33 C.F.R. § 165.T08-0957

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 165.T08-0957 - [Effective until 11/15/2024] Fixed and Moving Safety Zone; Vicinity of the M/VPIETERSGRACHT, Houston Ship Channel and Morgan's Point, TX
(a)Location. The following areas are temporary safety zones:
(1)Moving Safety Zone. All waters within a 100-yard radius of the M/V PIETERSGRACHT, as the vessel transits from the approximate coordinates 29°19'01.21'' N, 094°38'38.1'' W, off the coast of Galveston, TX, and proceeds through the Houston Ship Channel to the assigned docking station.
(2)Fixed Safety Zone. All waters within a 25-yard radius of the M/V PIETERSGRACHT while moored at the Barbours Cut Terminal in Morgan's Point, Texas.
(b)Definition. The term "designated representative" means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zones.
(c)Regulations.
(1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, all persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the safety zones described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) Persons and vessels may request authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the safety zones by contacting the COTP by telephone at 866-539-8114, or the COTP's designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16. If authorization is granted by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the lawful instructions of the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d)Enforcement period. This rule will be subject to enforcement from 1 a.m. on October 29, 2024, through 5 p.m. on November 15, 2024.

33 C.F.R. §165.T08-0957

USCG-2024-0957, 89 FR 85055 , Oct. 25, 2024
USCG-2024-0957, 89 FR 85055 , 10/29/2024 through 11/15/2024

By USCG-2024-0957, 89 FR 85055, Oct. 25, 2024, § 165.T08-0957 was added, effective Oct. 29, 2024, through Nov. 15, 2024.