that the barge, tier, fleet or fleeting facility meets the requirements in
paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section.
(2) The person in charge shall ensure
that all mooring devices, wires, chains,
lines and connecting gear are of sufficient strength and in sufficient number
to withstand forces that may be exerted on them by moored barges.
(h) Fleeting facility: inspection of
moorings.
(1) The person in charge of a fleeting
facility shall assign a person to inspect
moorings in accordance with the requirements in paragraph (h)(2) of this
section.
(2) The person assigned to inspect
moorings shall inspect:
(i) At least twice each day during periods that are six hours or more apart,
each mooring wire, chain, line and connecting gear between mooring devices
and each wire, line and connecting
equipment used to moor each barge;
and
(ii) After a towboat adds barges to,
withdraws barges from, or moves

barges at a fleeting facility, each
mooring wire, line, and connecting
equipment of each barge within each
tier affected by that operation.
(3) The person who inspects moorings
shall take immediate action to correct
each deficiency.
(i) Fleeting facility: Records. The
person in charge of a fleeting facility
shall maintain, and make available to
the Coast Guard, records containing
the following information:
(1) The time of commencement and
termination of each inspection required in paragraph (h)(2) of this section.
(2) The name of each person who
makes the inspection required in paragraph (h)(2) of this section.
(3) The identification of each barge
entering and departing the fleeting facility, along with the following information:
(i) Date and time of entry and departure; and
(ii) The names of any hazardous
cargo which the barge is carrying.
NOTE: The requirements in paragraph (i)(3)
of this section for the listing of hazardous
cargo refer to cargoes regulated by Subchapters D and O of Chapter I, Title 46, Code
of Federal Regulations.

(j) Fleeting facility: Surveillance.
(1) The person in charge of a fleeting
facility shall assign a person to be in
continuous surveillance and to observe
the barges in the fleeting facility.
Joint use of this person by adjacent facilities may be considered upon
submisssion of a detailed proposal for a
waiver to the COTP.
(2) The person who observes the
barges shall:
(i) Inspect for movements that are
unusual for properly secured barges;
and
(ii) Take immediate action to correct
each deficiency.
(k) Fleeting facility: person in
charge. The person in charge of a fleeting facility shall ensure that each deficiency found under the requirements of
paragraph (h) or (j) of this section is
corrected.
(l) Securing breakaways. The person
in charge shall take immediate action
to:
(1) Secure each breakaway; and
(2) Report each breakaway as soon as
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radio or other means of rapid communication.
(m) High water.
(1) This subsection applies to barges
on the Mississippi River between miles
88 and 240 above Head of Passes when:
(i) The Carrollton gage stands 12 feet
or more; or
(ii) The Carrollton gage stands 10
feet, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
forecasts the Mississippi River is rising
to 12 feet, and the District Commander
determines these circumstances to be
especially hazardous and issues orders
directing that paragraphs (m)(2) and (3)
of this section are in effect.
(2) During high water, the person in
charge of a fleeting facility shall ensure compliance with the following requirements:
(i) Each fleet consisting of eight or
more barges must be attended by at
last one radar-equipped towboat for
each 100 barges or less. Joint use of
this towboat by adjacent facilities may
be considered upon submission of a detailed proposal for a waiver.
(ii) Each fleet must have two or more
towboats in attendance when:
(A) Barges are withdrawn from or
moved within the fleet and the fleet at
the start of the operation contains
eight or more barges; or
(B) Barges are added to the fleet and
the number of barges being added plus
the fleet at the start of the operation
total eight or more.
(iii) Each towboat required in paragraphs (m)(2)(i) and (2)(ii) of this section must be:
(A) Capable of safely withdrawing,
moving or adding each barge in the
fleet;
(B) Immediately operational;
(C) Radio-equipped;
(D) Within 500 yards of the barges;
and
(iv) The person in charge of each
towboat
required
in
paragraphs
(m)(2)(i) and (2)(ii) of this section shall
maintain:
(A) A continuous guard on the frequency specified by current Federal
Communications Commission regulations found in Part 83 of Title 47, Code
of Federal Regulations; and
(B) When moored, a continuous
watch on the barges in the fleeting facility.

(v) During periods when visibility is
less than 200 yards, the person in
charge of each towboat required in
paragraph (m)(2)(i) of this subsection
shall maintain, when moored, a continuous radar surveillance of the barges
moored in the fleeting facility.
(3) During high water when visibility
is reduced to less than 200 yards:
(i) Tows may not be assembled or disassembled;
(ii) No barge may be added to, withdrawn from or moved within a fleet except:
(A) A single barge may be added to or
withdrawn from the channelward or
downstream end of the fleet; and
(B) Barges made up in a tow may depart a fleet from the channelward or
downstream end of the fleet; and
(iii) No person in charge of a tow arriving in this regulated navigation area
may moor unless the COTP is notified
prior to arrival in the regulated navigation area.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by CGD 82–020, 47 FR 35483, Aug. 16,
1982; CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4, 1983;
CGD 88–075, 54 FR 14958, Apr. 14, 1989; CGD08–
94–006, 59 FR 21935, Apr. 28, 1994; CGD08–94–
006, 60 FR 37944, July 25, 1995]

§ 165.804 Snake Island, Texas City,
Texas; mooring and fleeting of vessels—safety zone.
(a) The following is a safety zone:
(1) The west and northwest shores of
Snake Island;
(2) The Turning Basin west of Snake
Island;
(3) The area of Texas City Channel
from the north end of the Turning
Basin to a line drawn 000° true from the
northwesternmost point of Snake Island.
(b) Special regulations. All vessels
are prohibited from mooring, anchoring, or otherwise stopping in the safety
zone, except in case of an emergency.
(c) Barges are prohibited from fleeting or grounding in the zone.
(d) In an emergency, vessels shall advise the Captain of the Port, HoustonGalveston, of the nature of the emergency via the most rapid means available.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40058,
June 29, 2000]

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§ 165.805 Calcasieu Channel and Industrial Canal, Calcasieu River,
Lake Charles, LA.
(a) The waters and waterfront facility located within the area described
by the following boundaries constitutes
a safety zone:
(1) When a Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG) vessel is moored at Trunkline
LNG facility: Beginning at the west
side property line at position 30°06′38″
N., 93°17′34″ W., a line extending in an
eastward direction and 50 feet from
shore to a point 50 feet west of mooring
dolphin #1; then due south to a line
running in an eastward direction and 50
feet south of the moored LNG vessel to
a line running due north to a point 50
feet east of mooring dolphin #13; and
then a line extending in an eastward
direction and 50 feet from shore to the
end of the turning basin.
(2) When an LNG vessel is not moored
at the Trunkline LNG facility: Beginning at the west side property line at
position 30°06′38″ N., 93°17′34″ W., a line
extending in an eastward direction and
50 feet from shore to a point 50 feet
west of mooring dolphin #1; then a continuous uniform line extending 50 feet
outside of all facility docks and structures to a point 50 feet east of mooring
dolphin #13; and then a line extending
in an eastward direction and 50 feet
from shore to the end of the turning
basin.
(b) The waters within the following
boundaries are a safety zone while a
non-gas free LNG vessel is transiting
within the Calcasieu River ship channel and between buoy ‘‘CC’’ and the
Trunkline LNG facility: The area 2
miles ahead, 1 mile astern, and to either side of an LNG vessel to the width
of the ship channel. Meeting, crossing,
or overtaking situations are not permitted within the safety zone unless
specifically authorized by the USCG
Captain of the Port.
(c) Notice of transiting LNG vessels
will be provided by Broadcast and/or
Local Notice to Mariners.
[CGD 82–10, 47 FR 41957, Sept. 23, 1982, as
amended by CGD8 82–10, 50 FR 31592, Aug. 5,
1985; COTP Port Arthur, TX Reg. 90–03, 56 FR
66599, Dec. 24, 1991; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR
35533, June 30, 1998]

§ 165.806 Sabine Neches Waterway,
Texas—regulated navigation area.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area—The Sabine Neches Waterway which includes the following waters: Sabine Pass Channel, Port Arthur
Canal, Sabine Neches Canal, Neches
River, Sabine River and all navigable
waterways tributary thereto.
(b) Unless otherwise authorized by
the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur,
Texas, tows on a hawser of 1000 gross
tons or greater transiting the SabineNeches Waterway are prohibited unless
such tows have a tug of sufficient
horsepower made up to the tow in such
a manner as to insure that complete
and effective control is maintained
throughout the transit. Inbound vessels
only, may shift the tow or pick up an
additional tug within 100 yards inside
the entrance jetties provided that such
action is necessary for reasons of prudent seamanship.
[CGD8–83–09, 49 FR 35500, Sept. 10, 1984]

§ 165.807 Calcasieu River, Louisiana—
regulated navigation area.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area—The Calcasieu River from
the Calcasieu jetties up to and including the Port of Lake Charles.
(b) Unless otherwise authorized by
the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur,
Texas, tows on a hawser of 1000 gross
tons
or
greater
transiting
the
Calcasieu River are prohibited unless
such tows have a tug of sufficient
horsepower made up to the tow in such
a manner as to insure that complete
and effective control is maintained at
all times. Inbound vessels only, may
shift the tow or pick up an additional
tug within 100 yards inside the entrance jetties provided that such action is necessary for reasons for prudent seamanship.
[CGD8–83–09, 49 FR 35500, Sept. 10, 1984]

§ 165.808 Corpus Christi Ship Channel,
Corpus Christi, TX, safety zone.
(a) The following areas are established as safety zones during specified
conditions:
(1) For incoming tank vessels loaded
with Liquefied Petroleum Gas, the waters within a 500 yard radius of the
LPG carrier while the vessel transits

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the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to the
LPG receiving facility. The safety zone
remains in effect until the LPG vessel
is moored at the LPG receiving facility.
(2) For outgoing tank vessels loaded
with LPG, the waters within a 500 yard
radius of the LPG carrier while the
vessel departs the LPG facility and
transits the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The safety zone remains in effect
until the LPG vessel passes the seaward extremity of the Aransas Pass
Jetties.
(b) The general regulations governing
safety zones contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(c) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime community of periods during which this safety zone will
be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of loaded LPG vessels via a Marine Safety Information Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
[CGD 8–84–07, 50 FR 15744, Apr. 22, 1985; 50 FR
19933, May 13, 1985]

§ 165.809 Security Zones; Port of Port
Lavaca-Point Comfort, Point Comfort, TX and Port of Corpus Christi
Inner Harbor, Corpus Christi, TX.
(a) Location. The following areas are
designated as a security zone:
(1) Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort—
all waters between the Dredge Island
Bridge at 28°39′30″ N, 96°34′20″ W and a
line drawn between points 28°38′10″ N,
96°33′15″ W and 28°38′10″ N, 96°34′45″ W
including the Point Comfort turning
basin and the adjacent Alcoa Channel.
These coordinates are based upon NAD
1983.
(2) Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor—all waters of the Corpus Christi
Inner Harbor from the Inner Harbor
Bridge (US HWY 181) to, and including
the Viola Turning Basin.
(b) Regulations. (1) No recreational
vessels, passenger vessels, or commercial fishing vessels may enter these security zones unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Corpus
Christi or his designated representative.
(2) Recreational vessels, passenger
vessels and commercial fishing vessels
requiring entry into these security
zones must contact the Captain of the

Port Corpus Christi or his designated
representative. The Captain of the Port
may be contacted via VHF Channel 16
or via telephone at (361) 888–3162 to
seek permission to transit the area. If
permission is granted, all persons and
vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Corpus
Christi or his designated representative.
(3) Designated representatives include U.S. Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, and petty officers.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP Corpus Christi–02–003, 67 FR 64046,
Oct. 17, 2002]

§ 165.810 Mississippi River, LA-regulated navigation area.
(a) Purpose and applicability. This section prescribes rules for all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River
below mile 233.9 above Head of Passes
including South Pass and Southwest
Pass, to assist in the prevention of
allisions; collisions and groundings so
as to ensure port safety and protect the
navigable waters of the Mississippi
River from environmental harm resulting from those incidents, and to enhance the safety of passenger vessels
moored or anchored in the Mississippi
River.
(b) Lower Mississippi River below
mile 233.9 above Head of Passes including South and Southwest Passes:
(1) Supervision. The use, administration, and navigation of the waterways
to which this paragraph applies shall
be under the supervision of the District
Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
(2) Speed; high-water precautions.
When passing another vessel (in motion, anchored, or tied up), a wharf or
other structure, work under construction, plant engaged in river and harbor
improvement,
levees
withstanding
flood waters, building partially or
wholly submerged by high water, or
any other structure liable to damage
by collision, suction or wave action,
vessels shall give as much leeway as
circumstances permit and reduce their
speed sufficiently to preclude causing
damages to the vessel or structure
being passed. Since this subparagraph

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pertains directly to the manner in
which vessels are operated, masters of
vessels shall be held responsible for
strict observance and full compliance
therewith. During high river stages,
floods, or other emergencies, the District Commander may prescribe by
navigation bulletins or other means
the limiting speed in land miles per
hour deemed necessary for the public
safety for the entire section or any
part of the waterways covered by this
paragraph, and such limiting speed
shall be strictly observed.
(3) Towing. Towing in any formation
by a vessel with insufficient power to
permit ready maneuverability and safe
handling is prohibited.
(c) Movement of vessels in vicinity of
Algiers Point, New Orleans Harbor:
(1) Control lights. When the Mississippi River reaches 8 feet on the
Carrollton Gage on a rising stage, and
until the gage reads 9 feet on a falling
stage, the movement of all tugs with
tows and all ships, whether under their
own power or in tow, but excluding
tugs or towboats without tows or river
craft of comparable size and maneuverability operating under their own
power, in the vicinity of Algiers Point
shall be governed by red and green
lights designated and located as follows: Governor Nicholls Light located
on the left descending bank on the
wharf shed at the upstream end of Esplanade Avenue Wharf, New Orleans,
approximately 94.3 miles above Head of
Passes; and Gretna Light located on
the right descending bank on top of the
levee at the foot of Ocean Avenue,
Gretna, approximately 96.6 miles above
Head of Passes. Governor Nicholls
Light has lights visible from both upstream and downstream, and Gretna
Light has lights visible from upstream,
all indicating by proper color the direction of traffic around Algiers Point.
From downstream, Gretna Light always shows green. All lights are visible
throughout the entire width of the
river and flash once every second. A
green light displayed ahead of a vessel
(in the direction of travel) indicates
that Algiers Point is clear and the vessel may proceed. A red light displayed
ahead of a vessel (in the direction of
travel) indicates that Algiers Point is
not clear and the vessel shall not pro-

ceed. Absence of lights shall be considered a danger signal and no attempt
shall be made to navigate through the
restricted area.
NOTE: To provide advance information to
downbound vessels whether the control light
at Gretna (Gretna Light) is red or green, a
traffic light is located at Westwego on the
right descending bank, on the river batture
at the end of Avenue B, approximately 101.4
miles above Head of Passes.

(2) Ascending vessels. Ascending vessels shall not proceed farther up the
river than a line connecting the upper
end of Atlantic Street Discharge Light
(on right descending bank) with the
lower end of Desire Street Wharf (on
left descending bank) when a red light
is displayed. Vessels waiting for a
change of signal shall keep clear of descending vessels.
(3) Descending vessels. (i) Descending
vessels shall not proceed farther down
the river than a line connecting the
lower end of Julia Street Wharf (on left
descending bank) with the vertical
flagpole at Eastern Associated Terminals (on right descending bank) when a
red light is displayed. Vessels shall
round to and be headed upstream before they reach that line, if the signal
remains against the vessel. Vessels
waiting for a change of signal shall
keep clear of ascending vessels.
(ii) Vessels destined to a wharf above
the lower end of Julia Street Wharf
shall signal the Gretna towerman three
long blasts and one short blast of a
whistle or horn to indicate that the
vessel is not bound below the Julia
Street Wharf.
(iii) The master, pilot, or authorized
representative of any vessel scheduled
to depart from a wharf between Governor Nicholls Light and Louisiana Avenue, bound downstream around Algiers Point, shall communicate with
the Governor Nicholls Light towerman
by telephone to determine whether the
channel at Algiers Point is clear before
departure. When the point is clear, vessels shall then proceed promptly so
that other traffic will not be unnecessarily delayed.
NOTE: Telephone numbers of both signal
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(4) Minor changes. The District Commander is authorized to waive operation or suspension of the lights whenever prospective river stages make it
appear that the operation or suspension will be required for only a brief period of time or when river stages will
rise or fall below the critical stage
which is established for operation or
suspension by only a few tenths on the
Carrollton Gage.
(5) Underpowered vessels. When the
Carrollton Gage reads 12 feet or higher,
any vessel which is considered by the
master or pilot as being underpowered
or a poor handler shall not navigate
around Algiers Point without the assistance of a tug or tugs.
(6) Towing. When the Carrollton Gage
reads 12 feet or higher, towing on a
hawser in a downstream direction between Julia Street and Desire Street is
prohibited except by special permission
of the District Commander.
(d) Navigation of South and Southwest Passes.
(1) No vessel, except small craft and
towboats and tugs without tows, shall
enter either South Pass or Southwest
Pass from the Gulf until after any descending vessel which has approached
within two and one-half (21⁄2) miles of
the outer end of the jetties and visible
to the ascending vessel shall have
passed to sea.
(2) No vessel having a speed of less
than ten mph shall enter South Pass
from the Gulf when the stage of the
Mississippi River exceeds 15 feet on the
Carrollton Gage at New Orleans. This
paragraph does not apply when Southwest Pass is closed to navigation.
(3) No vessel, except small craft and
towboats and tugs without tows, ascending South Pass shall pass Franks
Crossing Light until after a descending
vessel shall have passed Depot Point
Light.
(4) No vessel, except small craft and
towboats and tugs without tows, shall
enter the channel at the head of South
Pass until after an ascending vessel
which has reached Franks Crossing
Light shall have passed through into
the river.
(5) When navigating South Pass during periods of darkness no tow shall
consist of more than one towed vessel
other than small craft, and during day-

light hours no tow shall consist of
more than two towed vessels other
than small craft. Tows may be in any
formation. When towing on a hawser,
the hawser shall be as short as practicable to provide full control at all
times.
(6) When towing in Southwest Pass
during periods of darkness no tow shall
consist of more than two towed vessels
other than small craft, and during daylight hours no tow shall consist of
more than three towed vessels other
than small craft.
(e) Watch requirements for anchored
and moored passenger vessels.
(1) Passenger vessels. Except as provided in paragraph (e)(2) of this section, each passenger vessel with one or
more passengers on board, must—
(i) Keep a continuously manned pilothouse; and
(ii) Monitor river activities and marine VHF, emergency and working frequencies of the port, so as to be immediately available to take necessary action to protect the vessel, crew, and
passengers if an emergency radio
broadcast, danger signal, or visual or
other indication of a problem is received or detected.
(2) Each ferryboat, and each small
passenger vessel to which 46 CFR
175.110 applies, may monitor river activities using a portable radio from a
vantage point other than the pilothouse.
(f) Each self-propelled vessel of 1,600
or more gross tons subject to 33 CFR
part 164 shall also comply with the following:
(1) While under way in the RNA, each
vessel must have an engineering watch
capable of monitoring the propulsion
system,
communicating
with
the
bridge, and implementing manual-control measures immediately when necessary. The watch must be physically
present in the machinery spaces or in
the machinery-control spaces and must
consist of at least a licensed engineer.
(2) Before embarking a pilot when entering or getting under way in the
RNA, the master of each vessel shall
ensure that the vessel is in compliance
with 33 CFR part 164.
(3) The master shall ensure that the
chief engineer has certified that the

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following additional operating conditions will be satisfied so long as the
vessel is under way within the RNA:
(i) The main propulsion plant is in all
respects ready for operations including
the main-propulsion air-start systems,
fuel systems, lubricating systems, cooling systems, and automation systems;
(ii) Cooling, lubricating, and fuel-oil
systems are at proper operating temperatures;
(iii) Main propulsion machinery is
available to immediately respond to
the full range of maneuvering commands any load-limiting programs or
automatic acceleration-limiting programs that would limit the speed of response to engine orders beyond that
needed to prevent immediate damage
to the propulsion machinery are capable of being overridden immediately.
(iv) Main-propulsion standby systems
are ready to be immediately placed in
service.

(1) under the lift span of the SPRR
Bridge; or
(2) through the navigational opening
of the U.S. 90 Highway Bridge: or
(3) through the navigational opening
of the Highway 182 Bridge.
(d) Towing requirements. (1) Towing on
a hawser is not authorized, except that
one self-propelled vessel may tow one
other vessel without barges upbound;
(2) A towing vessel and barges must
be arranged in tandem, except that one
vessel may tow one other vessel alongside;
(3) Length of tow must not exceed
1,180 feet; and
(4) Tows with a box end in the lead
must not exceed 400 feet in length.
NOTE: The variation in the draft and the
beam of the barges in a multi-barge tow
should be minimized in order to avoid unnecessary strain on coupling wires.

(e) Horsepower Requirement. (1) The
following requirements apply to a towing vessel of 3,000 hp or less:

(Sec. 104, Pub. L. 92–340, 86 Stat. 424 (33
U.S.C. 1224); sec. 2, Pub. L. 95–474, 92 Stat.
1471 (33 U.S.C. 1223); 49 CFR 1.46(n)(4))
[CGD 75–082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977, as
amended by CGD 78–080, 44 FR 47933, Aug. 16,
1979; CGD 86–049, 51 FR 27840, Aug. 4, 1986. Redesignated by CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36324, July
15, 1994; CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28333, May 31, 1995;
CCGD08–97–020, 62 FR 58653, Oct. 30, 1997;
CCGD08–97–020, 64 FR 18813, Apr. 16, 1999]

§ 165.811 Atchafalaya River, Berwick
Bay, LA-regulated navigation area.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area: the waters of the
Atchafalaya River in Berwick Bay
bounded on the northside from 2,000
yards north of the U.S. 90 Highway
Bridge and on the southside from 4,000
yards south of the Southern Pacific
Railroad (SPRR) Bridge.
(b) Within the regulated navigation
area described in paragraph (a) of this
section, § 161.40 of this chapter establishes a VTS Special Area for waters
within a 1000 yard radius of the SPRR
Bridge.
(c) When the Morgan City River
gauge reads 3.0 feet or above mean sea
level, in addition to the requirements
set forth in § 161.13 of this chapter, the
requirements of paragraph (d) and (e)
of this section apply to a towing vessel
which will navigate:

TABLE 165.811(E)—MINIMUM AVAILABLE
HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENT
[The greater value listed.]
Direction of tow

Daytime (sunrise
to sunset)

Nighttime (sunset
to sunrise)

Upbound ...............

400hp or (Length
of tow—300ft) ×
3.
600hp or (Length
of tow—200ft) ×
3.

600hp or (Length
of tow—200ft) ×
3.
600hp or (Length
of tow) × 3.

Downbound ..........

Note: A 5% variance from the available horsepower is
authorized.

(2) All tows carrying cargoes of particular hazard as defined in § 160.203 of
this chapter must have available horsepower of at least 600 hp or three times
the length of tow, whichever is greater.
(f) Notice of Requirements. Notice that
these rules are anticipated to be put
into effect, or are in effect, will be
given by:
(1) Marine information broadcasts;
(2) Notices to mariners;
(3) Vessel Traffic Center advisories or
upon vessel information request; and
(4) Visual displays on top of the
SPRR Bridge, consisting of:
(i) Two vertically arranged red balls
by day; or
(ii) Two vertically arranged flashing
white lights by night.
NOTE: Visual displays are not shown during
precautionary periods (when the Morgan

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City River Gauge reads 2.5 feet above mean
sea level). However, precautionary notices
will be issued via marine notice to mariners,
notice to mariners, VTC advisories or vessel
information requests, when water level remains at or above 2.5 feet. Visual displays
are Class I, private aids to navigation maintained by SPRR Bridge.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36334, July 15, 1994, as
amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28333, May 31,
1995]

§ 165.812 Security Zones; Lower Mississippi River, Southwest Pass Sea
Buoy to Mile Marker 96.0, New Orleans, LA.
(a) Location. Within the Lower Mississippi River and Southwest Pass,
moving security zones are established
around all cruise ships between the
Southwest Pass Entrance Lighted
Buoy ‘‘SW’’, at approximate position
28°52′42″N, 89°25′54″W [NAD 83] and
Lower Mississippi River mile marker
96.0 in New Orleans, Louisiana. These
moving security zones encompass all
waters within 500 yards of a cruise ship.
These zones remain in effect during the
entire transit of the vessel and continue while the cruise ship is moored or
anchored.
(b) Regulations. (1) Entry of persons
and vessels into these zones is prohibited unless authorized as follows.
(i) Vessels may enter within 500 yards
but not closer than 100 feet of a cruise
ship provided they operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a
safe course.
(ii) No person or vessel may enter
within 100 feet of a cruise ship unless
expressly authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans
or his designated representative.
(iii) Moored vessels or vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
are permitted to remain within 100 feet
of a cruise ship while it is in transit.
(2) Vessels requiring entry within 500
yards of a cruise ship that cannot slow
to the minimum speed necessary to
maintain a safe course must request
express permission to proceed from the
Captain of the Port New Orleans or his
designated representative.
(3) For the purpose of this rule the
term ‘‘cruise ship’’ is defined as a passenger vessel over 100 gross tons, carrying more than 12 passengers for hire,
making a voyage lasting more than 24

hours, any part of which is on the high
seas, and for which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the United
States or its territories.
(4) The Captain of the Port New Orleans will inform the public of the moving security zones around cruise ships
via Marine Safety Information Broadcasts.
(5) To request permission as required
by these regulations contact ‘‘New Orleans Traffic’’ via VHF Channels 13/67
or via phone at (504) 589–2780 or (504)
589–6261.
(6) All persons and vessels within the
moving security zones shall comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port New Orleans and designated
on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned,
warrant, and petty officers of the U.S.
Coast Guard.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP New Orleans–02–005, 67 FR 61989, Oct.
3, 2002]

§ 165.813 Security Zones; Ports of
Houston and Galveston, TX.
(a) Location. Within the Ports of
Houston and Galveston, Texas, moving
security zones are established encompassing all waters within 500 yards of a
cruise ship between Galveston Bay Approach Lighted Buoy ‘‘GB’’, at approximate position 29°21′18″ N, 94°37′36″ W
[NAD 83] and up to, and including,
Barbours Cut. These zones remain in
effect during the inbound and outbound
entire transit of the cruise ship and
continues while the cruise ship is
moored or anchored.
(b) Regulations. (1) Entry of vessels or
persons into these zones is prohibited
unless authorized as follows.
(i) Vessels may enter within 500 yards
but not closer than 100 yards of a cruise
ship provided they operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a
safe course.
(ii) No person or vessel may enter
within 100 yards of a cruise ship unless
expressly authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port HoustonGalveston. Where the Houston Ship
Channel narrows to 400 feet or less between Houston Ship Channel Entrance

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Lighted Bell Buoy ‘‘18’’, light list no.
34385 at approximately 29°21′06″ N,
94°47′00″ W [NAD 83] and Barbours Cut,
the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston may permit vessels that must
transit the navigable channel between
these points to enter within 100 yards
of a cruise ship.
(iii) Moored vessels or vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
are permitted to remain within 100
yards of a cruise ship while it is in
transit.
(2) Vessels requiring entry within 500
yards of a cruise ship that cannot slow
to the minimum speed necessary to
maintain a safe course must request
express permission to proceed from the
Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston, or his designated representative.
(3) For the purpose of this section the
term ‘‘cruise ship’’ is defined as a passenger vessel over 100 gross tons, carrying more than 12 passengers for hire,
making a voyage lasting more than 24
hours, any part of which is on the high
seas, and for which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the United
States or its territories.
(4) The Captain of the Port HoustonGalveston will inform the public of the
moving security zones around cruise
ships via Marine Safety Information
Broadcasts.
(5) To request permission as required
by these regulations contact ‘‘Houston
Traffic’’ via VHF Channels 11/12 or via
phone at (713) 671–5103.
(6) All persons and vessels within the
moving security zone shall comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port Houston-Galveston and designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the U.S. Coast Guard.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP Houston–Galveston–02–010,
64048, Oct. 17, 2002]

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§ 165.814 Security Zones; Captain of
the Port Houston-Galveston Zone.
(a) Location. The following areas are
designated as security zones:

(1) Houston, Texas. The Houston Ship
Channel and all associated turning basins, bounded by a line drawn between
Houston Ship Channel Light 132
(LLNR–24445) and Houston Ship Channel Light 133 (LLNR–24450) west to the
T & N Rail Road Swing Bridge at the
entrance to Buffalo Bayou, including
all waters adjacent to the ship channel
from shoreline to shoreline and the
first 200 yards of connecting waterways.
(2) Morgan’s Point, Texas. The
Barbours Cut Ship Channel and Turning Basin containing all waters west of
a line drawn between Junction Light
‘‘Barbours Cut’’ 29°41′12″ N, 94°59′12″ W
(LLNR–23525), and Houston Ship Channel Light 91, 29°41′00″ N, 94°59′00″ W
(LLNR–23375) (NAD 1983).
(3) Bayport, TX. The Port of Bayport,
Bayport Ship Channel and Bayport
Turning Basin containing all waters
south of latitude 28°36′45″ N and west of
Bayport Ship Channel Light 9 (LLNR–
23295) (NAD 1983).
(4) Texas City, Texas. The Port of
Texas City Channel, Turning Basin and
Industrial Canal containing all waters
bounded by the area south and west of
a line drawn from Texas City Channel
Light 19 (LLNR 24810) through Cut B
Inner Range Front Light (LLNR 24765)
and terminating on land in position
29°23′16″ N, 94°53′15″ W (NAD 1983).
(5) Freeport, Texas. (i) The Dow Barge
Canal containing all waters bounded by
its junction with the Intracoastal Waterway, by a line drawn between the
eastern point at latitude 28°56′48″ N,
95°18′20″ W, and the western point at
28°56′40″ N, 95°18′33″ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) The Brazos Harbor containing all
waters west of a line drawn between
the northern point at 28°56′27″ N,
95°20′00″ W, and the southern point
28°56′09″ N, 95°20′00″ W (NAD 1983) at its
junction with the Old Brazos River
Cut.
(b) Effective dates. This section is effective on April 15, 2003.
(c) Regulations. (1) Entry of into these
zones is prohibited except for the following:
(i) Commercial vessels operating at
waterfront facilities within these
zones;

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(ii) Commercial vessels transiting directly to or from waterfront facilities
within these zones;
(iii) Vessels providing direct operational/logistic support to commercial
vessels within these zones;
(iv) Vessels operated by the appropriate port authority or by facilities
located within these zones; and
(v) Vessels operated by federal, state,
county, or municipal agencies.
(2) Other persons or vessels requiring
entry into a zone described in this section must request express permission
to enter from the Captain of the Port
Houston-Galveston, or designated representative.
(3) To request permission as required
by these regulations contact ‘‘Houston
Traffic’’ via VHF Channels 11/12 or by
phone at (713) 671–5103.
(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston and
designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard
patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the U.S. Coast Guard.
[COTP Houston-Galveston–02–009,
23593, May 5, 2003]

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§ 165.815 Ohio River at Louisville, KY;
regulated navigation area.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area: The waters of the Ohio
River from the Clark Memorial (Highway) Bridge at Mile 603.5, downstream
to McAlpine Dam at Mile 604.4.
(b) The general regulations governing
regulated navigation area contained in
33 CFR part 165, subpart B apply.
(c) No pleasure or fishing craft shall
be operated within the regulated navigation area at any time without prior
permission of the Captain of the Port,
Louisville, Kentucky, except in case of
emergency and except for passage
through McAlpine Lock.
[CGD 2–89–04, 55 FR 23203, June 7, 1990. Redesignated by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33669, June 28,
1996]

§ 165.817 Arkansas River, Mile 118.2 to
125.4, Little Rock Arkansas—regulated navigation area.
(a) Location. The following is a regulated navigation area (RNA): The wa-

ters of the Arkansas River between
mile 118.2 and mile 125.4.
(b) Regulations. Transit of the RNA
is limited during periods of high velocity flow, defined as the flow rate of
70,000 cubic feet per second or more at
the Murray Lock and Dam at mile
125.4. The flow rate at this location is
calculated by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers on a regular and routine
basis. This information will be distributed by announcements by Coast
Guard Marine Information Broadcasts,
publication in Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners, and telephone or
radio contact with the Lockmaster at
Murray Lock and Dam.
(c) Transit of the RNA during periods
of high velocity flow may only occur
under the following conditions:
(1) Vessels may not meet or pass in
the RNA.
(2) No vessel shall anchor, stop, remain or drift without power at any
time in the RNA.
(3) All vessels shall continually monitor VHF–FM channel 13 on their radiotelephone while in or approaching the
RNA.
(4) Prior to entering the RNA,
downbound vessels shall make a broadcast in the blind on VHF–FM channel
13 announcing their estimated time of
departure from Murray Lock and Dam
or from the mooring cells at mile 121.5
to ensure there are no upbound vessels
within the RNA. If there is upbound
traffic within the RNA, the downbound
vessel shall not depart until the
upbound vessel has passed through the
RNA. After departing, vessels will proceed through the RNA, including all
drawbridges located therein, without
delay.
(5) When upbound vessels reach mile
116, they shall make a broadcast in the
blind on VHF–FM channel 13 announcing their estimated arrival time at the
Rock Island Railroad Bridge at mile
118.2.
(6) When a downbound vessel is already in the RNA, an upbound vessel
shall adjust its speed so as to avoid a
meeting situation in the RNA.
(d) Refer to 33 CFR 117.123 for drawbridge operation regulations.
[CGD2–90–04, 57 FR 22176, May 27, 1992. Redesignated by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33669, June 28,
1996]

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§ 165.820 Security Zone; Ohio River
Mile, 34.6 to 35.1, Shippingport,
Pennsylvania.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: The waters of the Ohio
River, extending 200 feet from the
shoreline of the left descending bank
beginning from mile marker 34.6 and
ending at mile marker 35.1.
(b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port, Pittsburgh.
(2) Persons and vessels desiring to
transit the area of the security zone
may contact the Captain of the Port
Pittsburgh at telephone number 412–
644–5808 or on VHF channel 16 to seek
permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions
of the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh
or his designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP Pittsburgh–02–005, 67 FR 40163, June
12, 2002]

§ 165.821 Ohio River at Cincinnati, OH;
regulated navigation area.
(a) Location. The following is a regulated navigation area (RNA)—The waters of the Ohio River between mile
466.0 and mile 473.0.
(b) Activation. The restrictions in
paragraphs (c) (1) through (4) are in effect from one-half hour before sunset
to one-half hour after sunrise when the
Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio River Gauge is
at or above the 45 foot level. The Captain of the Port, Louisville, Kentucky
will publish a notice in the Local Notice to Mariners and will make announcements by Coast Guard Marine
Information Broadcasts whenever the
river level measured at the gauge activates or terminates the navigation restrictions in this section.
(c) Regulations.
(1) Transit through the RNA by all
downbound vessels towing cargoes regulated by Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations Subchapters D and O with a
tow length exceeding 600 feet excluding
the tow boat is prohibited.
(2) No vessel shall loiter, anchor,
stop, remain or drift without power at

any time within the navigation channel of the RNA.
(3) All commercial vessels shall continually monitor VHF–FM channel 13
on their radiotelephone while in or approaching the RNA.
(4) Between Ohio River miles 464.0
and 466.0, downbound vessels shall
make a broadcast in the blind, on
VHF–FM channel 13 announcing their
estimated time of entering the RNA.
[CGD02–95–003, 61 FR 2417, Jan. 26, 1996. Redesignated by CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33365, June
19, 1997, as amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63
FR 35533, June 30, 1998]

§ 165.822 Security Zone; Ohio River,
Mile 119.0 to 119.8, Natrium, WV.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: the waters of the Ohio
River extending 200 feet from the water’s edge of the left descending bank
between mile markers 119.0 and 119.8.
(b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a
designated representative.
(2) Persons or vessels desiring to
transit the area of the security zone
may contact the Captain of the Port
Pittsburgh at telephone number 412–
644–5808 or on VHF channel 16 to seek
permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions
of the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh
or a designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CDTP Pittsburgh–02–019, 68 FR 14151, Mar.
24, 2003]

§ 165.825 Security Zones; Captain of
the Port St. Louis, Missouri.
(a) Location. The following areas are
security zones:
(1) Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Station
Security Zone, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska—
all waters of the Missouri River, extending 75 feet from the shoreline of
the right descending bank beginning
from mile marker 645.6 and ending at
mile marker 646.0.
(2) Cooper Nuclear Station Security
Zone, Brownville, Nebraska—all waters
of the Missouri River, extending 250

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feet from the shoreline of the right descending bank beginning from mile
marker 532.5 and ending at mile marker 532.9.
(3) Quad Cities Generating Station Security Zone, Cordova, Illinois—all waters
of the Upper Mississippi River, extending 300 feet from the shoreline of the
left descending bank beginning from
mile marker 506.3 and ending at mile
marker 507.3.
(4) Prairie Island Nuclear Generating
Facility Security Zone, Welch, Minnesota—all waters of the Upper Mississippi River, extending 300 feet from
the shoreline of the right descending
bank beginning from mile marker 798.0
and ending at 798.3.
(5) Clinton Power Station Security
Zone, Clinton, Illinois—all waters of
Lake Clinton in Dewitt County in East
Central Illinois bounded by a dam constructed near the confluence of Salt
Creek River mile 56 and the north fork
of Salt Creek. The zone extends out 600
feet from shore. Boundaries of the zone
begin at 40°10′30″ N, 88°50′30″ W; thence
east to 40°10′30″ N, 88°49′55″ W; thence
south to 40°10′15″ N, 88°49′55″ W; thence
west to 40°10′15″ N, 88°50′30″ W; thence
returning north to the origin. These
coordinates are based upon [NAD 83].
(b) Regulations. (1) Entry into these
security zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of
the Port, St. Louis or designated representative.
(2) The Ft. Calhoun and Cooper security zones include a portion of the navigable channel of the Missouri River.
All vessels that may safely navigate
outside of the channel are prohibited
from entering the security zone without the express permission of the Captain of the Port St. Louis or designated
representative. Vessels that are required to use the channel for safe navigation are authorized entry into the
zone but must remain within the channel unless expressly authorized by the
Captain of the Port St. Louis or designated representative.
(3) Persons or vessels requiring the
Captain of the Port St. Louis’ permission to enter the security zones must
contact the Coast Guard Group Upper
Mississippi River at telephone number
319 524–7511 or on VHF marine channel
16 or Marine Safety Detachment Quad

Cities at telephone number 309 782–0627
or the Captain of the Port, St. Louis at
telephone number 314 539–3091, ext. 3500
in order to seek permission to enter
the security zones. If permission is
granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port, St. Louis or designated representative.
(4) Designated representatives are
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP St. Louis–02–005, 67 FR 64043, Oct. 17,
2002]

NINTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.T09–209 Regulated
Navigation
Area; Reporting Requirements for
Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Illinois Waterway
System Within the Ninth Coast
Guard District.
(a) Regulated Navigation Area. The following waters are a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): the Illinois Waterway
System above mile 187.2 to the Chicago
Lock on the Chicago River at mile 326.7
and to the confluence of the Calumet
River and Lake Michigan at mile 333.5
of the Calumet River.
(b) Applicability. This section applies
to operators of barges loading or loaded
with certain dangerous cargoes (CDCs)
within the Regulated Navigation Area.
This section does not apply to operators of ‘‘empty’’ CDC barges, as defined
in the definitions section.
(c) Definitions. As used in this section:
Barge means a non-self-propelled vessel engaged in commerce. As set out in
33 CFR 160.204, published February 28,
2003 in Notification of Arrival in U.S.
Ports, (68 FR 9537, 9544).
Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDCs) includes any of the following:
(1) Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives as defined in 49 CFR 173.50, and that is in a
quantity in excess of 100 metric tons
per barge.
(2) Division 1.5D blasting agents for
which a permit is required under 49
CFR 176.415 or, for which a permit is required as a condition of a Research and
Special
Programs
Administration
(RSPA) exemption, and that is in a

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quantity in excess of 100 metric tons
per barge.
(3) Division 2.3 ‘‘poisonous gas’’, as
listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a
‘‘material poisonous by inhalation’’ as
defined in 49 CFR 171.8, and that is in a
quantity in excess of 1 metric ton per
barge.
(4) Division 5.1 ‘‘Ammonium Nitrate
and Certain Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers’’ for which a permit is required
under 49 CFR 176.415, or for which a
permit is required as a condition of a
RSPA exemption, and that is in a
quantity in excess of 100 metric tons
per barge.
(5) A liquid material that has a primary or subsidiary classification of Division 6.1 ‘‘poisonous material’’ as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a ‘‘material poisonous by inhalation’’, as defined in 49 CFR 171.8 and that is in a
bulk packaging, or that is in a quantity in excess of 20 metric tons per
barge when not in a bulk packaging.
(6) Class 7, ‘‘highway route controlled
quantity’’ radioactive material or
‘‘fissile material, controlled shipment’’, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403.
(7) Bulk liquefied chlorine gas and
Bulk liquefied gas cargo that is flammable and/or toxic and carried under 46
CFR 154.7.
(8) The following bulk liquids:
(i) Acetone cyanohydrin,
(ii) Allyl alcohol,
(iii) Chlorosulfonic acid,
(iv) Crotonaldehyde,
(v) Ethylene chlorohydrin,
(vi) Ethylene dibromide,
(vii) Methacrylonitrile,
(viii) Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid),
and
(ix) Propylene Oxide.
CDC barge means a barge loaded with
CDCs.
Downbound means the tow is traveling with the current.
Empty means no product and the
barge is certified gas free by a marine
chemist.
Final destination means the final destination of the CDC barge(s); fleeting
area, receiving facility or terminal.
Gas free means the barge has been
certified by a marine chemist to be gas
free.

Loaded means the barge is loaded, or
containing CDC cargo residue and not
gas free.
Ninth Coast Guard District means the
Coast Guard District as set out in 33
CFR part 3.45–1.
Operator means any person, including
but not limited to an owner, charterer,
or contractor, who conducts or is responsible for the operation of a barge.
Upbound means the tow is traveling
against the current.
(d) Effective dates. This section is effective from April 16, 2003 through October 31, 2003.
(e) Regulations. (1) The operator of a
barge(s) loaded with or being loaded
with CDCs in the RNA must report to
the Inland River Vessel Movement Center (IRVMC):
(i) 4 hours prior to loading a barge(s)
with CDCs:
(ii) 4 hours prior to dropping off a
CDC barge(s) at a fleeting area;
(iii) 4 hours prior to picking up a CDC
barge(s) from a fleeting area;
(iv) 4 hours prior to getting underway
with a CDC barge(s) within the RNA;
(v) Upon point of entry into the RNA
with a CDC barge(s);
(vi) At designated reporting points,
set forth in Table 165.T09–209(f), in
paragraph (f) of this section;
(vii) When the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to a reporting point varies
by 6 hours from the previously reported
ETA;
(viii) Any significant deviation from
previously reported information;
(ix) Upon arrival at a ‘‘final’’ destination with a CDC barge(s);
(x) Upon departing the RNA with a
CDC barge(s); and
(xi) When directed by the IRVMC.
(2) Each report to the IRVMC must
contain all the information items specified in Table 165.T09–209(g), in paragraph (g) of this section.
(3) Reports required by this section
must be made to the IRVMC either by
telephone toll free to (866) 442–6089, by
fax toll free to (866) 442–6107, or by email to [email protected].
(4) The general regulations contained
in 33 CFR 165.13 apply to this section.
(f) Ninth Coast Guard District inland
river reporting points. Operators of
barges loading or loaded with CDCs
must report the information required

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by this section at the reporting points
designated in Table 165.T09–209(f) to
this paragraph.
Table 165.T09–209(f). Ninth Coast Guard
District Inland River Reporting Points
(1) Illinois River (ILR) Upbound Reporting Points, at Mile Marker (M) and
when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D):
(i) M 187.2 Southern Boundary MSO
Chicago AOR
(ii) M 271.5 Dresden L&D
(iii) M 291.0 Lockport L&D
(iv) M 303.5 Junction of Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal and Calumet Sag
Channel
(v) M 326.4 Thomas S. O’Brien Lock
Calumet River
(vi) M 333.5 Confluence of Calumet
River and Lake Michigan
(vii) M 326.7 Chicago Lock Chicago
River

(2) Illinois River (ILR) Downbound
Reporting Points, at mile marker and
when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D):
(i) M 326.7 Chicago Lock Chicago
River
(ii) M 333.5 Confluence of Calumet
River and Lake Michigan
(iii) M 326.4 Thomas S. O’Brien Lock
Calumet River
(iv) M 303.5 Junction of Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal and Calumet Sag
Channel
(iv) M 291.0 Lockport L&D
(v) M 271.5 Dresden L&D
(vi) M 187.2 Southern Boundary MSO
Chicago AOR
(g) Required information to be reported
to the Inland River Vessel Movement Center (IRVMC). Operators of barges loading or loaded with CDCs must report
the information required by this section, as set out in Table 165.T09–209(g)
to this paragraph.

TABLE 165.T09–209(g).—REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED TO THE INLAND RIVER VESSEL
MOVEMENT CENTER (IRVMC)

(1) 4 hours prior
to loading a
barge(s) with
CDC .................
(2) 4 hours prior
to dropping off
a CDC barge(s)
to a fleeting
area .................
(3) 4 hours prior
to picking up a
CDC barge(s)
from a fleeting
area .................
(4) 4 hours prior
to getting underway within
the RNA ...........
(5) Upon point of
entry into the
RNA .................
(6) At designated
reporting points
in TABLE
165.T09–209 (f)

Barge(s)
name

Type,
name and
amount of
CDC to
be loaded
or onboard

Estimated
time of departure
from the
fleeting
area, facility or terminal.

Planned
route,
name and
location of
‘‘final destination’’
(fleeting
area, receiving facility or terminal), including estimated
date of arrival

..............

X

X

..................

..................

................

..................

................

..............

X

................

..................

X

................

..................

X

................

X

X

X

X

X

................

X

X

................

X

X

X

..................

X

X

X

X

................

X

X

X

..................

X

X

X

............

................

X

X

If
changed

..................

If changed

X

X

24 hr
contact
number

Name
and location of the
facility or
terminal
where the
barge(s)
will be
loaded.

Name of
vessel
moving
the
barge(s)

X

X

............

Reporting
point

Estimated
time of arrival (ETA)
to next reporting
point

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TABLE 165.T09–209(g).—REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED TO THE INLAND RIVER VESSEL
MOVEMENT CENTER (IRVMC)—Continued

(7) When ETA to
a reporting
point varies by
6 hours from
previously reported ETA ......
(8) Any significant
deviation from
previously reported information ...................
(9) Upon arrival at
destination .......
(10) Upon departing the RNA .....
(11) When directed by the
IRVMC .............

24 hr
contact
number

Name
and location of the
facility or
terminal
where the
barge(s)
will be
loaded.

Name of
vessel
moving
the
barge(s)

Barge(s)
name

............

................

X

X

Type,
name and
amount of
CDC to
be loaded
or onboard

Estimated
time of departure
from the
fleeting
area, facility or terminal.

Planned
route,
name and
location of
‘‘final destination’’
(fleeting
area, receiving facility or terminal), including estimated
date of arrival

If
changed

..................

..................

Reporting
point

Estimated
time of arrival (ETA)
to next reporting
point

................

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

............

................

X

X

................

..................

..................

................

..................

............

................

X

X

................

..................

..................

X

..................

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

(h) Deviation from the requirements
of this section is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District or
designated representatives. Designated
representatives include Captains of the
Port within the Ninth Coast Guard District.
(i) In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50
U.S.C. 191, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD09–03–209, 68 FR 23402, May 2, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD09–03–209, 68
FR 23402, May 2, 2003, § 165.T09–209 was added,
effective Apr. 16, 2003 to Oct. 31, 2003.

§ 165.T09–214 Regulated
Navigation
Area; Des Plaines River, Joliet, Illinois.
(a) Regulated navigation area. The following waters are a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): All portions of the
Des Plaines River between mile 287.3
(McDonough St. Bridge) and mile 288.7
(Ruby Street Bridge).
(b) Applicability. This section applies
to operators of all southbound tows
transiting beneath the Jefferson Street

Bridge (mile 287.9), Joliet, Illinois with
barge configurations of over 89 feet in
overall width and more than 800 feet in
length.
(c) Regulations. (1) All southbound
tows to which this section applies must
use an assist tug when transiting
through the RNA.
(2) The general regulations contained
in 33 CFR 165.13 apply to this section.
(3) Deviation from this section is prohibited unless specifically authorized
by the Commander, Ninth Coast Guard
District or his designated representatives. Designated representatives include the Captain of the Port Chicago.
[CDG09–03–214, 68 FR 27729, May 21, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CDG09–03–214, 68
FR 27729, May 21, 2003, § 165.T09–214 was
added, effective May 11, 2003 to Nov. 15, 2003.

§ 165.901 Great Lakes—regulated navigation areas.
(a) Lake Huron. The following are
regulated navigation areas:
(1) The waters of Lake Huron known
as South Channel between Bois Blanc
Island
and
Cheboygan,
Michigan;

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bounded by a line north from
Cheyboygan Crib Light (LL–1340) at
45°39′48″N, 84°27′36″W; to Bois Blanc Island at 45°43′42″N, 84°27′36″W; and a line
north from the mainland at 45°43′00″N,
84°35′30″W; to the western tangent of
Bois
Blanc
Island
at
45°48′42″N,
84°35′30″W.
(2) The waters of Lake Huron between Mackinac Island and St. Ignace,
Michigan, bounded by a line east from
position 45°52′12″N, 84°43′00″W; to Mackinac Island at 45°52′12″N, 84°39′00″W; and
a line east from the mainland at
45°53′12″N, 84°43′30″W; to the northern
tangent
of
Mackinac
Island
at
45°53′12″N, 84°38′48″W.
(b) Lake Michigan. The following is a
regulated navigation area—The waters
of Lake Michigan known as Gray’s
Reef Passage bounded by a line from
Gray’s
Reef
Light
(LL–2006)
at
45°46′00″N, 85°09′12″W; to White Shoals
Light (LL–2003) at 45°50′30″N, 85°08′06″W;
to a point at 45°49′12″N, 85°04′48″W; then
to a point at 45°45′42″ N, 85°08′42″ W;
then to the point of beginning.
(c) Regulations. The COTP, Sault Ste.
Marie, will close and open these regulated navigation areas as ice conditions
dictate. Under normal seasonal conditions, only one closing each winter and
one opening each spring are anticipated. Prior to the closing or opening
of the regulated navigation areas, the
COTP will give interested parties, including both shipping interests and island residents, not less than 72 hours
notice of the action. No vessel may
navigate in a regulated navigation area
which has been closed by the COTP.
Under emergency conditions, the COTP
may authorize specific vessels to navigate in a closed regulated navigation
area.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4,
1983]

§ 165.902 Niagara River at Niagara
Falls, New York—safety zone.
(a) The following is a safety zone—
The United States waters of the Niagara River from the crest of the American and Horseshoe Falls, Niagara
Falls, New York to a line drawn across
the Niagara River from the downstream side of the mouth of Gill Creek

to the upstream end of the breakwater
at the mouth of the Welland River.
§ 165.903 Safety
Zones:
Cuyahoga
River and Old River, Cleveland, OH.
(a) Location. The waters of the Cuyahoga River and the Old River extending
ten feet into the river at the following
eleven locations, including the adjacent shorelines, are safety zones, coordinates for which are based on NAD
83.
(1) From the point where the shoreline intersects longitude 81°42′24.5″ W,
which is the southern side of the Norfolk and Southern No. 1 railroad
bridge, southeasterly along the shore
for six hundred (600) feet to the point
where the shoreline intersects longitude 81°42′24.5″ W, which is the Holy
Moses Water Taxi Landing at Fado’s
Restaurant.
(2) One hundred (100) feet downriver
to one hundred (100) feet upriver from
41 degrees 29′53.5″ N, 81 degrees 42′33.5″
W, which is the knuckle on the north
side of the Old River entrance at Ontario Stone.
(3) Fifty (50) feet downriver to fifty
(50) feet upriver from 41 degrees 29′48.4″
N, 81 degrees 42′44″ W, which is the
knuckle adjacent to the Ontario Stone
warehouse on the south side of the Old
River.
(4) From 41 degrees 29′51.1″ N, 81 degrees 42′32.0″ W, which is the corner of
Christie’s Cabaret pier at Sycamore
Slip on the Old River, to fifty (50) feet
east of 41 degrees 29′55.1″ N, 81 degrees
42′27.6″ W, which is the north point of
the pier at Shooter’s Restaurant on the
Cuyahoga River.
(5) Twenty-five (25) feet downriver to
twenty-five (25) feet upriver of 41 degrees 29′48.9″ N, 81 degrees 42′10.7″ W,
which is the knuckle toward the
downriver corner of the Nautica Stage.
(6) Ten (10) feet downriver to ten (10)
feet upriver of 41 degrees 29′45.5″ N, 81
degrees 42′9.7″ W, which is the knuckle
toward the upriver corner of the
Nautica Stage.
(7) The fender on the west bank of
the river at 41 degrees 29′45.2″ N, 81 degrees 42.10″ W, which is the knuckle at
Bascule Bridge (railroad).
(8) The two hundred seventy (270)
foot section on the east bank of the
river between the Columbus Road

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bridge (41 degrees 29′18.8″ N, 81 degrees
42′02.3W) downriver to the chain link
fence at the upriver end of the Commodores Club Marina.
(9) Fifty (50) feet downriver of twenty-five (25) feet upriver from 41 degrees
29′24.5″ N, 81 degrees 41′57.2″ W, which is
the knuckle at the Upriver Marine fuel
pump.
(10) Seventy-five (75) feet downriver
to seventy-five (75) feet upriver from 41
degrees 29′33.7″ N, 81 degrees 41′57.5″ W.
which is the knuckle adjacent to the
warehouse at Alpha Precast Products
(United Ready Mix).
(11) Fifteen (15) feet downriver to fifteen (15) feet upriver from 41 degrees
29′41″ N, 81 degrees 41′38.6″ W, which is
the end of the chain link fence between
The Club Mega and Shippers C & D.
(b) Regulations—(1) General Rule. Except as provided below, entry of any
kind or for any purpose into the foregoing zones is strictly prohibited in accordance with the general regulations
in § 165.23 of this part.
(2) Exceptions. Any vessel may transit, but not moor, stand or anchor in,
the foregoing zones as necessary to
comply with the Inland Navigation
Rules or to otherwise facilitate safe
navigation. Cargo vessels of 1600 gross
tons (GT) or greater may moor in these
zones when conducting cargo transfer
operations.
(3) Waivers. Owners or operators of
docks wishing a partial waiver of these
regulations may apply to the Captain
of the Port, Cleveland, Ohio. Partial
waivers will only be considered to
allow for the mooring of vessels in a
safety zone when vessels of 1600 GT on
greater are not navigating in the proximate area. Any requests for a waiver
must include a plan to ensure immediate removal of any vessels moored in
a safety zone upon the approach of a
vessel(s) 1600 GTs or greater.
[COTP Cleveland REG 89–01, 54 FR 9778, Mar.
8, 1989, as amended by CGD 09–95–018, 61 FR
37685, July 19, 1996; USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR
40059, June 29, 2000; USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR
33642, June 25, 2001]

1000 yards of the shoreline surrounding
Merrill C. Meigs Airfield constitute a
safety and security zone. This includes
all waters including Burnham Park
Harbor and the southern part of Chicago Harbor, Lake Michigan, bounded
by the following coordinates:
(1)
Northwest
point:
41°52′33″N,
87°36′58″W
(2)
Northeast
point:
41°52′33″N,
87°35′41″W
(3)
Southeast
point:
41°50′42″N,
87°35′41″W
(4)
Southwest
point:
41°50′42″N,
87°36′33″W
(5) From the southwest point, north
along the Lake Michigan shoreline, including Burnham Park Harbor, to the
northwest point.
(b) Effective times and dates. This safety and security zone will be in effect at
various times to be published in the
Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners
or broadcasted via Marine Radio VHF–
FM Channels 16 & 22. These times will
include the actual effective time and
date and the termination time and
date.
(c) Restrictions. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in section
165.23 and 165.33 of this part, entry into
this zone is prohibited, unless authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of
the Port, Chicago, or the U.S. Secret
Service. Other general requirements in
§§ 165.23 and 165.33 also apply. Further,
no person may enter or remain in the
shoreline areas of the established safety and security zone, unless cleared by
a Coast Guard or U.S. Secret Service
official.
(2) Vessels in Burnham Park Harbor
at the commencement of the safety and
security zone must be moored and remain moored while the safety and security zone is established, unless authorized to get underway by a Coast Guard
or U.S. Secret Service official.
(3) No person may engage in swimming, snorkeling, or diving within the
established safety and security zone,
except with the permission of the Captain of the Port or U.S. Secret Service.
[CGD09–94–005, 59 FR 45227, Sept. 1, 1994]

§ 165.904 Lake Michigan at Chicago
Harbor & Burnham Park Harbor—
Safety and Security Zone.
(a) Location. All waters, waterfront
facilities, and shoreline areas within

§ 165.905 USX Superfund Site Safety
Zones: St. Louis River.
(a) The following areas of the St.
Louis River, within the designated

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boxes of latitude and longitude, are
safety zones:
(1) Safety Zone #1 (North Spirit Lake):
North Boundary: 46°41′33″ W
South Boundary: 46°41′18″ W
East Boundary: 92°11′53″ W
West Boundary: 92°12′11″ W

(2) Safety Zone #2 (South Spirit Lake):
North Boundary: 46°40′45″ N
South Boundary: 46°40′33″ N
East Boundary: 92°11′40″ W
West Boundary: 92°12′05″ W

(b) Transit of vessels through the waters covered by these zones is prohibited. Swimming (including water skiing or other recreational use of the
water which involves a substantial risk
of immersion in the water) or taking of
fish (including all forms of aquatic animals) from the waters covered by these
safety zones is prohibited at all times.
[CGD09–95–026, 60 FR 52862, Oct. 11, 1995]

§ 165.906 Lakeside Yacht Club in
Cleveland Harbor, Cleveland, OH—
regulated navigation areas.
(a) Restricted Areas. The following are
areas inside Cleveland Harbor which
are subject to navigational restrictions
based on the height of vessel masts as
specified in paragraph (b) of this section. For the purpose of this section,
the term ‘‘mast’’ will be used to include masts, antennae or any other
portion of the vessel extending above
the waterline. All of these areas are inside the ‘‘Lakeside Yacht Club entrance channel,’’ defined as the water
area between the Lakeside Yacht Club
jetties and the Burke Lakefront Airport landfill, or inside the ‘‘Lakeside
Yacht Club docks,’’ defined as the
docking area inside the Lakeside Yacht
Club jetties and immediately adjacent
to Lakeside Yacht Club.
(1) Restricted area no. 1. Restricted
area no. 1 is the water area on the
southwest end of the Lakeside Yacht
Club entrance channel which is southwest of a line running 328° T and northwest of a line running 232° T from a
point at 41°31′28.00″ N, 81°40′02.60″ W,
which point is marked by a fixed flashing yellow light.
(2) Restricted area no. 2. Restricted
area no. 2 is the water area of the
Lakeside Yacht Club entrance channel
which is outside restricted area no. 1

and the entrance to the Yacht Club
docking area, and southwest of a line
running 328° T from the intersection of
81°39′58.47″ W and reference line running between point A at 41°31′33.45″ N,
81°39′47.45″ W and point B at 41°31′19.67″
N, 81°40′19.17″ W.
(3) Restricted area no. 3. Restricted
area no. 3 is the water area of the
Lakeside Yacht Club entrance channel
which is outside restricted area no. 1,
and southwest of a line running 328° T
from point A at 41°31′33.45″ N.,
81°39′47.45″ W.
(4) Restricted area no. 4. Restricted
area no. 4 is the area inside the Lakeside Yacht Club docks which is southwest of a line running 328° T from the
intersection of 81°39′58.47″ W and a reference line running between point A at
41°31′33.45″ N, 81°39′47.45″ W and point B
at 41°31′19.67″ N, 81°40′19.17″ W, and
northwest of the same reference line.
(5) Restricted area no. 5. Restricted
area no. 5 is the area inside the Lakeside Yacht Club docks which is outside
restricted area 4 and northwest of a
line 183 feet southeast and parallel to a
reference line running between point A
at 41°31′33.45″ N, 81°39′47.45″ W and point
B at 41°31′19.67″ N, 81°40′19.17″ W.
(6) Restricted area no. 6. Restricted
area no. 6 is the area inside the Lakeside Yacht Club docks which is outside
restricted areas 4 and 5.
(b) Restrictions applicable to vessels of
certain heights. Vessels with masts of
certain heights are subject to the following restrictions with reference to
the restricted areas detailed in paragraph (a) of this section. The height of
a vessel is the height above the water
line of masts, antennas, navigational
equipment, or any other structure.
(1) Less than 41 feet. Vessels less than
41 feet in height are not subject to any
restrictions under this section.
(2) 41 to 45 feet. Vessels at least 41 feet
in height yet less than 45 feet in height
may not enter restricted area 1.
(3) 45 to 53 feet. Vessels at least 45 feet
in height yet less than 53 feet in height
may not enter restricted area 1 and
must comply with the clearance procedures prescribed in paragraph (c) when
navigating through restricted area 2.
(4) 53 to 63 feet. Vessels at least 53 feet
in height yet less than 63 feet in height
may not enter restricted area 1, must

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comply with the clearance procedures
prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section when navigating through restricted area 2, and may not dock in or
enter restricted area 4 at any time.
(5) 63 to 95 feet. Vessels at least 63 feet
in height yet less than 95 feet in height
may not enter restricted area 1, must
comply with the clearance procedures
prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section when navigating through restricted areas 2 or 3, and may not dock
in or enter restricted areas 4 or 5 at
any time.
(6) 95 feet or more. Vessel 95 feet or
more in height may not enter any restricted area, 1 through 6, at any time.
(c) Clearance procedures. Except during the times specified in paragraph
(d), operators of vessels subject to
these procedures must do the following:
(1) Obtain clearance from the Burke
Lakefront Air Traffic Control Tower
before navigating through the restricted area(s);
(2) Navigate promptly through the
area(s) at a safe and practical speed.
Navigation at a safe and practical
speed includes brief stops at the fueling
dock inside restricted area 3 by vessels
with masts between 63 and 95 feet in
height; and
(3) Promptly inform the Burke Lakefront Air Traffic Control Tower after
clearing the restricted area(s), or of
any difficulty preventing prompt clearance. The Burke Lakefront Air Traffic
Control Tower may be contacted on
marine radio channel 14, or by telephone at (216) 781–6411 except as noted
during the suspended hours listed in
paragraph (d) of this section. The radio
and telephone will be manned when the
instrument guided approach system is
being utilized.
(4) Clearance may also be obtained
for longer periods or for groups of vessels when arranged in advance with
Burke Lakefront Airport by any appropriate means of communication, including a prior written agreement.
(d) Enforcement of clearance requirements. The clearance procedures specified in paragraph (c) of this section will
not be enforced during the following
times:
(1) 11:00 p.m. n Fridays to 7:00 a.m. on
Saturdays.

(2) 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays to 8:00
a.m. on Sundays.
(3) 12:00 midnight Sunday nights to
7:00 a.m. on Mondays.
(e) Enforcement. This section will not
be enforced during any period in which
the Federal Aviation Administration
withdraws approval for operation of an
instrument-only approach to runway 24
on the northeast end of Burke Lakefront Airport.
[CGD09–97–002, 64 FR 8006, Feb. 18, 1999]

§ 165.907 Safety Zones: Annual fireworks events in the Captain of the
Port Detroit Zone.
(a) Safety Zones. The following areas
are designated safety zones:
(1) Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival, New
Baltimore, MI:
(i) Location. All waters off New Baltimore City Park, Lake St. Clair—Anchor Bay bounded by the arc of a circle
with a 300-yard radius with its center
located at approximate position 42°41′
N, 082°44′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day early in
June.
(2) Jefferson Beach Marina Fireworks,
St. Clair Shores, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of Lake St.
Clair within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 42°32′ N, 082°51′ W (NAD 1983),
about 1000 yards east of Jefferson
Beach Marina.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the last
week of June.
(3) Sigma Gamma Assoc., Grosse Pointe
Farms, MI:
(i) Location. The waters off Ford’s
Cove, Lake St. Clair bounded by the
arc of a circle with a 300-yard radius
with its center in approximate position
42°27′ N, 082°52′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day in the last
week of June.
(4) Lake Erie Metro Park Fireworks: (i)
Location.
The
waters
off
the
Brownstown Wave Pool area, Lake Erie
bounded by the arc of a circle with a
300-yard radius with its center in approximate position 42°03′ N, 083°11′ W
(NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(5) City of St. Clair Fireworks:
(i) Location. The waters off St. Clair
City Park, St. Clair River bounded by

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the arc of a circle with a 300-yard radius with its center in approximate position 42°49′ N, 082°29′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(6) Oscoda Township Fireworks:
(i) Location. The waters off the DNR
Boat Launch at the mouth of the Ausable River bounded by the arc of a circle
with a 300-yard radius with its center
in approximate position 44°19′ N, 083°25′
W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected Date. One day in the first
week of July.
(7) Port Austin Fireworks:
(i) Location. The waters off the Port
Austin Breakwall, Lake Huron bounded
by the arc of a circle with a 300-yard
radius with its center in approximate
position 43°03′ N, 082°40′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected Date. One day in the first
week of July.
(8) City of Wyandotte Fireworks, Wyandotte, MI:
(i) Location. The waters off the
breakwall between Oak & Van Alstyne
St., Detroit River bounded by the arc
of a circle with a 300-yard radius with
its center in approximate position
42°12′ N, 083°09′W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(9) Grosse Pointe Farms Fireworks,
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of Lake St.
Clair within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 42°23′ N, 082°52′ W (NAD 1983),
about 300 yards east of Grosse Pointe
Farms.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(10) Caseville Fireworks, Caseville, MI:
(i) Location. The waters off the
Caseville breakwall, Saginaw River
bounded by the arc of a circle with a
300-yard radius with its center in approximate position 43°55′ N, 083°17′ W
(NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(11) Algonac Pickerel Tournament Fireworks, Algonac, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of the St.
Clair River within a 300-yard radius of
the fireworks barge in approximate position 42°37′ N, 082°32′ W (NAD 1983), between Algonac and Russell Island, St.
Clair River—North Channel.

(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(12) Port Sanilac Fireworks, Port
Sanilac, MI:
(i) Location. The waters off the South
Harbor Breakwall, Lake Huron bounded by the arc of a circle with a 300-yard
radius with its center in approximate
position 43°25′ N, 082°31′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(13) St. Clair Shores Fireworks, St. Clair
Shores, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of Lake St.
Clair within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 42°32′ N, 082°51′ W (NAD 1983),
about 1000 yards east of Veterans Memorial Park (off Masonic Rd.), St.
Clair Shores.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(14) Port Huron 4th of July Fireworks,
Port Huron, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of the Black
River within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 42°58′ N, 082°25′ W (NAD 1983),
about 300 yards east of 223 Huron Ave.,
Black River.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(15) Grosse Pointe Yacht Club 4th of
July Fireworks, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of Lake St.
Clair within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 42°25′ N, 082°52′ W (NAD 1983),
about 400 yards east of the Grosse
Pointe Yacht Club seawall, Lake St.
Clair.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(16) Lexington Independence Festival
Fireworks, Lexington, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of Lake Huron
within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
43°13′ N, 082°30′ W (NAD 1983), about 300
yards east of the Lexington breakwall,
Lake Huron.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(17) City of Ecorse Water Festival Fireworks, Ecorse, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of the Ecorse
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fireworks barge in approximate position 42°14′ N, 083°09′ W (NAD 1983), at
the northern end of Mud Island, Ecorse.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(18) Grosse Ile Yacht Club Fireworks:
(i) Location. The waters off the
Grosse Ile Yacht Club Deck, Detroit
River bounded by the arc of a circle
with a 300-yard radius with its center
approximately located at latitude 42°05′
N, 083°09′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(19) Trenton Fireworks Display, Trenton, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of the Trenton Channel within a 300-yard radius of
the fireworks barge in approximate position 42°09′ N, 083°10′ W (NAD 1983),
about 200 yards east of Trenton, in the
Trenton Channel.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(20) Belle Maer Harbor 4th of July Fireworks, Harrison Township, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of Lake St.
Clair within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 42°36′ N, 082°47′ W (NAD 1983),
about 400 yards east of Belle Maer Harbor, Lake St. Clair—Anchor Bay.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(21) Tawas City 4th of July Fireworks,
Tawas, MI:
(i) Location. The waters off the Tawas
City Pier, Lake Huron bounded by the
arc of a circle with a 300-yard radius
with its center in approximate position
44°13′ N, 083°30′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date. One day in the first
week of July.
(22) Maritime Day Fireworks, Marine
City, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of the St.
Clair River within a 300-yard radius of
the fireworks barge in approximate position 42°43′ N, 082°29′ W (NAD 1983),
about 500 yards east of Marine City, St.
Clair River.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the second weekend of August.
(23) Venetian Festival Boat Parade &
Fireworks, St. Clair Shores, MI:
(i) Location. All waters of Lake St.
Clair within a 300-yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 42°28′ N, 082°52′ W (NAD 1983),

about 600 yards off Jefferson Beach Marina, Lake St. Clair.
(ii) Expected date. One day in the second weekend of August.
(b) Regulations.
(1) The general regulations contained
in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel.
Coast Guard patrol personnel include
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon
being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or
other means, the operator shall proceed as directed.
(3) The safety zones in this regulation are outside navigation channels
and will not adversely affect shipping.
In cases where shipping is affected,
commercial vessels may request permission from the Captain of the Port
Detroit to transit the safety zone. Approval will be made on a case-by-case
basis. Requests must be made in advance and approved by the Captain of
the Port before transits will be authorized. The Captain of the Port may be
contacted via U.S. Coast Guard Group
Detroit on Channel 16, VHF–FM.
(c) Effective period. The Captain of the
Port Detroit will publish a Notice of
Implementation in the FEDERAL REGISTER as well as in the Ninth Coast
Guard District Local Notice to Mariners the dates and times this section is
in effect.
[CGD09–01–002, 66 FR 27869, May 21, 2001]

§ 165.909 Safety Zones; Annual fireworks events in the Captain of the
Port Milwaukee Zone.
(a) Safety zones. The following areas
are designated safety zones:
(1) Pridefest Fireworks—Milwaukee,
WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,
outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point
of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W;
southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′ W;
then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′ W;
then
southwest
to
43°01.555′
N,
087°53.772′ W; then north following the
shoreline back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon

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Area is encompassed by this safety
zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Second
week in June; sunset to termination of
display.
(2) Summerfest Fireworks—Milwaukee,
WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,
outer Milwaukee Harbor encompassed
by a line drawn from the point of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W; then
southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′ W;
then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′ W;
then
southwest
to
43°01.555′
N,
087°53.772′ W; then north following the
shoreline back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon
Area is encompassed by this safety
zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Last week
in June; sunset to termination of display.
(3) Summerfest Hole-in-One Shoot/Stunt
Shows.
(i) Location. All waters of the Harbor
Island Lagoon, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.50′
N, 087°53.78′ W then west to 43°02.50′ N,
087°53.85′ W; then following the shoreline of the Henry W. Maier Festival
Park and Harbor Island back to the
point of origin. All geographic coordinates are North American Datum of
1983 (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. Last week
in June through the first two weeks in
July; 11:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
(4) Festa Italiana Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,
outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point
of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W;
then southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then southwest to 43°01.555′ N,
087°53.772′ W; then north following the
shoreline back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon
Area is also included in this safety
zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third
week in July; sunset to termination of
display.
(5) Germanfest Fireworks—Milwaukee,
WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,

outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point
of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W;
then southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′
W; southwest to 43°01.555′ N, 087°53.772′
W; then north following the shoreline
back to the point of origin (NAD 83).
The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Last week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(6) African World Festival—Milwaukee,
WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,
outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point
of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W;
then southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then southwest to 43°01.555′ N,
087°53.772′ W; then north following the
shoreline back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon
Area is encompassed by this safety
zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in August; sunset to termination of
display.
(7) Irishfest Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,
outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point
of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W;
then southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then southwest to 43°01.555′ N,
087°53.772′ W; then north following the
shoreline back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon
Area is encompassed by this safety
zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third
week in August; sunset to termination
of display.
(8) Mexican Fiesta Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,
outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point
of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W;
then southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then southwest to 43°01.555′ N,
087°53.772′ W; then north following the
shoreline back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon
Area is encompassed by this safety
zone.

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(ii) Expected date and time. Last Week
in August; sunset to termination of
display.
(9) Indian Summer Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,
outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point
of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W;
then southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then southwest to 43°01.555′ N,
087°53.772′ W; then north following the
shoreline back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon
Area is encompassed by this safety
zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in September; sunset to termination of
display.
(10) Arabianfest Fireworks—Milwaukee,
WI.
(i) Location. All waters off of Henry
W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island,
outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point
of origin at 43°02.209′ N, 087°53.714′ W;
then southeast to 43°02.117′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then south to 43°01.767′ N, 087°53.417′
W; then southwest to 43°01.555′ N,
087°53.772′ W; then north following the
shoreline back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon
Area is encompassed by this safety
zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Second
Week in September; sunset to termination of display.
(11) St. Patrick’s Day Fireworks—
Manitowoc.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline across from the World War II
U.S. Cobia submarine, Manitowoc
River encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 70-foot radius with its center
in approximate position 44°05.30′ N,
087°39.15′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date and time. Third
week in March; sunset to termination
of display.
(12) Rockets for Schools—Sheboygan,
WI.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline around the south breakwall
area, Lake Michigan encompassed by
the arc of a circle with a 1260-foot radius with its center in the approximate
position 43°44.56′ N, 087°42.06′ W (NAD
1983). This zone will encompass the entrance to Sheboygan Harbor and will

result in its closure while the safety
zone is in effect.
(ii) Expected date and time. Second
weekend in May; sunset to termination
of display.
(13) City of Sheboygan Fourth of July
Fireworks.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an
840-foot radius with its center in the
approximate
position
43°44.48′
N,
087°42.14′ W (NAD 1983). This zone will
encompass the entrance to Sheboygan
Harbor and will result in its closure
while the safety zone is in effect.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(14) City of Kenosha Fourth of July
Fireworks.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline around the South Pier Light
area, Lake Michigan encompassed by
the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius with its center in approximate position 42°35.17′ N, 087°48.33′ W (NAD
1983). This safety zone will encompass
the entrance to Kenosha Harbor and
will result in its closure while the safety zone is in effect.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(15) U.S. Bank (Firstar) Fireworks—
Milwaukee, WI.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline south of Juneau Park, outer
Milwaukee Harbor encompassed by the
arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius of
the fireworks barge in approximate position 43°02.23′ N, 087°53.30′ W (NAD
1983).
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(16) Marinettefest Fireworks.
(i) Location. All waters between the
U.S. 41 Interstate Bridge (mile marker
1.88) and the NEW Hydro Inc. Dam
(mile marker 2.45) on the Menominee
River. This safety zone includes all adjacent shoreline between the bridge
and the dam.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(17) Riversplash Fireworks-Milwaukee,
WI.

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(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline east of Pere Marquette Park,
Milwaukee River encompassed by the
arc of a circle with a 210-foot radius of
the fireworks barge in approximate position 43°02.33′ N, 087°54.46′ W (NAD
1983). (This safety zone will temporarily close down the Milwaukee
River.)
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in June; sunset to termination of display.
(18) Manitowoc Municipal Fourth of
July Fireworks.
(i) Primary location. All waters and
adjacent
shoreline
east
of
the
Manitowoc Yacht Club, Lake Michigan
encompassed by the arc of a circle with
an 840-foot radius of the fireworks
barge in approximate position 44°06.05′
N, 087°38.37′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Alternate location. All waters and
the adjacent shoreline encompassed by
the arc of a circle with a 420-foot radius
of the fireworks barge with its center
in approximate position 44°05.33′ N,
087°39.00′ W (NAD 1983). If display is
moved to secondary site, it will temporarily close entrance to Manitowoc
Harbor.
(iii) Expected date and time. First
week in July; sunset to termination of
display.
(19) Fourthfest of Greater Racine.
(i) Primary location. All waters and
adjacent shoreline around the north
breakwall, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560foot radius with its center in approximate position 42°44.14′ N, 087°46.30′ W
(NAD 1983).
(ii) Alternate location. All waters and
adjacent shoreline encompassed by the
arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius
with its center in approximate position
42°44.21′ N, 087°46.45′ W (NAD 1983) (on
the beach north of the northern
breakwall).
(iii) Expected date and time. First
week in July; sunset to termination of
display.
(20) Celebrate Amerifest—Green Bay,
WI.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline between the Green Bay &
Western Railroad Bridge (mile marker
1.03) and the Mason St. Bridge (mile
marker 3.52) on the Fox River. This
safety will temporarily close the Fox

River. (This safety zone does not encompass the water of the East River.)
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in July; 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
(21) South Shore Frolics Fireworks—
Milwaukee, WI.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline east of South Shore Park,
Milwaukee Harbor encompassed by the
arc of a circle with a 280-foot radius
with its center in approximate position
42°59.43′ N, 087°52.54′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date and time. Second
week in July; sunset to termination of
display.
(22) Kewaunee Annual Trout Festival.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline around the south breakwall
area, Lake Michigan encompassed by
the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius
with its center in approximate position
44°27.30′ N, 087°29.46′ W (NAD 1983). This
safety zone will temporarily close the
entrance to Kewaunee Harbor.
(ii) Expected time and date. Third
weekend in July; sunset to termination of
display.
(23) Port Washington Fish Days Fireworks.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline around the Wisconsin Electric Coal Dock, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an
840-foot radius with its center in approximate position 43°23.07′ N, 087°51.55′
W (NAD 1983). This safety zone will
temporarily close the entrance to Port
Washington Harbor.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third
week in July; sunset to termination of
display.
(24) Menominee Waterfront Festival.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline off the southeast side of the
Menominee Municipal Marina, Lake
Michigan encompassed by the arc of a
circle with an 840-foot radius of the
fireworks launch platform with its center in approximate position 45°20.05′ N,
087°36.49′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date and time. The Saturday following the first Thursday in August; sunset to termination of display.
(25) Sturgeon Bay Venetian Night Fireworks.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline off the Sturgeon Bay Yacht
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by the arc of a circle with a 350-foot radius of the fireworks launch platform
with its center in approximate position
44°49.33′ N, 087°23.27′ W (NAD 1983). This
safety zone will temporarily close down
the Sturgeon Bay Canal.
(ii) Expected date and time. First
weekend in August; 10 a.m. to termination of fireworks display.
(26) Algoma Shanty Days Fireworks.
(i) Primary location. All waters and
adjacent shoreline around the south
breakwall area, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560foot radius with its center in approximate position 44°36.22′ N, 087°25.55′ W
(NAD 1893) forming the primary site.
(ii) Alternate location. All waters and
adjacent shoreline encompassed by the
arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius
with its center in approximate position
44°36.28′ N, 087°25.54′ W (NAD 1983). If
display is moved to secondary site, it
will temporarily close entrance to
Algoma Harbor.
(iii) Expected time and date. Second
week in August; sunset to termination
of display.
(27) Sister Bay MarinaFest—Sister Bay.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline off the town of Sister Bay,
Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc
of a circle with a 560-foot radius of the
fireworks launch platform with its center in approximate position 45°10.60′ N,
087°06.60′ W (NAD 1983).
(ii) Expected date and time. First week
in September; sunset to termination of
display.
(28) Milwaukee River Challenge—Milwaukee, WI.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline between the Humboldt Ave.
Bridge (mile marker 3.22) and E. Chicago St. (mile marker 1.08) on the Milwaukee River. This safety zone will
temporarily close the Milwaukee River
for crew boat races.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third
week in September; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(29) Sheboygan South High School
Homecoming Fireworks.
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline around the south breakwall
area, Lake Michigan encompassed by
the arc of a circle with a 420-foot radius
with its center in approximate position
43°44.57′ N, 087°42.13′ W (NAD 1983). This

safety zone will temporarily close the
entrance to Sheboygan Harbor.
(ii) Expected date and time. One day in
the first two weeks in October; sunset
to termination of display.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel.
Coast Guard patrol personnel include
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon
being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or
other means, the operator shall proceed as directed.
(3) The safety zones in this regulation are outside navigation channels
and will not adversely affect shipping.
In cases where shipping is affected,
commercial vessels may request permission from the Captain of the Port
Milwaukee to transit the safety zone.
Approval will be made on a case-bycase basis. Requests must be made in
advance and approved by the Captain
of the Port before transits will be authorized. The Captain of the Port may
be contacted via U.S. Coast Guard
Group Milwaukee on Channel 16, VHF–
FM.
(c) Enforcement period. The Captain of
the Port Milwaukee will publish at
least 10 days in advance a Notice in the
FEDERAL REGISTER as well as in the
Ninth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners the dates and times
this section will be enforced.
[CGD09–02–003, 67 FR 44560, July 3, 2002]

§ 165.910 Security Zones; Captain of
the Port Chicago, Zone, Lake Michigan.
(a) Security zones. The following
areas, defined by coordinates based
upon North American Datum 1983, are
security zones:
(1) Navy Pier Northside. (i) Location.
All waters between the Navy Pier and
the Jardine Water Filtration Plant
shoreward of a line drawn from the
southeast corner of the Jardine Water
Filtration Plant at 41°53′36″ N, 87°36′10″
W, to the northeast corner of the Navy
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Jardine Water Filtration Plant back to
the beginning.
(ii) Regulations. The Captain of the
Port Chicago will normally permit
those U.S. Coast Guard certificated
passenger vessels that normally load
and unload passengers at Navy Pier to
operate in the zone. However, should
the Captain of the Port Chicago determine it is appropriate, he will require
even those U.S. Coast Guard certificated passenger vessels which normally
load and unload passengers at Navy
Pier to request permission before leaving or entering the security zones. The
Captain of the Port Chicago will notify
these vessels via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners if they must notify the Coast
Guard before entering or transiting the
security zone. As such, vessels that
regularly operate within this zone are
responsible for monitoring Broadcasts
Notice to Mariners for the Chicago
area. These broadcasts will be made by
U.S. Coast Guard Group Milwaukee.
(2) Dresden Nuclear Power Plant. All
waters of the Illinois River in the vicinity of Dresden Nuclear Power Plant
encompassed by a line starting on the
shoreline at 41°23′45″ N, 88°16′18″ W; then
east to the shoreline at 41°23′39″ N,
88°16′09″ W; then following along the
shoreline back to the beginning.
(3) Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power
Plant. All waters of Lake Michigan
around the Donald C. Cook Nuclear
Power Plant encompassed by a line
starting on the shoreline at 41°58.656′ N,
86°33.972′ W; then northwest to 41°58.769′
N, 86°34.525′ W; then southwest to
41°58.589′ N, 86°34.591′ W; then southeast
to the shoreline at 41°58.476′ N, 86°34.038′
W; and following along the shoreline
back to the beginning.
(4) Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. All
waters of Lake Michigan around the
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant within
a line starting on the shoreline at
42°19′07″ N, 86°19′05″ W; then northwest
to 42°19′22″ N, 86°19′54″ W; then north to
42°19′44″ N, 86°19′43″ W; then southeast
back to the shoreline at 42°19′31″ N,
86°18′50″ W; then following along the
shoreline back to the beginning.
(5) Byron Nuclear Power Plant. All waters of the Rock River encompassed by
the arc of a circle with a 100-yard radius with its center in approximate position 42°05′01″ N, 89°19′27″ W.

(6) Zion Nuclear Power Plant. All waters of Lake Michigan encompassed by
a line starting on the shoreline at
42°26′36″ N, 87°48′03″ W; then southeast
to 42°26′20″ N, 87°47′35″ W; then northeast to 42°26′53″ N, 87°47′22″ W; then
northwest to the shoreline at 42°27′06″
N, 87°48′00″ W; then following along the
shoreline back to the beginning.
(7) 68th Street Water Intake Crib. All
waters of Lake Michigan within the arc
of a circle with a 100-yard radius of the
68th Street Crib with its center in approximate position 41°47′10″ N, 87°31′51″
W.
(8) Dever Water Intake Crib. All waters
of Lake Michigan within the arc of a
circle with a 100-yard radius of the
Dever Crib with its center in approximate position 41°54′55″ N, 87°33′20″ W.
(9) 79th Street Water Intake Crib. All
waters of Lake Michigan within the arc
of a circle with a 100-yard radius of the
79th Street Water Filtration Plant
with its center in the approximate position 41°45′30″ N, 87°32′32″ W.
(b) Regulations. (1) Under § 165.33,
entry into these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port Chicago. Section
165.33 also contains other general requirements.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instruction of the Captain
of the Port Chicago or the designated
on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and
petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard
on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard
Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law
enforcement vessels. Emergency response vessels are authorized to move
within the zone but must abide by the
restrictions imposed by the Captain of
the Port.
(3) Persons who would like to transit
through a security zone in this section
must contact the Captain of the Port
at telephone number (630) 986–2175 or on
VHF channel 16 (121.5 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels
shall comply with the instructions of
the Captain of the Port or his or her
designated representative.

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(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD09–02–00167 FR 53502, Aug. 16,
CDG09✖001, 67 FR 65041, Oct. 23, 2002]

2002;

§ 165.911 Security Zones; Captain of
the Port Buffalo Zone.
(a) Location. The following are security zones:
(1) Nine Mile Point and Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plants. The navigable waters of Lake Ontario bounded by the
following coordinates: commencing at
43°30.8′ N, 076°25.7′ W; then north to
43°31.2′ N, 076°25.7′ W; then east-northeast to 43°31.6′ N, 076°24.9′ W; then east
to 43°31.8′ N, 076°23.2′ W; then south to
43°31.5′ N, 076°23.2′ W; and then following the shoreline back to the point
of origin (NAD 83).
(2) Ginna Nuclear Power Plant. The
waters of Lake Ontario bounded by the
following area, starting at 43°16.9′ N,
077°18.9′ W; then north to 43°17.3′ N,
077°18.9′ W; then east to 43°17.3′ N,
077°18.3′ W; then south to 43°16.7′ N,
077°18.3′ W; then following the shoreline
back to starting point (NAD 83).
(3) Moses-Saunders Power Dam. The
waters of the St. Lawrence River
bounded by the following area, starting
at 45°00.73′ N, 074°47.85′ W; southeast following the international border to
45°00.25′ N, 074°47.56′ W; then southwest
to 45°00.16′ N, 074°47.76′ W; then east to
the shoreline at 45°00.16′ N, 074°47.93′ W;
then northwest to 45°00.36′ N, 074°48.16′
W; then northeast back to the starting
point (NAD 83).
(4) Long Sault Spillway Dam. The waters of the St. Lawrence River bounded
by the following area, starting at
44°59.5′ N, 074°52.0′ W; north to 45°00.0′ N,
074°52.0′ W; east to 45°00.0′ N, 074°51.6′ W,
then south to 44°59.5′ N, 074°51.6′ W;
then west back to the starting point
(NAD 83).
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
§ 165.33, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port Buffalo.
(2) Persons or vessels desiring to
transit the area of the Nine Mile Point
and Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plants
or Ginna Nuclear Power Plant security
zones must contact the Captain of the
Port Buffalo at telephone number (716)
843–9570, or on VHF/FM channel 16 to

seek permission to transit the area.
Persons desiring to transit the area of
Moses-Saunders Power Dam or Long
Sault Spillway Dam security zones
must contact the Supervisor, Marine
Safety Detachment Massena at telephone number (315) 764–3284, or on VHF/
FM channel 16 to seek permission to
transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD09–02–005, 67 FR 53500, Aug. 16, 2002]

§ 165.912 Security
Perry, OH.

Zone;

Lake

(a) Location: The following area is a
security zone: all navigable waters of
Lake Erie bounded by a line drawn between the following coordinates beginning at 41° 48.187′ N, 081° 08.818′ W; then
due north to 41° 48.7′ N, 081° 08.818′ W;
then due east to 41° 48.7′ N, 081° 08.455′
W; then due south to the south shore of
Lake Erie at 41° 48.231′ N, 081° 08.455′ W;
thence westerly following the shoreline
back to the beginning (NAD 83).
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port Cleveland,
or the designated on-scene representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD09–02–006, 67 FR 52611, Aug. 13, 2002]

§ 165.915 Security zones; Captain of
the Port Toledo Zone, Lake Erie.
(a) Security zones. The following areas
are security zones:
(1) Enrico Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Station. All waters and adjacent shoreline
encompassed by a line commencing at
41°58.4′ N, 083°15.4′ W; then northeast to
41°58.5′ N, 083°15.0′ W; then southeast to
41°58.2′ N, 083°13.7′ W; then south to
41°56.9′ N, 083°13.8′ W; then west to
41°56.9′ N, 083°15.2′ W; then back to the
starting point at 41°58.4′ N, 083°15.4′ W
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(2) Davis Besse Nuclear Power Station.
All waters and adjacent shoreline encompassed by a line commencing at
41°36.1′ N, 083°04.7′ W; north to 41°37.0′ N,
083°03.9′ W; east to 41°35.9′ N, 083°02.5′ W;
southwest to 41°35.4′ N, 083°03.7′ W; then
back to the starting point 41°36.1′ N,
083°04.7′ W (NAD 83).
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
§ 165.33, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port Toledo. Section 165.33 also contains other general
requirements.
(2) Persons desiring to transit
through either of these security zones,
prior to transiting, must contact the
Captain of the Port Toledo at telephone number (419) 418–6050, or on VHF/
FM channel 16 and request permission.
If permission is granted, all persons
and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or
his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD09–02–011, 67 FR 46386, July 15, 2002]

§ 165.916 Security Zones; Captain of
the Port Milwaukee Zone, Lake
Michigan.
(a) Location. The following are security zones:
(1) Kewaunee. All navigable waters of
Western Lake Michigan encompassed
by a line commencing from a point on
the shoreline at 44° 20.647 N, 087° 31.980
W, then easterly to 44° 20.647 N, 087°
31.886 W, then southerly to 44° 20.391 N,
087° 31.866 W, then westerly to 44° 20.391
N, 087° 32.067 W, then northerly following the shoreline back to the point
of origin. All coordinates are based
upon North American Datum 1983.
(2) Point Beach. All navigable waters
of Western Lake Michigan encompassed by a line commencing from a
point on the shoreline at 44° 17.06 N,
087° 32.15 W, then northeasterly to 44°
17.12 N, 087° 31.59 W, then southeasterly
to 44° 16.48 N, 087° 31.42 W, then southwesterly to 44° 16.42 N, 087° 32.02 W,
then northwesterly along the shoreline
back to the point of origin. All coordinates are based upon North American
Datum 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
§ 165.33, entry into this zone is prohib-

ited unless authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port Milwaukee.
Section 165.33 also contains other general requirements.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number (414) 747–7155 or on VHF–FM
Channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted,
all persons and vessels shall comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD09–02–007, 67 FR 49578, July 31, 2002]

§ 165.917 Safety Zone; M/V ROY A.
JODREY, St. Lawrence River,
Wellesley Island, New York.
(a) Location. The following area is
safety zone: all waters and adjacent
shoreline encompassed by the arc of a
circle with a 150-yard radius of the
wreck of the M/V ROY A. JODREY,
with its center in approximate position
44°19.55 N, 075°56.00 W (NAD 83).
(b) Regulations.
(1) The regulations in § 165.23 apply to
this section.
(2) Except as provided in this section,
no vessel or person may enter or remain in this safety zone without the
permission of the Captain of the Port.
(3) The Captain of the Port Buffalo
has authorized all vessels to transit
through the safety zone on the condition that they proceed directly through
the zone without stopping.
(4) Any vessel wanting to stop, fish,
anchor or discharge divers inside the
zone, or any divers wanting to visit the
wreckage of the M/V ROY A. JODREY,
must request permission from the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative prior
to entry into the zone.
[CGD09–02–522, 67 FR 65043, Oct. 23, 2002]

§ 165.918 Safety zones; annual fireworks displays in the Captain of
the Port Chicago Zone.
(a) Safety zones. The following areas
are designated safety zones:
(1) Evanston Fourth of July Fireworks—Evanston, IL:

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(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan bounded by
the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site
with its center in approximate position
42§ 02′58″ N, 087§ 40′22″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. First Week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(2) Independence Day Fireworks—
Manistee, MI:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan within the
arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius
from the fireworks launch site with its
center in approximate position 44°14′51″
N, 086°20′46″ W (NAD 83) (Off First
Street Beach).
(ii) Expected date and time. First Week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(3) Independence Day Fireworks—Lake
Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, MI:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline
of
Lake
Kalamazoo,
Saugatuck, MI. within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the
fireworks launch site with its center in
approximate position 42°38′52.5″ N,
086°12′18.5″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. First Week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(4) Independence Day Fireworks—White
Lake, Whitehall, MI:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of White Lake, Whitehall,
MI. within the arc of a circle with a
1000-foot radius from the fireworks
launch site with its center in approximate
position
of
43°24′33.5″
N,
086°21′28.5″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. First Week
in July; sunset to termination of display.
(5) Pentwater July 3rd Fireworks—Lake
Michigan, Pentwater, MI:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan and the
Shipping Channel, Pentwater, MI.
within the arc of a circle with a 1000foot radius from the fireworks launch
site on the North Breakwall with its
center in approximate position of
43°46′56.5″ N, 086°26′38″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. First Week
in July; sunset to termination of display.

(6) Venetian Night Fireworks—Lake
Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, MI:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline
of
Lake
Kalamazoo,
Saugatuck, MI. within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the
fireworks launch site with its center in
approximate position 42°38′52.5″ N,
086°12′18.5″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. The fourth
weekend in July; or the first weekend
in August; sunset to termination of
display:
(7) Venetian Night Fireworks—Lake
Michigan, Hammond, IN:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan, Hammond,
IN. within the arc of a circle with a 840foot radius from the fireworks launch
site with its center in approximate position of 41°41′54″ N, 087°30′46″ W (NAD
83).
(ii) Expected date and time. The first
weekend in August; sunset to termination of display.
(8) Venetian Night Fireworks—Monroe
Street Harbor—Chicago, IL:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan, Chicago,
IL. within the arc of a circle with a
1000-foot radius from the fireworks
launch site at Monroe Street Harbor
with its center in approximate position
of 41°52′41″ N, 087°36′37″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. The fourth
weekend in July; or the first weekend
in August; sunset to termination of
display.
(9) Wings Over the Lake Air Show—
Michigan City, IN:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan, off Washington Park, Michigan City, IN. encompassed by a line drawn between the
following
coordinates
starting
at
41°43′39″ N, 086°54′32″ W; northwest to
41°44′06″ N, 086°54′44″ W; northeast to
41°44′21″ N, 086°53′52″ W; southeast to
41°43′55″ N, 086°53′40″ W; then southwest
back to the point of origin (NAD 83).
The safety zone starts approximately
250-feet from the East Pierhead and
250-feet from Washington Park Beach.
(ii) Expected Date and Time. The first
week in July.
(10) YMCA Lake Michigan Swim—
Ferrysburg, MI:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
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Ferrysburg North Pier within 100-feet
of a straight line from 43°03.45′ N,
086°13.4′ W; to 43°05′ N, 086°15.24′ W (NAD
83).
(ii) Expected date and time. The 3rd
week in July; from 8 a.m. (local) until
the end of the event.
(11) Team Aquatics Ski Show—Grand
River, Grand Haven, MI:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of the Grand River, Grand
Haven, MI. from 43°04′08″ N, 086°14′13″
W; thence east to 43°04′06″ N, 086°14′07″
W; thence southwest to 43°03′53″ N,
086°14′14″ W; and east to 43°03′51.5″ N,
086°14′07.5″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. The 4th
week in July; from 6 p.m. (local) until
8:30 p.m. (local).
(12) Chicago Flatwater Classic—Chicago
River, Chicago, IL:
(i) Location. All waters and adjacent
shoreline of the Chicago River from a
line drawn across the river at mile
marker 323 to a line drawn across the
river at mile marker 331.
(ii) Expected date and time. The 2nd
weekend in August; from 9 a.m. (local)
until 3:30 p.m. (local).
(13) Navy Pier Summer Fireworks—Lake
Michigan, Chicago, IL.
(i) Locations.
(1) Primary launch site. All waters and
adjacent shoreline of Lake Michigan
bounded by the arc of a circle with a
1400-foot radius from the fireworks
launch platform with its center in approximate position 41°53′18″ N, 087°36′08″
W (NAD 83).
(2) Alternate launch site. In the case of
inclement weather, the alternate
launch site is all waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan bounded by
the arc of a circle with a 1400-foot radius with its center in approximate position 41°53′24″ N, 087°35′44″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected dates and times. Every
Wednesday and Saturday evening from
9 p.m. (local) until termination of display from June 1 thru September 1.
(14) Navy Pier 4th of July Fireworks—
Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL.
(i) Locations.
(1) Primary launch site. All waters and
adjacent shoreline of Lake Michigan
bounded by the arc of a circle with a
1400-foot radius from the fireworks
launch platform with its center in ap-

proximate position 41°53′18″ N, 087°36′08″
W (NAD 83).
(2) Alternate launch site. In the case of
inclement weather, the alternate
launch site is all waters and adjacent
shoreline of Lake Michigan bounded by
the arc of a circle with a 1400-foot radius with its center in approximate position 41°53′24″ N, 087°35′44″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Expected date and time. The first
week of July; sunset to termination of
display.
(15) St. Joseph’s River Marathon
Swim—St. Joseph, MI.
(i) Location. All the waters of Lake
Michigan (off of St. Joseph, MI.), and
the St. Joseph River, within 100 feet of
the race course.
(ii) Expected date and time. The 3rd
week in July; from 11 a.m. (local) until
the end of the event.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel.
Coast Guard patrol personnel include
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon
being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or
other means, the operator shall proceed as directed. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, representatives of the event organizer, and local or state officials
may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.
(3) In cases where shipping is affected, commercial vessels may request
permission from the Captain of the
Port Chicago to transit the safety
zone. Approval in such cases will be
case-by-case. Requests must be made in
advance and approved by the Captain
of the Port before transits will be authorized. The Captain of the Port may
be contacted via Channel 16, VHF-FM.
(c) Captain of the Port Chicago will
announce the exact time and location
of the annual events listed in this regulation by Notice of Implementation,
Broadcast Local Notice to Mariners, or
any other means deemed appropriate.
[CGD09–03–203, 68 FR 27467, May 20, 2003]

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§ 165.T11–078

ELEVENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.T11–077 Security Zones; High Interest Vessels, San Francisco Bay
and Delta ports, California.
(a) Definition. ‘‘High Interest Vessel’’
or ‘‘HIV’’ as used in this section, means
any vessel deemed by the Captain of
the Port or higher authority as a vessel
requiring protection based upon risk
assessment analysis of the vessel and is
therefore escorted by a Coast Guard or
other law enforcement vessel with an
embarked Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer.
(b) Location. The following areas are
security zones:
(1) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within 100
yards ahead, astern and extending 100
yards along either side of any HIV that
is anchored at a designated anchorage
within the San Francisco Bay and
Delta port areas shoreward of the line
drawn between San Francisco Main
Ship Channel buoys 7 and 8 (LLNR 4190
& 4195, positions 37°46.9′ N, 122°35.4′ W
and 37°46.5′ N, 122°35.2′ W, respectively);
(2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea
floor, within 100 yards ahead, astern
and extending 100 yards along either
side of any HIV that is moored, or in
the process of mooring, at any berth
within the San Francisco Bay and
Delta port areas shoreward of the line
drawn between San Francisco Main
Ship Channel buoys 7 and 8 (LLNR 4190
& 4195, positions 37°46.9′ N, 122°35.4′ W
and 37°46.5′ N, 122°35.2′ W, respectively);
and
(3) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within 100
yards ahead, astern and extending 100
yards along either side of any HIV that
is underway shoreward of the line
drawn between San Francisco Main
Ship Channel buoys 7 and 8 (LLNR 4190
& 4195, positions 37°46.9′ N, 122°35.4′ W
and 37°46.5′ N, 122°35.2′ W, respectively).
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into or remaining in
this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port, San Francisco Bay, or his designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact

the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 510–437–3073 or on VHF–FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission
is granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(3) When an HIV approaches within
100 yards of a vessel that is moored, or
anchored, the stationary vessel must
stay moored or anchored while it remains within the HIV’s security zone
unless it is either ordered by, or given
permission from, the COTP San Francisco Bay to do otherwise.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard
may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zone by local
law enforcement as necessary.
(f) Effective dates. This section is effective at 11:59 p.m. PST on February
10, 2003, and will terminate at 11:59 p.m.
PDT on September 30, 2003.
[COTP San Francisco Bay 03–002, 68 FR 9006,
Feb. 27, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 32371, May
30, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP San Francisco Bay 03–002, 68 FR 9006, Feb. 27, 2003,
§ 165.T11–077 was added, effective Feb. 10, 2003
to May 31, 2003. At 68 FR 32371, May 30, 2003,
§ 165.T11–077 was amended by revising paragraph (f) and the effective date was extended
to Sept. 30, 2003.

§ 165.T11–078 Security Zones; Golden
Gate Bridge and the San FranciscoOakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco
Bay, California.
(a) Location. All waters extending
from the surface to the sea floor, 25
yards around all piers, abutments,
fenders and pilings of the Golden Gate
Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland
Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay, California.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into these security
zones is prohibited, unless doing so is
necessary for safe navigation, to conduct official business such as scheduled
maintenance or retrofit operations, or
unless specifically authorized by the
Captain of the Port San Francisco Bay,
or his designated representative.

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(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 510–437–3073 or on VHF–FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission
is granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions
of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port
or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. Patrol personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the Coast Guard onboard Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local,
state, and federal law enforcement vessels. Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio,
flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
(f) Effective Dates. This section becomes effective at 11 a.m. PST on February 13, 2003, and will terminate at
11:59 p.m. PDT on September 30, 2003.

(2) The zone in paragraph (a) of this
section will be enforced from 1 a.m.
(PDT) on May 1, 2003, to 1 a.m. (PDT)
on June 28, 2003, and from 1 a.m. (PST)
on April 1, 2004 to 1 a.m. (PDT) on September 1, 2004.
(3) If the need for enforcement of the
safety zone ends, the Captain of the
Port may cease enforcement of the
safety zone and announce that fact via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(c) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
this part, entry into, transit through,
or anchoring within this zone by all
vessels is prohibited, unless authorized
by the Captain of the Port, or a designated representative thereof.
(d) Enforcement. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions
of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port
or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. Patrol personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the Coast Guard onboard Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local,
state, and Federal law enforcement
vessels. Upon being hailed by U.S.
Coast Guard patrol personnel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.

[COTP San Francisco Bay 03–003; 68 FR 13230,
Mar. 19, 2003]

[COTP San Francisco Bay 03–004, 68 FR 25503,
May 13, 2003]

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By San Francisco
Bay 03–003, 68 FR 13230, Mar. 19, 2003,
§ 165.T11–078 was added, effective Feb. 13,
2003, to Sept. 30, 2003.

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP San Francisco Bay 03–004, 68 FR 25503, May 13, 2003,
§ 165.T11–079 was added, effective May 1, 2003
to Sept. 1, 2004.

§ 165.T11–079 Safety
Zone;
Mission
Creek Waterway, China Basin, San
Francisco Bay, California.

§ 165.1101 Security Zone: San Diego
Bay, CA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: The water area within
Naval Station, San Diego enclosed by
the following points: Beginning at
32°41′16.5″ N, 117°08′01″ W (Point A);
thence
running
southwesterly
to
32°41′02.5″ N, 117°08′08.5″ W (Point B); to
32°40′55.0″ N, 117°08′00.0″ W (Point C); to
32°40′49.5″ N, 117°07′55.5″ W (Point D); to
32°40′44.6″ N, 117°07′49.3″ W (Point E); to
32°40′37.8 N, 117°07′43.2″ W, (Point F); to
32°40′30.9″ N, 117°07′39.0″ W (Point G);
32°40′24.5″ N, 117°07′35.0″ W (Point H); to
32°40′17.2″ N, 117°07′30.8″ W (Point I); to
32°40′10.6″ N, 117°07′30.5″ W (Point J); to
32°39′59.0″ N, 117°07′29.0″ W (Point K); to
32°39′49.8″ N, 117°07′27.2″ W (Point L); to
32°39′43.0″ N, 117°07′25.5″ W (Point M);

(a) Location. One hundred yards to either side of the Fourth Street Bridge,
encompassing the navigable waters,
from the surface to the bottom, within
two lines; one line drawn from a point
on the north shore of Mission Creek
[37°46′29″ N, 122°23′36″ W] extending
southeast to a point on the opposite
shore [37°46′28″ N, 122°23′34″ W], and the
other line drawn from a point on the
north shore of Mission Creek [37°46′34″
N, 122°23′30″ W] extending southeast to
a point on the opposite shore [37°46′33″
N, 122°23′28″ W]. [Datum: NAD 83].
(b) Dates. (1) This section is effective
from 1 a.m. (PDT) on May 1, 2003, to 1
a.m. (PDT) on September 1, 2004.

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32°39′36.5″ N, 117°07′24.2″ W, (Point N);
thence running easterly to 32°39′38.5″ N,
117°07′06.5″ W (Point O); thence running
generally northwesterly along the
shoreline of the Naval Station to the
place of beginning. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into the area of this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port San Diego;
Commander, Naval Base San Diego; or
Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 619–683–6495 or on VHF channel
16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to
transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
Guard may be assisted in the patrol
and enforcement of this security zone
by the U. S. Navy.
[COTP San Diego 03–010, 68 FR 25290, May 12,
2003]

§ 165.1102 Security Zone: San Diego
Bay, California.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: The water area adjacent
to the Naval Ocean Systems Center,
San Diego, California, and the Naval
Supply Center, San Diego, California,
described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the shoreline of
Point Loma, at latitude 32°41′57.8″ N, longitude 117°14′17.5″ W (Point A), for a place of
beginning; thence easterly to latitude
32°41′56.0″ N, longitude 117°14′09.9″ W (Point
B);
thence
northeasterly
to
latitude
32°42′03.8″ N, longitude 117°14′04.7″ W (Point
C);
thence
northeasterly
to
latitude
32°42′10.2″ N, longitude 117°14′00.6″ W (Point
D);
thence
northwesterly
to
latitude
32°42′14.6″ N, longitude 117°14′02.1″ W (Point
E);
thence
northwesterly
to
latitude
32°42′22.7″ N, longitude 117°14′05.8″ W (Point
F);
thence
northwesterly
to
latitude
32°42′28.3″ N, longitude 117°14′08.4″ W (Point
G); thence westerly to latitude 32°42′28.3″ N,
longitude 117°14′09.6″ W (Point H); thence
generally southerly along the shoreline of

Point Loma to the place of beginning (Point
A).

(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into the area of this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port, the Commander, Naval Base, San Diego, the
Commander, Naval Ocean Systems
Center, San Diego, or the Commanding
Officer, Naval Supply Center, San
Diego. Section 165.33 also contains
other general requirements.
[COTP San Diego Reg. 85–20, 51 FR 8197, Mar.
10, 1986. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66
FR 33642, June 25, 2001]

§ 165.1103 Security Zone: San Diego
Bay, CA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: The water adjacent to
the Naval Submarine Base, San Diego,
commencing on a point on the shoreline of Ballast Point, at 32° 41′11.2″ N,
117° 13′57.0″ W (Point A), thence northerly to 32° 41′31.8″ N, 117° 14′00.6″ W
(Point B), thence westerly to 32° 41′32.7″
N, 117° 14′03.2″ W (Point C), thence
southwesterly
to
32° 41′30.5″
N,
117° 14′17.5″ W (Point D), thence generally southeasterly along the shoreline of the Naval Submarine Base to
the point of beginning, (Point A). All
coordinates referenced use datum: NAD
1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into the area of this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port San Diego;
Commander, Naval Base Point Loma;
or Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 619–683–6495 or on VHF channel
16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to
transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
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and enforcement of this security zone
by the U.S. Navy.
[COTP San Diego 03–010, 68 FR 25290, May 12,
2003]

§ 165.1104 Security Zone: San Diego
Bay, CA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: on the waters along the
northern shoreline of Naval Base Coronado, the area enclosed by the following points: Beginning at 32°42′53.0″
N, 117°11′45.0 W (Point A); thence running
northerly
to
32°42′55.5″
N,
117°11′45.0″ W, (Point B); thence running
easterly to 32°42′57.0″ N, 117°11′31.0″ W,
(Point C); thence southeasterly to
32°42′42.0″ N, 117°11′04.0″ W (Point D);
thence southeasterly to 32°42′21.0″ N,
117°10′47.0″ W (Point E) thence running
southerly to 32°42′13.0″ N, 117°10′51.0″ W
(Point F); thence running generally
northwesterly along the shoreline of
Naval Base Coronado to the place of beginning. All coordinates referenced use
datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in Sec. 165.33 of
this part, entry into the area of this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port San Diego;
Commander, Naval Base Coronado, or
Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 619–683–6495 or on VHF channel
16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to
transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
Guard may be assisted in the patrol
and enforcement of this security zone
by the U.S. Navy.
[COTP San Diego, 68 FR 25290, May 12, 2003]

§ 165.1105 Security Zone: San Diego
Bay, California.
(a) Location. (1) The following area is
a security zone: The water area adjacent to Naval Air Station North Island,
Coronado, California, and within 100

yards (91 meters) of Bravo Pier, and
vessels moored thereto, bounded by the
following points (when no vessel is
moored at the pier):
(i) Latitude 32°41′53.0″ N, Longitude
117°13′33.6″ W;
(ii) Latitude 32°41′53.0″ N, Longitude
117°13′40.6″ W;
(iii) Latitude 32°41′34.0″ N, Longitude
117°13′40.6″ W;
(iv) Latitude 32°41′34.0″ N, Longitude
117°13′34.1″ W.
(2) Because the area of this security
zone is measured from the pier and
from vessels moored thereto, the actual area of this security zone will be
larger when a vessel is moored at
Bravo Pier.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into the area of this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port or the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station
North Island. Section 165.33 also contains other general requirements.
[COTP San Diego Reg. 85–11, 51 FR 3776, Jan.
30, 1986, as amended at 52 FR 8893, Mar. 20,
1987. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR
33642, June 25, 2001]

§ 165.1106 San Diego Bay, California—
safety zone.
(a) The waters of San Diego Bay enclosed by the following boundaries are
a safety zone:
From a point located on the boundary of Coast Guard Air Station San
Diego, California at latitude 32°43′37.2″
N, longitude 117°10′45.0″ W (point A), for
a point of beginning; thence southeasterly to latitude 32°43′36.2″ N, longitude
117°10′41.5″ W (point B); thence southwesterly to latitude 32°43′20.2″ N, longitude 117°10′49.5″ W (point C); thence
northwesterly to latitude 32°43′25.7″ N,
longitude 117°11′04.6″ W (point D);
thence
northeasterly
to
latitude
32°43′35.7″ N, longitude 117°10′59.5″ W
(point E); thence generally easterly
along the air station boundary to the
point of beginning (point A).
(b)(1) In accordance with the general
regulations in § 165.23 of this part,
entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, except as provided for
below.

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(2) Vessels may transit the area of
this safety zone without permission,
but may not anchor, stop, remain within the zone, or approach within 100
yards (92 meters) of the land area of
Coast Guard Air Station San Diego or
structures attached thereto.
[CGD 85–034, 50 FR 14703, Apr. 15, 1985 and
COTP San Diego Reg. 85–06, 50 FR 38003,
Sept. 19, 1985. Redesignated by USCG–2001–
9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]

§ 165.1107 San Diego Bay, California.
(a) Location. The area encompassed
by the following geographic coordinates is a regulated navigation area:
32°41′24.6″N
32°41′34.2″N
32°41′34.2″N

117°14′21.9″W
117°13′58.5″W
117°13′37.2″W

Thence south along the shoreline to
32°41′11.2″N
32°41′11.2″N

117°13′31.3″W
117°13′58.5″W

Thence north along the shoreline to the
point of origin.

Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) During submarine
docking/undocking operations at the
U.S. Naval Submarine Base on Ballast
Point, San Diego Bay, California, mariners transiting within the regulated
navigation area shall proceed at a
speed that generates no wake from
their vessel.
(2) The Coast Guard will issue a
Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and if
time permits a Local Notice to Mariners, to inform the maritime community of the dates and times of the submarine docking/undocking operations
covered by paragraph (b)(1).
(3) The master and/or operator of a
vessel within the regulated navigation
area shall comply with any other orders or directions issued by the Coast
Guard as required for the safety of the
submarine docking/undocking operations covered by paragraph (b)(1).
[CGD11–90–07, 56 FR 14645, Apr. 11, 1991; 56 FR
40360, Aug. 14, 1991, as amended by USCG–
1998–3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30, 1998. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June
25, 2001]

§ 165.1108 Security
Zones;
Cruise
Ships, Port of San Diego, California.
(a) Definition. ‘‘Cruise ship’’ as used
in this section means a passenger vessel, except for a ferry, 100 gross tons or

more, authorized to carry more than 12
passengers for hire; capable of making
international voyages lasting more
than 24 hours, any part of which is on
the high seas; and for which passengers
are embarked, disembarked or at a port
of call in the San Diego port.
(b) Location. The following areas are
security zones:
(1) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within a 100
yard radius around any cruise ship that
is anchored at a designated anchorage
within the San Diego port area inside
the sea buoys bounding the port of San
Diego.
(2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea
floor, within a 100 yard radius around
any cruise ship that is moored at any
berth within the San Diego port area
inside the sea buoys bounding the Port
of San Diego; and
(3) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within a 100
yard radius around any cruise ship that
is underway on the waters inside the
sea buoys bounding the Port of San
Diego.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulation in § 165.33 of the
part, entry into or remaining in these
zones is prohibited unless authorized
by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port, San Diego or his designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zones may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number (619) 683–6495 or on VHF–FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission
is granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard
may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zones by the
San Diego Harbor Police.
[COTP San Diego 02–026, 68 FR 1008, Jan. 8,
2003]

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§ 165.1120 Security Zone; Naval Amphibious Base, San Diego, CA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: the waters of San Diego
Bay, enclosed by lines connecting the
following
points:
Beginning
at
32°40′30.0″ N, 117°10′03.0″ W (Point A);
thence
running
northeasterly
to
32°40′54.0″ N, 117°09′35.5″ W (Point B);
thence
running
northeasterly
to
32°40′55.0″ N, 117°09′27.0″ W (Point C);
thence
running
southeasterly
to
32°40′43.0″ N, 117°09′09.0″ W (Point D);
thence running southerly to 32°40′39.0″
N, 117°09′08.0″ (Point E); thence running
southwesterly
to
32°40′30.0″
N,
117°09′12.9″ W (Point F); thence running
a short distance to 32°40′29.0″ N,
117°09′14.0″ W (Point G); thence running
southwesterly
to
32°40′26.0″
N,
117°09′17.0″ W (Point H); thence running
northwesterly to the shoreline to 32°40′
31.0″ N, 117°09′ 22.5″ W (Point I), thence
running along the shoreline to the beginning point.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into the area of this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port or the Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
(c) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard
may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this security zone by the
U.S. Navy.
[CGD11–01–011, 67 FR 4661, Jan. 31, 2002]

§ 165.1121 Security Zone: Fleet Supply
Center Industrial Pier, San Diego,
CA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: the waters of San Diego
Bay extending approximately 100 feet
from the north, west, and south sides of
the Fleet Industrial Supply Center enclosed by lines connecting the following points: Beginning at 32°42′50″ N,
117°10′25″ W (Point A); to 32°42′50″ N,
117°10′38″ W (Point B); to 32°42′54″ N,
117°10′38″ W (Point C); to 32°42′54″ N,
117°10′25″ W (Point D).
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33,
entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or the Commander,
Navy Region Southwest. Section 165.33
also contains other general requirements.

(c) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard
may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this security zone by the
U.S. Navy.
[CGD11–01–008, 67 FR 4660, Jan. 31, 2002]

§ 165.1131 Security Zone: Wilson Cove,
San Clemente Island, California.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: The water area adjacent
to San Clemente Island, California
within 1.5 nautical miles (1.73 statute
miles, 2.8 kilometers) of the shoreline
of San Clemente Island from Wilson
Cove North End Light (LLNR 2565) to
Spruce Pier, approximately 4.1 nautical
miles (4.7 statute miles, 7.65 kilometers) southeast of Wilson Cove
North End Light, described as follows:
Starting at a point on the shoreline
of San Clemente Island, California, in
position 33°01′25.0″ N, 118°33′43.0″ W, for
a place of beginning (point A), thence
northeasterly
to
33°02′11.0″
N,
118°32′13.5″ W (point B), thence southeasterly to 32 °58′40.5″ N, 118°29′15.5″ W
(point C), thence southwesterly to
32°57′54.0″ N, 118°31′17.2″ W (point D),
thence northwesterly along the shoreline of San Clemente Island to the
place of beginning.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into the area of this
zone is prohibited unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port, San Diego,
California. Section 165.33 also contains
other general requirements.
[COTP San Diego Reg. 87–04, 52 FR 18230,
May 14, 1987. Redesignated by USCG–2001–
9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]

§ 165.1151 Security Zones; liquefied
hazardous gas tank vessels, San
Pedro Bay, California.
(a) Definition. ‘‘Liquefied Hazardous
Gas’’ as used in this section means a
liquid containing one or more of the
products listed in Table 127.005 of this
part that is carried in bulk on board a
tank vessel as liquefied petroleum gas,
liquefied natural gas, or similar liquefied gas products.
(b) Location. The following areas are
security zones:
(1) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within a 500
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anchored at a designated anchorage either inside the Federal breakwaters
bounding San Pedro Bay or outside at
designated anchorages within three
nautical miles of the breakwater;
(2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea
floor, within a 500 yard radius around
any LHG tank vessel that is moored, or
in the process of mooring, at any berth
within the Los Angeles or Long Beach
port areas inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay;
(3) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within 1000
yards ahead and 500 yards on each side
and astern of any LHG tank vessel that
is underway either on the waters inside
the Federal breakwaters bounding San
Pedro Bay or on the waters within
three nautical miles seaward of the
Federal breakwaters.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into or remaining in
these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port Los Angeles-Long Beach, or his or
her designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number (800) 221–USCG (8724) or on
VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek
permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions
of the Captain of the Port or his or her
designated representative.
(3) When any LHG tank vessels approach within 500 yards of a vessel that
is moored or anchored, the stationary
vessel must stay moored or anchored
while it remains within the LHG tank
vessel’s security zone unless it is either
ordered by or given permission from
the Captain of the Port Los AngelesLong Beach to do otherwise.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard
may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of these security zones by
the Los Angeles Port Police and the
Long Beach Police Department.
[COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02–005, 68 FR
13233, Mar. 19, 2003]

§ 165.1152 San Pedro Bay, California—
Regulated navigation area.
(a) Applicability. This section applies
to all vessels unless otherwise specified. (Note: All geographic coordinates
are defined using North American
Datum 1983 (NAD 83)).
(b) Deviations. The Captain of the
Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach or his
or her designated representative may
authorize a deviation from the requirements of this regulation when it is
deemed necessary in the interests of
safety.
(c) Location. (1) The San Pedro Bay
Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) consists of the water area enclosed by the
Los Angeles-Long Beach breakwater
and a line connecting Point Fermin
Light at 33°42.30′N, 118°17.60′W, with the
following geographical positions:
Latitude
33°35.50′
33°35.50′
33°37.70′
33°43.40′

N
N
N
N

Longitude

............................................
............................................
............................................
............................................

118°17.60′
118°09.00′
118°06.50′
118°10.80′

(2) The San Pedro Bay RNA consists
of the following named sub-areas, defined by lines connecting their respective geographic coordinates:
(i) The Los Angeles Pilot Area:
Latitude
33°42.50′ N ............................
33°42.62′
33°41.30′
33°40.85′
33°42.50′

N
N
N
N

............................
............................
............................
............................

Longitude
118°15.10′ W
(Los Angeles Light)
118°14.70′ W
118°13.50′ W
118°14.90′ W
118°15.10′ W

(ii) The Long Beach Pilot Area:
Latitude
33°43.40′ N ............................
33°43.40′
33°41.50′
33°40.52′
33°40.52′
33°41.50′
33°43.40′

N
N
N
N
N
N

............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

Longitude
118°11.20′ W
(Long Beach Light)
118°10.80′ W
118°10.22′ W
118°10.22′ W
118°11.82′ W
118°11.82′ W
118°11.20′ W

(iii) The Los Angeles Deep Water Traffic Lane:
Latitude
33°42.47′
33°42.56′
33°39.48′
33°39.42′
33°42.47′

N
N
N
N
N

Longitude

............................................
............................................
............................................
............................................
............................................

118°14.95′
118°14.75′
118°13.32′
118°13.55′
118°14.95′

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(iv) The Long Beach Deep Water Traffic Lane:
Latitude
33°43.43′
33°43.39′
33°41.51′
33°41.50′
33°43.43′

N
N
N
N
N

Longitude

............................................
............................................
............................................
............................................
............................................

118°11.15′
118°10.90′
118°10.71′
118°10.95′
118°11.15′

W
W
W
W
W

(v) Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area:
A 0.5nm radius around 33°39.00′ N,
118°13.19′ W.
(d) General regulations. The following
regulations contained in paragraphs
(d)(1) through (d)(3) of this section
apply to power driven vessels of 1600 or
more gross tons, a towing vessel of 8
meters (approximately 26 feet) or over
in length engaged in towing, or vessels
of 100 gross tons and upward carrying
one or more passengers for hire.
(1) A vessel shall not exceed a speed
of 12 knots through the water within
the RNA.
(2) A vessel navigating within the
RNA, shall have its engine(s) ready for
immediate maneuver and shall operate
its engine(s) in a control mode and on
fuel that will allow for an immediate
response to any engine order, ahead or
astern, including stopping its engine(s)
for an extended period of time.
(3) A vessel navigating within the
RNA shall maintain a minimum separation from other vessels of at least
0.25 nm.
(e) Specific regulations—(1) Los Angeles
Pilot Area. (i) No vessel may enter the
Los Angeles Pilot Area unless it is entering or departing Los Angeles Harbor
entrance (Angels Gate).
(ii) Vessels entering the Los Angeles
Pilot Area shall pass directly through
without stopping or loitering except as
necessary to embark or disembark a
pilot.
(2) Long Beach Pilot Area. (i) No vessel
may enter the Long Beach Pilot Area
unless it is entering or departing Long
Beach Harbor entrance (Queens Gate).
(ii) Vessels entering the Long Beach
Pilot Area shall pass directly through
without stopping or loitering except as
necessary to embark or disembark a
pilot.
(iii) Every vessel shall leave Long
Beach Approach Lighted Whistle Buoy
‘‘LB’’ to port when entering and departing Long Beach Channel and de-

parting vessels shall pass across the
southern boundary of the Long Beach
Pilot Area.
(3) Los Angeles and Long Beach Deep
Water Traffic Lanes. When a vessel of 50
foot draft or greater is using the Los
Angeles or Long Beach Deep Water
Traffic Lane no other vessel shall enter
the Deep Water Traffic Lane if it will
result in a meeting, crossing or overtaking situation.
(4) Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area.
When a vessel of 50 foot draft or greater is embarking or disembarking a
pilot in the Los Angeles Deep Water
Pilot Area no other vessel shall enter
the Deep Water Pilot Area.
(5) Vessels described in paragraph (d)
of this section may not enter the waters between Commercial Anchorage G
and the Middle Breakwater as defined
by an area enclosed by the line beginning at Los Angeles Main Channel Entrance Light 2 (33°42.70′ N, 118°14.70′ W),
thence east along the Middle Breakwater to Long Beach Light (33°43.40′ N,
118°11.20′ W), thence south to (33°43.08′
N, 118°11.26′ W), thence westerly to
(33°43.08′ N, 118°12.26′ W), thence southwesterly parallel to the breakwater to
(33°42.43′ N, 118°14.30′ W), thence to the
point of origin, unless such vessel is:
(i) In an emergency;
(ii) Proceeding to anchor in or departing Commercial Anchorage G;
(iii) Standing by with confirmed pilot
boarding arrangements; or,
(iv) Engaged in towing vessels to or
from Commercial Anchorage G, or to
or from the waters between Commercial Anchorage G and the Middle
Breakwater.
[CGD11–00–007, 65 FR 62294, Oct. 18, 2000. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642,
June 25, 2001]

§ 165.1154 Security
Zones;
Cruise
Ships, San Pedro Bay, California.
(a) Definition. ‘‘Cruise ship’’ as used
in this section means a passenger vessel, except for a ferry, over 100 feet in
length, authorized to carry more than
12 passengers for hire; making voyages
lasting more than 24 hours, any part of
which is on the high seas; and for
which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the Port of Los Angeles or
Port of Long Beach.

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(b) Location. The following areas are
security zones:
(1) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within a 100
yard radius around any cruise ship that
is anchored at a designated anchorage
either inside the Federal breakwaters
bounding San Pedro Bay or outside at
designated anchorages within 3 nautical miles of the Federal breakwaters;
(2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea
floor, within a 100 yard radius around
any cruise ship that is moored, or is in
the process of mooring, at any berth
within the Los Angeles or Long Beach
port areas inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay; and
(3) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within 200
yards ahead, and 100 yards on each side
and astern of a cruise ship that is underway either on the waters inside the
Federal breakwaters bounding San
Pedro Bay or on the waters within 3
nautical miles seaward of the Federal
breakwaters.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into or remaining in
these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port, Los Angeles-Long Beach, or his
designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 1–800–221–USCG (8724) or on
VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek
permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions
of the Captain of the Port or his or her
designated representative.
(3) When a cruise ship approaches
within 100 yards of a vessel that is
moored, or anchored, the stationary
vessel must stay moored or anchored
while it remains within the cruise
ship’s security zone unless it is either
ordered by, or given permission from,
the COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach to
do otherwise.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard
may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zone by the

Los Angeles Port Police and the Long
Beach Police Department.
[COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02–004, 67 FR
72563, Dec. 6, 2002]

§ 165.1155 Security Zone; Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Avila
Beach, California.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: all waters of the Pacific
Ocean, from surface to bottom, within
a 2,000 yard radius of Diablo Canyon
Nuclear Power Plant centered at position 35°12′23″ N, 120°51′23″ W. [Datum:
NAD 83].
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into or remaining in
this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port, Los Angeles-Long Beach, or his
or her designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 1–800–221–8724 or on VHF-FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz). If permission is
granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP Los Angeles–Long Beach 02–006, 67 FR
77430, Dec. 18, 2002]

§ 165.1171 Copper
Canyon,
Lake
Havasu, Colorado River—Regulated
Navigation Area.
(a) Location. The following is a regulated navigation area:
(1) In the water area of Copper Canyon, Lake Havasu, Colorado River, beginning at the approximate center of
the mouth of Copper Canyon and drawing a line down the approximate center
of the canyon extending shoreward to
the end of the navigable waters of the
canyon, and comprising a semi-rectangular area extending 30 feet on each
side of the line, for a total semi-rectangular width of 60 feet.
(2) This line is more precisely described as: beginning at latitude
34°25′67.6″N,
longitude
114°18′38.5″W,
thence
southwesterly
to
latitude
34°25′64″N,
longitude
114°18′45.7″W,
thence
northwesterly
to
latitude

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34°25′65.6″N,
longitude
114°18′46.7″W,
thence
southeasterly
to
latitude
34°25′60.7″N,
longitude
114°18′42.7″W,
thence southwesterly to longitude
34°25′51.4″N,
latitude
114°18′46.2″W,
thence
southeasterly
to
latitude
34°25′47.1″N,
longitude
114°18′49.4″W,
thence to the end of the navigable waters of the canyon.
(b) Definitions. For the purposes of
this section:
(1) Vessel: Every description of
watercraft, used or capable of being
used as a means of transportation on
the water, and regardless of mode of
power.
(2) Patrol Vessel: Vessels designated
by the Captain of the Port, San Diego,
to enforce or assist in enforcing these
regulations, including Coast Guard,
Coast Guard Auxiliary, and San
Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Vessels.
(c) Regulations. (1) Vessels, with the
exception of patrol vessels, shall not
anchor, moor, loiter in, or otherwise
impede the transit of any other vessel
within the regulated navigation area.
Furthermore, all vessels, with the exception of patrol vessels, shall expeditiously and continuously transit the
regulated navigation area via the most
direct route consistent with navigational safety.
(2) During periods of vessels congestion within the Copper Canyon area, as
determined by the Captain of the Port
or his or her designated on-scene representative, the regulated navigation
area will be closed to all vessels, with
the exception of patrol vessels. During
designated closure periods, no vessel
may enter, remain in, or transit
through the regulated navigation area,
with the exception of patrol vessels.
Designation of periods of vessel congestion and announcement of the closure
of the regulated navigation area will be
conducted by broadcast notices to
mariners on VHF–FM Channel 16 no
less frequently than every hour for the
duration of the closure period.
(3) Each person in the regulated navigation area shall comply with the directions of the Captain of the Port or

his or her designated on-scene representative regarding vessel operation.
[CGD11–97–010, 63 FR 38308, July 16, 1998. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642,
June 25, 2001]

§ 165.1181 San Francisco Bay Region,
California—regulated
navigation
area.
(a) Applicability. This section applies
to all ressels unless otherwise specified.
(b) Deviations. The Captain of the
Port, San Francisco Bay, or the Commanding Officer, Vessel Traffic Service
San Francisco, as a representative of
the Captain of the Port, may authorize
a deviation from the requirements of
this regulation when it is deemed necessary in the interests of safety.
(c) Regulated Navigation Areas—(1)
San Francisco Bay RNA. (i) The following is a regulated navigation area—
The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°47′18″N, 122°30′22″W; thence to 37°48′55″N,
122°31′41″W; thence along the shoreline to
37°50′38″N, 122°28′37″W; thence to 37°50′59″N,
122°28′00″W; thence to
37°51′45″N, 122°27′28″W; thence to 37°52′58″N,
122°26′06″W;
thence
to
37°51′53″N,
122°24′58″W; thence to
37°51′53″N, 122°24′00″W; thence to 37°51′40″N,
122°23′48″W;
thence
to
37°49′22″N,
122°23′48″W; thence to
37°48′20″N, 122°22′12″W; thence to 37°47′02″N,
122°21′33″W;
thence
to
37°47′02″N,
122°23′04″W; thence along the shoreline to
the point of beginning.

Datum: NAD 83
(ii) The San Francisco Bay RNA consists of the following defined sub-areas:
(A) Golden Gate Traffic Lanes—(1)
Westbound traffic lane: Bounded by the
Golden Gate precautionary area and
the COLREGS Demarcation Line (33
CFR 80.1142), between the separation
zone and a line connecting the following coordinates:
37°48′30″N, 122°31′22″W; thence to 37°49′03″N,
122°29′52″W.

Datum: NAD 83
(2) Eastbound traffic lane. Bounded by
the COLREGS Demarcation Line (33

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CFR 80.1142) and the Golden Gate precautionary area, between the separation zone and a line connecting the following coordinates:

necting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°49′17″ N, 122°27′47″ W; thence to 37°49′35″ N,
122°25′25″ W.

37°47′50″ N, 122°30′48″ W; thence to 37°48′30″ N,
122°29′29″ W.

Datum: NAD 83
(3) Golden Gate Separation Zone: The
area 75 yards each side of a line connecting the following coordinates:
37°48′08″ N, 122°31′05″ W; thence to 37°48′46″ N,
122°29′40″ W.

Datum: NAD 83
(E) Deep Water Traffic Lane Separation
Zone: The area 75 yards each side of a
line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°49′36″ N, 122°27′46″ W; thence to 37°50′22″ N,
122°26′49″ W; thence to 37°50′25″ N, 122°26′22″ W.

Datum: NAD 83
Datum: NAD 83
(B) Golden Gate Precautionary Area:
An area bounded by a line connecting
the following coordinates beginning at:
37°48′30″ N, 122°29′29″ W; thence to 37°48′52″ N,
122°28′41″ W; thence to 37°48′52″ N, 122°27′49″ W;
thence to 37°49′36″ N, 122°27′46″ W; thence to
37°49′55″ N, 122°28′09″ W; thence to 37°49′28″ N,
122°28′45″ W; thence to 37°49′03″ N, 122°29′52″ W;
thence returning to the point of beginning.

Datum: NAD 83
(C) Central Bay Traffic Lanes—(1)
Westbound traffic lane: Bounded by the
Central Bay precautionary area and
the Golden Gate precautionary area,
between the Central Bay and the Deep
Water Traffic Lane separation zones.
(2) Eastbound traffic lane: Bounded by
the Golden Gate precautionary area
and the Central Bay precautionary
area, between the Central Bay Separation Zone and a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°48′41″ N, 122°25′17″ W; thence to 37°48′50″ N,
122°26′14″ W; thence to 37°48′52″ N, 122°27′49″ W.

Datum: NAD 83
(3) Deep Water (two-way) Traffic Lane:
Bounded by the Central Bay precautionary area and the Golden Gate
precautionary area, between the Deep
Water Traffic Lane and a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°49′55″ N, 122°28′09″ W; thence to 37°50′36″ N,
122°27′12″ W; thence to 37°50′47″ N, 122°26′26″ W.

Datum: NAD 83
(D) Central Bay Separation Zone: The
area 75 yards each side of a line con-

(F) Central Bay Precautionary Area:
An area bounded by a line connecting
the following coordinates, beginning
at:
37°48′41″ N, 122°25′17″ W; thence to 37°49′32″ N,
122°25′13″ W; thence to 37°50′25″ N, 122°26′22″ W;
thence to 37°50′47″ N, 122°26′26″ W; thence to
37°51′04″ N, 122°24′58″ W; thence to 37°51′53″ N,
122°24′58″ W; thence to
37°51′53″ N, 122°24′00″ W; thence to 37°51′40″ N,
122°23′48″ W; thence to 37°49′22″ N,
122°23′48″ W; thence to 37°48′20″ N,
122°22′12″ W; thence to 37°47′02″ N,
122°21′33″ W; thence to 37°47′02″ N,
122°23′04″ W; thence returning along the
shoreline to the point of beginning.

Datum: NAD 83
(2) North Ship Channel RNA. The following is a regulated navigation area—
The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°51′53″ N, 122°24′58″ W; thence to 37°54′15″ N,
122°27′27″ W; thence to 37°56′06″ N, 122°26′49″ W;
thence to 37°56′06″ N, 122°26′34″ W; thence to
37°54′48″ N, 122°26′42″ W; thence to 37°54′02″ N,
122°26′10″ W; thence to 37°51′53″ N, 122°24′00″ W;
thence to returning to the point of beginning.

Datum: NAD 83
(3) San Pablo Strait Channel RNA. The
following is a regulated navigation
area—The waters bounded by a line
connecting the following coordinates,
beginning at:
37°56′06″ N, 122°26′49″ W; thence to 37°57′26″ N,
122°27′21″ W; thence to 38°00′48″ N, 122°24′45″ W;
thence to 38°01′54″ N, 122°22′24″ W; thence to
38°01′44″ N, 122°22′18″ W; thence to 37°57′37″ N,
122°26′23″ W; thence to 37°56′06″ N, 122°26′34″ W;
thence returning to the point of beginning.

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Datum: NAD 83

(4) Pinole Shoal Channel RNA. The following is a regulated navigation area—
The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
38°01′54″ N, 122°22′25″ W; thence to 38°03′13″ N,
122°19′50″ W; thence to 38°03′23″ N, 122°18′31″ W;
thence to 38°03′13″ N, 122°18′29″ W; thence to
38°03′05″ N, 122°19′28″ W; thence to 38°01′44″ N,
122°22′18″ W; thence returning to the point of
beginning.

Datum: NAD 83
(5) Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge
RNA. The following is a regulated navigation area—The water area contained
within a circle with a radius of 200
yards, centered on 38°02′18″ N, 122°07′17″
W.
Datum: NAD 83
(6) Southampton Shoal Channel/Richmond Harbor RNA: The following, consisting of two distinct areas, is a regulated navigation area—
(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°54′17″ N, 122°22′00″ W; thence to 37°54′08″ N,
122°22′00″ W; thence to 37°54′15″ N, 122°23′12″ W;
thence to 37°54′30″ N, 122°23′09″ W; thence
along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

Datum: NAD 83
(ii) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°54′28″ N, 122°23′36″ W; thence to 37°54′20″ N,
122°23′38″ W; thence to 37°54′23″ N, 122°24′02″ W;
thence to 37°54′57″ N, 122°24′51″ W; thence to
37°55′05″ N, 122°25′02″ W; thence to 37°54′57″ N,
122°25′22″ W; thence to 37°54′00″ N, 122°25′13″ W;
thence to 37°53′59″ N, 122°25′22″ W; thence to
37°55′30″ N, 122°25′35″ W; thence to 37°55′40″ N,
122°25′10″ W; thence to 37°54′54″ N, 122°24′30″ W;
thence to 37°54′30″ N, 122°24′00″ W; thence returning to the point of beginning.

Datum: NAD 83
(7) Oakland Harbor RNA. The following is a regulated navigation area—
The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°48′40″ N, 122°19′58″ W; thence to 37°48′50″ N,
122°20′02″ W; thence to 37°48′20″ N, 122°21′00″ W;
thence to 37°48′15″ N, 122°21′30″ W; thence to

37°48′20″ N, 122°22′12″ W; thence to 37°47′26″ N,
122°21′45″ W; thence to 37°47′55″ N, 122°21′26″ W;
thence to 37°48′03″ N, 122°21′00″ W; thence to
37°47′48″ N, 122°19′46″ W; thence to 37°47′55″ N,
122°19′43″ W; thence returning along the
shoreline to the point of the beginning.

Datum: NAD 83
(d) General regulations. (1) A powerdriven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons,
or a tug with a tow of 1600 or more
gross tons, navigating within the RNAs
defined in paragraph (c) of this section,
shall not exceed a speed of 15 knots
through the water.
(2) A power-driven vessel of 1600 or
more gross tons, or a tug with a tow of
1600 or more gross tons, navigating
within the RNAs defined in paragraph
(c) of this section, shall have its engine(s) ready for immediate maneuver
and shall operate its engine(s) in a control mode and on fuel that will allow
for an immediate response to any engine order, ahead or astern, including
stopping its engine(s) for an extended
period of time.
(3) The master, pilot or person directing the movement of a vessel within
the RNAs defined in paragraph (c) of
this regulation shall comply with Rule
9 of the Inland Navigation Rules (INRs)
(33 U.S.C. 2009) in conjunction with the
provisions of the associated INRs.
(e) Specific Regulations—(1) San Francisco Bay RNA: (i) A vessel shall navigate with particular caution in a precautionary area, or in areas near the
terminations of traffic lanes or channels, as described in this regulation.
(ii) A power-driven vessel of 1600 or
more gross tons, or a tug with a tow of
1600 or more gross tons, shall:
(A) use the appropriate traffic lane
and proceed in the general direction of
traffic flow for that lane;
(B) use the Central Bay Deep Water
Traffic Lane if eastbound with a draft
of 45 feet or greater or westbound with
a draft of 28 feet or greater;
(C) not enter the Central Bay Deep
Water Traffic Lane when another
power-driven vessel of 1600 or more
gross tons or tug with a tow of 1600 or
more gross tons is navigating therein
when either vessel is:
(1) carrying certain dangerous cargoes (as denoted in section 160.203 of
this subchapter);

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(2) carrying bulk petroleum products;
or
(3) a tank vessel in ballast if such
entry would result in meeting, crossing, or overtaking the other vessel.
(D) normally join or leave a traffic
lane at the termination of the lane, but
when joining or leaving from either
side, shall do so at as small an angle to
the general direction of traffic flow as
practicable;
(E) so far as practicable keep clear of
the Central Bay Separation Zone and
the Deep Water Lane Separation Zone;
(F) not cross a traffic lane separation
zone unless crossing, joining, or leaving a traffic lane.
(2) Pinole Shoal Channel RNA: (i) The
use of Pinole Shoal Channel RNA is reserved for navigation of vessels with a
draft greater than 20 feet or tugs with
tows drawing more than 20 feet. Vessels drawing less than 20 feet are not
permitted within this RNA and are prohibited from crossing it at any point.
(ii) A power-driven vessel of 1600 or
more gross tons or a tug with a tow of
1600 or more gross tons shall not enter
Pinole Shoal Channel RNA when another power-driven vessel of 1600 or
more gross tons or tug with a tow of
1600 or more gross tons is navigating
therein when either vessel is:
(A) carrying certain dangerous cargoes (as denoted in section 160.203 of
this subchapter);
(B) carrying bulk petroleum products; or
(C) a tank vessel in ballast if such
entry would result in meeting, crossing, or overtaking the other vessel.
(iii) Vessels permitted to use this
channel shall proceed at a reasonable
speed so as not to endanger other vessels or interfere with any work which
may become necessary in maintaining,
surveying, or buoying the channel, and
they shall not anchor in the channel
except in case of a deviation authorized
under paragraph (b) of this section.
(iv) This paragraph shall not be construed as prohibiting any necessary use
of the channel by any public vessels
while engaged in official duties, or in
emergencies by pilot boats.
(3) Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge
(RNA): (i) When visibility is less than
1000 yards within the Southern Pacific
Railroad Bridge RNA, a power-driven

vessel of 1600 or more gross tons, or a
tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross
tons:
(A) When eastbound, shall not transit
through the RNA.
(B) When westbound:
(1) During periods of reduced visibility and immediately prior to passing
New York Point, the master, pilot, or
person directing the movement of a
vessel shall obtain a report of visibility
conditions within the RNA.
(2) If visibility within the RNA is less
than 1000 yards, the vessel shall not
transit the RNA. Vessels prevented
from transiting due to low visibility
shall not proceed past Mallard Island
until visibility improves to greater
than 1000 yards within the RNA.
(3) If a transit between New York
Point and the Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge has commenced, and the
visibility subsequently should become
less than 1000 yards, the master, pilot,
or person directing the movement of a
vessel shall comply with paragraph (b)
of this section and may proceed, taking
all further appropriate actions in the
interest of safety.
(ii) Visibility is considered to be 1000
yards or greater when both the following geographical points can be seen
from the Southern Pacific Railroad
Bridge:
(A) The Port of Benecia Pier, and
(B) The Shell Martinez Pier.
(4) Southampton Shoal/Richmond Harbor RNA: A power-driven vessel of 1600
or more gross tons, or a tug with a tow
of 1600 or more gross tons, shall not
enter Southampton Shoal/Richmond
Harbor RNA when another power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons, or
a tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross
tons, is navigating therein, if such
entry would result in meeting, crossing, or overtaking the other vessel.
(5) Oakland Harbor RNA: A powerdriven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons
or a tug with a tow of 1600 or more
gross tons shall not enter the Oakland
Harbor RNA when another power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons, or
a tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross
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entry would result in meeting, crossing, or overtaking the other vessel.
[CGD11–94–007, 60 FR 16796, Apr. 3, 1995; 60 FR
30157, June 7, 1995. Redesignated by USCG–
2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001, as
amended by USCG–2003–15404, 68 FR 37741,
June 25, 2003]
EDITORIAL NOTE: At 67 FR 38374, July 24,
2001, paragraph (c)(7) was revised. Because of
inaccurate
amendatory
language,
this
amendment could not be made.

§ 165.1182 Safety/Security Zone: San
Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay,
Carquinez Strait, and Suisun Bay,
CA.
(a) Regulated area. The following area
is established as a moving safety/security zone:
(1) All waters 200 yards ahead and
astern and 100 yards to each side of
every vessel transporting nuclear materials on behalf of the United States
Department of Energy while such vessels transit from a line drawn between
San Francisco Main Ship Channel
buoys 7 and 8 (LLNR 4190 & 4195, positions 37°46.9′N, 122°35.4′W & 37°46.5′N,
122°35.2′W, respectively) until safely
moored at the Weapons Support Facility Seal Beach Detachment Concord on
Suisun
Bay
(position
38°03.3′N,
122°02.5′W). All coordinates referenced
use datum: NAD 1983.
(2) All waters within 100 yards of such
vessels described in paragraph (a)(1) of
this section while such vessels are conducting cargo operations at the Weapons Support Facility Seal Beach Detachment Concord.
(b) Notification. Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, will cause
notice of the activation of this safety/
security zone to be made by all appropriate means to effect the widest publicity among the affected segments of
the public, including publication in the
FEDERAL REGISTER as practicable, in
accordance with the provisions of 33
CFR 165.7(a); such means of announcement may include, but are not limited
to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The
Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners notifying the public
when nuclear materials cargo handling
has been completed.
(c) Effective Period. The safety/security zone will be effective commencing
at the time any vessel described in

paragraph (a)(1) of this section enters
the zone described in paragraph (a)(1)
of this section and will remain in effect
until all spent nuclear materials cargo
handling operations have been completed at Weapons Support Facility
Seal Beach Detachment Concord.
(d) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety and security
zones contained in both 33 CFR 165.23
in 33 CFR 165.33 apply. Entry into,
transit through, or anchoring within
this moving safety/security zone is prohibited unless authorized by Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, or his designated representative.
[CGD11–98–005, 63 FR 38754, July 20, 1998. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642,
June 25, 2001]

§ 165.1183 Security Zones; Cruise Ships
and Tank Vessels, San Francisco
Bay and Delta ports, California.
(a) Definition. ‘‘Cruise ship’’ as used
in this section means a passenger vessel, except for a ferry, over 100 feet in
length, authorized to carry more than
12 passengers for hire; making voyages
lasting more than 24 hours, any part of
which is on the high seas; and for
which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the San Francisco Bay
and Delta ports.
(b) Location. The following areas are
security zones:
(1) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor, within a 100yard radius around any cruise ship and
tank ship that is anchored at a designated anchorage within the San
Francisco Bay and Delta port areas
shoreward of the line drawn between
San Francisco Main Ship Channel
buoys 7 and 8 (LLNR 4190 & 4195, positions 37°46.9′ N, 122°35.4′ W and 37°46. 5′
N, 122°35.2′ W, respectively);
(2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea
floor, within a 100-yard radius around
any cruise ship and tank ship that is
moored, or in the process of mooring,
at any berth within the San Francisco
Bay and Delta port areas shoreward of
the line drawn between San Francisco
Main Ship Channel buoys 7 and 8
(LLNR 4190 & 4195, positions 37°46.9′ N,
122°35.4′ W and 37°46. 5′ N, 122°35.2′ W, respectively); and

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(3) All waters, extending from the
surface to the sea floor within a 100yard radius around any cruise ship and/
or tank ship that is underway shoreward of the line drawn between San
Francisco Main Ship Channel buoys 7
and 8 (LLNR 4190 & 4195, positions
37°46.9′ N, 122°35.4′ W and 37°46. 5′ N,
122°35.2′ W, respectively).
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.33 of
this part, entry into or remaining in
this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port, San Francisco Bay, or his designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the
area of the security zone may contact
the Captain of the Port at telephone
number 510–437–3073 or on VHF–FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission
is granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(3) When a cruise ship and/or tank
vessel approaches within 100 yards of a
vessel that is moored, or anchored, the
stationary vessel must stay moored or
anchored while it remains within the
cruise ship’s and/or tank vessel’s security zone unless it is either ordered by,
or given permission from, the COTP
San Francisco Bay to do otherwise.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard
may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zone by local
law enforcement as necessary.
[COTP San Francisco Bay 02–019, 67 FR 79855,
Dec. 31, 2002]

§ 165.1191 Safety zones: Northern California annual fireworks events.
(a) General. Safety zones are established for the events listed in Table 1 of
this section. Further information on
exact dates, times, and other details
concerning the exact geographical description of the areas are published by
the Eleventh Coast Guard District in
the Local Notice to Mariners prior to
each event.
(b) Regulations. ‘‘Official Patrol Vessels’’ consist of any Coast Guard, other
Federal, state or local law enforcement, and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by
Commander, Coast Guard Group San
Francisco, to patrol each event.
(1) In accordance with the general
regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within these zones is prohibited, unless authorized by the Patrol
Commander.
(2) Each person in a safety zone who
receives notice of a lawful order or direction issued by an official patrol vessel shall obey the order or direction.
(3)
The
Patrol
Commander
(PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and
control the movement of all vessels in
the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the
Commander, Coast Guard Group San
Francisco; will be a U.S. Coast Guard
commissioned officer, warrant officer
or petty officer to act as the Group
Commander’s official representative;
and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel.
(4) The Patrol Commander may, upon
request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas
when it is safe to do so.

TABLE 1 TO § 165.1191
[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]

KFOG KaBoom
Sponsor .....................................
Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location .....................................
Regulated Area .........................

KFOG Radio, San Francisco.
Fireworks display.
Last Saturday in May.
1,000 feet off Pier 30/32.
That area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.
Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Monterey

Sponsor .....................................

City of Monterey, Recreation & Community Services Department.

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TABLE 1 TO § 165.1191—Continued
[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]

Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location .....................................
Regulated Area .........................

Fireworks Display.
July 4th.
Monterey Bay, East of Municipal Wharf #2.
That area of navigable Waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.
Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Sausalito

Sponsor .....................................
Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location .....................................
Regulated Area .........................

City of Sausalito.
Fireworks Display.
July 4th.
1,000 feet off-shore from Sausalito waterfront, North of Spinnaker Rest.
That area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.
Fourth of July Fireworks, Lake Tahoe

Sponsor .....................................
Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location .....................................
Regulated Area .........................

Anchor Trust.
Fireworks Display.
July 4th.
1,000 feet off Incline Village, Nevada in Crystal Bay.
That area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.

Fourth of July Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe Gaming Alliance
Sponsor .....................................
Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location .....................................
Regulated Area .........................

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.
Fireworks Display.
July 4th.
Off South Lake Tahoe, California near Nevada border.
That area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.
Independence Day Fireworks

Sponsor .....................................
Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location .....................................
Regulated Area .........................

North Tahoe Fire Protection District.
Fireworks Display.
July 4th.
Offshore from Kings Beach State Beach.
That area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.
July 4th Fireworks Display

Sponsor .....................................
Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location .....................................
Regulated Area .........................

North Tahoe Fire Protection District.
Fireworks Display.
July 4th.
Offshore of Common Beach, Tahoe City, CA.
That area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.

San Francisco Chronicle Fireworks Display
Sponsor .....................................
Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location 1 ..................................
Regulated Area .........................
Location 2 ..................................

San Francisco Chronicle.
Fireworks Display.
July 4th.
A barge located approximately 1,000 feet off of San Francisco Pier 39 at
approximately: 37°48′49.0″ N, 122°24′46.5″ W.
The area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.
The end of the San Francisco Municipal Pier at Aquatic Park at approximately: 37°48′38.5″ N, 122°25′30.0″ W.

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TABLE 1 TO § 165.1191—Continued
[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]

Regulated Area .........................

The area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.
Vallejo Fourth of July Fireworks

Sponsor .....................................
Event Description ......................
Date ...........................................
Location .....................................
Regulated Area .........................

Vallejo Marina.
Fireworks Display.
July 4th.
Mare Island Strait.
That area of navigable waters within a 1,000 foot radius of the launch platform.

[CGD 11–99–007, 64 FR 39030, July 21, 1999. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June
25, 2001]

THIRTEENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.T13–002 Security and safety zone,
Large Passenger Vessel Protection,
Puget Sound and adjacent waters,
Washington.
(a) The following definitions apply to
this section:
(1) Federal Law Enforcement Officer
means any employee or agent of the
United States government who has the
authority to carry firearms and make
warrantless arrests and whose duties
involve the enforcement of criminal
laws of the United States.
(2) Large passenger vessel means any
vessel over 100 feet in length (33 meters) carrying passengers for hire including, but not limited to, cruise
ships, auto ferries, passenger ferries,
and excursion vessels.
(3) Large passenger vessel security and
safety zone is a regulated area of water,
established by this section, surrounding large passenger vessels for a
500 yard radius, that is necessary to
provide for the security and safety of
these vessels.
(4) Navigable waters of the United
States means those waters defined as
such in 33 CFR part 2.
(5) Navigation Rules means the Navigation Rules, International-Inland.
(6) Official patrol means those persons
designated by the Captain of the Port
to monitor a large passenger vessel security and safety zone, permit entry
into the zone, give legally enforceable
orders to persons or vessels within the
zone and take other actions authorized
by the Captain of the Port. Persons au-

thorized to enforce this section are designated as the official patrol.
(7) Public vessel means vessels owned,
chartered, or operated by the United
States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof.
(8) Washington Law Enforcement Officer means any General Authority
Washington Peace Officer, Limited Authority Washington Peace Officer, or
Specially Commissioned Washington
Peace Officer as defined in Revised
Code of Washington section 10.93.020.
(b) Security and safety zone. There is
established a large passenger vessel security and safety zone extending for a
500 yard radius around all large passenger vessels located in the navigable
waters of the United States in Puget
Sound, WA, east of 123 degrees, 30 minutes West Longitude. [Datum: NAD
1983]
(c) The large passenger vessel security and safety zone established by this
section remains in effect at all times,
whether the large passenger vessel is
underway, anchored, or moored.
(d) The Navigation Rules shall apply
at all times within a large passenger
vessel security and safety zone.
(e) All vessels within a large passenger vessel security and safety zone
shall operate at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course
and shall proceed as directed by the onscene official patrol or large passenger
vessel master. No vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel, unless authorized by the
on-scene official patrol or large passenger vessel master.

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(f) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel, contact the on-scene official patrol or large passenger vessel
master on VHF–FM channel 16 or 13.
(g) When conditions permit, the onscene official patrol or large passenger
vessel master should:
(1) Permit vessels constrained by
their navigational draft or restricted in
their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel
in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules;
and
(2) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
to remain at anchor within 100 yards of
a passing large passenger vessel; and
(3) Permit vessels that must transit
via a navigable channel or waterway to
pass within 100 yards of a moored or
anchored large passenger vessel with
minimal delay consistent with security.
(h) When a large passenger vessel approaches within 100 yards of a vessel
that is moored, or anchored in a designated anchorage, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored
while it remains with in the large passenger vessel’s safety and security zone
unless it is either ordered by, or given
permission by the Captain of the Port
Puget Sound, his designated representative or the on-scene official patrol to
do otherwise.
(i) Exemption. Public vessels as defined in paragraph (a) of this section
are exempt from complying with paragraphs (e), (f), (g), (h), (j), (k), and (L)
of this section.
(j) Exception. 33 CFR Part 161 promulgates Vessel Traffic Service regulations. Measures or directions issued by
Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound
pursuant to 33 CFR Part 161 shall take
precedence over the regulations in this
section.
(k) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
may enforce the rules in this section.
When immediate action is required and
representatives of the Coast Guard are
not present or not present in sufficient
force to exercise effective control in
the vicinity of a large passenger vessel,
any Federal Law Enforcement Officer
or Washington Law Enforcement Offi-

cer may enforce the rules contained in
this section pursuant to 33 CFR 6.04–11.
In addition, the Captain of the Port
may be assisted by other federal, state
or local agencies in enforcing this section.
(l) Waiver. The Captain of the Port
Puget Sound may waive any of the requirements of this section for any vessel or class of vessels upon finding that
a vessel or class of vessels, operational
conditions or other circumstances are
such that application of this section is
unnecessary or impractical for the purpose of port security, safety or environmental safety.
[CGD13–03–003, 68 FR 15377, Mar. 31, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD13–03–003, 68
FR 15377, Mar. 31, 2003, temporary § 165.T13–
002 was added, effective Feb. 8, 2003 to Aug. 8,
2003.

§ 165.T13–006 Security
and
Safety
Zone, Large Passenger Vessel Protection, Portland, OR
(a) The following definitions apply to
this section:
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
means any employee or agent of the
United States government who has the
authority to carry firearms and make
warrantless arrests and whose duties
involve the enforcement of criminal
laws of the United States.
Large passenger vessel means any vessel over 100 feet in length (33 meters)
carrying passengers for hire including,
but not limited to, cruise ships, auto
ferries, passenger ferries, and excursion
vessels.
Large passenger vessel security and
safety zone is a regulated area of water,
established by this section, surrounding large passenger vessels for a
500 yard radius, that is necessary to
provide for the security and safety of
these vessels.
Navigable waters of the United States
means those waters defined as such in
33 CFR part 2.
Navigation Rules means the Navigation Rules, International-Inland.
Official patrol means those persons
designated by the Captain of the Port
to monitor a large passenger vessel security and safety zone, permit entry
into the zone, give legally enforceable
orders to persons or vessels within the
zone and take other actions authorized

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by the Captain of the Port. Persons authorized to enforce this section are designated as the Official Patrol.
Oregon
Law
Enforcement
Officer
means any Oregon Peace Officer as defined in Oregon Revised Statutes
§ 161.015.
Public vessel means vessels owned,
chartered, or operated by the United
States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof.
Washington Law Enforcement Officer
means any General Authority Washington Peace Officer, Limited Authority Washington Peace Officer, or Specially Commissioned Washington Peace
Officer as defined in Revised Code of
Washington section 10.93.020.
(b) Security and safety zone. There is
established a large passenger vessel security and safety zone extending for a
500 yard radius around all large passenger vessels located in the navigable
waters of the United States, in Portland, OR beginning at the Columbia
River Bar ‘‘C’’ buoy extending eastward on the Columbia River to
Kennewick, WA and upriver through
Lewiston, ID on the Snake River.
(c) The large passenger vessel security and safety zone established by this
section remains in effect at all times,
whether the large passenger vessel is
underway, anchored, or moored.
(d) The Navigation Rules shall apply
at all times within a large passenger
vessel security and safety zone.
(e) All vessels within a large passenger vessel security and safety zone
shall operate at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course
and shall proceed as directed by the onscene official patrol or large passenger
vessel master. No vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel, unless authorized by the
on-scene official patrol or large passenger vessel master.
(f) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel, contact the on-scene official patrol or large passenger vessel
master on VHF–FM channel 16 or 13.
(g) When conditions permit, the onscene official patrol or large passenger
vessel master should:
(1) Permit vessels constrained by
their navigational draft or restricted in
their ability to maneuver to pass with-

in 100 yards of a large passenger vessel
in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules;
and
(2) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
to remain at anchor within 100 yards of
a passing large passenger vessel; and
(3) Permit vessels that must transit
via a navigable channel or waterway to
pass within 100 yards of a moored or
anchored large passenger vessel with
minimal delay consistent with security.
(h) When a large passenger vessel approaches within 100 yards of a vessel
that is moored, or anchored in a designated anchorage, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored
while it remains within the large passenger vessel’s security and safety zone
unless it is either ordered by, or given
permission by the Captain of the Port
Portland, his designated representative
or the on-scene official patrol to do
otherwise.
(i) Exemption. Public vessels as defined in paragraph (a) in this section
are exempt from complying with paragraphs (e), (f), (g), (h), (j), and (k) of
this section.
(j) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
may enforce the rules in this section.
When immediate action is required and
representatives of the Coast Guard are
not present or not present in sufficient
force to exercise effective control in
the vicinity of a large passenger vessel,
any Federal Law Enforcement Officer,
Oregon Law Enforcement Officer or
Washington Law Enforcement Officer
may enforce the rules contained in this
section pursuant to 33 CFR 6.04–11. In
addition, the Captain of the Port may
be assisted by other federal, state or
local agencies in enforcing this section.
(k) Waiver. The Captain of the Port
Portland may waive any of the requirements of this section for any vessel or
class of vessels upon finding that a vessel or class of vessels, operational conditions or other circumstances are such
that application of this section is unnecessary or impractical for the purpose of port security, safety or environmental safety.
[CGD13–03–012, 68 FR 23392, May 2, 2003]

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD13–03–012, 68
FR 23392, May 1, 2003, § 165.T13–006 was added,
effective Mar. 12, 2003 to Sept. 12, 2003.

§ 165.1301 Puget Sound and Adjacent
Waters in Northwestern Washington—Regulated Navigation Area.
The following is a regulated navigation area—All of the following northwestern Washington waters under the
jurisdiction of the Captain of the Port,
Puget Sound: Puget Sound, Hood
Canal, Possession Sound, Elliott Bay,
Commencement Bay, the San Juan Archipelago, Rosario Strait, Guemes
Channel, Bellingham Bay, U.S. waters
of the Strait of the Strait of Juan de
Fuca, Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and
Georgia Strait, and all lesser bays and
harbors adjacent to the above.
(a) Definitions as used in this section:
(1) Vessels engaged in fishing are as
identified in the definition found in
Rule 3 of the International Regulations
for Prevention of Collisions at Sea,
1972, (72 COLREGS), found in Appendix
A, Part 81 of this chapter.
(2) Hazardous levels of vessel traffic
congestion are as defined at the time by
Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be
construed as relieving any party from
their responsibility to comply with applicable rules set forth in the 72
COLREGS.
(c) General Regulations: The provisions of this paragraph apply at all
times.
(1) Vessels engaged in fishing or
other operations—that are distinct
from vessels following a TSS or a connecting precautionary area east of New
Dungeness and which are not required
by the Bridge to Bridge Radiotelephone
Regulations to maintain a listening
watch, are highly encouraged to maintain a listening watch on the Puget
Sound Vessel Traffic Service (PSVTS)
VHF–FM radio frequency for the area
in which the vessel is operating. A safe
alternative to the radio listening
watch is to stay clear of the TSS and
connecting precautionary area.
(2) Vessels engaged in gill net fishing
at any time between sunset and sunrise
in any of the waters defining the regulated navigation are of this section
shall, in addition to the navigation
lights and shapes required by Part 81 of

this title (72 COLREGS), display at the
end of the net most distant from the
vessel on all-round (32-point) white
light visible for a minimum of two nautical miles and displayed from at least
three feet above the surface of the
water.
(3) Vessels engaged in fishing, including gillnet and purse seine fishing, are
prohibited in the following Prohibited
Fishing Area: The Hood Canal Bridge,
to include the waters within a one-half
nautical mile radius of the center of
the main ship channel draw span during the immediate approach and transit of the draw by public vessels of the
United States.
(4) East of New Dungeness, vessels
engaged in fishing in a traffic lane or
connecting precautionary area shall
tend nets or other gear placed in the
water so as to facilitate the movement
of the vessel or gear from the traffic
lane or precautionary area upon the
approach of a vessel following the TSS.
(d) Congested Regulations: The provisions under this paragraph apply only
when imposed in specific locations by
Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service.
They are intended to enhance vessel
traffic safety during periods and in locations where hazardous levels of vessel traffic congestion are deemed to
exist by Puget Sound Vessel Traffic
Service. Operations potentially creating vessel traffic congestion include,
but are not limited to, vessels engaged
in fishing, including gillnet or purse
seine, recreational fishing derbies, regattas, or permitted marine events.
(1) Vessels engaged in fishing or
other operations—that are distinct
from vessels following a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) or a connecting
precautionary area east of New Dungeness, may not remain in, nor their gear
remain in, a traffic lane or a connecting precautionary area east of New
Dungeness when a vessel following a
TSS approaches. Such vessels not following a TSS or a connecting precautionary area shall draw in their
gear, maneuver, or otherwise clear
these areas so that their action is complete at least fifteen minutes before
the arrival of a vessel following the
TSS. Vessels which are required by this
paragraph to remain clear of a connecting precautionary area east of New

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Dungeness or a traffic lane must also
remain clear of the adjacent separation
zone when in a TSS east of New Dungeness.
(2) A vessel following the TSS may
not exceed a speed of 11 knots through
the water.
(3) Vessels engaged in fishing, including gillnet and purse seine fishing, are
prohibited in the following Prohibited
Fishing Area: Edmonds/Kingston ferry
crossing lanes, to include the waters
within one-quarter nautical mile on either side of a straight line connecting
the Edmonds and Kingston ferry landings during the hours that the ferry is
operating.
(e) Authorization to deviate from
this section.
(1) Commander, Thirteenth Coast
Guard District may, upon written request, issue an authorization to deviate
from this section if the proposed deviation provides a level of safety equivalent to or beyond that provided by the
required procedure. An application for
authorization must state the need for
the deviation and describe the proposed
alternative operation.
(2) PSVTS may, upon verbal request,
authorize a deviation from this section
for a voyage, or part of a voyage, if the
proposed deviation provides a level of
safety equivalent to or beyond that
provided by the required procedure.
The deviation request must be made
well in advance to allow the requesting
vessel and the Vessel Traffic Center
(VTC) sufficient time to assess the
safety of the proposed deviation. Discussions between the requesting vessel
and the VTC should include, but are
not limited to, information on vessel
handling characteristics, traffic density, radar contracts, and environmental conditions.
(3) In an emergency, the master,
pilot, or person directing the movement of the vessel following the TSS
may deviate from this section to the
extent necessary to avoid endangering
persons, property, or the environment,
and shall report the deviation to the
VTC as soon as possible.
[CGD 13–98–002, 63 FR 7708, Feb. 17, 1998]

§ 165.1302 Bangor Naval
Base, Bangor, WA.

Submarine

(a) Location. The following is a security zone: The waters of the Hood
Canal encompassed by a line commencing on the east shore of Hood
Canal at latitude 47°43′17″ N., longitude
122°44′44″ W., thence to latitude 47°43′32″
N., longitude 122°44′40″ W.; thence to
latitude 47°43′50″ N., longitude 122°44′40″
W.; thence to latitude 47°44′24″ N., longitude 122°44′22″ W.; thence to latitude
47°45′47″ N., longitude 122°43′22″ W.;
thence to latitude 47°46′23″ N., longitude 122°42′42″ W.; thence to latitude
47°46′23″ N., longitude 122°42′20″ W.;
thence to latitude 47°46′20″ N., longitude 122°42′12″ W.: thence southerly
along the shoreline to the point of beginning.
(b) Security zone anchorage. The following is a security zone anchorage:
Area No. 2. Waters of Hood Canal within a circle of 1,000 yards diameter centered on a point located at latitude
47°46′26″ N., longitude 122°42′49″ W.
(c) Special Regulations. (1) Section
165.33 paragraphs, (a), (e), and (f) do not
apply to the following vessels or individuals on board those vessels:
(i) Public vessels of the United
States, other than United States Naval
vessels.
(ii) Vessels that are performing work
at Naval Submarine Base Bangor pursuant to a contract with the United
States Navy which requires their presence in the security zone.
(iii) Any other vessels or class of vessels mutually agreed upon in advance
by the Captain of the Port and Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine
Base Bangor. Vessels operating in the
security zone under this exemption
must have previously obtained a copy
of a certificate of exemption permitting their operation in the security
zone from the Security Office, Naval
Submarine Base Bangor. This written
exemption shall state the date(s) on
which it is effective and may contain
any further restrictions on vessel operations within the security zone as have
been previously agreed upon by the
Captain of the Port and Commanding
Officer, Naval Submarine Base Bangor.
The certificate of exemption shall be

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

maintained on board the exempted vessel so long as such vessel is operating
in the security zone.
(2) Any vessel authorized to enter or
remain in the security zone may anchor in the security zone anchorage.
(3) Other vessels desiring access to
this zone shall secure permission from
the Captain of the Port through the Security Office of the Naval Submarine
Base Bangor. The request shall be forwarded in a timely manner to the Captain of the Port by the appropriate
Navy official.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
Guard may be assisted in the patrol
and monitoring of this security zone by
the U.S. Navy.
[CDG13 87–06, 52 FR 47924, Dec. 17, 1987]

§ 165.1303 Puget Sound and adjacent
waters, WA-regulated navigation
area.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area: the waters of the United
States east of a line extending from
Discovery Island Light to New Dungeness Light and all points in the Puget
Sound area north and south of these
lights.
(b) Regulations. (1) Tank vessel navigation restrictions: Tank vessels larger
than 125,000 deadweight tons bound for
a port or place in the United States
may not operate in the regulated navigation area.
(2) Commander, Thirteenth Coast
Guard District may, upon written request, issue an authorization to deviate
from paragraph (b)(1) of this section if
it is determined that such deviation
provides an adequate level of safety.
Any application for authorization must
state the need and fully describe the
proposed procedure.
(c) Precautionary Area Regulations. (1)
A vessel in a precautionary area which
is depicted on National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
(NOAA)
nautical charts, except precautionary
‘‘RB’’ (a circular area of 2,500 yards radius centered at 48–26′24″ N., 122–45′12″
W.), must keep the center of the precautionary area to port.
NOTE: The center of precautionary area
‘‘RB’’ is not marked by a buoy.

(2) The Puget Sound Vessel Traffic
Service (PSVTS) may, upon verbal request, authorize a onetime deviation

from paragraph (c)(1) of this section for
a voyage, or part of a voyage, if the
proposed deviation provides a level of
safety equivalent to or beyond that
provided by the required procedure.
The deviation request must be made
well in advance to allow the requesting
vessel and the Vessel Traffic Center
(VTC) sufficient time to assess the
safety of the proposed deviation. Discussions between the requesting vessel
and the VTC should include, but are
not limited to, information on the vessel handling characteristics, traffic
density, radar contacts, and environmental conditions.
(3) In an emergency, the master,
pilot, or person directing the movement of the vessel may deviate from
paragraph (c)(1) of this section to the
extent necessary to avoid endangering
persons, property, or the environment,
and shall report the deviation to the
VTC as soon as possible.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36335, July 15, 1994, as
amended by CGD 13–97–003, 62 FR 23660, May
1, 1997]

§ 165.1304 Bellingham
lingham, WA.

Bay,

(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All waters of Bellingham
Bay, Washington, bounded by a circle
with a radius of 1000 yards centered on
the fireworks launching site located on
the Georgia Pacific Lagoon Seawall at
position latitude 48°44′56″ N, longitude
122°29′40″ W, including the entrances to
the I & J Street Waterway and the
Whatcom Creek Waterway. [Datum:
NAD 83]
(b) Effective dates. This section is effective annually on July fourth from
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise
specified by FEDERAL REGISTER notice.
(c) Regulation. In accordance with the
general regulations in § 165.23 of this
part, entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound, Seattle,
WA.
[CGD13–95–008, 60 FR 61480, Nov. 30, 1995, as
amended by CGD 13–96–028, 61 FR 47824, Sept.
11, 1996]

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§ 165.1305 Commencement
coma, WA.

Bay,

Ta-

(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All portions of Commencement Bay bounded by the following coordinates: Latitude 47°17′34″ N, Longitude 122°28′36″ W; thence to Latitude
47°17′06″ N, Longitude 122°27′40″ W;
thence to Latitude 47°16′42″ N, Longitude 122°28′06″ W; thence to Latitude
47°17′10″ W, Longitude 122°29′02″ W;
thence returning to the origin. This
safety zone resembles a rectangle lying
adjacent to the shoreline along Ruston
Way. Floating markers will be placed
by the sponsor of the event to delineate
the boundaries of the safety zone.
[Datum: NAD 1983].
(b) Effective dates. This section is effective annually on July the fourth
from 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. July the fifth
unless otherwise specified by FEDERAL
REGISTER notice.
(c) Regulation. In accordance with the
general regulations in § 165.23 of this
part, entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound, Seattle,
WA.
[CGD13–95–009, 60 FR 61481, Nov. 30, 1995]

§ 165.1306

Lake Union, Seattle, WA.

(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All portions of the waters
of Lake Union bounded by the following coordinates: Latitude 47°38′32″
N, Longitude 122°20′34″ W; thence to
Latitude
47°38′32″
N,
Longitude
122°19′48″ W; thence to Latitude 47°38′10″
N, Longitude 122°19′45″ W; thence to
Latitude
47°38′10″
N,
Longitude
122°20′24″ W; thence returning to the origin. This safety zone begins 1,000 feet
south of Gas Works Park and encompasses all waters from east to west for
2,500 feet. Floating markers will be
placed by the sponsor of the fireworks
demonstration to delineate the boundaries of the safety zone. [Datum: NAD
1983]
(b) Effective dates. This section is effective annually on July fourth from
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise
specified by FEDERAL REGISTER notice.
(c) Regulation. In accordance with the
general regulations in § 165.23 of this
part, entry into the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Cap-

tain of the Port, Puget Sound, Seattle,
WA. The Captain of the Port may establish transit lanes along the east and
west shorelines of Lake Union and may
allow boaters to transit north and
south through the safety zone in these
lanes. If established, these transit
lanes will remain open until 10 p.m.
and then be closed until the end of the
fireworks display (approximately 30
minutes).
[CGD13–95–010, 60 FR 61483, Nov. 30, 1995]

§ 165.1307

Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA.

(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All portions of Elliott Bay
bounded by the following coordinates:
Latitude
47°37′22″
N,
Longitude
122°22′06″ W; thence to Latitude 47°37′06″
N, Longitude 122°21′45″ W; thence to
Latitude
47°36′54″
N,
Longitude
122°22′05″ W; thence to Latitude 47°37′08″
N, Longitude 122°22′27″ W; thence returning to the origin. This safety zone
resembles a square centered around the
barge from which the fireworks will be
launched and begins 100 yards from the
shoreline of Myrtle Edwards Park.
Floating markers will be placed by the
sponsor of the fireworks display to delineate the boundaries of the safety
zone [Datum NAD 1983].
(b) Effective dates. This section is effective annually on July fourth from
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise
specified by FEDERAL REGISTER notice.
(c) Regulation. In accordance with the
general regulations in § 165.23 of this
part, entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, puget sound, Seattle,
WA.
[CGD13–95–007, 60 FR 61482, Nov. 30, 1995, as
amended by CGD13–97–015, 62 FR 39445, July
23, 1997]

§ 165.1308
WA.

Columbia River, Vancouver,

(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All waters of the Columbia
River at Vancouver, Washington,
bounded by a line commencing at the
northern base of the Interstate 5 highway bridge at latitude 45°37′17″ N, longitude 122°40′22″ W; thence south along
the Interstate 5 highway bridge to latitude 45°37′03″ N, longitude 122°40′32″ W;
thence to latitude 45°36′28″ N, longitude

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

122°38′35″ W; thence to Ryan’s Point at
latitude 45°36′42″ N, longitude 122°38′35″
W; thence along the Washington shoreline to the point of origin. [Datum:
NAD 83].
(b) Effective dates. This section is effective annually on July fourth from 9
p.m. to 11 p.m. (PDT) unless otherwise
specified by FEDERAL REGISTER notice.
(c) Regulation. In accordance with the
general regulations in § 165.23 of this
part, entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Oregon.
[CGD13–95–055, 61 FR 18949, Apr. 30, 1996]

§ 165.1309 Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge
Island, WA.
(a) Regulated area. A regulated navigation area is established on that portion of Eagle Harbor bounded by a line
beginning at: 47°36′56″ N, 122°30′36″ W;
thence to 47°37′11″ N, 122°30′36″ W;
thence to 47°37′25″ N, 122°30′17″ W;
thence to 47°37′24″ N, 122°30′02″ W;
thence to 47°37′16″ N, 122°29′55″ W;
thence to 47°37′03″ N, 122°30′027sec; W;
thence returning along the shoreline to
point of origin. [Datum NAD 1983].
(b) Regulations. All vessels and persons are prohibited from anchoring,
dredging,
laying
cable,
dragging,
seining, bottom fishing, conducting
salvage operations, or any other activity which could potentially disturb the
seabed in the designated area. Vessels
may otherwise transit or navigate
within this area without reservation.
(c) Waiver. The Captain of the Port,
Puget Sound, upon advice from the
U.S. EPA Project Manager and the
Washington State Department of Natural Resources, may, upon written request, authorize a waiver from this section if it is determined that the proposed operation supports USEPA remedial objectives, or can be performed in
a manner that ensures the integrity of
the sediment cap. A written request
must describe the intended operation,
state the need, and describe the proposed precautionary measures. Requests should be submitted in triplicate, to facilitate review by U.S.
EPA, Coast Guard, and Washington
State Agencies. USEPA managed remedial design, remedial action, habitat
mitigation, or monitoring activities
associated with the Wyckoff/Eagle Har-

bor Superfund Site are excluded from
the waiver requirement. USEPA is required, however, to alert the Coast
Guard in advance concerning any of
the above-mentioned activities that
may, or will, take place in the Regulated Area.
[CGD 13–98–004, 64 FR 72561, Dec. 28, 1999]

§ 165.1310 Strait of Juan de Fuca and
adjacent coastal waters of Northwest Washington; Makah Whale
Hunting—Regulated
Navigation
Area.
(a) The following area is a Regulated
Navigation
Area
(RNA):
From
48°02.25′N, 124°42.1′W northward along
the mainland shoreline of Washington
State to Cape Flattery and thence
eastward along the mainland shoreline
of Washington State to 48°22′N,
124°34′W; thence due north to 48°24.55′N,
124°34′W; thence northwesterly to
48°27.1′N, 124°41.7′W; thence due west to
48°27.1′N, 124°45.5′W; thence southwesterly to 48°20.55′N, 124°51.05′W, thence
west south west to 48°18.0′N 124°59.0′W,
thence
due
south
to
48°02.25′N,
124°59.0′W) thence due east back to the
shoreline of Washington at 48°02.25′N,
124°42.1′W. Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) During a whale hunt, while the
international numeral pennant five (5)
is flown by a Makah whale hunt vessel,
the following area within the RNA is a
Moving Exclusion Zone: The column of
water from the surface to the seabed
with a radius of 500 yards centered on
the Makah whale hunt vessel displaying international numeral pennant
five (5). This Moving Exclusionary
Zone is activated only when surface
visibility exceeds one nautical mile,
between sunrise and sunset, and the
Makah whale hunt vessel displays the
international numeral pennant five (5).
The Moving Exclusionary Zone is deactivated upon sunset, visibility is reduced to less than one nautical mile, or
when the Makah hunt vessel strikes
international numeral pennant five (5).
(c) Unless otherwise authorized by
the Commander, Thirteenth Coast
Guard District or his or her representative, no person or vessel may enter the
active Moving Exclusionary Zone except for:

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(1) Authorized Makah whale hunt
vessel actively engaged in hunting operations under direction of the master
of the Makah vessel flying international numeral pennant five (5), and
(2) A single authorized media pool
vessel operating in accordance with
paragraph (f) of this section.
(d) The international numeral pennant five (5) is only authorized to be
displayed from one Makah whale hunt
vessel during actual whale hunt operations. No other vessels may display
this pennant within the RNA at any
time. Whale hunt operations commence when a whale hunt vessel is underway and its master intends to have
a whale killed during the voyage.
Whale hunt operations cease once this
intent is abandoned, a whale is landed,
or when the international numeral pennant five (5) is struck.
(e) The Makah Tribe shall make
SECURITE broadcasts beginning one
half hour before the commencement of
a hunt and every half hour thereafter
until hunting activities are concluded.
This broadcast shall be made on channel 16 VHF-FM and state:
A whale hunt is proceeding today within
the Regulated Navigation Area established
for Makah whaling activities. The (name of
vessel) is a (color and description of vessel)
and will be flying international numeral pennant five (5) while engaged in whaling operations. This pennant is yellow and blue in
color. Mariners are required by federal regulation to stay 500 yards away from (name of
vessel), and are strongly urged to remain
even further away from whale hunt activities as an additional safety measure.

(f)(1) Credentialed members of the
media interested in entering the Moving Exclusionary Zone may request
permission to operate a single media
vessel in the Moving Exclusionary
Zone by telephoning Coast Guard Public Affairs, as soon as practicable at
(206) 220–7237 during normal working
hours, and (206) 220–7001 after hours.
Coast Guard preauthorization is required prior to entry into the Moving
Exclusionary Zone by a single media
pool vessel.
(2) The media pool vessel must be a
U.S. documented vessel. The media
pool vessel must be under command at
all times within the Moving Exclusionary zone by a master licensed in
the U.S. to carry passenger for hire. All

expenses, liabilities and risks associated with operation of the media pool
vessel lie with members of the pool and
the pool vessel owners and operators.
(3) The master of the media pool vessel shall maneuver to avoid positioning
the pool vessel between whales and
hunt vessel(s), out of the line of fire, at
a prudent distance and location relative to whale hunt operations, and in
a manner that avoids hindering the
hunt or path of the whale in any way.
(4) Although permitted to maneuver
within the Moving Exclusionary Zone,
personnel aboard the media pool vessel
are still required to follow safety and
law enforcement related instructions of
Coast Guard personnel.
[CGD 13–98–023, 63 FR 52609, Oct. 1, 1998, as
amended by CGD 13–98–023, 64 FR 61212, Nov.
10, 1999]

§ 165.1311 Olympic
View
Resource
Area, Tacoma, WA.
(a) Regulated area. A regulated navigation area is established on that portion of Commencement Bay bounded by
a line beginning at: 47°15′40.19753″ N,
122°26′09.27617″
W;
thence
to
47°15′42.21070″ N, 122°26′10.65290″ W;
thence
to
47°15′41.84696″
N,
122°26′11.80062″
W;
thence
to
47°15′45.57725″ N, 122°26′14.35173″ W;
thence
to
47°15′53.06020″
N,
122°26′06.61366″
W;
thence
to
47°15′46.74493″ N, 122°26′02.50574″ W;
thence returning along the shoreline to
the point of origin. [Datum NAD 1983].
(b) Regulations. All vessels and persons are prohibited from anchoring,
dredging,
laying
cable,
dragging,
seining, bottom fishing, conducting
salvage operations, or any other activity which could potentially disturb the
seabed in the designated area. Vessels
may otherwise transit or navigate
within this area without reservation.
(c) Waiver. The Captain of the Port,
Puget Sound, upon advice from the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Project Manager
and the Washington State Department
of Natural Resources, may, upon written request, authorize a waiver from
this section if it is determined that the
proposed operation supports USEPA remedial objectives, or can be performed
in a manner that ensures the integrity
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must describe the intended operation,
state the need, and describe the proposed precautionary measures. Requests shall be submitted in triplicate,
to facilitate review by USEPA, Coast
Guard, and Washington State Agencies.
USEPA managed remedial design, remedial action, habitat mitigation, or
monitoring activities associated with
the Olympic View Resource Area
Superfund Site are excluded from the
waiver requirement. USEPA is required, however, to alert the Coast
Guard in advance concerning any of
the above-mentioned activities that
may, or will, take place in the Regulated Area.
[CGD13–02–016, 68 FR 17735, Apr. 11, 2003]

§ 165.1312 Security
Zone;
Portland
Rose Festival on Willamette River.
(a) Location. The following area is a
security zone: All waters of the Willamette River, from surface to bottom,
encompassed by the Hawthorne and
Steel Bridges.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
§ 165.33, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port, Portland or
his designated representatives. Section
165.33 also contains other general requirements.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Enforcement period. This section
normally will be enforced from the
first Wednesday of June to the next
Monday in June. In 2003 this section
will be enforced from June 4 to June 9.
After 2003, a notice of enforcement normally will be published in the FEDERAL
REGISTER 30 days prior to the beginning of the event.
[CGD13–02–020, 68 FR 31979, May 29, 2003]

§ 165.1313 Security zone regulations,
tank ship protection, Puget Sound
and adjacent waters, Washington
(a) Notice of enforcement or suspension
of enforcement. The tank ship security
zone established by this section will be
enforced only upon notice by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound. Captain
of the Port Puget Sound will cause notice of the enforcement of the tank
ship security zone to be made by all ap-

propriate means to effect the widest
publicity among the affected segments
of the public including publication in
the FEDERAL REGISTER as practicable,
in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a).
Such means of notification may also
include but are not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners. The Captain of the
Port Puget Sound will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners notifying the public
when enforcement of the tank ship security zone is suspended.
(b) The following definitions apply to
this section:
(1) Federal Law Enforcement Officer
means any employee or agent of the
United States government who has the
authority to carry firearms and make
warrantless arrests and whose duties
involve the enforcement of criminal
laws of the United States.
(2) Navigable waters of the United
States means those waters defined as
such in 33 CFR part 2.
(3) Navigation Rules means the Navigation Rules, International-Inland.
(4) Official patrol means those persons
designated by the Captain of the Port
to monitor a tank ship security zone,
permit entry into the zone, give legally
enforceable orders to persons or vessels
with in the zone and take other actions
authorized by the Captain of the Port.
Persons authorized in paragraph (k) to
enforce this section are designated as
the official patrol.
(5) Public vessel means vessels owned,
chartered, or operated by the United
States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof.
(6) Tank ship security zone is a regulated area of water, established by this
section, surrounding tank ships for a
500-yard radius that is necessary to
provide for the security of these vessels.
(7) Tank ship means a self-propelled
tank vessel that is constructed or
adapted primarily to carry oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or
cargo residue in the cargo spaces. The
definition of tank ship does not include
tank barges.
(8) Washington Law Enforcement Officer means any General Authority
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Specially Commissioned Washington
Peace Officer as defined in Revised
Code of Washington section 10.93.020.
(c) Security zone: There is established
a tank ship security zone extending for
a 500-yard radius around all tank ships
located in the navigable waters of the
United States in Puget Sound, WA,
east of 123 degrees, 30 minutes West
Longitude. [Datum: NAD 1983]
(d) Compliance: The tank ship security zone established by this section remains in effect around tank ships at all
times, whether the tank ship is underway, anchored, or moored. Upon notice
of enforcement by the Captain of the
Port Puget Sound, the Coast Guard
will enforce the tank ship security zone
in accordance with rules set out in this
section. Upon notice of suspension of
enforcement by the Captain of the Port
Puget Sound, all persons and vessels
are authorized to enter, transit, and
exit the tank ship security zone, consistent with the Navigation Rules.
(e) The Navigation Rules shall apply
at all times within a tank ship security
zone.
(f) When within a tank ship security
zone all vessels shall operate at the
minimum speed necessary to maintain
a safe course and shall proceed as directed by the on-scene official patrol or
tank ship master. No vessel or person
is allowed within 100 yards of a tank
ship, unless authorized by the on-scene
official patrol or tank ship master.
(g) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a tank ship,
contact the on-scene official patrol or
tank ship master on VHF–FM channel
16 or 13.
(h) When conditions permit, the onscene official patrol or tank ship master should:
(1) Permit vessels constrained by
their navigational draft or restricted in
their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a tank ship in order to
ensure a safe passage in accordance
with the Navigation Rules;
(2) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
to remain at anchor when within 100
yards of a passing tank ship; and
(3) Permit vessels that must transit
via a navigable channel or waterway to
pass within 100 yards of a moored or

anchored tank ship with minimal delay
consistent with security.
(i) Exemption. Public vessels as defined in paragraph (b) of this section
are exempt from complying with paragraphs (c), (d), (f), (g), (h), (j), and (k) of
this section.
(j) Exception. 33 CFR Part 161 promulgates Vessel Traffic Service regulations. Measures or directions issued by
Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound
pursuant to 33 CFR Part 161 shall take
precedence over the regulations in this
section.
(k) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
may enforce the rules in this section.
In the navigable waters of the United
States to which this section applies,
when immediate action is required and
representatives of the Coast Guard are
not present or not present in sufficient
force to provide effective enforcement
of this section in the vicinity of a tank
ship, any Federal Law Enforcement Officer or Washington Law Enforcement
Officer may enforce the rules contained
in this section pursuant to 33 CFR
§ 6.04–11. In addition, the Captain of the
Port may be assisted by other federal,
state or local agencies in enforcing this
section.
[CGD13–02–018, 68 FR 15374, Mar. 31, 2003]

§ 165.1314 Safety Zone; Fort Vancouver
Fireworks Display, Columbia River,
Vancouver, Washington.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All waters of the Columbia
River
at
Vancouver,
Washington
bounded by a line commencing at the
northern base of the Interstate 5 highway bridge at latitude 45°37″16.5′ N, longitude 122°40″22.5′’ W; thence south
along the Interstate 5 highway bridge
to Hayden Island, Oregon at latitude
45°36″51.5′ N, longitude 122°40″39′ W;
thence east along Hayden Island to
latitude 45°36″36′ N, longitude 122°39″48′
W (not to include Hayden Bay); thence
north across the river thru the preferred channel buoy, RG Fl(2+1)R 6s, to
the Washington shoreline at latitude
45°37″1.5′ N, longitude 122°39″29′ W;
thence west along the Washington
shoreline to the point of origin.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
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enter or remain in this zone unless authorized by the Captain or the Port or
his designated representatives.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced every July 4, from 9:30
p.m. (P.D.T.) to 11 p.m. (P.D.T.).
[CGD13–03–001, 68 FR 31610, May 28, 2003]

§ 165.1315 Safety Zones: Annual fireworks events in the Captain of the
Port Portland Zone.
(a) Safety zones. The following areas
are designated safety zones:
(1) Cinco de Mayo Fireworks Display,
Portland, OR:
(i) Location. Waters on the Willamette River bounded by the Morrison
Bridge to the north, Hawthorne Bridge
to the south, and the shoreline to the
east and west.
(ii) Enforcement period. One day in
early May.
(2) Portland Rose Festival Fireworks
Display, Portland, OR:
(i) Location. Waters on the Willamette River bounded by the Morrison
Bridge to the north, Hawthorne Bridge
to the south, and the shoreline to the
east and west.
(ii) Enforcement period. One day in
late May or early June.
(3) Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Fireworks
Display,
Columbia
Park,
Kennewick, WA:
(i) Location. Waters on the Columbia
River bounded by shoreline to the
north and south, Interstate 395 bridge
to the east, and 1000 feet of water to
the west of the launching barge which
is centered at 46 degrees 13 minutes 38
seconds North, 119 degrees 08 minutes
52 seconds West.
(ii) Enforcement date. Every July 4th.
(4) Cedco Inc. Fireworks Display, North
Bend, OR
(i) Location. Waters on the Coos River
bounded by shoreline to the east and
west and 1000 feet of water to the north
and south of the launching barge which
is centered at 43 degrees 23 minutes 45
seconds North, 124 degrees 12 minutes
50 seconds West.
(ii) Enforcement period. One day in
early July.
(5) Astoria 4th of July Fireworks,
Astoria, OR

(i) Location. All waters of the Columbia River at Astoria, Oregon enclosed
by the following points: North from the
Oregon shoreline at 123 degrees 50 minutes 1 second West to 46 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds North, thence east to
123 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds West,
thence south to the Oregon shoreline
and finally westerly along the Oregon
shoreline to the point of origin.
(ii) Enforcement period. One day in
early July.
(6) Oregon Food Bank Blues Festival
Fireworks, Portland, OR
(i) Location. Waters on the Willamette River bounded by the Hawthorne
Bridge to the north, Marquam Bridge
to the south, and shoreline to the east
and west.
(ii) Enforcement period. One day in
early July.
(7) Oregon Symphony Concert Fireworks Display, Portland, OR
(i) Location. All waters of the Willamette River bounded by the Hawthorne
Bridge to the north, Marquam Bridge
to the south, and shoreline to the east
and west.
(ii) Enforcement period. One day in
late August.
(8) Fort Vancouver Celebrate America
Fireworks Display, Vancouver, WA
(i) Location. All waters of the Columbia River bounded by 1000 feet of water
to the north, shoreline to the south,
Interstate Five Bridge to the west and
1000 feet of water to the east of the
fireworks launching barge which is
centered at 45 degrees 36 minutes 50
seconds North, 122 degrees 40 minutes
22 seconds West.
(ii) Enforcement period. One day in
late October.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
§ 165.23, entry into these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port, Portland or
his designated representatives. Section
165.23 also contains other general requirements. Announcement of enforcement periods may be made by the
methods described in 33 CFR 165.7, or
any other reasonable method.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD01–03–008, 68 FR 32368, May 30, 2003]

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§ 165.1403

FOURTEENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.1401 Apra Harbor, Guam—safety
zones.
(a) The following is designated as
Safety Zone A—The waters of the Pacific Ocean and Apra Outer Harbor encompassed within an arc of 725 yards
radius centered at the center of Wharf
H.
(Located
at
13°27′47″N
and
144°39′01.9″E. Based on World Geodetic
System 1984 Datum)
(b) The following is designated Safety Zone B—The waters of Apra Outer
Harbor encompassed within an arc of
680 yards radius centered at the center
of Naval Wharf Kilo. (Located at
13°26′43″N, 144°37′46.7″E. Based on World
Geodetic system 1984 Datum)
(c) Special regulations. (1) Section
165.23 does not apply to Safety Zone A
and/or Safety Zone B, except when
Wharf H and/or Naval Wharf Kilo, or a
vessel berthed at Wharf H and/or Naval
Wharf Kilo, is displaying a red
(BRAVO) flag by day or a red light by
night.
(2) In accordance with the general
regulations in 165.23 of this part, entry
into these zones is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Guam.
[COTP Guam Reg. 89–001, 55 FR 18725, May 4,
1990]

§ 165.1402 Apra Outer Harbor, Guam—
regulated navigation area.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area—The waters of the Pacific
Ocean and Apra Outer Harbor enclosed
by a line beginning at latitude
13°26′47″N, longitude 144°35′07″E; thence
to
Spanish
Rocks
at
latitude
13°27′09.5″N,
longitude
144°37′20.6″E;
thence along the shoreline of Apra
Outer Harbor to latitude 13°26′28.1″N,
longitude 144°39′52.5″E (the northwest
corner of Polaris Point); thence to latitude 13°26′40.2″N, longitude 144°39′28.1″E;
thence to latitude 13°26′32.1″N, longitude 144°39′02.8″E; thence along the
shoreline of Apra Outer Harbor to
Orote Point at latitude 13°26′42″N, longitude 144°36′58.5″E; thence to the beginning. (Based on WGS 84 Datum)
(b) Regulations:
(1) Except for public vessels of the
United States, vessels may not enter
Apra Outer Harbor without permission

of the Captain of the Port if they have
on board more than 25 tons of high explosives.
(2) Except for vessels not more than
65 feet in length, towboats or tugs
without tows, no vessel may pass another vessel in the vicinity of the
Outer Harbor entrance.
(3) Vessels over 100 gross tons shall:
(i) Steady on the entrance range at
least 2 miles west of the entrance when
approaching Apra Outer Harbor and;
(ii) [Reserved]
(iii) Steady on the range when departing Apra Outer Harbor.
(4) Vessels may not anchor in the
fairway. The fairway is the area within
375 feet on either side of a line beginning at latitude 13°26′47″N, longitude
144°35′07″E;
thence
to
latitude
13°27′14.1″N,
longitude
144°39′14.4″E;
thence to latitude 13°26′35.2″N, longitude 144°39′46.4″E; thence to latitude
13°26′30.8″N,
longitude
144°39′44.4″E.
(Based on WGS 84 Datum)
(5) Vessels over 100 gross tons may
not proceed at a speed exceeding 12
knots within the harbor.
(6) No vessel may leave Apra Outer
Harbor until any inbound vessel over 65
feet in length has cleared the Outer
Harbor Entrance.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33669, June 28,
1996; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30,
1998]

§ 165.1403 Security Zone: Tinian, Commonwealth Northern Marianas Islands.
(a) Location. The following is designated as a security zone: The waters
of the Pacific Ocean off Tinian between
14°59′04.9″ N, 145°34′58.6″ E to 14°59′20.1″
N, 145°35′41.5″ E to 14°59′09.8″ N,
145°36′02.1″ E to 14°57′49.3″ N, 145°36′28.7″
E to 14°57′29.1″ N, 145°35′31.1″ E and back
to 14°59′04.9″ N, 145°34′58.6″ E. This zone
is in effect when one, or more, of the
Maritime Preposition Ships is in the
zone or moored at Mooring A located
at 14°58′57.0″ N and 145°35′40.8″ E or
Mooring B located at 14°58′15.9″ N,
145°35′54.8″ E. Additionally, a 50-yard
security zone will remain in effect in
all directions around Moorings A and B
when no vessels are moored thereto.
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Astro Pier 1944 (Saipan) Datum (NOAA Chart
81071).

(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
general regulations in § 165.33 of this
part, entry into this security zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port.
[COTP Honolulu Reg. 86–08, 51 FR 42220, Nov.
24, 1986, as amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66
FR 33642, June 25, 2001]

§ 165.1404 Apra Harbor, Guam—security zone.
(a) The following is designated as Security Zone C—The waters of Apra
Outer Harbor, Guam surrounding Naval
Mooring Buoy No. 702 (Located at
13°27′30.1″N and 144°38′12.9″E. Based on
World Geodetic System 1984 Datum)
and the Maritime Prepositioning ships
moored thereto. The security zone will
extend 100 yards in all directions
around the vessel and its mooring. Additionally, a 50 yard security zone will
remain in effect in all directions
around buoy No. 702 when no vessel is
moored thereto.
(b) In accordance with the general
regulations in § 165.33 of this part,
entry into Security Zone C is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port, Guam.
[COTP Guam Reg. 89–001, 55 FR 18725, May 4,
1990]

§ 165.1405 Regulated Navigation Areas
and Security Zones; Designated Escorted Vessels-Philippine Sea and
Apra Harbor, Guam (including
Cabras
Island
Channel),
and
Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
(a) Regulated navigation area. The following areas, designated by coordinates referencing World Geodetic
Datum (1984), are regulated navigation
areas (RNAs).
(1) Philippine Sea, Guam—All waters
from the surface to the bottom of the
Philippine Sea, Guam, encompassed by
lines connecting the following points,
beginning at 13°27′10″ N, 144°35′05″ E,
thence easterly to 13°27′17″ N, 144°37′27″
E, thence south westerly to 13°26′52″ N,
144°37′05″ E, thence westerly to 13°26′37″
N, 144°35′05″ E, thence due north back
to point of origin.
(2) Apra Harbor, Guam—All waters
from surface to bottom of Apra Harbor,

Guam, shoreward of the COLREGS Demarcation as described in 33 CFR part
80.
(3) Tanapag Harbor, Saipan—The waters from surface to bottom of Tanapag
Harbor, Saipan (CNMI), encompassed
by lines connecting the following
points, beginning at 15°12′10″ N,
145°40′28″ E, thence north easterly to
15°14′08″ N, 145°42′00″ E, thence due east
to 15°14′08″ N, 145°44′02″ E, thence south
easterly to 15°13′54″ N, 144°44′20″ E,
thence south westerly along the shoreline to 15°13′11″ N, 145°43′01″ E, thence
south westerly to 15°12′10″ N, 145°40′28″
E.
(4) Cabras Island Channel, Guam—All
waters from surface to bottom of
Cabras Island Channel, Guam, beginning at point 13°27′34″ N, 144°39′39″ E
and extending south easterly to position 13°27′24″ N, 144°39′59″ E then heading easterly along the shoreline to position 13°27′31″ N, 144°40′22″ E then heading north to position 13°27′37″ N,
144°40′22″ E following the shoreline in a
westerly direction back to point of origin.
(b) Security zones. A 100-yard radius
security zone is established around,
and is centered on, each escorted vessel
within the regulated navigation areas
in paragraph (a) of this section. A security zone is activated when an escorted
vessel enters an RNA and remains active until the escorted vessel leaves the
RNA. This is a moving security zone
when the escorted vessel is in transit
and becomes a fixed zone when the escorted vessel is anchored or moored. A
security zone will not extend beyond
the boundary of the RNA in this section.
(c) Definitions. As used in this section:
(1) Designated representative means
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer that has been authorized to act on behalf of the COTP.
(2) Escorted Vessel means any vessel
operating in the RNA deemed by the
COTP to be in need of escort protection
for security reasons or under other circumstances. A designated representative aboard a Coast Guard cutter or patrol boat will accompany vessels
deemed in need of escort protection
into the RNA.

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(3) Navigation rules mean international and inland navigation rules in
33 CFR chapter I, subchapters D and E.
(4) Vessel means every description of
watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as
a means of transportation on water, except U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. naval
vessels.
(d) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel may enter into the security zones
under this section unless authorized by
the COTP Guam or a designated representative.
(2) A vessel in the RNA established
under paragraph (a) of this section operating within 500 yards of an escorted
vessel must proceed at a minimum
speed necessary to maintain a safe
course, unless required to maintain
speed by the navigation rules.
(3) When an escorted vessel in the
RNA approaches within 100 yards of a
vessel that is moored, or anchored in a
designated anchorage area, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains within the escorted vessel’s security zone unless it
is either ordered by, or given permission from the COTP Guam or a designated representative to do otherwise.
(4) The COTP will inform the public
of the existence or status of the security zones around escorted vessels in
the RNA periodically by Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(5) Persons or vessels that must enter
a security zone or exceed speed limits
established in this section may contact
the COTP at command center telephone number (671) 339–6100 or on VHF
channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to request permission.
(6) All persons and vessels within 500
yards of an escorted vessel in the RNA
must comply with the orders of the
COTP Guam or his designated representatives.
(e) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C.
1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for
this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[CGD14–02–002, 68 FR 4384, Jan. 29, 2003]

§ 165.1406 Safety Zone: Pacific Missile
Range Facility (PMRF), Barking
Sands, Island of Kauai, Hawaii.
(a) Location. The following area is established as a safety zone during
launch operations at PMRF, Kauai, Ha-

waii: The waters bounded by the following
coordinates:
(22°01.2′N,
159°47.3′W),
(22°01.2′N,
159°50.7′W),
(22°06.3′N,
159°50.7′W),
(22°06.3′N,
159°44.8′W). (Datum: OHD)
(b) Activation. The above safety zone
will be activated during launch operations at PMRF, Kauai, Hawaii. The
Coast Guard will provide notice that
the safety zone will be activated
through published and broadcast local
notice to mariners prior to scheduled
launch dates.
(c) Regulation. The area described in
paragraph (a) of this section will be
closed to all vessels and persons, except
those vessels and persons authorized by
the Commander, Fourteenth Coast
Guard District, or the Captain of the
Port (COTP) Honolulu, Hawaii, whenever Strategic Target System (STARS)
vehicles are to be launched by the
United States Government from the
PMRF, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii.
(d) The general regulations governing
safety zones contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
[CGD14 92–05, 57 FR 54508, Nov. 19, 1992, as
amended by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33669, June 28,
1996]

§ 165.1407 Security Zones; Oahu, Maui,
Hawaii, and Kauai, HI.
(a) Location. The following areas,
from the surface of the water to the
ocean floor, are security zones:
(1) All waters of Honolulu Harbor and
entrance channel, Keehi Lagoon, and
General Anchorages A, B, C, and D as
defined in 33 CFR 110.235 that are
shoreward of the following coordinates:
The shoreline at 21°17.68′ N, 157°52.0′ W;
thence due south to 21°16.0′ N, 157°52.0′
W; thence due west to 21°16.0′ N,
157°55.58′ W; thence due north to Honolulu International Airport Reef Runway at 21°18.25′ N, 157°55.58′ W.
(2) The waters around the Tesoro Single Point and the Chevron Conventional Buoy Moorings beginning at
21°16.43′ N, 158°6.03′ W; thence northeast
to 21°17.35′ N, 158°3.95′ W; thence southeast to 21°16.47′ N, 158°3.5′ W; thence
southwest to 21°15.53′ N, 158°5.56′ W;
thence north to the beginning point.
(3) The Kahului Harbor and Entrance
Channel, Maui, HI consisting of all waters shoreward of the COLREGS DEMARCATION line. (See 33 CFR 80.1460).

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(4) All waters within the Nawiliwili
Harbor, Kauai, HI shoreward of the
COLREGS DEMARCATION line (See 33
CFR 80.1450).
(5) All waters of Port Allen Harbor,
Kauai, HI shoreward of the COLREGS
DEMARCATION line (See 33 CFR
80.1440).
(6) The waters within a 100-yard radius centered on each cruise ship in
Hilo Harbor, Hawaii, HI and Entrance
Channel shoreward of the COLREGS
DEMARCATION (See 33 CFR 80.1480).
This is a moving security zone when
the cruise ship is in transit and becomes a fixed zone when the cruise ship
is anchored or moored.
(7) The waters extending out 500
yards in all directions from cruise
ships anchored or position keeping
within 3 miles of:
(i) Lahaina Harbor, Maui, HI, between Makila Point and Puunoa Point.
(ii) Kailua-Kona Harbor, Hawaii, HI,
between Keahulolu Point and Puapuaa
Point.
(8) All waters contained within the
Barbers Point Harbor, Oahu, HI, enclosed by a line drawn between Harbor
Entrance Channel Light 6 and the jetty
point day beacon at 21° 19.5′ N, 158°07.3′
W.
(b) Designated representative: A designated representative of the Captain
of the Port is any Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant or petty officer
that has been authorized by the Captain of the Port Honolulu to act on his
behalf.
(c) Cruise ship: For the purposes of
this section, the term ‘‘cruise ship’’ is
defined as a passenger vessel over 100
gross tons, carrying more than 12 passengers for hire, making a voyage lasting more than 24 hours, any part of
which is on the high seas, and for
which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the United States or its
territories. A ‘‘voyage’’ in this section
means the cruise ship’s entire course of
travel, from the first port at which the
cruise ship embarks passengers until
its return to its last port of call where
the majority of passengers are disembarked.
(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
§ 165.33, entry into these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port Honolulu, or

his designated representatives. Section
165.33 also contains other general requirements.
(2) The existence or status of the security zones in this section will be announced periodically by Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(3) Persons desiring to transit the
areas of the security zones may contact the Captain of the Port by calling
the Command Center at telephone
numbers (808) 541–2477 or (800) 552–6458,
or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to
seek permission to transit the area.
Written requests may be submitted to
the Captain of the Port, Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Honolulu, 433 Ala
Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813 or
faxed to (808) 522–8270. If permission is
granted, all persons and vessels shall
comply with the instructions of the
Captain of the Port or his designated
representatives.
(4) Persons entering a security zone
without authorization of the Captain of
the Port may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each
violation or a criminal penalty resulting in imprisonment of not more than
ten years and a fine not more than
$10,000.
[CGD14–03–001, 68 FR 20347, Apr. 25, 2003]

SEVENTEENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
§ 165.T17–005 Security zone regulations, Alaska Marine Highway System Vessel Security Zone, Western
Alaska, Captain of the Port Zone.
(a) The following definitions apply to
this section:
Alaska Law Enforcement Officer means
any General Authority Alaska Peace
Officer, Limited Authority Alaska
Peace Officer, or Specially Commissioned Alaska Peace Officer as defined
by Alaska State laws.
Alaska Marine Highway System High
Capacity Passenger Vessel (‘‘AMHS vessel’’) includes the following vessel; M/V
Kennicott.
AMHS Vessel Security Zone is a regulated area of land and water, established by this section, surrounding
AMHS vessels for a 100 yard radius,
that is necessary to provide for the security of these vessels.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
means any employee or agent of the

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United States government who has the
authority to carry firearms and make
warrantless arrests and whose duties
involve the enforcement of criminal
laws of the United States.
Navigable waters of the United States
means those waters defined as such in
33 CFR part 2.05–25 and includes those
waters described in 33 U.S.C. 1222(5) and
50 U.S.C. 195(2).
Navigation Rules means the Navigation Rules, International-Inland.
Official Patrol means those persons
designated by the Captain of the Port
to monitor an AMHS vessel security
zone, permit entry into the zone, give
legally enforceable orders to persons or
vessels within the zone and take other
actions authorized by the Captain of
the Port. Persons authorized to enforce
this section are designated as the Official Patrol.
Public vessel means vessels owned,
chartered, or operated by the United
States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof.
Western Alaska Captain of the Port
Zone means the area of land and water
described in 33 CFR 3.85–15.
(b) This section applies to any vessel
or person in or adjacent to the navigable waters of the United States in or
adjacent to the State of Alaska west of
148° 26′ longitude and within the Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone.
(c) An AMHS vessel security zone is
established and exists for a 100 yard radius around AMHS vessels at all times
when located in the navigable waters of
the United States in or adjacent to the
State of Alaska and within the Western
Alaska Captain of the Port Zone,
whether the AMHS vessel is underway,
anchored, or moored.
(d) The Navigation Rules shall apply
at all times within an AMHS vessel security zone.
(e) All vessels within an AMHS vessel
security zone shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a
safe course and shall proceed as directed by the on-scene official patrol or
AMHS vessel master. No vessel or person located in or adjacent to the navigable waters of the United States to
which this section applies is allowed
within 100 yards of an AMHS vessel,
unless authorized by the on-scene official patrol or AMHS vessel master.

(f) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of an AMHS vessel, contact the on-scene official patrol
or AMHS vessel master on VHF-FM
channel 16 or 13.
(g) When conditions permit, the onscene official patrol or AMHS vessel
master should:
(1) Permit vessels constrained by
their navigational draft or restricted in
their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of an AMHS vessel in order
to ensure a safe passage in accordance
with the Navigation Rules; and
(2) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
to remain at anchor within 100 yards of
a passing AMHS vessel; and
(3) Permit vessels that must transit
via a navigable channel or waterway to
pass within 100 yards of a moored or
anchored AMHS vessel with minimal
delay consistent with security.
(h) Public vessels as defined in paragraph (a) of this section are exempt
from complying with paragraphs (b),
(c), (e), (f), (g), (i), and (j) of this section.
(i) Any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant or petty officer may enforce
the rules in this section. When immediate action is required and representatives of the Coast Guard are not
present or not present in sufficient
force to exercise effect control in the
vicinity of an AMHS vessel, any Federal Law Enforcement Officer or Alaska State Law Enforcement Officer may
enforce the rules contained in this regulation pursuant to 33 CFR 6.04–11. In
addition, the Captain of the Port may
be assisted by other federal, state or
local agencies in enforcing this rule.
(j) The Captain of the Port Western
Alaska may waive any of the requirements of this section for any vessel
upon finding that a vessel or class of
vessels, operational conditions or other
circumstances are such that application of this section is unnecessary or
impractical for the purpose of port security, safety or environmental safety.
[COTP Western Alaska 03–002, 68 FR 27471,
May 20, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP Western
Alaska 03–002, 68 FR 27471, May 20, 2003,
§ 165.T17–005 was added, effective Apr. 28, 2003
to Sept. 19, 2003.

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§ 165.T17–014 Security Zone Regulations, Alaska Marine Highway System High Capacity Passenger Vessel Security Zone, Southeast Alaska,
Captain of the Port Zone.
(a) The following definitions apply to
this section:
(1) Alaska Law Enforcement Officer
means any General Authority Alaska
Peace Officer, Limited Authority Alaska Peace Officer, or Specially Commissioned Alaska Peace Officer, as defined
by Alaska State laws.
(2) Alaska Marine Highway System
high capacity passenger vessel (‘‘AMHS
vessel’’) includes the following vessels;
M/V Columbia, M/V Kennicott, M/V
Malaspina and M/V Matanuska.
(3) AMHS vessel security zone is a regulated area of water, established by
this section, surrounding an AMHS
vessel for a 100-yard radius that is necessary to provide for the security of
these vessels.
(4) Federal Law Enforcement Officer
means any employee or agent of the
United States government who has the
authority to carry firearms and make
warrantless arrests and whose duties
involve the enforcement of criminal
laws of the United States.
(5) Navigable waters of the United
States means those waters defined as
such in 33 CFR part 2.05–25.
(6) Navigation Rules means the Navigation Rules, International-Inland.
(7) Official Patrol means those persons
designated by the Captain of the Port
to monitor an AMHS vessel security
zone, permit entry into the zone, give
legally enforceable orders to persons or
vessels within the zone and take other
actions authorized by the Captain of
the Port. Persons authorized to enforce
this section are designated as the Official Patrol.
(8) Public vessel means vessels owned,
chartered, or operated by the United
States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof.
(b) Location. The following is the
Alaska Marine Highway System high
capacity passenger vessel (‘‘AMHS vessel’’) security zone: All water and land
areas within a 100-yard radius of an
AMHS vessel when that vessel is located within the navigable waters of
the United States, starting at 60 01.3′
N. latitude, 142 00′ W. longitude; thence

northeasterly to the Canadian border
at 60 18.7′ N. latitude, 141 00′ W. longitude; thence southerly and easterly
along the United States-Canadian
shoreside boundary to 54 40′ N. latitude;
thence westerly along the United
States-Canadian maritime boundary to
the outermost extent of the United
States
Exclusive
Economic
Zone
(EEZ); thence northerly along the
outer boundary of the EEZ to 142 00′ W
longitude; thence due north to the
point of origin. [Datum: NAD 1983]
(c) An AMHS vessel security zone exists around the subject AMHS vessels
at all times, whether the AMHS vessel
is underway, anchored, or moored.
(d) The Navigation Rules shall apply
at all times within an AMHS vessel security zone.
(e) All vessels authorized to be within
an AMHS vessel security zone shall operate at the minimum speed necessary
to maintain a safe course and shall proceed as directed by the on-scene official patrol or AMHS vessel master. No
vessel or person is allowed within 100
yards of an AMHS vessel, unless authorized by the on-scene official patrol
or AMHS vessel master.
(f) To request authorization to operate within an AMHS vessel security
zone, contact the on-scene official patrol or AMHS vessel master on VHF–
FM channel 16 or 13.
(g) When conditions permit, the onscene official patrol or AMHS vessel
master should:
(1) Permit vessels constrained by
their navigational draft or restricted in
their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of an AMHS vessel in order
to ensure a safe passage in accordance
with the Navigation Rules; and
(2) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
to remain at anchor within 100 yards of
a passing AMHS vessel; and
(3) Permit vessels that must transit
via a navigable channel or waterway to
pass within 100 yards of a moored or
anchored AMHS vessel with minimal
delay consistent with security.
(h) Exemption. Public vessels as defined in paragraph (a) above are exempt from complying with paragraphs
(b), (c), (e), (f), (g), (i), and (j), of this
section.

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(i) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
may enforce the rules in this section.
When immediate action is required and
representatives of the Coast Guard are
not present or not present in sufficient
force to exercise effective control in
the vicinity of an AMHS vessel, any
Federal Law Enforcement Officer or
Alaska State Law Enforcement Officer
may enforce the rules contained in this
section pursuant to 33 CFR § 6.04–11. In
addition, the Captain of the Port may
be assisted by other federal, state or
local agencies in enforcing this section.
(j) Waiver. The Captain of the Port
Southeast Alaska may waive any of
the requirements of this section for
any vessel upon finding that a vessel or
class of vessels, operational conditions
or other circumstances are such that
application of this section is unnecessary or impractical for the purpose of
port security, safety or environmental
safety.
[COTP Southeast Alaska–03–001, 68 FR 22300,
Apr. 28, 2003]
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By COTP Southeast
Alaska–03–001, 68 FR 22300, Apr. 28, 2003,
§ 165.T17–014 was added, effective Mar. 19, 2003
to Sept. 19, 2003.

§ 165.1701 Port Valdez, Valdez, Alaska—Safety Zone.
The waters within the following
boundaries are a safety zone—The area
within 200 yards of any waterfront facility at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
Valdez Terminal complex or vessels
moored or anchored at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal complex
and the area within 200 yards of any
tank vessel maneuvering to approach,
moor, unmoor, or depart the TransAlaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal complex.
§ 165.1702 Gastineau Channel, Juneau,
Alaska—Safety Zone.
(a) The waters within the following
boundaries are a safety zone: A line beginning at the Standard Oil Company
Pier West Light (LLNR 3217), located
at position 58°17.9′N, 134°24.8′W, in the
direction of 140° True to Rock Dump
Lighted Buoy 2A (LLNR 3213) at position 58°17.2′N, 134°23.8′W; thence in the
direction of 003° True to a point at position 58°17.4′N, 134°23.7′W, on the north

shore of Gastineau Channel; thence
northwesterly along the north shore of
Gastineau Channel to the point of origin.
(b) Special Regulations:
(1) All vessels may transit or navigate within the safety zone.
(2) No vessels, other than a large passenger vessel (including cruise ships
and ferries) may anchor within the
Safety zone without the express consent from the Captain of the Port,
Southeast Alaska.
[CGD 79–034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as
amended by CGD 79–026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4,
1983]

§ 165.1703 Ammunition Island, Port
Valdez, Alaska.
(a) Location. The waters within the
following boundaries is a safety zone—
the area within a radius of 1330 yards of
Ammunition Island, centered on latitude 61°07′28″ N, longitude 146°18′29″ W,
(NAD 83) and the vessel moored or anchored at Ammunition Island.
(b) The area 200 yards off the vessel
navigating the Vessel Traffic system
from abeam of Naked Island, maneuvering to approach, moor, unmoor at
Ammunition Island, or the departure of
the vessel from Ammunition Island.
(c) Special regulation. (1) Section
165.23 does not apply to paragraph (a)
of this section, except when the vessel
is moored to Ammunition Island.
(d) Effective August 25, 1987 Notice of
vessels arrival will be made in the Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners and in the Local Valdez newspaper, prior to the vessel arrival.
[52 FR 30671, Aug. 17, 1987, as amended by
USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30, 1998;
COTP Prince William Sound 02–010, 67 FR
45313, July 9, 2002]

§ 165.1704 Prince William Sound, Alaska-regulated navigation area.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area: The navigable waters of
the United States north of a line drawn
from Cape Hinchinbrook Light to
Schooner Rock Light, comprising that
portion of Prince William Sound between 146°30′ W. and 147°20′ W. and includes Valdez Arm, Valdez Narrows,
and Port Valdez.
(b) Within the regulated navigation
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section, § 161.60 of this chapter establishes a VTS Special Area for the waters of Valdez Arm, Valdez Narrows,
and Port Valdez northeast of a line
bearing 307° True from Tongue Point at
61°02′06″ N., 146°40′ W.; and southwest of
a line bearing 307° True from Entrance
Island Light at 61°05′06″ N., 146°36′42″ W.
(c) Regulations. In addition to the requirements set forth in § 161.13 and
§ 161.60(c) of this chapter, a tank vessel
of 20,000 deadweight tons or more that
intends to navigate within the regulated navigation area must:
(1) Report compliance with part 164
of this chapter, to the Vessel Traffic
Center (VTC);
(2) Have at least two radiotelephones
capable of operating on the designated
VTS frequency, one of which is capable
of battery operation;
(3) When steady wind conditions in
the VTS Special Area or Port Valdez
exceed, or are anticipated to exceed 40
knots, proceed as directed by the VTC
(entry into the VTS Special Area and
Port Valdez is prohibited);
(4) When transiting the VTS Special
Area, limit speed to 12 knots;
(5) If laden and intending to navigate
the VTS Special Area, limit speed to 12
knots except between Middle Rock and
Potato Point where the speed limit
shall be 6 knots; and
(6) Until July 1, 2004, have an operating Automatic Identification System
Shipborne Equipment (AISSE) system
installed.
(i) The designated digital selective
calling frequency (DSC) in Prince William Sound is 156.525MHz (VHF Channel 70).
(ii) AISSE equipped vessels will not
be required to make voice radio position reports at designated reporting
points required by § 161.20(b), unless
otherwise directed by the VTC.
(iii) Whenever a vessel’s AISSE becomes non-operational, as defined in
§ 164.43(c) of this chapter, before entering or while underway in the VTS area,
a vessel must:
(A) Notify the VTC;
(B) Make the required voice radio position reports as set forth in § 161.60 and
required by § 161.20(b) of this chapter;
(C) Make other voice radio reports as
required by the VTS; and

(D) Restore the AISSE to operating
condition as soon as possible.
(iv) Whenever a vessel’s AISSE becomes non-operational due to a loss of
position correction information (i.e.,
the U.S. Coast Guard dGPS system
cannot provide the required error correction messages) a vessel must:
(A) Make the required voice radio position reports as set forth in § 161.60 and
required by § 161.20(b) of this chapter;
and
(B) Make other voice radio reports as
required by the VTS.
(v) Whenever a vessel’s AISSE becomes non-operational before getting
underway in the VTS area, permission
to get underway must be obtained from
the VTC.
NOTE: Regulations pertaining to Automatic Identification System Shipborne
Equipment (AISSE) required capabilities are
set forth in Part 164 of this chapter.
[CGD 90–020, 59 FR 36335, July 15, 1994, as
amended by CGD 95–033, 60 FR 28333, May 31,
1995; CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33365, June 19, 1997;
USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30, 1998;
USCG–2003–14757, 68 FR 39368, July 1, 2003]

§ 165.1706 Gastineau Channel, Juneau,
Alaska—Safety Zone.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: the waters in Juneau Harbor within a 300 yard radius of the vessel or waterfront facility located at
58°17′41″ N, 134°24′22″ W used to conduct
fireworks displays.
(b) Effective date. The safety zone becomes effective on July 3 each year at
10 p.m. ADT. It terminates at the conclusion of the fireworks display at approximately 2:30 a.m. ADT on July 5
each year, unless sooner terminated by
the Captain of the Port. If the fireworks display is postponed because of
inclement weather, the date and duration of the safety zone will be announced in the Local Notices to Mariners.
(c) Regulation. In accordance with the
general regulations in § 165.23 of this
part, entry into this zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Southeast Alaska.
[59 FR 31934, June 21, 1994, as amended by
COTP Southeast Alaska 00–018, 65 FR 81363,
Dec. 26, 2000]

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§ 165.1708 Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, Alaska—Safety Zone.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: the waters in Tongass Narrows within a 300 yard radius of the
barge located at 55°20′32″ N, 131°39′40″ W
used to conduct fireworks displays.
(b) Effective date. The safety zone becomes effective on July 3 each year at
10 p.m. ADT. It terminates at the conclusion of the fireworks display at approximately 2:30 a.m. ADT on July 5
each year, unless sooner terminated by
the Captain of the Port. If the fireworks display is postponed because of
inclement weather, the date and duration of the safety zone will be announced in the Local Notices to Mariners.
(c) Regulation. In accordance with the
general regulations in § 165.23 of this
part, entry into this zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Southeast Alaska.
[59 FR 31933, June 21, 1994, as amended at 65
FR 81362, Dec. 26, 2000]

§ 165.1709 Security Zones: Liquefied
Natural Gas Tanker Transits and
Operations at Phillips Petroleum
LNG Pier, Cook Inlet, AK.
(a) Location. The following areas are
established as security zones during
the specified conditions:
(1) All navigable waters within a 1000yard radius of the Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG) tankers during their inbound and outbound transits through
Cook Inlet, Alaska between the Phillips Petroleum LNG Pier, 60°40′43″N and
151°24′10″W, and the Homer Pilot Station at 59°34′86″N and 151°25′74″W. On
the inbound transit, this security zone
remains in effect until the tanker is
alongside the Phillips Petroleum LNG
Pier, 60°40′43″N and 151°24′10″W.
(2) All navigable waters within a 1000yard radius of the Liquefied Natural
Gas tankers while they are moored at
Phillips Petroleum LNG Pier, 60°40′43″N
and 151°24′10″W.
(b) Special Regulations. (1) For the
purpose of this section, the general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.33
apply to all but the following vessels in
the areas described in paragraph (a):
(i) Vessels scheduled to moor and offload or load cargo at other Nikiski marine terminals that have provided the

Coast Guard with an Advance Notice of
Arrival.
(ii) Commercial fishing vessels, including drift net and set net vessels,
fishing from the waters within the
zone, if
(A) The owner of the vessel has previously requested approval from the
Captain of the Port representative, Marine Safety Detachment Kenai, Alaska,
to fish in the security zone and
(B) Has provided the Captain of the
Port representative, Marine Safety Detachment Kenai, Alaska current information about the vessel, including:
(1) The name and/or the official number, if documented, or state number, if
numbered by a state issuing authority;
(2) A brief description of the vessel,
including length, color, and type of
vessel;
(3) The name, Social Security number, current address, and telephone
number of the vessel’s master, operator
or person in charge; and
(4) Upon request, information on the
vessel’s crew.
(C) A vessel owner or operator is required to submit the information one
time, but shall provide the Captain of
the Port representative updated information when any part of it changes.
(D) The Captain of the Port must approve a vessel’s request prior to being
allowed into the security zone at the
Phillips Petroleum LNG Pier.
(E) The vessel is operated in compliance with any specific orders issued to
the vessel by the Captain of the Port or
other regulations controlling the operation of vessels within the security
zone that may be in effect.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port representative or the
designated on-scene patrol personnel.
These personnel are comprised of commissioned, warrant, and petty officers
of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed
by a U. S. Coast Guard vessel by siren,
radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator of a vessel shall proceed
as directed.
(3) The Marine Safety Detachment
Kenai, Alaska will notify the maritime
community of these security zones by
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and via a bimonthly marine Broadcast
Notice to Mariners.
[COTP 02–001, 67 FR 44059, July 1, 2002]

Subpart G—Protection of Naval
Vessels
AUTHORITY: 14 U.S.C. 91 and 633; 49 CFR
1.45.
SOURCE: LANT AREA–02–001, 67 FR 31960,
May 13, 2002, unless otherwise noted.

§ 165.2010 Purpose.
This subpart establishes the geographic parameters of naval vessel protection zones surrounding U.S. naval
vessels in the navigable waters of the
United States. This subpart also establishes when the U.S. Navy will take enforcement action in accordance with
the statutory guidelines of 14 U.S.C. 91.
Nothing in the rules and regulations
contained in this subpart shall relieve
any vessel, including U.S. naval vessels, from the observance of the Navigation Rules. The rules and regulations
contained in this subpart supplement,
but do not replace or supercede, any
other regulation pertaining to the safety or security of U.S. naval vessels.
§ 165.2015 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to
this subpart:
Atlantic Area means that area described in 33 CFR 3.04–1 Atlantic Area.
Large U.S. naval vessel means any
U.S. naval vessel greater than 100 feet
in length overall.
Naval defensive sea area means those
areas described in 32 CFR part 761.
Naval vessel protection zone is a 500yard regulated area of water surrounding large U.S. naval vessels that
is necessary to provide for the safety or
security of these U.S. naval vessels.
Navigable waters of the United States
means those waters defined as such in
33 CFR part 2.
Navigation rules means the Navigation Rules, International-Inland.
Official patrol means those personnel
designated and supervised by a senior
naval officer present in command and
tasked to monitor a naval vessel protection zone, permit entry into the
zone, give legally enforceable orders to
persons or vessels within the zone, and

take other actions authorized by the
U.S. Navy.
Pacific Area means that area described in 33 CFR 3.04–3 Pacific Area.
Restricted area means those areas established by the Army Corps of Engineers and set out in 33 CFR part 334.
Senior naval officer present in command
is, unless otherwise designated by competent authority, the senior line officer
of the U.S. Navy on active duty, eligible for command at sea, who is present
and in command of any part of the Department of Navy in the area.
U.S. naval vessel means any vessel
owned, operated, chartered, or leased
by the U.S. Navy; any pre-commissioned vessel under construction for
the U.S. Navy, once launched into the
water; and any vessel under the operational control of the U.S. Navy or a
Combatant Command.
Vessel means every description of
watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as
a means of transportation on water, except U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. naval
vessels.
§ 165.2020 Enforcement authority.
(a) Coast Guard. Any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer
may enforce the rules and regulations
contained in this subpart.
(b) Senior naval officer present in command. In the navigable waters of the
United States, when immediate action
is required and representatives of the
Coast Guard are not present or not
present in sufficient force to exercise
effective control in the vicinity of
large U.S. naval vessels, the senior
naval officer present in command is responsible for the enforcement of the
rules and regulations contained in this
subpart to ensure the safety and security of all large naval vessels present.
In meeting this responsibility, the senior naval officer present in command
may directly assist any Coast Guard
enforcement
personnel
who
are
present.
§ 165.2025 Atlantic Area.
(a) This section applies to any vessel
or person in the navigable waters of
the United States within the boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic
Area, which includes the First, Fifth,

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§ 165.2030

Seventh, Eighth and Ninth U.S. Coast
Guard Districts.
NOTE TO § 165.2025 PARAGRAPH (a): The
boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic
Area and the First, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth
and Ninth U.S. Coast Guard Districts are set
out in 33 CFR part 3.

(b) A naval vessel protection zone exists around U.S. naval vessels greater
than 100 feet in length overall at all
times in the navigable waters of the
United States, whether the large U.S.
naval vessel is underway, anchored,
moored, or within a floating drydock,
except when the large naval vessel is
moored or anchored within a restricted
area or within a naval defensive sea
area.
(c) The Navigation Rules shall apply
at all times within a naval vessel protection zone.
(d) When within a naval vessel protection zone, all vessels shall operate
at the minimum speed necessary to
maintain a safe course, unless required
to maintain speed by the Navigation
Rules, and shall proceed as directed by
the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or the official
patrol. When within a naval vessel protection zone, no vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a large U.S.
naval vessel unless authorized by the
Coast Guard, the senior naval officer
present in command, or official patrol.
(e) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a large U.S.
naval vessel, contact the Coast Guard,
the senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol on VHF-FM
channel 16.
(f) When conditions permit, the Coast
Guard, senior naval officer present in
command, or the official patrol should:
(1) Give advance notice on VHF-FM
channel 16 of all large U.S. naval vessel
movements; and
(2) Permit vessels constrained by
their navigational draft or restricted in
their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel
in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules;
and
(3) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
to remain at anchor when within 100
yards of passing large U.S. naval vessels; and

(4) Permit vessels that must transit
via a navigable channel or waterway to
pass within 100 yards of a moored or
anchored large U.S. naval vessel with
minimal delay consistent with security.
NOTE TO § 165.2025 PARAGRAPH (f): The listed
actions are discretionary and do not create
any additional right to appeal or otherwise
dispute a decision of the Coast Guard, the
senior naval officer present in command, or
the official patrol.

§ 165.2030 Pacific Area.
(a) This section applies to any vessel
or person in the navigable waters of
the United States within the boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific
Area, which includes the Eleventh,
Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Seventeenth U.S. Coast Guard Districts.
NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (a): The boundaries of
the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and the
Eleventh, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Seventeenth U.S. Coast Guard Districts are set
out in 33 CFR part 3.

(b) A naval vessel protection zone exists around U.S. naval vessels greater
than 100 feet in length overall at all
times in the navigable waters of the
United States, whether the large U.S.
naval vessel is underway, anchored,
moored, or within a floating dry dock,
except when the large naval vessel is
moored or anchored within a restricted
area or within a naval defensive sea
area.
(c) The Navigation Rules shall apply
at all times within a naval vessel protection zone.
(d) When within a naval vessel protection zone, all vessels shall operate
at the minimum speed necessary to
maintain a safe course, unless required
to maintain speed by the Navigation
Rules, and shall proceed as directed by
the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or the official
patrol. When within a naval vessel protection zone, no vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a large U.S.
naval vessel unless authorized by the
Coast Guard, the senior naval officer
present in command, or official patrol.
(e) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a large U.S.
naval vessel, contact the Coast Guard,
the senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol on VHF–
FM channel 16.

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(f) When conditions permit, the Coast
Guard, senior naval officer present in
command, or the official patrol should:
(1) Give advance notice on VHF–FM
channel 16 of all large U.S. naval vessel
movements;
(2) Permit vessels constrained by
their navigational draft or restricted in
their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel
in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules;
and
(3) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area
to remain at anchor when within 100
yards of passing large U.S. naval vessels; and
(4) Permit vessels that must transit
via a navigable channel or waterway to
pass within 100 yards of a moored or
anchored large U.S. naval vessel with
minimal delay consistent with security.
NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (f): The listed actions
are discretionary and do not create any additional right to appeal or otherwise dispute a
decision of the Coast Guard, the senior naval
officer present in command, or the official
patrol.
[PAC AREA–02–001, 67 FR 38394, June 4, 2002]

PART 166—SHIPPING SAFETY
FAIRWAYS
Subpart A—General
Sec.
166.100
166.103
166.105
166.110

Purpose.
Geographic coordinates.
Definitions.
Modification of areas.

[CGD 81–80a, 48 FR 30110, June 30, 1983]

§ 166.103

Geographic coordinates.

Geographic coordinates expressed in
terms of latitude or longitude, or both,
are not intended for plotting on maps
or charts whose referenced horizontal
datum is the North American Datum of
1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic
coordinates are expressly labeled NAD
83. Geographic coordinates without the
NAD 83 reference may be plotted on
maps or charts referenced to NAD 83
only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published
on the particular map or chart being
used.
[CGD 86–082, 52 FR 33811, Sept. 8, 1987]

§ 166.105

Definitions.

(a) Shipping safety fairway or fairway
means a lane or corridor in which no
artificial island or fixed structure,
whether temporary or permanent, will
be permitted. Temporary underwater
obstacles may be permitted under certain conditions described for specific
areas in Subpart B. Aids to navigation
approved by the U.S. Coast Guard may
be established in a fairway.
(b) Fairway anchorage means an anchorage area contiguous to and associated with a fairway, in which fixed
structures may be permitted within
certain spacing limitations, as described for specific areas in Subpart B.
[CGD 81–80a, 48 FR 30110, June 30, 1983]

§ 166.110

Subpart B—Designations of Fairways and
Fairway Anchorages
166.200 Shipping safety fairways and anchorage areas, Gulf of Mexico.
166.300 Areas along the coast of California.
166.400 Areas along the coast of Alaska.
166.500 Areas along the Atlantic Coast.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1223; 49 CFR 1.46.

Modification of areas.

Fairways and fairway anchorages are
subject to modification in accordance
with 33 U.S.C. 1223(c); 92 Stat. 1473.
[CGD 81–80a, 48 FR 30110, June 30, 1983]

Subpart B—Designations of
Fairways and Fairway Anchorages
§ 166.200 Shipping safety fairways and
anchorage areas, Gulf of Mexico.

Subpart A—General
§ 166.100

provide unobstructed approaches for
vessels using U.S. ports.

Purpose.

The purpose of these regulations is to
establish and designate shipping safety
fairways and fairway anchorages to

(a) Purpose. Fairways and anchorage
areas as described in this section are
established to control the erection of
structures therein to provide safe approaches through oil fields in the Gulf

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of Mexico to entrances to the major
ports along the Gulf Coast.
(b) Special Conditions for Fairways in
the Gulf of Mexico. Temporary anchors
and attendant cables or chains attached to floating or semisubmersible
drilling rigs outside a fairway may be
placed within a fairway described in
this section for the Gulf of Mexico, provide the following conditions are met:
(1) Anchors installed within fairways
to stablize semisubmersible drilling
rigs shall be allowed to remain 120
days. This period may be extended by
the Army Corps of Engineers, as provided by § 209.135(b).
(2) Drilling rigs must be outside of
any fairway boundary to whatever distance is necessary to ensure that the
minimum depth of water over an anchor line within a fairway is 125 feet.
(3) No anchor buoys or floats or related rigging will be allowed on the
surface of the water or to a depth of at
least 125 feet from the surface, within a
fairway.
(4) Aids to Navigation or danger
markings must be installed as required
by 33 CFR Subchapter C.
(c) Special Conditions for Fairway Anchorages in the Gulf of Mexico. Structures may be placed within an area designated as a fairway anchorage, but the
number of structures will be limited by
spacing as follows:
(1) The center of a structure to be
erected shall not be less than two (2)
nautical miles from the center of any
existing structure.
(2) In a drilling or production complex, associated structures connected
by walkways shall be considered one
structure for purposes of spacing, and
shall be as close together as practicable having due consideration for
the safety factors involved.
(3) A vessel fixed in place by moorings and used in conjunction with the
associated structures of a drilling or
production complex, shall be considered an attendant vessel and the extent
of the complex shall include the vessel
and its moorings.
(4) When a drilling or production
complex extends more than five hundred (500) yards from the center, a new
structure shall not be erected closer
than two (2) nautical miles from the
outer limit of the complex.

(5) An underwater completion installation in an anchorage area shall be
considered a structure and shall be
marked with a lighted buoy approved
by the United States Coast Guard
under § 66.01.
(d) Designated Areas.
(1) Brazos Santiago Pass Safety Fairway. The areas between rhumb lines
joining points at:
Latitude
26°03′27″
26°02′57″
26°02′06″
25°58′54″

Longitude
97°08′36″
97°07′11″
96°57′24″
96°19′00″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude
26°04′27″
26°04′58″
26°04′12″
26°04′00″
26°00′54″

Longitude
97°08′36″
97°07′07″
96°59′30″
96°57′24″
96°19′00″

(2) Brazos Santiago Pass Anchorage
Areas. The areas enclosed by rhumb
lines joining points at:
Latitude
26°02′57″
26°02′06″
25°58′54″
25°58′54″
26°02′57″

Longitude
97°07′11″
96°57′24″
96°57′24″
97°07′18″
97°07′11″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude
26°04′58″
26°09′00″
26°09′00″
26°04′12″
26°04′58″

Longitude
97°07′07″
97°07′00″
96°59′30″
96°59′30″
97°07′07″

(3) Port Mansfield Safety Fairway. The
area between a rhumb line joining
points at:
Latitude
26°33′39″
26°33′43″

Longitude
97°16′04″
97°14′38″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude
26°34′04″
26°34′40″
26°34′43″

Longitude
97°16′05″
97°15′47″
97°14′40″

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(4) Aransas Pass Safety Fairway. The
area between rhumb lines joining
points at:
Latitude

(6) Matagorda Entrance Safety Fairway. The areas between rhumb lines
joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

27°49′21″
27°48′11″
27°46′26″
27°45′14″
27°44′09″
27°42′47″
27°39′24″
27°21′59″

28°24′50″
28°22′16″
28°14′48″
28°11′24″
28°10′06″
27°38′02″

97°02′08″
97°01′06″
96°57′40″
96°55′26″
96°53′25″
96°51′39″
96°48′26″
96°11′42″

Latitude
28°25′31″
28°23′38″
28°16′12″
28°12′30″
28°11′13″
27°38′12″

Longitude

27°50′15″
27°49′54″
27°45′22″
27°44′35″
27°43′49″
27°35′17″
27°33′33″
27°25′53″

97°01′32″
96°59′56″
96°51′19″
96°48′31″
96°45′47″
96°27′46″
96°24′06″
96°07′56″

Latitude
28°22′16″
28°14′48″
28°12′42″
28°20′12″
28°22′16″

Longitude

27°41′10″
27°34′50″
27°34′59″
27°42′03″
27°41′10″

96°47′23″
96°34′01″
96°31′56″
96°46′51″
96°47′23″

Latitude
28°23′38″
28°25′36″
28°18′12″
28°16′12″
28°23′38″

Longitude

27°33′06″
27°23′33″
27°24′19″
27°33′15″
27°33′06″

96°30′21″
96°10′12″
96°09′26″
96°28′16″
96°30′21″

Latitude
28°55′19″
28°52′58″
28°44′52″
28°43′32″
28°04′48″

Longitude

27°49′54″
27°45′22″
27°51′46″
27°53′36″
27°49′54″

96°59′56″
96°51′19″
96°40′12″
96°56′30″
96°59′56″

Latitude
28°55′59″
28°54′05″
28°45′58″
28°44′39″
28°07′46″

Longitude

27°45′14″
27°43′00″
27°44′09″
27°45′14″

96°17′40″
96°09′42″
96°12′12″
96°20′12″
96°17′40″

Longitude
96°16′00″
96°13′36″
96°05′36″
96°08′06″
96°16′00″

Longitude
95°17′46″
95°16′06″
95°07′43″
95°06′18″
94°26′12″

and rhumb lines joining points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

(8) Freeport Harbor Safety Fairway.
The area between rhumb lines joining
points at:

(5) Aransas Pass Anchorage Areas. The
areas enclosed by rhumb lines joining
points at:
Latitude

96°18′48″
96°16′00″
96°08′06″
96°04′12″
96°02′46″
95°47′19″

and rhumb lines joining points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

(7) Matagorda Entrance Anchorage
Areas. The areas enclosed by rhumb
lines joining points at:

separated by areas enclosed by rhumb
lines joining points at:
Latitude

96°19′38″
96°17′40″
96°09′42″
96°06′06″
96°04′42″
95°49′39″

with rhumb lines joining points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

96°55′26″
96°55′27″
96°53′25″
96°55′26″

Longitude
95°16′55″
95°14′10″
95°05′48″
95°04′22″
94°26′12″

(9) Freeport Harbor Anchorage Areas.
The areas enclosed by rhumb lines joining points at:

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Latitude

§ 166.200
(12) Sabine Pass Safety Fairway. The
areas between rhumb lines joining
points at:

Longitude

28°52′58″
28°44′52″
28°42′24″
28°51′30″
28°52′58″

95°16′06″
95°07′43″
95°12′00″
95°18′42″
95°16′06″

Latitude

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

28°54′05″
28°56′54″
28°47′42″
28°45′58″
28°54′05″

Longitude

29°38′25″
29°35′19″
29°33′00″
29°32′03″
29°30′39″
29°28′30″
29°07′28″
28°17′17″
28°11′57″
27°51′58″

95°14′10″
95°09′18″
95°02′42″
95°05′48″
95°14′10″

93°50′02″
93°49′10″
93°46′26″
93°46′44″
93°43′41″
93°41′09″
93°41′08″
92°57′59″
92°53′25″
92°36′20″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
(10) Galveston Entrance Safety Fairways. The areas between rhumb lines
joining points at:
Latitude

Latitude

Longitude

27°44′03″
28°04′48″
28°07′46″
29°06′24″
29°07′42″
29°18′10″
29°19′39″
29°20′44″
29°19′23″
29°10′30″
29°10′17″
29°09′06″
28°17′17″

94°26′12″
94°26′12″
94°26′12″
94°26′12″
94°27′48″
94°39′16″
94°41′33″
94°40′44″
94°37′08″
94°22′54″
94°22′30″
94°20′36″
92°57′59″

Longitude

29°38′48″
29°37′32″
29°36′28″
29°32′52″
29°31′13″
29°29′20″
29°08′08″
28°39′02″
28°36′15″
27°52′09″

93°48′59″
93°48′02″
93°47′14″
93°43′00″
93°41′04″
93°38′51″
93°38′52″
93°13′39″
93°11′15″
92°33′40″

(13) Sabine Pass Anchorage Areas—(i)
Sabine Pass Inshore Anchorage Area. The
area enclosed by rhumb lines joining
points at:
Latitude

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

29°37′32″
29°37′32″
29°32′52″
29°36′28″

Longitude

27°44′13″
29°06′24″
29°07′41″
28°11′57″

94°23′57″
94°23′55″
94°22′23″
92°53′25″

Latitude
29°26′06″
29°26′06″
29°24′06″
29°24′06″

Longitude

29°18′10″
29°08′04″
29°03′13″
29°14′48″
29°18′10″

93°48′02″
93°21′25″
93°43′00″
93°47′14″

W.
W.
W.
W.

(ii) Sabine Bank Offshore (North) Anchorage Area. The area enclosed by
rhumb lines joining points at:

(11) Galveston Entrance Anchorage
Areas. The areas enclosed by rhumb
lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude
N.
N.
N.
N.

94°39′16″
94°28′12″
94°36′48″
94°45′12″
94°39′16″

Longitude
N.
N.
N.
N.

93°43′00″
93°41′08″
93°41′08″
93°43′00″

W.
W.
W.
W.

(iii) Sabine Bank Offshore (South) Anchorage Area. The area enclosed by
rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

29°16′55″
29°16′55″
29°14′29″
29°14′29″

Longitude

29°19′23″
29°22′18″
29°14′23″
29°13′24″
29°19′23″

94°37′08″
94°32′00″
94°25′53″
94°27′33″
94°37′08″

N.
N.
N.
N.

93°43′00″
93°41′08″
93°41′08″
93°43′00″

(iv) Sabine Bank Offshore (East) Anchorage Area. The area enclosed by
rhumb lines joining points at:

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Latitude

Longitude

29°26′06″
29°26′06″
29°24′06″
29°24′06″

N
N
N
N

Latitude

93°38′52″
93°37′00″
93°37′00″
93°38′52″

W.
W.
W.
W.

(14) Coastwise Safety Fairways. (i)
Brazos Santiago Pass to Aransas Pass.
The areas between rhumb lines joining
points at:
Latitude

Latitude

Latitude

Longitude

(ii) Aransas Pass to Calcasieu Pass.
The areas between rhumb lines joining
points at:

Latitude

496°55′27″
96°53′25″
96°51′19″
96°40′12″
96°06′06″
96°04′12″
95°12′00″
95°07′43″
95°05′48″
95°02′42″
94°27′48″
94°22′30″
93°58′24″
93°46′44″
93°46′26″
93°43′00″
93°21′25″

with rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

29°41′12″
29°41′12″
29°31′16″
29°37′30″

Longitude
N.
N.
N.
N.

Latitude
28°59′30″
28°59′30″
28°56′00″
28°56′00″

93°16′30″
93°14′00″
93°14′00″
93°16′30″

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(17) Lower Mud Lake Safety Fairway.
The area enclosed by rhumb lines joining points at:

29°43′24″ N.
29°42′00″ N.

Longitude
93°00′18″ W.
93°00′18″ W.

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude
29°43′33″ N.
29°42′00″ N.

Longitude
93°00′48″ W.
93°00′48″ W.

(18) Freshwater Bayou Safety Fairway.
The area between lines joining points
at:

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W.
W.

Longitude
N.
N.
N.
N.

Latitude
96°55′30″
96°51′39″
96°48′31″
96°04′42″
96°02′46″
95°06′18″
95°04′22″
94°26′12″
94°23′55″
94°22′23″
94°20′36″
93°57′18″
93°43′41″
93°41′04″
93°28′35″

93°19′37″
93°12′28″
93°12′16″
93°18′15″

(ii) Calcasieu Pass South Anchorage
Area. The area enclosed by rhumb lines
joining points at:

Longitude
27°40′36″
27°42′47″
27°44′35″
28°10′06″
28°11′13″
28°43′32″
28°44′39″
29°06′24″
29°06′24″
29°07′41″
29°09′06″
29°27′40″
29°30′39″
29°31′13″
29°33′56″

93°20′03″
93°19′37″
93°18′15″
93°12′16″
93°11′15″

(16) Calcasieu Pass Anchorage Areas—
(i) Calcasieu Pass North Anchorage Area.
The area enclosed by rhumb lines joining points at:

Longitude
27°43′00″
27°44′09″
27°45′22″
27°51′46″
28°11′24″
28°12′30″
28°42′24″
28°44′52″
28°45′58″
28°47′42″
29°07′42″
29°10′17″
29°29′30″
29°32′03″
29°33′00″
29°32′52″
29°37′32″

Longitude

29°45′05″
29°41′12″
29°37′30″
29°31′16″
28°36′15″

96°57′24″
96°57′24″
96°57′24″
96°55′30″
96°55′27″
96°55′26″

Latitude

93°20′58″
93°20′18″
93°20′42″
93°21′25″
93°17′00″
93°14′38″
93°13′39″

and rhumb lines joining points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:

25°58′54″
26°02′06″
26°04′00″
27°40′36″
27°43′00″
27°45′14″

Longitude

29°45′00″
29°40′56″
29°38′18″
29°37′32″
29°32′57″
29°31′08″
28°39′02″

96°59′30″
96°59′30″
96°57′40″

Latitude

93°17′00″

(15) Calcasieu Pass Safety Fairway.
The areas between rhumb lines joining
points at:

Longitude

26°04′12″
26°09′00″
27°46′26″

Longitude
29°32′57″

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(22) Cat Island Pass Safety Fairway.
The area between lines joining points
at:

Longitude

29°31′59″
29°31′10″
29°31′13″
29°27′44″

92°18′45″
92°18′54″
92°19′14″
92°19′53″

Latitude

and a line joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°27′34″
29°31′03″
29°31′06″
29°31′55″

92°18′45″
92°18′06″
92°18′26″
92°18′17″

90°34′32″
90°35′09″
90°35′10″
90°35′17″
90°34′55″

and lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°06′00″
29°05′31″
29°03′13″
29°03′13″
29°01′34″

(19) Southwest Pass Safety Fairway.
The area between lines joining points
at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°05′57″
29°04′56″
29°03′14″
29°03′14″
29°01′24″

90°34′21″
90°34′12″
90°34′13″
90°34′07″
90°33′47″

Longitude

29°34′48″
29°30′48″
29°23′30″

(23) Belle Pass Safety Fairway. The
area between a line joining points at:

92°03′12″
92°07′00″
92°08′24″

Latitude

and lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°05′06″
29°02′50″

90°14′07″
90°14′46″

Longitude

29°34′24″
29°30′24″
29°23′24″

and a line joining points at:

92°02′24″
92°06′12″
92°07′30″

Latitude

(20) Atchafalaya Pass Safety Fairway.
The area between a line joining points
at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°22′36″
29°14′42″

Latitude

Longitude

Latitude

(21) Bayou Grand Caillou Safety Fairway. The area between a line joining
points at:
Longitude

29°10′59″
29°05′24″
29°01′08″

89°57′00″
89°55′48″

and a line joining points at:

91°29′34″
91°22′34″

Latitude

Longitude

29°16′00″
29°14′54″

and a line joining points at:

29°14′05″
29°21′59″

90°13′48″
90°13′10″

(24) Barataria Pass Safety Fairway.
The area between a line joining points
at:

91°23′28″
91°30′28″

Latitude

Longitude

29°02′56″
29°05′06″

Longitude

29°16′30″
29°15′18″

89°56′06″
89°55′00″

(25) Grand Bayou Pass Safety Fairway.
The areas between a line joining points
at:

90°57′26″
90°58′10″
91°00′44″

Latitude

Longitude

29°17′36″
29°16′48″

89°41′36″
89°42′12″

and a line joining points at:
and a line joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude
Latitude

29°00′40″
29°05′06″
29°09′46″

90°59′43″
90°57′03″
90°56′27″

29°17′18″
29°16′18″

Longitude
89°40′36″
89°41′18″

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(26) Empire to the Gulf Safety Fairway.
The area between a line joining points
at:
Latitude

Latitude
28°54′33″
28°52′42″
28°50′00″
28°47′24″
28°36′28″

Longitude

29°15′22″
29°13′52″

89°36′55″
89°37′15″

Longitude
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.

89°26′07″
89°27′06″
89°27′06″
89°26′30″
89°18′45″

W.
W.
W.
W.
W.

and rhumb lines joining points at:
and a line joining points at:
Latitude

28°54′18″
28°53′30″
28°53′30″
28°50′40″
28°48′48″
28°45′06″
28°43′27″
28°37′54″

Longitude

29°13′24″
29°14′54″

89°36′11″
89°35′51″

(27) Gulf Safety Fairway. Aransas Pass
Safety Fairway to Southwest Pass Safety
Fairway. The areas between rhumb
lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

27°33′06″
27°33′15″
27°33′33″
28°00′36″

Latitude

Latitude

96°34′01″
96°31′56″
96°27′46″
95°49′39″
95°47′19″
94°26′12″
94°23′57″
92°36′20″
92°33′40″
90°09′28″

N.
N.
N.
N.

89°26′07″
89°27′06″
89°27′06″
90°09′28″

89°21′01″
89°00′44″

(29) Southwest Pass (Mississippi River)
Anchorage. The area enclosed by rhumb
lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

28°54′33″
28°52′42″
28°50′00″
28°02′32″

Longitude

28°43′27″
28°54′55″

28°53′30″
28°53′30″
28°55′06″
28°55′06″
28°52′41″
28°50′40″
28°50′40″

(28) Southwest Pass (Mississippi River)
Safety Fairway—(i) Southwest Pass (Mississippi River) to Gulf Safety Fairway.
The area enclosed by rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

89°22′12″
89°03′09″

and rhumb lines joining points at:

Longitude

27°34′50″
27°34′59″
27°35′17″
27°38′02″
27°38′12″
27°44′03″
27°44′13″
27°51′58″
27°52′09″
28°02′32″

W.
W.
W.
W.

Longitude
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.

Latitude

N.
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.

89°25′46″
89°25′18″
89°23′48″
89°24′48″
89°24′48″
89°26′30″
90°08′18″

W.
W.
W.
W.
W.
W.
W.

89°23′48″
89°21′48″
89°21′48″
89°19′18″
89°17′30″
89°21′14″
89°24′48″

28°59′18″
28°58′42″
28°58′09″
28°55′56″
28°54′55″
28°54′15″

Longitude
89°08′30″
89°07′30″
89°08′30″
89°03′09″
89°00′44″
88°59′00″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
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(ii) Southwest Pass (Mississippi River)
to Sea Safety Fairway. The area enclosed by rhumb lines joining points at:

28°59′24″
29°00′09″

89°08′12″
89°07′24″

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(30) South Pass (Mississippi River) Safety Fairway. (i) South Pass to Sea Safety
Fairway. The areas between rhumb
lines joining points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:
28°54′18″
28°53′30″
28°53′30″
28°50′40″
28°48′48″
28°47′24″
28°00′36″

W.
W.
W.
W.
W.
W.
W.
W.

Longitude

28°45′06″
28°55′56″

and rhumb lines joining points at:

89°25′46″
89°25′18″
89°23′48″
89°24′48″
89°24′48″
89°22′12″
89°21′01″
89°17′06″

(iii) Southwest Pass (Mississippi River)
to South Pass (Mississippi River) Safety
Fairway. The areas between rhumb line
joining points at:

96°30′21″
96°28′16″
96°24′06″
90°08′18″

Latitude

N.
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.
N.

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Latitude

29°00′00″
28°57′56″
28°57′18″
28°56′16″
28°55′42″

89°07′00″
89°02′18″
89°00′48″
88°58′29″
88°57′06″

Latitude

89°00′48″
88°48′31″
88°57′17″

Latitude

Longitude

28°56′16″
29°03′30″
29°23′06″
29°26′28″

(31) South Pass (Mississippi River) Anchorage. The areas within rhumb lines
joining points at:

89°01′54″
88°55′42″
88°54′48″
88°58′43″

(ii) The areas within rhumb lines
joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°00′00″
29°03′36″
28°57′56″

Longitude

29°27′01″
29°32′12″
29°29′57″
29°26′38″

88°58′29″
88°45′42″
88°54′11″
88°55′39″

Latitude

88°55′39″
88°53′54″
88°42′28″
88°19′15″
88°17′30″
88°08′01″
88°06′05″

(33) Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Anchorage. (i) The areas within rhumb
lines joining points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°26′28″
29°27′54″
29°37′32″
29°55′14″
29°56′34″
30°03′50″
30°05′15″

Longitude

28°57′18″
29°04′18″
29°24′35″

88°19′05″
88°09′19″

and rhumb lines joining points at:

(ii) South Pass (Mississippi River) to
Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Channel
Safety Fairway. The areas between
rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°58′03″
30°05′29″

Longitude

29°26′28″
29°27′54″
29°24′33″
29°23′06″

89°07′00″
89°02′18″
89°02′18″

(32) Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Safety
Fairway. (i) The areas between rhumb
lines joining points at:

(34) Gulfport
areas between
points at:

88°55′39″
88°53′54″
88°52′27″
88°54′11″

Safety Fairway. The
rhumb lines joining

Latitude
Latitude

Longitude

Longitude

29°42′10″
29°29′33″
29°27′14″
29°24′38″
29°24′35″

30°20′54″
30°13′56″
30°11′09″
30°06′45″
30°05′42″

89°25′49″
89°07′47″
89°03′20″
89°00′00″
88°57′17″

and rhumb lines joining points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:

Latitude
Latitude

89°05′36″
88°59′42″
88°59′56″
88°56′24″
88°56′24″

Longitude

Longitude

29°42′29″
29°29′53″
29°27′01″
29°26′38″

30°21′27″
30°14′11″
30°11′29″
30°07′42″

89°25′31″
89°07′31″
89°01′54″
88°58′43″

(ii) Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Channel to Mobile Ship Channel Safety Fairway. The areas within rhumb lines
joining points at:
Latitude

(35) Biloxi Safety Fairway. The area
between lines joining points at:
Latitude
30°24′06″
30°23′15″
30°21′11″
30°20′13″
30°15′06″
30°13′09″
30°12′23″

Longitude

29°26′38″
29°29′57″
29°38′59″
29°56′43″

89°04′38″
88°58′29″
88°58′45″
88°55′37″

88°58′43″
88°54′48″
88°44′04″
88°20′50″

Longitude
88°50′57″
88°50′22″
88°47′36″
88°47′04″
88°47′06″
88°47′46″
88°49′02″

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and lines joining points at:
Latitude

Latitude
29°20′48″

Longitude

30°24′27″
30°23′57″
30°21′42″
30°20′25″
30°14′57″
30°12′56″
30°12′00″

88°50′31″
88°49′31″
88°46′36″
88°45′55″
88°45′57″
88°46′39″
88°45′25″

Latitude
30°09′33″
30°07′15″

Latitude

88°56′24″
88°31′26″

30°07′30″
30°05′29″

Longitude

30°07′42″
30°08′27″

88°55′37″
88°36′57″

Latitude

(37) Pascagoula Safety Fairway. The
areas between rhumb lines joining
points at:
Latitude

Longitude

30°20′46″
30°20′21″
30°17′00″
30°12′59″
30°11′50″
30°08′27″
30°06′38″
29°56′43″
29°55′14″
29°20′00″

Longitude
88°29′09″
88°09′19″

30°38′46″
30°38′14″
30°31′59″
30°31′59″

N
N
N
N

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Longitude
88°03′24″
88°02′42″
88°02′00″
88°04′59″

Latitude
30°31′00″
30°31′00″
30°26′55″
30°16′35″
30°14′09″
30°10′36″
30°08′10″
30°07′15″

and rhumb line joining points at:

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Longitude
88°05′30″
88°01′54″
88°01′26″
88°02′45″
88°03′24″
88°03′53″
88°04′40″
88°06′54″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

88°33′18″
88°31′25″

30°39′55″
30°37′06″
30°26′11″
30°16′18″
30°13′52″
30°13′14″
30°10′36″
30°08′04″

and rhumb line joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

30°20′26″
30°18′39″

88°31′25″
88°31′25″

Latitude

Longitude

30°19′21″
30°17′25″
30°12′46″
30°11′21″
30°09′33″
30°07′30″
29°58′03″
29°56′34″

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

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Longitude
88°01′15″
88°01′23″
88°00′11″
88°01′35″
88°01′12″
88°01′12″
88°01′35″
88°00′36″

88°30′12″
88°30′12″
88°29′42″
88°31′00″
88°29′48″
88°29′09″
88°19′05″
88°17′30″

Latitude
30°05′15″
30°03′50″
29°25′46″

Longitude
88°01′13″
88°00′00″
87°29′13″

and rhumb line joining points at:

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W
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(ii) Mobile Ship Channel to Sea Safety
Fairway. The areas between rhumb
lines joining points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:

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W
W
W
W
W
W
W

Longitude

30°20′30″
30°18′39″

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W
W
W

and rhumb lines joining points at:

88°34′39″
88°34′39″
88°31′21″
88°30′53″
88°32′05″
88°36′57″
88°31′26″
88°20′50″
88°19′15″
87°41′47″

Latitude

88°29′48″
88°06′54″

(39) Mobile Safety Fairway—(i) Moble
Ship Channel Safety Fairway. The areas
between rhumb lines joining points at:

and rhumb line joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

and rhumb line joining points at:

Longitude

30°05′42″
30°06′38″

87°39′31″

(38) Horn Island Pass to Mobile Ship
Channel Safety Fairway. The areas between rhumb line joining points at:

(36) Ship Island Pass to Horn Island
Pass Safety Fairway. The areas between
rhumb line joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

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and rhumb lines joining points at:

Longitude

30°06′17″
29°27′00″

87°59′15″
87°27′18″

Latitude
30°19′15″
30°16′28″
30°14′32″
30°12′33″
29°42′30″

(iii) Mobile to Pensacola Safety Fairway. The areas between rhumb line
joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

30°08′04″
30°14′20″

Latitude
30°11′49″
30°12′31″
30°10′03″
30°09′21″

and rhumb line joining points at:
Longitude

30°06′17″
30°12′31″

87°59′15″
87°18′00″

Latitude
30°16′28″
30°17′14″
30°15′14″
30°14′32″

Longitude

30°05′15″
30°05′15″
30°03′50″
30°03′50″

88°06′05″
88°01′13″
88°00′00″
88°08′01″

(41) Pensacola Safety Fairway. The
areas between rhumb lines joining
points at:
Latitude

87°22′41″
87°18′00″
87°18′00″
87°22′41″

Longitude
87°16′32″
87°11′52″
87°11′52″
87°16′06″

(43) Pensacola to Panama City Safety
Fairway. The area between rhumb lines
joining points at:
Latitude
30°14′32″
30°15′14″
30°18′45″
30°18′00″
29°51′30″

Longitude

30°23′41″
30°23′06″
30°22′54″
30°20′47″

Longitude

(ii) The area within rhumb lines joining points at:

(40) Mobile Anchorage. The areas within rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

87°17′37″
87°16′32″
87°16′06″
87°15′43″
87°15′43″

(42) Pensacola Anchorage. (i) The area
within rhumb lines joining points at:

88°00′36″
87°19′05″

Latitude

Longitude

87°14′34″
87°13′53″
87°13′53″
87°15′45″

Longitude
87°16′06″
87°11′52″
86°50′00″
86°20′00″
85°47′33″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Latitude

Longitude

30°18′43″
30°15′57″
30°14′20″
30°12′31″
30°10′03″
29°37′00″

30°12′33″
30°16′44″
30°16′01″
29°48′45″

87°19′24″
87°18′19″
87°19′05″
87°18′00″
87°18′00″
87°18′00″

Latitude

Longitude

30°26′27″
30°25′35″

30°09′24″
30°09′21″
30°07′36″
30°06′32″
29°51′30″
29°48′45″
29°03′30″

87°08′28″
87°10′30″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

87°15′43″
86°49′49″
86°20′57″
85°47′33″

(44) Panama City Safety Fairways. The
areas between rhumb lines joining
points at:

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

Longitude
85°40′12″
85°41′40″
85°44′20″
85°47′33″
85°47′33″
85°47′33″
85°47′33″

Longitude

30°24′36″
30°22′57″
30°22′36″
30°19′21″
30°19′52″

and rhumb lines joining points at:

87°07′07″
87°09′38″
87°11′50″
87°14′46″
87°17′31″

Latitude
30°08′34″
30°07′55″

Longitude
85°40′16″
85°41′50″

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Latitude

Longitude

30°06′49″
30°04′40″
29°55′27″
29°51′20″
29°49′19″
29°00′00″

Latitude
27°35′54″
27°34′48″
27°34′48″
27°34′48″

85°43′28″
85°45′15″
85°45′15″
85°45′15″
85°45′15″
85°45′15″

(45) Panama City Anchorage. The area
within rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

29°55′27″
29°55′27″
29°51′39″
29°51′20″

Latitude

Latitude
27°36′48″N.,
27°39′00″N.,
27°39′00″N.,
27°36′48″N.,

Longitude

29°49′54″
29°50′59″
29°53′32″
29°54′12″
29°54′12″
29°52′58″
29°53′00″
29°51′39″
29°51′20″

85°19′24″
85°22′25″
85°22′25″
85°24′00″
85°25′55″
85°28′43″
85°29′48″
85°42′25″
85°45′15″

27°36′48″N.,
27°39′00″N.,
27°39′00″N.,
27°36′48″N.,

Latitude
26°41′18″
25°30′00″

85°18′12″
85°21′00″
85°23′31″
85°23′36″
85°24′18″
85°25′33″
85°28′19″
85°29′00″
85°32′39″
85°45′15″

Longitude
83°05′06″W.,
83°05′06″W.,
83°01′00″W.,
83°01′00″W.

Longitude
82°19′00″
84°22′00″

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude
26°40′19″
26°38′30″
26°39′00″
25°28′00″

(47) Port St. Joe Anchorage. The area
within rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

83°00′00″W.,
83°00′00″W.,
82°55′54″W.,
82°55′54″W.

(50) Charlotte Safety Fairways. The
area between rhumb lines joining
points at:

Longitude

29°48′22″
29°47′21″
29°50′42″
29°52′51″
29°53′10″
29°53′10″
29°51′57″
29°51′04″
29°50′40″
29°49′19″

Longitude

(ii) Western Tampa Fairway Anchorage. The area enclosed by rhumb lines
[North American Datum of 1927 (NAD–
27)] joining points at:
Latitude

and rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

82°45′42″
82°55′54″
83°00′00″
84°39′00″

(49) Tampa Anchorages—(i) Eastern
Tampa Fairway Anchorage. The area
enclosed by rhumb lines [North American Datum of 1927 (NAD–27)] joining
points at:

85°45′15″
85°42′25″
85°42′25″
85°45′15″

(46) Port St. Joe Fairway to Panama
City Fairway. The area between rhumb
lines joining points at:

Longitude

Longitude
82°18′28″
82°19′54″
82°19′00″
84°21′30″

(51) Charlotte Anchorage. The area
within rhumb lines joining points at:

Longitude
Latitude

29°50′40″
29°51′04″
29°49′18″

85°32′39″
85°29′00″
85°30′18″

(48) Tampa Safety Fairways. The area
between rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

27°37′48″
27°36′48″
27°36′48″
27°36′48″

82°45′54″
82°55′54″
83°00′00″
84°39′10″

26°39′00″
26°38′12″
26°37′36″
26°38′30″

Longitude
82°19′00″
82°18′24″
82°19′18″
82°19′54″

(52) Louisiana Offshore Oil Port
(LOOP) Shipping Safety Fairway to Safety Zone. (i) North of Gulf Safety Fairway. The two mile wide area enclosed
by rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

and rhumb lines joining points at:

28°48′36″

Longitude
89°55′00″

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Latitude

trance jetty; seaward end of the east entrance jetty, thence generally along the 30foot-depth curve to:

Longitude

28°48′14″
28°45′47″
28°36′06″
28°18′30″
28°20′58″
28°36′09″
28°49′07″
28°50′20″

89°54′17″
89°54′19″
89°55′44″
89°55′15″
89°53′03″
89°53′28″
89°51′30″
89°53′51″

Latitude

(ii) South of Gulf Safety Fairway.
The two mile wide area enclosed by
rhumb lines joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

28°15′20″
27°46′29″
27°46′32″
28°17′48″

89°55′10″
89°54′23″
89°52′08″
89°52′58″

(53) Heald Bank Cutoff Safety Fairway.
The area enclosed by rhumb lines,
[North American Datum of 1927 (NAD–
27)], joining points at:
Latitude

Longitude

34°08′21″ N
34°07′10″ N
34°05′48″ N

(2) [Reserved]
[CGD 82–101, 48 FR 49019, Oct. 24, 1983]

§ 166.400
ka.

Areas along the coast of Alas-

(a) Purpose. Fairways, as described in
this section, are established to control
the erection of structures therein to
provide safe vessel routes along the
coast of Alaska.
(b) Designated Areas. (1) Prince William
Sound Safety Fairway. (i) Hinchinbrook
Entrance Safety Fairway. The area enclosed by rhumb lines joining points at:

Longitude
Latitude

28°57′15″
28°51′30″
28°48′30″
28°55′15″

N
N
N
N

119°12′15″ W
119°13′20″ W
119°13′23″ W

...........................
...........................
...........................
...........................

94°23′55″
93°56′30″
93°51′45″
94°23′55″

W
W
W
W

59°59′00″
60°13′18″
60°11′24″
59°55′00″

[CGD 81–040, 47 FR 20581, May 13, 1982]
EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER citations affecting § 166.200, see the List of CFR
Sections Affected, which appears in the
printed volume and on GPO Access.

§ 166.300 Areas along the coast of California.
(a) Purpose. Fairways as described in
this section are established to control
the erection of structures therein to
provide safe vessel routes along the
coast of California.
(b) Designated Areas—(1) Port Hueneme
Safety Fairway. An area one nautical
mile in width centered on the alinement of Port Hueneme Entrance Channel and extending seaward from the 30foot-depth curve for a distance of 1.5
nautical miles, thence turning southerly and widening to 1.5 nautical miles
at the 3-mile limit, all between lines
joining the following points:
Latitude

Longitude

34°06′30″ N
34°07′37″ N
34°08′49″ N

Longitude
N
N
N
N

145°27′24″
146°38′06″
146°47′00″
145°42′00″

(ii) Gulf to Hinchinbrook Safety Fairway (recommended for inbound vessel
traffic). The area enclosed by rhumb
lines joining points at:
Latitude
59°15′42″
59°59′00″
59°58′00″
59°14′18″

Longitude
N
N
N
N

144°02′07″
145°27′24″
145°32′12″
144°04′53″

Latitude
59°15′41″
59°56′00″
59°55′00″
59°14′19″

Longitude
N
N
N
N

144°23′35″
145°37′39″
145°42′00″
144°26′25″

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(2) Unimak Pass Safety Fairway. (i)
East/West Safety Fairway. The area enclosed by rhumb lines joining points at:

54°25′58″
54°22′50″
54°22′10″
54°07′58″
54°04′02″

Longitude
N
N
N
N
N

165°42′24″
165°06′54″
164°59′29″
162°19′25″
162°20′35″

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W
W

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traffic). The area enclosed by rhumb
lines joining points at:

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Latitude

PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC
SEPARATION SCHEMES

Longitude

54°22′02″ N

165°43′36″ W

(ii) North/South Safety Fairway. The
area enclosed by rhumb lines joining
points at:
Latitude
54°42′28″
54°43′32″
54°22′50″
54°22′10″

Longitude
N
N
N
N

165°16′19″
165°09′41″
165°06′54″
164°59′29″

W
W
W
W

Subpart A—General
Sec.
167.1 Purpose.
167.3 Geographic coordinates.
167.5 Definitions.
167.10 Operating rules.
167.15 Modification of schemes.

Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas
ATLANTIC EAST COAST

[CGD 81–103, 51 FR 43349, Dec. 2, 1986]

§ 166.500 Areas
Coast.

along

the

Atlantic

(a) Purpose. Fairways, as described in
this section are established to control
the erection of structures therein to
provide safe vessel routes along the Atlantic Coast.
(b) Designated Areas. (1) Off New York
Shipping Safety Fairway. (i) Ambrose to
Nantucket Safety Fairway. The area
enclosed by rhumb lines, [North American Datum of 1927 (NAD–27)] joining
points at:
Latitude
40°32′20″
40°30′58″
40°34′07″
40°35′37″
40°30′37″
40°32′07″
40°28′58″
40°27′20″

Longitude
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

73°04′57″
72°58′25″
70°19′23″
70°14′09″
70°14′00″
70°19′19″
72°58′25″
73°04′57″

W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W

(ii) Nantucket to Ambrose Safety Fairway. The area enclosed by rhumb lines,
NAD–27, joining point at:
Latitude

167.150 Off New York Traffic Separation
Scheme: General.
167.151 Off New York: Precautionary areas.
167.152 Off New York: Eastern approach, off
Nantucket.
167.153 Off New York: Eastern approach, off
Ambrose Light.
167.154 Off New York: South-eastern approach.
167.155 Off New York: Southern approach.
167.170 Off Delaware Bay Approach Traffic
Separation Scheme: General.
167.171 Off Delaware Bay: Eastern approach.
167.172 Off Delaware Bay: Southeastern approach.
167.173 Off Delaware Bay: Two-Way Traffic
Route.
167.174 Off Delaware Bay: Precautionary
area.
167.200 In the approaches to Chesapeake
Bay Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
167.201 In the approaches to Chesapeake
Bay: Precautionary area.
167.202 In the approaches to Chesapeake
Bay: Eastern approach.
167.203 In the approaches to Chesapeake
Bay: Southern approach.
ATLANTIC GULF COAST
167.350 In the approaches to Galveston Bay
Traffic Separation Scheme and precautionary areas.

Longitude

PACIFIC WEST COAST
28°54′33″
40°24′20″
40°22′58″
40°26′07″
40°27′37″
40°22′37″
40°24′07″
40°20′58″
40°19′20″

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

89°26′07″
73°04′58″
72°58′26″
70°19′09″
70°13′46″
70°13′36″
70°19′05″
72°58′26″
73°04′58″

W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W

[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987; 52 FR
36248, Sept. 28, 1987]

167.400 Off San Francisco Traffic Separation
Scheme: General.
167.401 Off San Francisco: Precautionary
area.
167.402 Off San Francisco: Northern approach.
167.403 Off San Francisco: Southern approach.
167.404 Off San Francisco: Western approach.
167.405 Off San Francisco: Main ship channel.

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167.406 Off San Francisco: Area to be avoided.
167.450 In the Santa Barbara Channel Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
167.451 In the Santa Barbara Channel: Between Point Vicente and Point Conception.
167.452 In the Santa Barbara Channel: Between Point Conception and Point
Arguello.
167.500 In the approaches to Los AngelesLong Beach Traffic Separation Scheme:
General.
167.501 In the approaches to Los Angeles/
Long Beach: Precautionary area.
167.502 In the approaches to Los AngelesLong Beach: Western approach.
167.503 In the approaches to Los AngelesLong Beach TSS: Southern approach.
167.1700 In Prince William Sound: General.
167.1701 In Prince William Sound: Precautionary areas.
167.1702 In Prince William Sound: Prince
William Sound Traffic
167.1703 In Prince William Sound: Valdez
Arm Traffic Separation Scheme.
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1223; 49 CFR 1.46.
SOURCE: CGD 81–080, 48 FR 36456, Aug. 11,
1983, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A—General
§ 167.1

Purpose.

The purpose of the regulations in this
part is to establish and designate traffic separation schemes and precautionary areas to provide access
routes for vessels proceeding to and
from U.S. ports.
§ 167.3

Geographic coordinates.

Geographic coordinates are defined
using North American 1927 Datum
(NAD 27) unless indicated otherwise.
[CGD 90–039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994]

§ 167.5

Definitions.

(a) Area to be avoided means a routing
measure comprising an area within defined limits in which either navigation
is particularly hazardous or it is exceptionally important to avoid casualties
and which should be avoided by all
ships or certain classes of ships.
(b) Traffic separation scheme (TSS)
means a designated routing measure
which is aimed at the separation of opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by the establishment
of traffic lanes.

(c) Traffic lane means an area within
defined limits in which one-way traffic
is established. Natural obstacles, including those forming separation
zones, may constitute a boundary.
(d) Separation zone or line means a
zone or line separating the traffic lanes
in which ships are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions; or
separating a traffic lane from the adjacent sea area; or separating traffic
lanes designated for particular classes
of ships proceeding in the same direction.
(e) Precautionary area means a routing measure comprising an area within
defined limits where ships must navigate with particular caution and within which the direction of traffic flow
may be recommended.
(f) Deep-water route means an internationally recognized routing measure
primarily intended for use by ships
that, because of their draft in relation
to the available depth of water in the
area concerned, require the use of such
a route.
(g) Two-way route means a route
within defined limits inside which twoway traffic is established, aimed at
providing safe passage of ships through
waters where navigation is difficult or
dangerous.
[CGD 81–080, 48 FR 36456, Aug. 11, 1983; 49 FR
15548, Apr. 19, 1984, as amended by CGD 90–
039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994; CGD 97–004, 65
FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000; USCG–1999–5700, 65 FR
46605, July 31, 2000]

§ 167.10 Operating rules.
The operator of a vessel in a TSS
shall comply with Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended.
§ 167.15 Modification of schemes.
(a) A traffic separation scheme or
precautionary area described in this
Part may be permanently amended in
accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1223 (92 Stat.
1473), and with international agreements.
(b) A traffic separation scheme or
precautionary area in this Part may be
temporarily adjusted by the Commandant of the Coast Guard in an
emergency, or to accommodate operations which would create an undue
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which would contravene Rule 10 of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. Adjustment may be in the form of a temporary traffic lane shift, a temporary
suspension of a section of the scheme,
a temporary precautionary area overlaying a lane, or other appropriate
measure. Adjustments will only be
made where, in the judgment of the
Coast Guard, there is no reasonable alternative means of conducting an operation and navigation safety will not be
jeopardized by the adjustment. Notice
of adjustments will be made in the appropriate Notice to Mariners and in the
FEDERAL REGISTER. Requests by members of the public for temporary adjustments to traffic separation schemes
must be submitted 150 days prior to the
time the adjustment is desired. Such
Requests, describing the interference
that would otherwise occur to a TSS,
should be submitted to the District
Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the TSS is located.

Subpart B—Description of Traffic
Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas

of radius 15.5 miles, centered upon geographical position 40°35.00′ N, 69°00.00′
W, and is intersected by the traffic separation schemes ‘‘In the Approach to
Boston, Massachusetts’’ and ‘‘Off New
York’’ at the following geographic positions:

§ 167.150 Off New York Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
The specific areas in the Off New
York Traffic Separation Scheme and
Precautionary Areas are described in
§§ 167.151, 167.152, 167.153, 167.154, and
167.155 of this chapter.
[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]

§ 167.151 Off New York: Precautionary
areas.
(a) A circular precautionary area
with a radius of seven miles is established centered upon Ambrose Light in
geographical
position
40°27.50′
N,73°49.90′ W.
(b) A precautionary area is established between the traffic separation
scheme ‘‘Eastern Approach, off Nantucket’’ and the traffic separation
scheme ‘‘In the Approach to Boston,
Massachusetts.’’ (1) The precautionary
area is bounded to the east by a circle

Longitude
68°57.00′ W
69°14.63′ W

(2) The precautionary area is bounded
to the west by a line connecting the
two traffic separation schemes between
the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

40°36.75′ N
40°48.00′ N

68°15.16′ W
69°03.33′ W

[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]

§ 167.152 Off New York: Eastern approach, off Nantucket.
(a) A separation zone is established
bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude
40°28.75′
40°27.62′
40°30.62′
40°31.75′

ATLANTIC EAST COAST
SOURCE: CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4,
1987, unless otherwise noted.

Latitude
40°50.33′ N
40°23.75′ N

Longitude
N
N
N
N

69°14.83′
70°13.77′
70°14.00′
69°14.97′

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

40°36.75′ N
40°35.62′ N

69°15.17′ W
70°14.15′ W

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

40°22.62′ N
40°23.75′ N

70°13.60′ W
69°14.63′ W

[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]

§ 167.153 Off New York: Eastern approach, off Ambrose Light.
(a) A separation zone is established
bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

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§ 167.171

Latitude
40°24.33′
40°24.20′
40°26.00′
40°27.00′
40°27.20′
40°27.33′

[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, as
amended by CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33365, June 19,
1997]

Longitude
N
N
N
N
N
N

73°04.97′
73°11.50′
73°40.93′
73°40.75′
73°11.50′
73°04.95′

W
W
W
W
W
W

§ 167.155 Off New York: Southern approach.

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

40°32.33′ N
40°32.20′ N
40°28.00′ N

73°04.95′ W
73°11.50′ W
73°40.73′ W

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

40°25.05′ N
40°19.20′ N
40°19.33′ N

73°41.32′ W
73°11.50′ W
73°04.97′ W

Latitude
39°45.70′
40°20.63′
40°20.87′
39°45.70′

Longitude
N
N
N
N

73°48.00′
73°48.33′
73°47.07′
73°44.00′

§ 167.154 Off New York: South-eastern
approach.
(a) A separation zone is established
bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Longitude
73°17.93′ W
73°22.73′ W
73°43.55′ W
73°42.70′ W
73°20.10′ W
73°15.28′ W

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

39°45.70′ N
40°21.25′ N

73°37.70′ W
73°45.85′ W

Latitude

Longitude

40°20.53′ N
39°45.70′ N

73°49.65′ W
73°54.40′ W

NOTE: Use of LORAN C enables masters of
appropriately equipped vessels to be informed highly accurately and continuously
about the vessel’s position in the area covered by this scheme.
[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]

(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

40°08.98′ N
40°12.42′ N
40°24.02′ N

73°10.87′ W
73°15.67′ W
73°41.97′ W

(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographical positions:

§ 167.170 Off Delaware Bay Approach
Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
The Off Delaware Bay Approach Traffic Separation Scheme consists of four
parts: an Eastern Approach, a Southeastern Approach, a Two-Way Traffic
Route, and a Precautionary Area. The
specific areas in the Off Delaware Bay
Approach Traffic Separation Scheme
and Precautionary Area are described
in §§ 167.171 through 167.174.
[CGD 97–004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]

Latitude

Longitude

§ 167.171 Off Delaware Bay: Eastern
approach.

40°21.82′ N
40°02.80′ N
39°59.43′ N

73°44.55′ W
73°27.15′ W
73°22.35′ W

(a) A separation zone is established
bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions:

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W
W
W

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]

Latitude
40°03.10′ N
40°06.50′ N
40°22.45′ N
40°23.20′ N
40°08.72′ N
40°05.32′ N

(a) A separation zone is established
bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

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Latitude

Longitude

38°46.30′N
38°46.33′N
38°47.45′N
38°47.35′N

74°34.45′W
74°55.75′W
74°55.40′W
74°34.50′W

§ 167.173 Off Delaware Bay: Two-Way
Traffic Route.

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
Latitude

Longitude

38°48.32′N
38°49.80′N

74°55.30′W
74°34.60′W

The Two-Way Traffic Route is recommended for use predominantly by
tug and tow traffic transiting to and
from the northeast in order to separate
such traffic from large, inbound vessel
traffic.
(a) The Two-Way Traffic Route is
bounded on the west and south by a
line connecting the following geographic positions:

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
Latitude

Longitude

38°45.45′N
38°44.45′N

74°56.20′W
74°34.35′W

Latitude

Longitude

38°50.75′N
38°47.50′N
38°48.32′N
38°50.20′N
39°00.00′N

75°03.40′W
75°01.80′W
74°55.30′W
74°49.73′W
74°40.23′W

(b) The two-way traffic route is
bounded on the east and north by a line
connecting the following geographic
positions:

[CGD 97–004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]

§ 167.172 Off Delaware
eastern approach.

Bay:

South-

(a) A separation zone is established
bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
Latitude

Longitude

38°27.00′N
38°43.40′N
38°44.20′N
38°27.60′N

74°42.30′W
74°58.00′W
74°57.20′W
74°41.30′W

Longitude

38°28.80′N
38°45.10′N

74°39.30′W
74°56.60′W

Latitude

Longitude
74°58.90′W
74°45.40′W

39°00.00′N
38°50.48′N
38°48.80′N
38°48.33′N
38°49.10′N
38°51.27′N

74°41.00′W
74°50.30′W
74°55.25′W
74°59.30′W
75°01.65′W
75°02.83′W

§ 167.174 Off
Delaware
cautionary area.

(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographic positions:

38°42.80′N
38°27.00′N

Longitude

[CGD 97–004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]

(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound
traffic is established between separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
Latitude

Latitude

Bay:

A precautionary area is established
as follows: from 38°42.80′N, 74°58.90′W;
then northerly by an arc of eight nautical miles centered at 38°48.90′N,
75°05.60′W to 38°48.32′N, 74°55.30′W; then
westerly to 38°47.50′N, 75°01.80′W; then
northerly to 38°50.75′N, 75°03.40′W; then
northeasterly to 38°51.27′N, 75°02.83′W;
then northerly to 38°54.80′N, 75°01.60′W;
then westerly by an arc of 6.7 nautical
miles centered at 38°48.90′N, 75°05.60′W
to 38°55.53′N, 75°05.87′W; then southwesterly to 38°54.00′N, 75°08.00′W; then
southerly to 38°46.60′N, 75°03.55′W; then
southeasterly to 38°42.80′N, 74°58.90′W.
Datum: NAD 83.
[CGD 97–004, 65 FR 12946, Mar. 10, 2000]

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§ 167.203

§ 167.200 In the approaches to Chesapeake
Bay
Traffic
Separation
Scheme: General.
(a) The traffic separation scheme in
the approaches to Chesapeake Bay consists of three parts: a Precautionary
Area, an Eastern Approach, and a
Southern Approach. The Southern Approach consists of inbound and outbound lanes for vessels drawing 13.5
meters (45 feet) of fresh water or less,
separated by a deep-water (DW) route
for inbound and outbound vessels with
drafts exceeding 13.5 meters (45 feet) in
fresh water and for naval aircraft carriers. Each part is defined geographically, using North American Datum
1983 (NAD 83), in §§ 167.201, 167.202,
167.203.
(b) All vessels approaching the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Approaches to Chesapeake Bay should use
the appropriate inbound or outbound
traffic lane.
[CGD 90–039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994]

§ 167.201 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Precautionary area.
A precautionary area is established
bounded by a circle with a two-mile radius, centered on the following geographic position:
Latitude
36°56.14′ N

Longitude
75°57.43′ W

[CGD 90–039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994]

§ 167.202 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Eastern approach.
(a) A separation line is established
connecting the following geographic
positions:
Latitude
36°58.66′ N
36°56.79′ N

Longitude
75°48.63′ W
75°55.08′ W

(b) An inbound traffic lane is established between the separation line and
a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude
36°59.14′ N
36°57.24′ N

Longitude
75°48.88′ W
75°55.34′ W

(c) An outbound traffic lane is established between the separation line and
a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude
36°56.29′ N

Longitude
75°54.93′ W

36°58.18′ N

75°48.48′ W

[CGD 90–039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994]

§ 167.203 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Southern approach.
(a) An inbound traffic lane is established between separation lines running through the following geographical positions:
Latitude
36°50.33′ N
36°52.90′ N
36°55.96′ N
36°55.11′ N
36°52.35′ N
36°49.70′ N

Longitude
75°46.29′ W
75°51.52′ W
75°54.97′ W
75°55.23′ W
75°52.12′ W
75°46.80′ W

(b) An outbound traffic lane is established between separation lines running through the following geographical positions:
Latitude
36°49.52′ N
36°52.18′ N
36°54.97′ N
36°54.44′ N
36°51.59′ N
36°48.87′ N

Longitude
75°46.94′ W
75°52.29′ W
75°55.43′ W
75°56.09′ W
75°52.92′ W
75°47.42′ W

(c) A deep-water route is established
between lines running through the following geographical positions:
Latitude
36°55.11′ N
36°52.35′ N
36°49.70′ N
36°49.52′ N
36°52.18′ N
36°54.97′ N

Longitude
75°55.23′ W
75°52.12′ W
75°46.80′ W
75°46.94′ W
75°52.29′ W
75°55.43′ W

(d) The following vessels should use
the deep-water route established in
paragraph (c) of this section when
bound for Chesapeake Bay from sea or
to sea from Chesapeake Bay:
(1) Deep draft vessels (drafts greater
than 13.5 meters/45 feet in fresh water).
(2) Naval aircraft carriers.
(e) It is recommended that a vessel
using the deep-water route established
in paragraph (c) of this section—
(1) Announce its intention on VHF–
FM Channel 16 as it approaches Chesapeake Bay Southern Approach Lighted
Whistle Buoy CB on the south end, or
Chesapeake Bay Junction Lighted
Buoy CBJ on the north end of the
route;
(2) Avoid, as far as practicable, overtaking other vessels operating in the
deep-water route; and

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(3) Keep as near to the outer limit of
the route which lies on the vessel’s
starboard side as is safe and practicable.
(f) Vessels other than those listed in
paragraph (d) of this section should not
use the deep-water route.
[CGD 90–039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994, as
amended by 59 FR 28449, June 1, 1994]

ATLANTIC GULF COAST
§ 167.350 In the approaches to Galveston Bay Traffic Separation
Scheme and precautionary areas.
(a) An inshore precautionary area
bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

29°18.10′
29°16.10′
29°18.00′
29°19.40′
29°19.80′

94°39.20′
94°37.00′
94°34.90′
94°37.10′
94°38.10′

W
W
W
W
W

(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)

29°17.13′
29°09.55′
29°09.41′
29°17.00′

Longitude
N
N
N
N

94°35.86′
94°25.80′
94°25.95′
94°36.00′

W
W
W
W

(c) A traffic lane for inbound (northwesterly heading) traffic is established
between the separation zone and a line
connecting the following geographical
positions:
Latitude

Longitude

(3) 29°18.00′ N
(10) 29°11.20′ N

94°34.90′ W
94°24.00′ W

(d) A traffic lane for outbound
(southeasterly heading) traffic is established between the separation zone and
line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

94°27.80′
94°26.20′
94°23.90′
94°20.60′
94°24.00′

94°37.00′ W
94°27.80′ W

NOTE: A pilot boarding area is located near
the center of the inshore precautionary area.
Due to heavy vessel traffic, mariners are advised not to anchor or linger in this precautionary area except to pick up or disembark a pilot.
[CGD 81–080, 48 FR 36456, Aug. 11, 1983. Redesignated by CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4,
1987; CGD 89–019, 54 FR 28062, July 5, 1989; 54
FR 51972, Dec. 19, 1989]

PACIFIC WEST COAST

The Off San Francisco Traffic Separation Scheme consists of six parts: a
Precautionary Area, a Northern Approach, a Southern Approach, a Western Approach, a Main Ship Channel,
and an Area to Be Avoided. The specific areas in the Off San Francisco
TSS and Precautionary Area are described in §§ 167.401 through 167.406 of
this chapter. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.401 through 167.406 are
defined using North American Datum
1983 (NAD 83).
§ 167.401 Off San
cautionary area.

Francisco:

Latitude
37°42.70′ N ............................
37°50.30′ N ............................

Longitude
122°34.60′ W.
122°38.00′ W.

37°42.70′ N ............................
37°45.90′ N ............................
37°50.30′ N ............................

Longitude
122°34.60′ W.
122°38.00′ W.
122°38.00′ W.

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(a)(1) A precautionary area is established bounded to the west by an arc of
a circle with a radius of 6 miles centering upon geographical position
37°45.00′ N, 122°41.50′ W and connecting
the following geographical positions:

Latitude

(e) An offshore precautionary area
bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

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W
W
W
W

(2) The precautionary area is bounded
to the east by a line connecting the following geographic positions:

Longitude

(2) 29°16.10′ N
(11) 29°07.70′ N

Longitude
N
N
N
N
N

§ 167.400 Off San Francisco Traffic
Separation Scheme: General.

(b) A traffic separation zone bounded
by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

29°07.70′
29°06.40′
29°06.40′
29°09.10′
29°11.20′

SOURCE: USCG–1999–5700, 65 FR 46605, July
31, 2000, unless otherwise noted.

Longitude
N
N
N
N
N

Latitude
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(10)

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§ 167.405

(b) A pilot boarding area is located
near the center of the precautionary
area described in paragraph (a) of this
section. Due to heavy vessel traffic,
mariners are advised not to anchor or
linger in this precautionary area except to pick up or disembark a pilot.
§ 167.402 Off San Francisco: Northern
approach.
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

tion zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude
37°27.00′ N ............................
37°39.40′ N ............................

Longitude
122°44.30′ W.
122°44.30′ W.

§ 167.404 Off San Francisco: Western
approach.
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Latitude
37°48.40′
37°56.70′
37°55.20′
37°47.70′

N
N
N
N

............................
............................
............................
............................

122°47.60′
123°03.70′
123°04.90′
122°48.20′

37°41.90′
37°38.10′
37°36.50′
37°41.10′

W
W
W
W

(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographical positions:
Latitude

37°42.80′ N ............................
37°39.60′ N ............................

(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographical positions:

§ 167.403 Off San Francisco: Southern
approach.
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

N
N
N
N

Longitude

............................
............................
............................
............................

122°40.40′
122°40.40′
122°43.00′
122°43.00′

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

122°39.20′ W.
122°39.20′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separa-

Longitude
122°56.50′ W.
122°46.30′ W.

Latitude

Longitude
122°38.00′ W.
122°34.30′ W.
122°31.00′ W.

(b) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude
37°45.80′ N ............................
37°47.80′ N ............................

Longitude

37°39.30′ N ............................
37°27.00′ N ............................

122°48.50′ W.
122°58.80′ W.

§ 167.405 Off San Francisco: Main ship
channel.
(a) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:

37°45.90′ N ............................
37°47.00′ N ............................
37°48.10′ N ............................

W.
W.
W.
W.

W.
W.
W.
W.

Longitude

Latitude
37°35.00′ N ............................
37°40.40′ N ............................

123°06.10′ W.
122°48.70′ W.

Latitude

122°48.00′
122°58.10′
122°57.30′
122°47.20′

(c) A traffic lane for north-eastbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographical positions:

Longitude

37°53.90′ N ............................
37°46.70′ N ............................

............................
............................
............................
............................

Latitude

122°46.70′ W.
123°02.70′ W.

Latitude

N
N
N
N

(b) A traffic lane for south-westbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographical positions:

Longitude

37°49.20′ N ............................
37°58.00′ N ............................

37°39.10′
37°27.00′
37°27.00′
37°39.10′

Longitude

Longitude

Longitude
122°37.70′ W.
122°30.80′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

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Latitude

Longitude

37°46.20′ N ............................
37°46.90′ N ............................
37°48.50′ N ............................

122°37.90′ W.
122°35.30′ W.
122°31.30′ W.

§ 167.406 Off San Francisco: Area to be
avoided.
A circular area to be avoided, with a
radius of half of a nautical mile, is centered upon geographic position:
Latitude

122°41.50′ W.

§ 167.450 In the Santa Barbara Channel Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
The Traffic Separation Scheme in
the Santa Barbara Channel is described
in §§ 167.451 and 167.452. The geographic
coordinates in §§ 167.451 and 167.452 are
defined using North American Datum
1983 (NAD 83).
§ 167.451 In the Santa Barbara Channel: Between Point Vicente and
Point Conception.
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude
N
N
N
N
N
N

Latitude
34°20.90′
34°18.90′
34°25.70′
34°23.75′

N
N
N
N

............................
............................
............................
............................

Longitude
120°30.16′
120°30.96′
120°51.81′
120°52.51′

W.
W.
W.
W.

Longitude

37°45.00′ N ............................

34°20.90′
34°04.00′
33°44.90′
33°43.20′
34°02.20′
34°18.90′

§ 167.452 In the Santa Barbara Channel: Between Point Conception and
Point Arguello.
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

Longitude

............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

120°30.16′
119°15.96′
118°35.75′
118°36.95′
119°17.46′
120°30.96′

W
W.
W.
W.
W.
W.

(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographical positions:
Latitude

120°29.96′ W.
119°15.16′ W.
118°35.15′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound
traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the
following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

33°42.30′ N ............................
34°01.40′ N ............................
34°18.00′ N ............................

Latitude
34°21.80′ N ............................
34°26.60′ N ............................

Longitude
120°29.96′ W.
120°51.51′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude
34°18.00′ N ............................
34°22.80′ N ............................

Longitude
120°31.16′ W.
120°52.76′ W.

§ 167.500 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
The Traffic Separation Scheme in
the approaches to Los Angeles-Long
Beach consists of three parts: a Precautionary Area, a Western Approach,
and a Southern Approach. The specific
areas in the approaches to Los AngelesLong Beach are described in §§ 167.501
through 167.503. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.501 through 167.503 are
defined using North American Datum
1983 (NAD 83).
[USCG–2000–7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]

Longitude

34°21.80′ N ............................
34°04.80′ N ............................
33°45.80′ N ............................

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

§ 167.501 In the approaches to Los Angeles/Long Beach: Precautionary
area.
(a) The precautionary area consists
of the water area enclosed by the Los
Angeles-Long Beach breakwater and a
line connecting Point Fermin Light at
33°42.30′N, 118°17.60′W, with the following geographical positions:
Latitude

118°37.55′ W.
119°18.26′ W.
120°31.16′ W.

33°35.50′N .............................
33°35.50′N .............................

Longitude
118°17.60′W.
118°09.00′W.

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§ 167.1701

Latitude

Longitude

33°37.70′N .............................
33°43.40′N .............................

Latitude

118°06.50′W.
118°10.80′W.

33°19.70′N .............................
33°19.00′N .............................

Longitude
118°03.50′W.
118°05.60′W.

(b) Pilot boarding areas are located
within the precautionary area described in paragraph (a) of this section.
Specific regulations pertaining to vessels operating in these areas are contained in 33 CFR 165.1109(d).

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

[USCG–2000–7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]

33°35.50′N .............................
33°20.00′N .............................

§ 167.502 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach: Western approach.
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude

Longitude
118°09.00′W.
118°02.30′W.

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Latitude
33°37.70′N
33°36.50′N
33°36.50′N
33°43.20′N
33°44.90′N
33°37.70′N

Longitude

Longitude

.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................

33°35.50′N .............................
33°18.70′N .............................

118°17.60′W.
118°17.60′W.
118°23.10′W.
118°36.90′W.
118°35.70′W.
118°20.90′W.

[USCG–2000–7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]

(b) A traffic lane for northbound
coastwise traffic is established between
the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

33°38.70′N .............................
33°38.70′N .............................
33°45.80′N .............................

118°17.60′W.
118°20.60′W.
118°35.10′W.

(c) A traffic lane for southbound
coastwise traffic is established between
the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude

33°35.50′N .............................
33°35.50′N .............................
33°42.30′N .............................

§ 167.1700 In Prince William Sound:
General.
The Prince William Sound Traffic
Separation Scheme consists of four
parts: Prince William Sound Traffic
Separation Scheme, Valdez Arm Traffic Separation Scheme, and two precautionary areas. These parts are described in §§ 167.1701 through 167.1703.
The
geographic
coordinates
in
§§ 167.1701 through 167.1703 are defined
using North American Datum 1983
(NAD 83).
[USCG–2001–10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]

§ 167.1701 In Prince William Sound:
Precautionary areas.
(a)
Cape
Hinchinbrook.
A
precautionary area is established and is
bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

118°17.60′W.
118°23.43′W.
118°37.50′W.

[USCG–2000–7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]

Latitude

§ 167.503 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach TSS: Southern approach.
(a) A separation zone is established
bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
Latitude

Longitude

33°35.50′N .............................
33°35.50′N .............................

118°14.00′W.
118°06.75′W.

118°10.30′W.
118°12.75′W.

60°20.59′N
60°12.67′N
60°11.01′N
60°05.47′N
60°00.81′N
60°05.44′N
59°51.80′N
59°53.52′N
60°07.76′N
60°11.51′N
60°20.60′N

.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................

Longitude
146°48.18′W
146°40.43′W
146°28.65′W
146°00.01′W
146°03.53′W
146°27.58′W
146°37.51′W
146°46.84′W
146°36.24′W
146°46.64′W
146°54.31′W

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

(b) Bligh Reef. A precautionary area
is established of radius 1.5 miles centered
at
geographical
position
60°49.63′N, 147°01.33′W.
(c) Pilot boarding area. A pilot boarding area located near the center of the
Bligh Reef precautionary area is established. Regulations for vessels operating in these areas are in § 165.1109(d)
of this chapter.
[USCG–2001–10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]

Latitude

Longitude

.............................
.............................
.............................
.............................

Latitude

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude
60°58.93′N .............................
60°50.61′N .............................

147°04.19′W
146°54.31′W

Sec.
168.01 Purpose.
168.05 Definitions.
168.10 Responsibilities.
168.20 Applicable vessels.
168.30 Applicable cargoes.
168.40 Applicable waters and number of escort vessels.
168.50 Performance and operational requirements.
168.60 Pre-escort conference.
AUTHORITY: Section 4116(c), Pub. L. 101–380,
104 Stat. 520 (46 U.S.C. 3703 note).

§ 168.01

[USCG–2001–10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]

§ 167.1703 In Prince William Sound:
Valdez Arm Traffic Separation
Scheme.
The Valdez Arm Traffic Separation
Scheme consists of the following:
(a) A separation zone bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude

Longitude
146°48.86′W
147°03.60′W

SOURCE: CGD 91–202, 59 FR 42968, Aug. 19,
1994, unless otherwise noted.

Longitude

Longitude

60°51.08′N .............................
60°58.60′N .............................

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

PART 168—ESCORT REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTAIN TANKERS

146°48.18′W
146°58.19′W

Latitude

Longitude
146°58.19′W
146°46.52′W

[USCG–2001–10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]

Longitude

60°49.10′N .............................
60°20.60′N .............................

Latitude

146°52.31′W
147°01.78′W
146°59.77′W
146°50.32′W

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

60°20.59′N .............................
60°49.49′N .............................

Longitude
146°47.10′W
146°58.75′W

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

60°49.39′N .............................
60°58.04′N .............................

§ 167.1702 In Prince William Sound:
Prince William Sound Traffic Separation Scheme.
The Prince William Sound Traffic
Separation Scheme consists of the following:
(a) A separation zone bounded by a
line connecting the following geographical positions:

60°20.77′N
60°48.12′N
60°48.29′N
60°20.93′N

Latitude
60°58.30′N .............................
60°50.45′N .............................

147°00.33′W
146°48.10′W

Purpose.

(a) This part prescribes regulations
in accordance with section 4116(c) of
the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90)
(Pub. L. 101–380). The regulations will
reduce the risk of oil spills from laden,
single hull tankers over 5,000 GT by requiring that these tankers be escorted
by at least two suitable escort vessels.
The escort vessels will be immediately
available to influence the tankers’
speed and course in the event of a
steering or propulsion equipment failure, thereby reducing the possibility of
groundings or collisions.

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§ 168.40

(b) The regulations in this part establish minimum escort vessel requirements. Nothing in these regulations
should be construed as relieving the
master of a tanker from the duty to operate the vessel in a safe and prudent
manner, taking into account the navigational constraints of the waterways
to be traversed, other vessel traffic,
and anticipated weather, tide, and sea
conditions, which may require reduced
speeds, greater assistance from escort
vessels, or other operational precautions.
§ 168.05

Definitions.

As used in this part—
Disabled tanker means a tanker experiencing a loss of propulsion or steering
control.
Escort transit means that portion of
the tanker’s voyage through waters
where escort vessels are required.
Escort vessel means any vessel that is
assigned and dedicated to a tanker during the escort transit, and that is
fendered and outfitted with towing
gear as appropriate for its role in an
emergency response to a disabled tanker.
Laden means transporting in bulk
any quantity of applicable cargo, except for clingage and residue in otherwise empty cargo tanks.
Single hull tanker means any self-propelled tank vessel that is not constructed with both double bottom and
double sides in accordance with the
provisions of 33 CFR 157.10d.
Tanker master means the licensed onboard person in charge of the tanker.
Tanker owner or operator means the
owner or shoreside organization (individual, corporation, partnership, or association),
including
a
demise
charterer, responsible for the overall
management and operation of the
tanker.
§ 168.10

Responsibilities.

(a) The tanker owner or operator
shall:
(1) select escort vessels that can meet
the performance requirements of this
part; and
(2) inform the tanker master of the
performance capabilities of the selected escort vessels. This information

must be provided to the master before
beginning the escort transit.
(b) The tanker master shall operate
the tanker within the performance capabilities of the escort vessels, taking
into account speed, sea and weather
conditions,
navigational
considerations, and other factors that may
change or arise during the escort transit.
(c) In an emergency, the tanker master may deviate from the requirements
of this part to the extent necessary to
avoid endangering persons, property, or
the environment, but shall immediately report the deviation to the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port
(COTP).
§ 168.20 Applicable vessels.
The requirements of this part apply
to laden, single hull tankers of 5,000
gross tons or more.
§ 168.30 Applicable cargoes.
The requirements of this part apply
to any petroleum oil listed in 46 CFR
Table 30.25–1 as a pollution category I
cargo.
§ 168.40 Applicable waters and number
of escort vessels.
The requirements of this part apply
to the following waters:
(a) Prince William Sound: Each tanker
to which this part applies must be escorted by at least two escort vessels in
those navigable waters of the United
States within Prince William Sound,
Alaska, and the adjoining tributaries,
bays, harbors, and ports, including the
navigable waters of the United States
within a line drawn from Cape
Hinchinbrook Light, to Seal Rocks
Light, to a point on Montague Island
at 60°14.6′ North, 146°59′ West, and the
waters of Montague Strait east of a
line between Cape Puget and Cape
Cleare.
(b) Puget Sound and certain associated
waters: Each tanker to which this part
applies must be escorted by at least
two escort vessels in those navigable
waters of the United States and Washington State east of a line connecting
New Dungeness Light with Discovery
Island Light and all points in the
Puget Sound area north and south of
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navigable waters of the United States
within Haro Strait, Rosario Strait, the
Strait of Georgia, Puget Sound, and
Hood Canal, as well as those portions
of the Strait of Juan de Fuca east of
the New Dungeness-Discovery Island
line.
§ 168.50 Performance and operational
requirements.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(c) of § 168.10, at all times during the escort transit each tanker to which this
part applies:
(1) Must be accompanied by escort
vessels that meet the performance requirements of paragraph (b) of this section (but not less than the number of
escorts required by § 168.40).
(2) Must have the escort vessels positioned relative to the tanker such that
timely response to a propulsion or
steering failure can be effected.
(3) Must not exceed a speed beyond
which the escort vessels can reasonably
be expected to safely bring the tanker
under control within the navigational
limits of the waterway, taking into
consideration ambient sea and weather
conditions, surrounding vessel traffic,
hazards, and other factors that may reduce the available sea room.
(b) The escort vessels, acting singly
or jointly in any combination as needed, and considering their applied force
vectors on the tanker’s hull, must be
capable of—
(1) Towing the tanker at 4 knots in
calm conditions, and holding it in
steady position against a 45-knot
headwind;
(2) Stopping the tanker within the
same distance that it could crash-stop
itself from a speed of 6 knots using its
own propulsion system;
(3) Holding the tanker on a steady
course against a 35-degree locked rudder at a speed of 6 knots; and
(4) Turning the tanker 90 degrees, assuming a free-swinging rudder and a
speed of 6 knots, within the same distance (advance and transfer) that it
could turn itself with a hard-over rudder.
EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 59 FR 54519, Nov.
1, 1994, § 168.50 was amended by suspending
paragraph (b)(2), effective November 17, 1994.

§ 168.60

Pre-escort conference.

(a) Before commencing an escort
transit, the tanker master shall confer,
by radio or in person, with the tanker
pilot and the masters of the escort vessels regarding the escort operation.
(b) The purpose of the pre-escort conference is for all parties to plan and
discuss particulars of the escort transit.
(c) At a minimum, the following topics must be addressed during the preescort conference:
(1) The destination, route, planned
speed, other vessel traffic, anticipated
weather, tide, and sea conditions, and
other navigational considerations;
(2) The type and operational status of
communication, towing, steering, and
propulsion equipment on the tanker
and escort vessels;
(3) The relative positioning and reaction time for the escort vessels to move
into assist positions, including, if appropriate, pre-tethering the escort vessels at crucial points along the route;
(4) The preparations required on the
tanker and escort vessels, and the
methods employed in making an emergency towline connection, including
stationing of deck crews, preparation
of messenger lines, bridles, and other
towing gear, and energizing appropriate deck equipment;
(5) The manner in which an emergency towline connection would be
made (which escort vessel will respond,
how messengers and towlines will be
passed, etc.);
(6) Other relevant information provided by the tanker master, pilot or escort vessel masters.

PART 169—SHIP REPORTING
SYSTEMS
Sec.
169.1 What is the purpose of this subpart?
169.5 What terms are defined?
169.10 What geographic coordinates are
used?

Subpart B—Establishment of Two Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems for the
Protection of Northern Right Whales
169.100 What mandatory ship reporting systems are established by this subpart?
169.102 Who is the shore-based authority?

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§ 169.100

169.105 Where is the northeastern reporting
system located?
169.110 When is the northeastern reporting
system in effect?
169.115 Where is the southeastern reporting
system located?
169.120 When is the southeastern reporting
system in effect?
169.125 What classes of ships are required to
make reports?
169.130 When are ships required to make reports?
169.135 How must the reports be made?
169.140 What information must be included
in the report?
AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1230(d), 49 CFR 1.46.
SOURCE: USCG–1999–5525, 64 FR 29234, June
1, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A—General
§ 169.1 What is the purpose of this subpart?
This subpart prescribes the requirements for mandatory ship reporting
systems. Ship reporting systems are
used to provide, gather, or exchange information through radio reports. The
information is used to provide data for
many purposes including, but not limited to: navigation safety, environmental protection, vessel traffic services, search and rescue, weather forecasting and prevention of marine pollution.
§ 169.5 What terms are defined?
Gross tons means vessel tonnage
measured in accordance with the method utilized by the flag state administration of that vessel.
Mandatory
ship
reporting
system
means a ship reporting system that requires the participation of specified
vessels or classes of vessels, and that is
established by a government or governments after adoption of a proposed system by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as complying with all
requirements of regulation V/8–1 of the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended
(SOLAS), except paragraph (e) thereof.
Self-propelled ships means ships propelled by mechanical means.
Shore-based authority means the government appointed office or offices
that will receive the reports made by
ships entering each of the mandatory
ship reporting systems. The office or

offices will be responsible for the management and coordination of the system, interaction with participating
ships, and the safe and effective operation of the system. Such an authority
may or may not be an authority in
charge of a vessel traffic service.
[USCG–1999–5525, 66 FR 58070, Nov. 20, 2001]

§ 169.10 What geographic coordinates
are used?
Geographic coordinates expressed in
terms of latitude or longitude, or both,
are not intended for plotting on maps
or charts where the referenced horizontal datum is the North American
Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. Geographic coordinates
without the NAD 83 reference may be
plotted on maps or charts referenced to
NAD 83 only after application of the
appropriate corrections that are published on the particular map or chart
being used.

Subpart B—Establishment of Two
Mandatory Ship Reporting
Systems for the Protection of
Northern Right Whales
§ 169.100 What mandatory ship reporting systems are established by this
subpart?
This subpart prescribes requirements
for the establishment and maintenance
of two mandatory ship reporting systems for the protection of the endangered northern right whale (also known
as the North Atlantic right whale).
These two systems are designated for
certain areas of the East Coast of the
United States. One system is located in
the northeast and is identified as
WHALESNORTH. The other system is
located in the southeast and is identified as WHALESSOUTH.
NOTE TO § 169.100: 50 CFR 224.103(c) contains
requirements and procedures concerning
northern right whale approach limitations
and avoidance procedures.
[USCG–1999–5525, 64 FR 29234, June 1, 1999, as
amended by 66 FR 58070, Nov. 20, 2001]

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33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–03 Edition)

§ 169.102 Who is the shore-based authority?

§ 169.125 What classes of ships are required to make reports?

The U.S. Coast Guard is the shorebased authority for these mandatory
ship reporting systems.

Each self-propelled ship of 300 gross
tons or greater must participate in the
reporting systems, except government
ships exempted from reporting by regulation V/8–1(c) of SOLAS. However, exempt ships are encouraged to participate in the reporting systems.

§ 169.105 Where is the northeastern reporting system located?
Geographical
boundaries
of
the
northeastern area include the waters of
Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Bay, and
the Great South Channel east and
southeast of Massachusetts. The coordinates (NAD 83) of the area are as
follows: from a point on Cape Ann,
Massachusetts at 42°39′N, 70°37′W; then
northeast to 42°45′N, 70°13′W; then
southeast to 42°10′N, 68°31′W; then
south to 41°00′N, 68°31′W; then west to
41°00′N, 69°17′W; then northeast to
42°05′N, 70°02′W, then west to 42°04′N,
70°10′W; and then along the Massachusetts shoreline of Cape Cod Bay and
Massachusetts Bay back to the point
on Cape Anne at 42°39′N, 70°37′W.
§ 169.110 When is the northeastern reporting system in effect?
The mandatory ship reporting system in the northeastern United States
operates year-round.
§ 169.115 Where is the southeastern reporting system located?
Geographical
boundaries
of
the
southeastern area include coastal waters within about 25 nautical miles (45
kilometer) along a 90-nautical mile
(170-kilometer) stretch of the Atlantic
seaboard in Florida and Georgia. The
area coordinates (NAD 83) extends from
the
shoreline
east
to
longitude
80°51.6′W with the southern and northern boundaries at latitude 30°00′N and
31°27′N, respectively.

[USCG–1999–5525, 66 FR 58070, Nov. 20, 2001]

§ 169.130 When are ships required to
make reports?
Participating ships must report to
the shore-based authority upon entering the area covered by a reporting system. Additional reports are not necessary for movements made within a
system or for ships exiting a system.
§ 169.135 How must the reports be
made?
(a) A ship equipped with INMARSAT
C must report in IMO standard format
as provided in § 169.140 in table 169.140.
(b) A ship not equipped with
INMARSAT C must report to the Coast
Guard using other means, listed below
in order of precedence—
(1) Narrow band direct printing
(SITOR),
(2) HF voice communication, or
(3) MF or VHF voice communications.
(c) SITOR or HF reports made directly to the Coast Guard’s Communications Area Master Station Atlantic
(CAMSLANT) in Chesapeake, VA, or
MF or VHF reports made to Coast
Guard activities or groups, should only
be made by ships not equipped with
INMARSAT C. Ships in this category
must provide all the required information to the Coast Guard watchstander.
[USCG–1999–5525, 64 FR 29234, June 1, 1999, as
amended by 66 FR 58070, Nov. 20, 2001]

§ 169.120 When is the southeastern reporting system in effect?

§ 169.140 What information must be included in the report?

The mandatory ship reporting system in the southeastern United States
operates during the period beginning
on November 15 each year through
April 16 of the following year.

Each ship report made to the shorebased authority must follow the standard reporting and format requirements
listed in this section in table 169.140.
Current email addresses and telex numbers are published annually in the US
Coast Pilot.

[USCG–1999–5525, 66 FR 58070, Nov. 20, 2001]

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§ 169.140
TABLE 169.140—REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIP REPORTS

Telegraphy

Function

Information required

Name of system .......
M ..............................
A ...............................

System identifier ......................................
INMARSAT Number ................................
Ship ..........................................................

B ...............................

Date and time of event ............................

E ...............................
F ...............................
H ...............................

True course .............................................
Speed in knots and tenths of knots ........
Date, time and point of entry into system

I ................................
L ...............................

Destination and expected time of arrival
Route information ....................................

Ship reporting system WHALESNORTH or WHALESSOUTH.
Vessel INMARSAT number
The name, call sign or ship station identity, IMO number, and
flag of the vessel.
A 6-digit group giving day of month (first two digits), hours
and minutes (last four digits).
A 3-digit group indicating true course.
A 3-digit group.
Entry time expressed as in (B) and entry position expressed
as-(1) a 4-digit group giving latitude in degrees and minutes suffixed with N(north) or S (south) and a 5-digit group
giving longitude in degrees and minutes suffixed with E
(east) or W (west); or (2) True bearing (first 3 digits) and
distance (state distance) in nautical miles from a clearly
identified landmark (state landmark)
Name of port and date time group expressed as in (B)
Intended track.

[USCG–1999–5525, 66 FR 58070, Nov. 20, 2001]

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SAFETY
EDITORIAL NOTE: This listing is provided for informational purposes only. It is compiled
and kept up-to-date by the Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, and is revised
through July 1, 2003.
Section

A
Agent .............................................................................................................. 160.204
Applicable ..............................................................................................................
Cargoes .......................................................................................................... 168.30
Vessels........................................................................................................... 168.20
Waters and number of escort vessels (Prince William Sound and Puget
Sound) ..................................................................................................... 168.40
Applicability exception for foreign vessels ...................................................... 164.02
Applicability, Navigation Safety Regulations ................................................. 164.01
Application, Towing of Barges ......................................................................... 163.01
Alaskan Coastal areas
Gulf to Hinchinbrook Safety Fairway (inbound vessel traffic)........... 166.400(b)(ii)
Hinchinbrook to Gulf Safety Fairway (outbound vessel traffic) ....... 166.400(b)(iii)
North/South Safety Fairway .............................................................. 166.400(b)(ii)
Prince William Sound Safety Fairway ................................................ 166.400(b)(1)
Unimak Pass Safety Fairway (East/West Safety Fairway).............. 166.400(b)(2)(i)
Atlantic Coastal areas
Nantucket to Ambrose Safety Fairway .......................................... 166.500(b)(1)(ii)
Off New York Shipping Safety Fairway; Ambrose to Nantucket Safety
Fairway ...................................................................................... 166.500(b)(1)(i)
ARPA performance standards, definition of terms........... Annex 1 to Appendix A of
164.38
ARPA operational scenarios ................................... Annex 2 to Appendix A of 164.38
ARPA sensor errors................................................. Annex 3 to Appendix A of 164.38
Automated reporting........................................................................................ 164.21
Automatic Identification System (AIS) ........................................................... 164.46
Automatic Identification System Shipborne Equipment--Prince William
Sound ......................................................................................................... 164.43
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) .......................................................... 164.38

B
Barge............................................................................................................... 160.204
Bunching of tows .............................................................................................. 163.20

C
Californian Coastal areas
Port Hueneme Safety Fairway ............................................................ 166.300(b)(1)
Carried in Bulk ............................................................................................... 160.204
Certain Dangerous Cargo ................................................................................ 160.204
Charterer ........................................................................................................ 160.204
Charts and publications ................................................................................... 164.33
Charts, publications, and equipment: General ................................................. 164.30

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Chesapeake Bay approach traffic separation scheme ..................................... 167.200
Control of Vessel and Facility Operations................................................ Subpart B
Applicability................................................................................................ 160.103
Compliance with orders ............................................................................... 160.105
Denial of entry............................................................................................. 160.107
Prohibition of vessel operation and cargo transfers .................................... 160.113
Purpose ........................................................................................................ 160.101
Special orders applying to vessel operations ............................................... 160.111
Withholding of clearance ............................................................................. 160.115
Crewmember ................................................................................................... 160.204

D
Definitions ............................................................ 160.207, 164.70, 166.105, 167.5, 168.05
Deviations from rules:
and reporting non-operating equipment........................................................ 164.53
Continuing operation or period of time......................................................... 164.55
Emergency .................................................................................................... 164.51
Devices to indicate speed and distance ............................................................ 164.40

E
Eastern approach ............................................................................................ 167.202
Off Ambrose Light ....................................................................................... 167.153
Off Nantucket .............................................................................................. 167.152
Electronic position fixing devices .................................................................... 164.41
Equipment .............................................................................................................
All vessels ..................................................................................................... 164.35
Vessels of 10,000 gross tons or more............................................................... 164.37
Escort requirements for certain tankers ..................................................... Part 168

G
Galveston Bay approach traffic separation scheme and precautionary
area ........................................................................................................... 167.350
General, Ports and Waterways Safety......................................... Part 160-subpart A
Appeals ........................................................................................................... 160.7
Definitions ...................................................................................................... 160.3
Delegations ..................................................................................................... 160.5
Purpose ........................................................................................................... 160.1
General, Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited
Access Areas............................................................................. Part 165-subpart A
Establishment procedure ................................................................................ 165.5
Geographic coordinates .................................................................................. 165.8
Notification .................................................................................................... 165.7
Purpose of part ............................................................................................... 165.1
Geographic coordinates ......................................................................... 166.103, 167.3
Great Lakes .................................................................................................... 160.204
Gross Tons ...................................................................................................... 160.204

H
Hazardous Condition....................................................................................... 160.204

I
Incorporation by reference, .............................................................................. 164.03
Inland waterways navigation regulations.................................................... Part 162

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Atlantic Ocean, all waterways tributary south of Chesapeake Bay and
all waterway tributary to the Gulf of Mexico east and South of St.
Marks, FL................................................................................................ 162.65
Black Rock Canal and Lock at Buffalo, New York ...................................... 162.175
Buffalo and Rochester Harbors, New York .................................................. 162.165
Channel leading to San Juan Harbor, P.R.; use, administration, and
navigation.............................................................................................. 162.260
Channel of Christina River, Del; navigation ................................................. 162.35
Channel of Tuckerton Creek, N.J.; navigation.............................................. 162.30
Columbia and Williamette Rivers, Washington and Oregon; administration and navigation........................................................................... 162.225
Columbia River, Wash.................................................................................. 162.230
Duluth-Superior Harbor, Minnesota and Wisconsin .................................... 162.110
Flushing Bay near LaGuardia Airport, Flushing, N.Y. restricted
area ......................................................................................................... 162.20
General ........................................................................................................... 162.1
Gulf of Mexico, all waterways tributary (except the Mississippi River,
its tributaries, South and Southwest Passes and the Atchafalaya
River) from St. Marks, Flas., to the Rio Grande..................................... 162.75
Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Lake Mohave (Colorado River), Ariz.Nev......................................................................................................... 162.220
Kenai River, Kenai, Alaska; use, administration, and navigation............... 162.245
Keweenaw Waterway, Mich.......................................................................... 162.115
Inland waterway from Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, Del. and
Md. (Chesapeake and Delaware Canal) .................................................... 162.40
Lake Huron to Lake Erie, connecting waters
Anchorage grounds....................................................................................162.136
Communications rules ..............................................................................162.132
General rules .............................................................................................162.130
Miscellaneous rules ...................................................................................162.140
Speed rules ................................................................................................162.138
Traffic rules ..............................................................................................162.134
Lake Michigan, harbors on .......................................................................... 162.120
Lake Tahoe, Calif.; restricted areas along south shore ............................... 162.210
Lake Tahoe, Nev.; restricted area adjacent to Nevada Beach ..................... 162.215
Manhasett Bay, N.Y.; seaplane restricted area ............................................. 162.15
Marine del Ray, Calif.; restricted area ........................................................ 162.200
Maumee Bay and River, Ohio....................................................................... 162.150
Mississippi River below mouth of Ohio River, including South and
Southwest Passes .................................................................................... 162.80
Missouri River; administration and navigation........................................... 162.105
Monroe Harbor, Mich ................................................................................... 162.145
Ohio River at Louisville, KY ....................................................................... 162.100
Port Alexander, Alaska; speed of vessels ..................................................... 162.250
Puget Sound Area, Wash.............................................................................. 162.235
Restricted areas in vicinity of Maritime Administration Reserve
Fleets ..................................................................................................... 162.270
Sandusky and Huron Harbors, Ohio............................................................. 162.155
Santa Monica Bay, Calif.; restricted area.................................................... 162.200
St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan .............................................. 162.117
Sturgeon Bay and the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, Wisconsin.162.125 ...................
Suisun Bay, San Joaquin River Sacramento River, and connecting waters, CA .................................................................................................. 162.205
Tongass Narrows, Alaska; navigation.......................................................... 162.240
Vermilion, Lorain, Cleveland, Fairport, Ashtabula, and Coneaut Harbors, Ohio............................................................................................... 162.160

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White River, Arkansas Post Canal, Arkansas River, and Verdigris
River between Mississippi River, Ark., and Catoosa, Okla.: use, administration, and navigation .................................................................. 162.90
Wrangell Narrows, Alaska; use, administration, and navigation ................ 162.255
Yazoo Diversion Canal, Vicksburg, Miss., from its mouth at Kleinston
Landing to Fisher Street; navigation ..................................................... 162.85

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Maintenance, failure, and reporting................................................................. 164.82
Marine casualty reporting and record retention .............................................. 164.61
Modification of areas ...................................................................................... 166.110
Modification of schemes................................................................................... 167.15

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Nationality ..................................................................................................... 160.204
Navigation ................................................................................................... Part 164
Bridge visibility ............................................................................................ 164.15
Equipment, Charts or Maps, and Publications of Towing Vessels of 12
Meters or More in Length....Table 164.72 ......................................................
Safety equipment, charts or maps, and publications required on towing
vessels ..................................................................................................... 164.72
Tests and inspections .................................................................................... 164.80
Tests before entering or getting underway ................................................... 164.25
Underway, general......................................................................................... 164.11
Underway, tankers ........................................................................................ 164.13
Underway, towing vessels.............................................................................. 164.78
Navigation safety regulations...................................................................... Part 164
Notifications of Arrivals, Departures, Hazardous Conditions, and Certain
Dangerous Cargoes.............................................................................. Subpart C
Applicability and exceptions to applicability.............................................. 160.201
Definitions ................................................................................................... 160.203
Notice of Arrival: Vessels bound for ports or places in the U.S................... 160.207
Notice of Arrival: Vessels carrying certain dangerous cargoes ................... 160.211
Notice of departure: Vessels carrying certain dangerous cargoes ............... 160.213
Notice of hazardous conditions .................................................................... 160.215
Waiver.......................................................................................................... 160.205

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Off New York Traffic Separation Scheme and Precautionary Areas .............. 167.150
Offshore traffic separation schemes ............................................................. Part 167
Operator.......................................................................................................... 160.204
Operating rules................................................................................................. 167.10

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Performance and operational requirements ..................................................... 168.50
Performance standards for automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA) ... Appendix A to
164.38
Persons in addition to the crewmembers........................................................ 160.204
Port or place of departure............................................................................... 160.204
Port or place of destination ............................................................................ 160.204
Ports and waterways safety—general .......................................................... Part 160
Precautionary areas ................................................................................. 167.151, 201
Pre-escort conference ....................................................................................... 168.60
Public vessel ................................................................................................... 160.204

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Rate of turn indicator ...................................................................................... 164.42
Regulated navigation areas and limited access areas .................................. Part 165
Regulated Navigation Areas ..................................................................... Subpart B
General regulations....................................................................................... 165.13
Regulated navigation areas........................................................................... 165.10
Vessel operating requirements (regulations) ................................................ 165.11
Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 168.10
Restricted Waterfront Areas ....................................................... Part 165-subpart E
Restricted waterfront areas ............................................................................. 165.40

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Steering gear: Foreign tankers ........................................................................ 164.39
Safety Zones ................................................................................ Part 165-subpart C
General regulations....................................................................................... 165.23
Safety zones .................................................................................................. 165.20
Security Zones ............................................................................ Part 165-subpart D
General regulations....................................................................................... 165.33
Security zones ............................................................................................... 165.30
Specific Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas ... Part 165-subpart
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First Coast Guard District—Boston, MA
Regulated Navigation Areas
Kill Van Kull, New York and New Jersey ..............................................165.165
Kittery, Maine .......................................................................................165.101
New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac River, Mill River ..................................165.150
Providence River, Providence, R.I .........................................................165.122
Safety Zones
Boon Island, ME, sunken vessel Empire Knight.....................................165.141
Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts ......................................165.110, 165.111
Burlington Bay, Vermont; Annual Burlington Independence Day
Celebration Fireworks Display ........................................................165.166
Chelsea River, Boston Inner Harbor, Boston, MA ..................................165.120
East River, N.Y.; Annual South Street Seaport Memorial Day Fireworks Display...................................................................................165.175
East River, N.Y.; Annual South Street Seaport New Year’s Eve
Fireworks Display............................................................................165.174
Hempstead Harbor, Long Island, N.Y.; Annual North Hempstead
Memorial Day Fireworks Display ....................................................165.178
Hudson River, N.Y.; Annual Rensselaer Festival Fireworks Display
......................................................................................................... 165.170
Hudson River, N.Y.; Heritage of Pride Fireworks Display .....................165.170
New York, New Jersey, Sandy Hook Channel, Raritan Bay, Arthur
Kill ...................................................................................................165.160
Navisink River, Red Bank, New Jersey; Annual ‘‘Fireworks on the
Navisink’’ .........................................................................................165.161
Northville Industries Offshore Platform, Riverhead, Long Island,
New York .........................................................................................165.155
Portsmouth Harbor, Portsmouth, New Hampshire ................................165.103
Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Providence River ....................165.121
USS Cassin Young, Boston Massachusetts.............................................165.112
Security Zones
Kennebunkport, ME, Walkers Point ......................................................165.102
New London Harbor, Connecticut ..........................................................165.140
Sandy Hook Bay, N.J .............................................................................165.130
Fifth Coast Guard District
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Chesapeake Bay Entrance and Hampton Roads, VA and adjacent
waters...............................................................................................165.501
Chesapeake Bay ice navigation season ..................................................165.503
Delaware Bay and River.........................................................................165.510
Safety Zones
Cove Point, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland.................................................165.502
Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers, NC .....................................165.530
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, North Carolina.......................................165.515
Security Zone
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Shipyard
James River, Newport News, VA......................................................165.504
Seventh Coast Guard District.............................................................................
Regulated Navigation Areas
Atlantic Ocean, Charleston, SC..............................................................165.714
Egmont Channel, Tampa Bay, FL ..........................................................165.709
King’s Bay, Georgia ...............................................................................165.730
Sparkman Channel, Tampa, FL .............................................................165.752
Tampa Bay, FL ......................................................................................165.753
Safety Zones
Ashley River, Charleston, SC .................................................................165.713
Brunswick, GA, Turtle River, Vicinity of Sydney Lanier Bridge
......................................................................................................... 165.735
Charleston Harbor and Cooper River, Charleston, SC ............................165.708
Cumberland Sound, GA and St. Mary’s River Entrance Channel
......................................................................................................... 165.731
Jacksonville, FL ....................................................................................165.728
Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, FL ...................................................165.705
Savannah River, Savannah, GA .........................................................165.T0704
St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL..........................................................165.720
Tampa Bay, FL ..........................................................................165.703, 165.704
Security Zones
Charleston Harbor and Cooper River, Charleston, SC ............................165.708
Cumberland Sound, GA, and St. Mary’s River Entrance Channel
......................................................................................................... 165.731
Internal waters and territorial seas adjacent to Florida south of 26
degrees 19 minutes North latitude ............................................165.TO7-013
Merritt Island, FL, vicinity Kennedy Space Center...............................165.701
Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral, FL..........................................165.705
Jacksonville Harbor, FL ........................................................................165.729
St. John’s River, Jacksonville, FL.............................................165.720, 165.722
Eighth Coast Guard District...............................................................................
Regulated Navigation Areas
Arkansas River, Mile 118.2 to 125.4, Little Rock, AK .............................165.817
Atachafalaya River, Berwick Bay, LA ...................................................165.811
Calcasieu River, LA ...............................................................................165.807
Mississippi River ........................................................................165.803, 165.810
Monongahela, River, Mile 81.0 to 83.0 .....................................................165.819
Ohio River at Cincinnati, OH .................................................................165.821
Ohio River at Louisville, KY..................................................................165.815
Sabine Neches Waterway, TX.................................................................165.806
Safety Zones
Calcasieu Channel and Industrial Canal, Calcasieu River, Lake
Charles, LA ......................................................................................165.805
Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX ..................................165.808
Lower Mississippi River, vicinity of Old River Control Structures
......................................................................................................... 165.802
Snake Island, Texas City, TX; mooring and fleeting of vessels .............165.804

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Ninth Coast Guard District ................................................................................
Regulated Navigation Area
Great Lakes............................................................................................165.901
Safety Zones
Cuyahoga River and Old River, Cleveland, OH.......................................165.903
Lake Michigan at Chicago Harbor & Burnham Park Harbor .................165.904
Niagra River at Niagra Falls, New York ................................................165.902
USX Superfund Site, St. Louis River .....................................................165.905
Security Zone
Lake Michigan at Chicago Harbor & Burnham Park Harbor .................165.904
Eleventh Coast Guard District ...........................................................................
Regulated Navigation Areas
San Diego Bay, CA................................................................................165.1108
San Francisco Bay Region, CA .............................................................165.1114
San Pedro Bay, CA................................................................................165.1109
Safety Zones
Los Angeles Harbor-San Pedro Bay, CA ...............................................165.1110
San Diego Bay, CA................................................................................165.1107
San Pedro Bay, CA................................................................................165.1101
Security Zones
San Diego Bay, CA ......................165.1102, 165.1103, 165.1104, 165.1105, & 165.1106
Wilson Cove, San Clemente Island, CA .................................................165.1111
Thirteenth Coast Guard District ........................................................................
Regulated Navigation Areas
Puget Sound, and adjacent waters in Northwestern Washington .........165.1301
Puget Sound and adjacent waters, WA .................................................165.1303
Safety Zones
Bellingham Bay, Bellingham, WA ........................................................165.1304
Columbia River, Vancouver, WA ..........................................................165.1308
Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA .......................................................165.1305
Elliot Bay, Seattle, WA ........................................................................165.1307
Lake Union, Seattle, WA ......................................................................165.1306
Security Zone
Bangor Naval Submarine Base, Bangor, WA ........................................165.1302
Fourteenth Coast Guard District........................................................................
Regulated Navigation Area
Apra Outer Harbor, Guam ....................................................................165.1402
Safety Zones
Apra Harbor, Guam...............................................................................165.1401
Pacific Missle Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Island of
Kauai, Hawaii .................................................................................165.1406
Security Zones
Apra Harbor, Guam...............................................................................165.1404
Tinian, Commonwealth Northern Marianas Islands .............................165.1403
Seventeenth Coast Guard District ......................................................................
Regulated Navigation Area
Prince William Sound, AK....................................................................165.1704
Safety Zones
Ammunition Island, Port Valdez, AK ...................................................165.1703
Crescent Harbor, Sitka, AK ..................................................................165.1707
Gastineau Channel, Juneau, AK..............................................165.1702, 165.1706
Ketchikan Harbor, Ketchikan, AK .......................................................165.1705
Port Valdez, Valdez, AK .......................................................................165.1701
Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, AK .........................................................165.1708
Shipping Safety Fairways and Anchorages.................................................. Part 166
Shipping safety fairways and anchorage areas, Gulf of Mexico .............................
Aransas Pass Anchorage Areas ............................................................ 166.200(d)(5)
Aransas Pass Safety Fairway .............................................................. 166.200(d)(4)

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Atchafalaya Pass Safety Fairway ...................................................... 166.200(d)(20)
Barataria Pass Safety Fairway .......................................................... 166.200(d)(24)
Bayou Grand Caillou Safety Fairway ................................................ 166.200(d)(21)
Belle Pass Safety Fairway ................................................................. 166.200(d)(23)
Biloxi Safety Fairway ........................................................................ 166.200(d)(35)
Brazos Santiago Pass Anchorage Areas............................................... 166.200(d)(2)
Brazos Santiago Pass Safety Fairway ................................................. 166.200(d)(1)
Calcasieu Pass Anchorage Areas; (Calcasieu Pass North Anchorage
Area) ......................................................................................... 166.200(d)(16)(i)
Calcasieu Pass Anchorage Areas; (Calcasieu Pass South Anchorage
Area)........................................................................................ 166.200(d)(16)(ii)
Calcasieu Pass Safety Fairway .......................................................... 166.200(d)(15)
Cat Island Pass Safety Fairway ......................................................... 166.200(d)(22)
Charlotte Anchorage .......................................................................... 166.200(d)(51)
Charlotte Safety Fairways................................................................. 166.200(d)(50)
Coastwise Safety Fairways; (Aransas Pass to Calcasieu Pass)...... 166.200(d)(14)(ii)
Coastwise Safety Fairways; (Brazos Santiago Pass to Aransas
Pass .......................................................................................... 166.200(d)(14)(i)
Empire to the Gulf Safety Fairway.................................................... 166.200(d)(26)
Freeport Harbor Anchorage Areas....................................................... 166.200(d)(9)
Freeport Harbor Safety Fairway ......................................................... 166.200(d)(8)
Freshwater Bayou Safety Fairway .................................................... 166.200(d)(18)
Galveston Entrance Anchorage Areas................................................ 166.200(d)(11)
Galveston Entrance Safety Fairway .................................................. 166.200(d)(10)
Gulf Safety Fairway, Aransas Pass Safety Fairway to Southwest Pass
Safety Fairway............................................................................. 166.200(d)(27)
Grand Bayou Pass Safety Fairway..................................................... 166.200(d)(25)
Gulfport Safety Fairway .................................................................... 166.200(d)(34)
Heald Bank Cutoff Safety Fairway .................................................... 166.200(d)(53)
Horn Island Pass to Mobile Ship Channel Safety Fairway................. 166.200(d)(38)
Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) Shipping Safety Fairway to Safety
Zone .......................................................................................... 166.200(d)(52)(i)
Lower Mud Lake Safety Fairway....................................................... 166.200(d)(17)
Matagorda Entrance Anchorage Areas ................................................ 166.200(d)(7)
Matagorda Entrance Safety Fairway .................................................. 166.200(d)(6)
Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Anchorage ....................................... 166.200(d)(33)(i)
Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Channel to Mobile Ship Channel Safety
Fairway ................................................................................... 166.200(d)(32)(ii)
Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Safety Fairway ............................... 166.200(d)(32)(i)
Mobile Anchorage .............................................................................. 166.200(d)(40)
Mobile Safety Fairway (Mobile Ship Channel Safety Fairway) ..... 166.200(d)(39)(i)
Mobile Ship Channel to Sea Safety Fairway ................................. 166.200(d)(39)(ii)
Mobile to Pensacola Safety Fairway ........................................... 166.200(d)(39)(iii)
Panama City Anchorage .................................................................... 166.200(d)(45)
Panama City Safety Fairways ........................................................... 166.200(d)(44)
Pascagoula Safety Fairway................................................................ 166.200(d)(37)
Pensacola Anchorage...................................................................... 166.200(d)(42)(i)
Pensacola Safety Fairway.................................................................. 166.200(d)(41)
Pensacola to Panama City Safety Fairway ....................................... 166.200(d)(43)
Port Mansfield Safety Fairway ........................................................... 166.200(d)(3)
Port St. Joe Anchorage ...................................................................... 166.200(d)(47)
Port St. Joe Fairway to Panama City Fairway ................................. 166.200(d)(46)
Sabine Bank Offshore (North) Anchorage Area ............................. 166.200(d)(13)(ii)
Sabine Bank Offshore (South) Anchorage Area ........................... 166.200(d)(13)(iii)
Sabine Pass Anchorage Areas; (Sabine Pass Inshore Anchorage
Area) ......................................................................................... 166.200(d)(13)(i)
Sabine Pass Safety Fairway............................................................... 166.200(d)(12)
Ship Island Pass to Horn Island Pass Safety Fairway ....................... 166.200(d)(36)

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South of Gulf Safety Fairway ....................................................... 166.200(d)(52)(ii)
South Pass (Mississippi River) Anchorage ......................................... 166.200(d)(31)
South Pass (Mississippi River) Safety Fairway; South Pass to Sea
Safety Fairway ......................................................................... 166.200(d)(30)(i)
South Pass (Mississippi River) to Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Channel Safety Fairway .................................................................. 166.200(d)(30)(ii)
Southwest Pass (Mississippi River) Anchorage.................................. 166.200(d)(29)
Southwest Pass Safety Fairway......................................................... 166.200(d)(19)
Southwest Pass (Mississippi River) Safety Fairway;..........................................
Southwest Pass (Mississippi River) to Gulf Safety Fairway .......... 166.200(d)(28)(i)
Southwest Pass (Mississippi River) to Sea Safety Fairway .......... 166.200(d)(28)(ii)
Southwest Pass (Mississippi River) to South Pass (Mississippi River)
Safety Fairway....................................................................... 166.200(d)(28)(iii)
Tampa Anchorages (Eastern Tampa Fairway Anchorage) ............. 166.200(d)(49)(i)
Tampa Safety Fairways ..................................................................... 166.200(d)(48)
Western Tampa Fairway Anchorage ............................................. 166.200(d)(49)(ii)
South-eastern approach .................................................................................. 167.154
Southern approach.............................................................................. 167.155, 167.203

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Time Charterer ............................................................................................... 160.204
Towing of barges .......................................................................................... Part 163
Tows of seagoing barges within inland waters ................................................. 163.05

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U.S. Maritime Administration Collision Avoidance System Specifications.................................................................................... Appendix B to 164.38

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Vessel Movement Center (VMC) ........................................................................ 161.2
Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS)........................................... Subpart B
Applicability ................................................................................................. 161.16
Definitions .................................................................................................... 161.17
Final Report (FR).......................................................................................... 161.22
IMO Standard Ship Reporting System...................................................... 161.18(a)
Position Report (PR)..................................................................................... 161.20
Purpose and intent ........................................................................................ 161.15
Reporting requirements ................................................................................ 161.18
Sailing Plan (SP)........................................................................................... 161.19
Vessel traffic management .......................................................................... Part 161
Vessel Traffic Services ............................................................................. Subpart A
General Rules
Applicability ................................................................................................161.3
Definitions ...................................................................................................161.2
Deviations from the rules ............................................................................161.5
Purpose and Intent.......................................................................................161.1
Requirement to carry the rules....................................................................161.4
Services, VTS Measures, and Operating Requirements Services .................. 161.10
Vessel operating requirements ...................................................................161.12
VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies,
and Monitoring Areas .......................................................................161.12(c)
VTS measures .............................................................................................161.11
VTS Special Area operating requirements .................................................161.13
Vessel Traffic Service Areas, Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service Area,
Vessel Traffic Service Special Areas, and Reporting Points .............. Subpart C
Vessel Traffic Service ............................................................................................

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Berwick Bay ...............................................................................................161.40
Berwick Bay Reporting Points ............................................................161.40(c)
Houston/Galveston......................................................................................161.35
Houston/Galveston Precautionary Areas ............................................161.35(b)
Houston/Galveston Reporting Points ..................................................161.35(c)
Louisville....................................................................................................161.30
New York Area ...........................................................................................161.25
San Francisco .............................................................................................161.50
St. Marys River ..........................................................................................161.45
St. Marys River Reporting Points .......................................................161.45(b)
Prince William Sound.................................................................................161.60
Prince William Sound Reporting Points .............................................161.60(d)
Puget Sound and the Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service for the Juan
de Fuca Region .....................................................................................161.55
Voyage Charterer............................................................................................ 160.204

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