CCLME.ORG - 33 CFR PART 110—ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS

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(b) General regulations. (1) Except in cases of great emergency, no vessel shall be anchored in Delaware Bay and River between Ship John Light and The Pennsylvania Railroad Company bridge at Delair, New Jersey, outside of the anchorage areas established in this section, or within a cable or pipe line area shown on a Government chart, or be moored, anchored, or tied up to any pier, wharf, or other vessel in such manner as to obstruct or endanger the passage of any vessel. When an emergent condition exists due to congestion in the prescribed anchorage areas in the Delaware River, the Captain of the Port may authorize the anchorage of vessels in locations other than the prescribed areas. Vessels so anchored must not be anchored within the channel limits. Any vessel anchored outside of the prescribed anchorage limits must move to a prescribed anchorage area when space becomes available.

(2) No vessel shall occupy any prescribed anchorage for a longer period than 48 hours without a permit from the Captain of the Port. Vessels expecting to be at anchor for more than 48 hours shall obtain a permit from the Captain of the Port for that purpose. No vessel in such condition that it is likely to sink or otherwise become a menace or obstruction to navigation or anchorage of other vessels shall occupy an anchorage except in an emergency, and then only for such period as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port.

(3) Whenever, in the opinion of the Captain of the Port such action may be necessary, he may require any or all vessels in any designated anchorage area to moor with two or more anchors.

(4) [Reserved]

(5) Anchors shall be placed well within the anchorage areas, so that no portion of the hull or rigging will at any time extend outside of the anchorage area.

(6) Light-draft barges using the anchorages shall be anchored away from the deeper portions of the anchorages, so as not to interfere with the anchoring of deep-draft vessels. Any barges towed in tandem to an anchorage area shall be bunched together when anchoring.

(7) Upon approval of the District Engineer, Corps of Engineers, the Captain of the Port may permit wrecking plant or other vessels legally engaged in recovering sunken property, or in laying or repairing pipe lines or cables, or plant engaged in dredging operations, to anchor in channels. Such permission is not necessary for plant engaged upon works of river and harbor improvement under the supervision of the District Engineer, but the District Engineer will notify the Captain of the Port in advance of all such proposed work.

(8) [Reserved]

(9) A vessel upon being notified to shift its position shall get under way at once or signal for a tug and shall change position as directed with reasonable promptness.

(10) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any vessel or the owner or person in charge of any vessel from the penalties of law for obstructing navigation or for obstructing or interfering with range lights, or for not complying with the laws relating to lights and fog signals or other navigation laws and regulations.

(11) Annually from September 1 until December 31, additional requirements and restrictions in this paragraph for the use of anchorages defined in paragraphs (a)(7), (a)(8), and (a)(10) of this section apply.

(i) Before anchoring in Anchorage 7 off Marcus Hook, as described in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, a vessel must first obtain permission from the Captain of the Port, Philadelphia, at least 24 hours in advance of arrival. Permission to anchor will be granted on a “first-come, first-served” basis. The Captain of the Port, Philadelphia, will allow only one vessel at a time to be at anchor in Anchorage 7, and no vessel may remain within Anchorage 7 for more than 12 hours. Any vessel arriving from or departing to sea that requires an examination by the public health service, customs or immigration authorities will be directed to an anchorage for the required inspection by the Captain of the Port on a case-by-case basis.

(ii) For Anchorage 6 off Deepwater Point, as described in paragraph (a)(7) of this section, and Anchorage 9 as described in paragraph (a)(10) of this section.

(A) Any vessel 700 feet or greater in length requesting anchorage shall obtain permission from the Captain of the Port, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at least 24 hours in advance.

(B) Any vessel from 700 to 750 feet in length shall have one tug alongside at all times while the vessel is at anchor.

(C) Any vessel greater than 750 feet in length shall have two tugs alongside at all times while the vessel is at anchor.

(D) The Master, owner or operator of a vessel at anchor shall ensure that any tug required by this section is of sufficient horsepower to assist with necessary maneuvers to keep the vessel clear of the navigation channel.

(iii) As used in this section, Captain of the Port means the Commander of Sector Delaware Bay or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his behalf. The Captain of the Port may be contacted by telephone at (215) 271–4807 or via VHF marine band radio, channel 16.

(c) Regulations for vessels carrying and handling explosives. (1) All vessels carrying explosives as defined in and subject to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 171 through 177, or on which such explosives are to be loaded, shall obtain a permit from the Captain of the Port, except as provided in paragraph (c)(5) of this section. The maximum amount of explosives for which a permit is required in 49 CFR Parts 171 through 177, which may be carried or loaded at any time by a vessel shall not exceed 800 tons, except in cases of great emergency or by special permit from the Captain of the Port. This written permit shall be obtained from the Captain of the Port before vessels carrying explosives or on which explosives are to be loaded within the weight limit specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this section, may anchor in any anchorge. Permits will not be issued for Anchorage 2 under any circumstances. Such permit may be revoked at any time. All vessels used in connection with loading, or unloading explosives shall carry written permits from the Captain of the Port, and shall show such permit whenever required by him or his representative.

(2) Vessels handling explosives shall be anchored so as to be at least 2,200 feet from any other vessel, but the number of vessels which may anchor in an anchorage at any one time shall be at the discretion of the Captain of the Port. This provision is not intended to prohibit barges or lighters from tying up alongside the vessels for the transfer of cargo.

(3) Whenever a vessel or barge not mechanically self-propelled anchors while carrying explosives or while awaiting the loading of explosives, the Captain of the Port may require the attendance of a tug upon such vessel or barge when in his judgment such action is necessary.

(4) Fishing and navigation are prohibited within an anchorage whenever occupied by an anchored vessel displaying a red flag.

(5) The District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, may authorize, in writing, a vessel carrying explosives for use on river and harbor works or on other work under Department of the Army permit, to anchor in or near the vicinity of such work. The Captain of the Port will prescribe the conditions under which explosives shall be stored and handled in such cases.

(6) Vessels carrying explosives or on which explosives are to be loaded, within the weight limit specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this section, shall comply with the general regulations in paragraph (b) of this section when applicable.

(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any vessel or the owner or person-in-charge of any vessel, and all others concerned, of the duties and responsibilities imposed upon them to comply with the regulations governing the handling, loading or discharging of explosives entitled “Subchapter C—Hazardous Materials Regulations” (49 CFR Parts 171 through 177).

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967, as amended by CGD 77–212A, 47 FR 20579, May 13, 1982; CGD 3–80–3A, 48 FR 13418, Mar. 31, 1983; CCGD 3–82–31, 48 FR 23638, May 26, 1983; 48 FR 30622, July 5, 1983; CGD3–83–72, 49 FR 25444, June 21, 1984; CGD 92–050, 59 FR 39965, Aug. 5, 1994; CGD05–94–088, 60 FR 10020, Feb. 23, 1995; CGD05–04–035, 70 FR 40886, July 15, 2005]

§ 110.158 Baltimore Harbor, MD.
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North American Datum 1983.

(a) Anchorage Grounds—(1) Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage. (i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude
39°15[min]13.51[sec] N 76°34[min]07.76[sec] W
39°15[min]11.01[sec] N 76°34[min]11.69[sec] W
39°14[min]52.98[sec] N 76°33[min]52.67[sec] W
39°14[min]47.90[sec] N 76°33[min]40.73[sec] W

(ii) No vessel shall remain in this anchorage for more than 12 hours without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(2) Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage.

(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude
39°14[min]46.23[sec] N 76°33[min]25.82[sec] W
39°14[min]56.96[sec] N 76°33[min]37.15[sec] W
39°15[min]08.55[sec] N 76°33[min]37.65[sec] W
39°15[min]19.28[sec] N 76°33[min]24.49[sec] W
39°15[min]19.33[sec] N 76°33[min]14.32[sec] W
39°15[min]14.19[sec] N 76°32[min]57.76[sec] W
39°15[min]06.87[sec] N 76°32[min]45.48[sec] W
39°14[min]41.37[sec] N 76°32[min]27.38[min] W
39°14[min]30.93[sec] N 76°32[min]33.52[sec] W
39°14[min]46.27[sec] N 76°32[min]49.69[sec] W
39°14[min]43.76[sec] N 76°32[min]53.62[sec] W
39°14[min]57.51[sec] N 76°33[min]08.13[sec] W

(ii) No vessel shall remain in this anchorage for more than 72 hours without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(3) Anchorage No. 3, Upper, general anchorage.

(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude
39°14[min]32.48[sec] N 76°33[min]11.31[sec] W
39°14[min]46.23[sec] N 76°33[min]25.82[sec] W
39°14[min]57.51[sec] N 76°33[min]08.13[sec] W
39°14[min]43.76[sec] N 76°32[min]53.62[sec] W

(ii) No vessel shall remain in this anchorage for more than 24 hours without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(4) Anchorage No. 3, Lower, general anchorage.

(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude
39°14[min]32.48[sec] N 76°33[min]11.31[sec] W
39°14[min]46.27[sec] N 76°32[min]49.69[sec] W
39°14[min]30.93[sec] N 76°32[min]33.52[sec] W
39°14[min]24.40[sec] N 76°32[min]39.87[sec] W
39°14[min]15.66[sec] N 76°32[min]53.58[sec] W

(ii) No vessel shall remain in this anchorage for more than 72 hours without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(5) Anchorage No. 4, general anchorage.

(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude
39°13[min]52.91[sec] N 76°32[min]29.60[sec] W
39°14[min]05.91[sec] N 76°32[min]43.30[sec] W
39°14[min]07.30[sec] N 76°32[min]43.12[sec] W
39°14[min]17.96[sec] N 76°32[min]26.41[sec] W
39°14[min]05.32[sec] N 76°32[min]13.09[sec] W
39°14[min]00.46[sec] N 76°32[min]17.77[sec] W

(ii) No vessel shall remain in this anchorage for more than 72 hours without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(6) Anchorage No. 5, general anchorage.

(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude
39°14[min]07.89[sec] N 76°32[min]58.23[sec] W
39°13[min]34.82[sec] N 76°32[min]23.66[sec] W
39°13[min]22.25[sec] N 76°32[min]28.90[sec] W
39°13[min]21.20[sec] N 76°33[min]11.94[sec] W

(ii) No vessel shall remain in this anchorage for more than 72 hours without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(7) Anchorage No. 6, general anchorage.

(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude
39°13[min]42.98[sec] N 76°32[min]19.11[sec] W
39°13[min]20.65[sec] N 76°31[min]55.58[sec] W
39°13[min]34.00[sec] N 76°31[min]33.50[sec] W
39°14[min]01.95[sec] N 76°32[min]02.65[sec] W
39°13[min]51.01[sec] N 76°32[min]18.71[sec] W

(ii) No vessel shall remain in this anchorage for more than 72 hours without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(8) Anchorage No. 7, Dead ship anchorage.

(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude
39°13[min]00.40[sec] N 76°34[min]10.40[sec] W
39°13[min]13.40[sec] N 76°34[min]10.81[sec] W
39°13[min]13.96[sec] N 76°34[min]05.02[sec] W
39°13[min]14.83[sec] N 76°33[min]29.80[sec] W
39°13[min]00.40[sec] N 76°33[min]29.90[sec] W

(ii) The primary use of this anchorage is to lay up dead ships. Such use has priority over other uses. Permission from the Captain of the Port must be obtained prior to the use of this anchorage for more than 72 hours.

(b) Definitions. As used in this section: Class 1 (explosive) materials means Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 explosives, as defined in 49 CFR 173.50. Dangerous cargo means certain dangerous cargo as defined in Sec. 160.203 of this title.

(c) General regulations. (1) Except as otherwise provided, this section applies to vessels over 20 meters long and all vessels carrying or handling dangerous cargo or Class 1 (explosive) materials while anchored in an anchorage ground described in this section.

(2) Except in cases where unforeseen circumstances create conditions of imminent peril, or with the permission of the Captain of the Port, no vessel shall be anchored in Baltimore Harbor and Patapsco River outside of the anchorage areas established in this section for more than 24 hours. No vessel shall anchor within a tunnel, cable or pipeline area shown on a government chart. No vessel shall be moored, anchored, or tied up to any pier, wharf, or other vessel in such manner as to extend into established channel limits. No vessel shall be positioned so as to obstruct or endanger the passage of any other vessel.

(3) Except in an emergency, a vessel that is likely to sink or otherwise become a menace or obstruction to navigation or the anchoring of other vessels may not occupy an anchorage, unless the vessel obtains a permit from the Captain of the Port.

(4) The Captain of the Port may grant a revocable permit to a vessel for a habitual use of an anchorage. Only the vessel that holds the revocable permit may use the anchorage during the period that the permit is in effect.

(5) Upon notification by the Captain of the Port to shift its position, a vessel at anchor shall get underway and shall move to its new designated position within 2 hours after notification.

(6) The Captain of the Port may prescribe specific conditions for vessels anchoring within the anchorages described in this section, including, but not limited to, the number and location of anchors, scope of chain, readiness of engineering plant and equipment, usage of tugs, and requirements for maintaining communication guards on selected radio frequencies.

(7) No vessel at anchor or at a mooring within an anchorage may transfer oil to or from another vessel unless the vessel has given the Captain of the Port the four hours advance notice required by §156.118 of this chapter.

(8) No vessel shall anchor in a “dead ship” status (propulsion or control unavailable for normal operations) without prior approval of the Captain of the Port.

(d) Regulations for vessels handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials. (1) This paragraph (d) applies to every vessel, except a U.S. naval vessel, handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials.

(2) The Captain of the Port may require every person having business aboard a vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials while in an anchorage, other than a member of the crew, to hold a form of identification prescribed in the vessel's security plan.

(3) Each person having business aboard a vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials while in an anchorage, other than a member of the crew, shall present the identification prescribed by paragraph (d)(2) of this section to any Coast Guard Boarding Officer who requests it.

(4) Each non-self-propelled vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials must have a tug in attendance at all times while at anchor.

(5) Each vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials while at anchor must display by day a bravo flag in a prominent location and by night a fixed red light.

[CGFR 68–132, 33 FR 18439, Dec. 12, 1968; 33 FR 20039, Dec. 31, 1968]

Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting §110.158, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and on GPO Access.

§ 110.159 Annapolis Harbor, MD.
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(a) The Anchorage Grounds—(1) Naval Anchorage for Deep Draft Vessels. In the Chesapeake Bay, bounded on the north by latitude 38°58'00"; on the east by a line bearing 203° from latitude 38°58'00", longitude 76°24'00"; on the south by latitude 38°56'30"; and on the west by a line bearing 139° from Greenbury Point Shoal Light. This anchorage is reserved for deep draft naval vessels. Berths in the area will be assigned on application to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy.

(2) Middle Ground Anchorage. Beginning at a point in the Severn River 139°, 620 yards from Triton Light (located at the intersection of the northeast and southeast seawall of the Naval Academy grounds); thence easterly to a point 112°30', 970 yards from Triton Light; thence southeasterly to a point 274°, 1,045 yards from the radio tower at the tip of Greenbury Point; thence south-southeasterly to a point 233°30', 925 yards from the radio tower at the tip of Greenbury Point; thence west to a point 295°, 1,015 yards from Greenbury Point Shoal Light: thence northwesterly to the point of beginning.

(3) South Anchorage. In the Severn River, beginning at a point on the shoreline at Horn Point, Eastport, 168°, 1,190 yards from Triton Light; thence east to a point 294°, 1,075 yards from Greenbury Point Shoal Light; thence northwest to a point 143°, 595 yards from Triton Light; thence westerly to a point 209°, 700 yards from Triton Light; thence 180° to a point on the shoreline at Eastport. No vessel shall anchor within 100 feet of any wharf, marine railway, or other structure without the permission of the owner thereof.

(4) Naval Anchorage for Small Craft. In the Severn River, beginning at a point 80 feet off the southeast seawall of the Naval Academy bearing 132° from Triton Light; thence easterly to a point 072°30', 285 yards from Triton Light; thence southeasterly to a point 109°, 785 yards from Triton Light; thence westerly to a point 211°, 537 yards from Triton Light; thence northwesterly to a point 45 yards off the southeast seawall of the Naval Academy bearing 214°, 535 yards from Triton Light; thence northeasterly to the point of beginning. Except in the case of emergency, no vessel shall be anchored in this area without the permission of the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy. Anchorages will be assigned upon request to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy.

(5) Spa Creek Anchorage. In Spa Creek, those waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

38°58[min]37.3[sec] N 76°28[min]48.1[sec] W
38°58[min]36.1[sec] N 76°28[min]57.8[sec] W
38°58[min]31.6[sec] N 76°29[min]03.3[sec] W
38°58[min]26.7[sec] N 76°28[min]59.5[sec] W

Datum: NAD 83

Note: The City Council of Annapolis has promulgated local ordinances to the control building of structures, and mooring and anchorage of vessels in anchorages (a)(3), and (a)(5). These local ordinances will be enforced by the local Harbor Master.

(b) The regulations. (1) Except in the case of emergency, no vessel shall be anchored in the area to the north and east of the Annapolis Channel bounded on the east by Greenbury Point; on the south by a line bearing 270° from the southern tip of Greenbury Point; on the west by the Annapolis Channel; on the north by the southern boundry of the cable area and the shoreline of the Government reservation and Carr Creek.

(2) Except in the case of emergency, no vessel shall be anchored in Annapolis Harbor to the westward of the dredged channel and northward of the southern boundry of the South Anchorage outside of the established anchorage areas, except in Spa Creek and the area to the southwestward of the Naval anchorage for small craft. No vessel shall be so anchored that any part of the vessel extends at any time within this area. Any vessel anchoring, under great emergency, within this area shall be placed as close to an anchorage area as practicable, and shall move away immediately after the emergency ceases.

(3) No vessel shall be anchored in the cable and pipeline area, lying between the Naval Academy and the Naval Ship Research and Development Laboratory and having the following limits: Southeastern limit, from Triton Light 072° to white “Cable Crossing” sign at the Naval Ship Research and Development Laboratory; northwestern limit, a line bearing 054° from the Capitol Dome.

(4) Except in the case of emergency, no vessel shall be anchored, without permission of the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, in the Naval Academy Drill area described as follows:

That portion of the Severn River lying to the northeastward of the Naval Academy, bounded on the north by the State Highway Bridge and on the south by the northern limit of the cable and pipeline area, excluding that area off the eastern shoreline enclosed by a line bearing approximately 131° from the eastern abutment of the State Highway Bridge to the vicinity of Ferry Point. This drill area also includes the lower part of Dorseys Creek below the Naval Academy Drawbridge. Requests to anchor in this drill area shall be made to the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy.

(5) The restrictions in this section do not apply to the anchoring or marking by buoys of apparatus used for the purpose of taking seafood, except within the cable or pipeline area described in paragraph (b)(3) of this section.

(6) The regulations in paragraph (b) of this section shall be enforced by the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, and such agencies as he may designate.

[CGFR 68–97, 34 FR 9677, June 20, 1969, as amended by CGD 05–81–15R, 47 FR 29658, 29659, July 8, 1982; CGD05–93–103, 60 FR 27696, May 25, 1995; 60 FR 45776, Sept. 1, 1995]

§ 110.166 York River, Va., naval anchorage.
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(a) The anchorage grounds. Between Yorktown and the Naval Mine Depot, beginning at latitude 37°15'34", longitude 76°31'25"; thence to latitude 37°15'25", longitude 76°31'39.5"; thence to latitude 37°16'21.5", longitude 76°32'46"; thence to latitude 37°17'07.5", longitude 76°34'17"; thence to latitude 37°17'55", longitude 76°35'14.5"; thence to latitude 37°18'05", longitude 76°35'01"; thence to latitude 37°17'20", longitude 76°34'07"; thence to latitude 37°16'33.5", longitude 76°32'34", and thence to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. This anchorage is reserved for the exclusive use of naval vessels and except in cases of emergency, no other vessel shall anchor therein without permission from the local naval authorities, obtained through the Captain of the Port, Norfolk, Virginia. Movement of vessels through the anchorage will not be restricted.

§ 110.168 Hampton Roads, Virginia and adjacent waters (Datum: NAD 83).
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(a) Anchorage Grounds—(1) Anchorage A (Naval Anchorage). The waters bounded by the shoreline and a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°55[min]33.0[sec] N 76°02[min]47.0[sec] W
36°57[min]02.8[sec] N 76°03[min]02.6[sec] W
36°56[min]45.0[sec] N 76°01[min]30.0[sec] W
36°55[min]54.0[sec] N 76°01[min]37.0[sec] W

(2) Chesapeake Bay, Thimble Shoals Channel Anchorages.

(i) Anchorage B (Naval Anchorage). The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°57[min]58.0[sec] N 76°06[min]07.0[sec] W
36°57[min]11.0[sec] N 76°03[min]02.1[sec] W
36°55[min]48.8[sec] N 76°03[min]14.0[sec] W
36°56[min]31.8[sec] N 76°06[min]07.0[sec] W
36°57[min]04.0[sec] N 76°06[min]07.0[sec] W
36°57[min]08.5[sec] N 76°06[min]24.5[sec] W

(ii) Anchorage C (Naval Anchorage). The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°58[min]54.8[sec] N 76°09[min]41.5[sec] W
36°58[min]18.8[sec] N 76°07[min]18.0[sec] W
36°57[min]27.0[sec] N 76°07[min]37.5[sec] W
36°58[min]04.0[sec] N 76°10[min]00.0[sec] W

(iii) Anchorage D (Naval Anchorage). The waters bounded by the shoreline and a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°55[min]49.0[sec] N 76°10[min]32.8[sec] W
36°58[min]04.0[sec] N 76°10[min]02.1[sec] W
36°57[min]31.2[sec] N 76°07[min]54.8[sec] W
36°55[min]24.1[sec] N 76°08[min]28.8[sec] W

(iv) Anchorage E (Commercial Explosive Anchorage). The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°59[min]58.7[sec] N 76°13[min]47.0[sec] W
36°59[min]08.2[sec] N 76°10[min]33.8[sec] W
36°58[min]13.0[sec] N 76°10[min]51.8[sec] W
36°59[min]02.0[sec] N 76°14[min]10.2[sec] W

(v) Explosive Handling Berth E–1 (Explosives Anchorage Berth). The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°59[min]05.0[sec] N 76°11[min]23.0[sec] W

(3) Hampton Roads Anchorages. (i) Anchorage F, Hampton Bar. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°59[min]51.6[sec] N 76°19[min]12.0[sec] W
36°59[min]25.2[sec] N 76°18[min]48.5[sec] W
36°58[min]49.1[sec] N 76°19[min]33.8[sec] W
36°59[min]25.0[sec] N 76°20[min]07.0[sec] W

(ii) Anchorage Berth F–1. The waters bounded by a line connecting the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°59[min]29.1[sec] N 76°19[min]15.1[sec] W

(iii) Anchorage G, Hampton Flats (Naval Explosives Anchorage). The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°59[min]25.0[sec] N 76°20[min]07.0[sec] W
36°58[min]49.1[sec] N 76°19[min]33.8[sec] W
36°57[min]41.4[sec] N 76°21[min]07.7[sec] W
36°57[min]34.6[sec] N 76°21[min]26.7[sec] W
36°57[min]31.1[sec] N 76°22[min]01.9[sec] W
36°58[min]07.0[sec] N 76°22[min]03.0[sec] W
36°58[min]54.8[sec] N 76°21[min]42.6[sec] W

(iv) Explosives Handling Berth G–1. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°57[min]50.0[sec] N 76°21[min]37.0[sec] W

(v) Explosives Handling Berth G–2. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°58[min]14.0[sec] N 76°21[min]01.5[sec] W

(vi) Explosives Handling Berth G–3. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°58[min]34.2[sec] N 76°20[min]31.4[sec] W

(vii) Explosives Handling Berth G–4. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°58[min]54.9[sec] N 76°20[min]03.2[sec] W

(viii) Anchorage H, Newport News Bar. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°58[min]07.0[sec] N 76°22[min]03.0[sec] W
36°57[min]31.1[sec] N 76°22[min]01.9[sec] W
36°57[min]18.0[sec] N 76°24[min]11.2[sec] W
36°57[min]38.3[sec] N 76°24[min]20.0[sec] W
36°57[min]51.8[sec] N 76°22[min]31.0[sec] W

(4) James River Anchorages. (i) Anchorage I, Newport News. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°57[min]06.7[sec] N 76°24[min]44.3[sec] W
36°56[min]22.6[sec] N 76°24[min]28.0[sec] W
36°56[min]03.0[sec] N 76°24[min]37.0[sec] W
36°57[min]53.7[sec] N 76°26[min]41.5[sec] W
36°58[min]23.0[sec] N 76°27[min]11.0[sec] W
36°58[min]48.5[sec] N 76°27[min]11.0[sec] W
36°58[min]35.4[sec] N 76°26[min]38.4[sec] W
36°57[min]51.7[sec] N 76°26[min]02.8[sec] W
36°57[min]30.6[sec] N 76°25[min]34.5[sec] W

(ii) Anchorage Berth I–1. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 400 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°57[min]08.5[sec] N 76°25[min]21.6[sec] W

(iii) Anchorage Berth I–2. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 400 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°57[min]23.8[sec] N 76°25[min]46.0[sec] W

(iv) Anchorage J, Newport News Middle Ground. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°55[min]59.9[sec] N 76°22[min]11.7[sec] W
36°55[min]59.9[sec] N 76°24[min]00.0[sec] W
36°56[min]25.3[sec] N 76°23[min]48.0[sec] W
36°57[min]10.2[sec] N 76°24[min]09.9[sec] W
36°57[min]12.0[sec] N 76°23[min]47.3[sec] W
36°56[min]38.5[sec] N 76°21[min]39.1[sec] W
36°56[min]38.5[sec] N 76°20[min]47.0[sec] W

(v) Anchorage K, Newport News Middle Ground. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°57[min]56.4[sec] N 76°20[min]30.5[sec] W
36°57[min]08.5[sec] N 76°20[min]31.0[sec] W
36°56[min]48.8[sec] N 76°20[min]22.5[sec] W
36°56[min]45.0[sec] N 76°20[min]32.0[sec] W
36°56[min]45.0[sec] N 76°21[min]37.7[sec] W
36°57[min]14.1[sec] N 76°23[min]29.1[sec] W
36°57[min]28.1[sec] N 76°21[min]11.7[sec] W

(vi) Anchorage Berth K–1. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 400 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°57[min]30.5[sec] N 76°20[min]45.3[sec] W

(vii) Anchorage Berth K–2. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 400 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

36°57[min]16.8[sec] N 76°21[min]09.5[sec] W

(viii) Anchorage Berth L, Craney Island Flats. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°55[min]59.9[sec] N 76°22[min]11.7[sec] W
36°56[min]38.5[sec] N 76°20[min]45.5[sec] W
36°56[min]30.0[sec] N 76°20[min]24.3[sec] W
36°56[min]04.2[sec] N 76°20[min]26.2[sec] W

(5) Elizabeth River Anchorages. (i) Anchorage M, Port Norfolk. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°51[min]45.7[sec] N 76°19[min]31.5[sec] W
36°51[min]45.8[sec] N 76°19[min]20.7[sec] W
36°51[min]37.8[sec] N 76°19[min]24.3[sec] W
36°51[min]32.5[sec] N 76°19[min]31.1[sec] W
36°51[min]40.7[sec] N 76°19[min]37.3[sec] W
36°51[min]45.7[sec] N 76°19[min]31.5[sec] W

(ii) Anchorage N, Hospital Point. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

36°51[min]05.4[sec] N 76°18[min]22.4[sec] W
36°50[min]50.0[sec] N 76°18[min]00.0[sec] W
36°50[min]36.7[sec] N 76°17[min]52.8[sec] W
36°50[min]33.6[sec] N 76°17[min]58.8[sec] W
36°50[min]49.3[sec] N 76°18[min]09.0[sec] W
36°50[min]50.3[sec] N 76°18[min]07.8[sec] W
36°50[min]56.2[sec] N 76°18[min]12.5[sec] W
36°51[min]01.8[sec] N 76°18[min]32.3[sec] W

(iii) Anchorage O, The Hague. The waters of the basin known as “The Hague”, north of the Brambleton Avenue Bridge, except for the area within 100 feet of the bridge span that provides access to and from the Elizabeth River.

(6) Anchorage Q. Quarantine Anchorage. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

Latitude Longitude

37°17[min]13.7[sec] N 76°06[min]41.6[sec] W
37°17[min]30.3[sec] N 76°05[min]53.9[sec] W
37°16[min]25.0[sec] N 76°05[min]18.4[sec] W
37°16[min]08.4[sec] N 76°06[min]06.0[sec] W

(i) Anchorage Berth Q–1. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 yards and with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

37°17[min]05.7[sec] N 76°06[min]08.9[sec] W

(ii) Anchorage Berth Q–2. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 yards with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude

37°16[min]33.0[sec] N 76°05[min]51.1[sec] W

(b) Definitions. As used in this section—

Class 1 (explosive) materials means Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 explosives, as defined in 49 CFR 173.50.

Dangerous cargo means “certain dangerous cargo” as defined in §160.204 of this title.

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.

(c) General regulations. (1) Except as otherwise provided, this section applies to vessels over 20 meters long and vessels carrying or handling dangerous cargo or Class 1 (explosive) materials while anchored in an anchorage ground described in this section.

(2) Except as otherwise provided, a vessel may not occupy an anchorage for more than 30 days, unless the vessel obtains permission from the Captain of the Port.

(3) Except in an emergency, a vessel that is likely to sink or otherwise become a menace or obstruction to navigation or to the anchoring of other vessels, may not occupy an anchorage, unless the vessel obtains permission from the Captain of the Port.

(4) The Captain of the Port may, upon application, assign a vessel to a specific berth within an anchorage for a specified period of time.

(5) The Captain of the Port may grant a revocable permit to a vessel for a habitual use of a berth. Only the vessel that holds the revocable permit may use the berth during the period that the permit is in effect.

(6) The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, may authorize the establishment and placement of temporary mooring buoys within a berth. Placement of a fixed structure within an anchorage may be authorized by the District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

(7) If an application is for the long-term lay up of a vessel, the Captain of the Port may establish special conditions in the permit with which the vessel must comply.

(8) Upon notification by the Captain of the Port to shift its position within an anchorage, a vessel at anchor must get underway at once or signal for a tug. The vessel must move to its new location within 2 hours after notification.

(9) The Captain of the Port may prescribe specific conditions for vessels anchoring within the anchorages described in this section, including, but not limited to, the number and location of anchors, scope of chain, readiness of engineering plant and equipment, usage of tugs, and requirements for maintaining communications guards on selected radio frequencies.

(10) A vessel that does not have a sufficient crew on board to weigh anchor at any time must have two anchors in place, unless the Captain of the Port waives this requirement. Members of the crew may not be released until the required anchors have been set.

(11) No vessel at anchor or at a mooring within an anchorage may transfer oil to another vessel unless the vessel has given the Captain of the Port the four hours advance notice required by §156.118 of this title.

(12) Barges may not anchor in the deeper portions of anchorages or interfere with the anchoring of deep-draft vessels.

(13) Barges towed in tandem to an anchorage must be nested together when anchored.

(14) Any vessel anchored or moored in an anchorage adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel or Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel (MMBT) must be capable of getting underway within 30 minutes with sufficient power to keep free of the bridge tunnel complex.

(15) A vessel may not anchor or moor in an anchorage adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel or Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel (MMBT) if its steering or main propulsion equipment is impaired.

(d) Regulations for vessels handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials. This paragraph applies to every vessel, except a naval vessel, handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials.

(1) Unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port, each commercial vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials must be anchored or moored within Anchorage Berth E–1.

(2) Each vessel, including each tug and stevedore boat, used for loading or unloading dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials in an anchorage, must have permission issued by the Captain of the Port.

(3) The Captain of the Port may require every person having business aboard a vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials while in an anchorage, other than a member of the crew, to hold a form of valid identification.

(4) Each person having business aboard a vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials while in an anchorage, other than a member of the crew, must present the identification prescribed by paragraph (d)(3) of this section to any Coast Guard boarding officer who requests it.

(5) Each non-self-propelled vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials must have a tug in attendance at all times while at anchor.

(6) Each vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials while at anchor must display by day a red flag (Bravo flag) in a prominent location and by night a fixed red light.

(e) Regulations for Specific Anchorages—(1) Anchorages A, B, C, and D. Except for a naval vessel, military support vessel, or vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel may not anchor in Anchorages A, B, C, or D without the permission of the Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port must consult with the Commander, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, before granting a vessel permission to anchor in Anchorages A, B, C, or D.

(2) Anchorage E. (i) A vessel may not anchor in Anchorage E without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(ii) The Captain of the Port must give commercial vessels priority over naval and public vessels.

(iii) The Captain of the Port may at any time revoke permission to anchor in Anchorage E issued under the authority of paragraph (e)(4)(i) of this section.

(iv) A vessel may not anchor in Anchorage Berth E–1, unless it is handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials.

(v) A vessel may not anchor within 500 yards of Anchorage Berth E–1 without the permission of the Captain of the Port, if the berth is occupied by a vessel handling or carrying dangerous cargoes or Class 1 (explosive) materials.

(3) Anchorage F. A vessel having a draft less than 45 feet may not anchor in Anchorage F without the permission of the Captain of the Port. No vessel may anchor in Anchorage F for a longer period than 72 hours without permission from the Captain of the Port. Vessels expecting to be at anchor for more than 72 hours must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port.

(4) Anchorage G. (i) Except for a naval vessel, a vessel may not anchor in Anchorage G without the permission of the Captain of the Port.

(ii) When handling or transferring Class 1 (explosive) materials in Anchorage G, naval vessels must comply with Department of Defense Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, or the standards in this section, whichever are the more stringent.

(iii) When barges and other vessels are berthed at the Ammunition Barge Mooring Facility, located at latitude 36°58'34" N, longitude 76°21'12" W., no other vessel, except a vessel that is receiving or offloading Class 1 (explosive) materials, may anchor within 1,000 yards of the Ammunition Barge Mooring Facility. Vessels transferring class 1 (explosive) materials must display by day a red flag (Bravo flag) in a prominent location and by night a fixed red light.

(iv) Whenever a vessel is handling or transferring Class 1 (explosive) materials while at anchor in Anchorage G, no other vessel may anchor in Anchorage G without the permission of the Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port must consult with the Commander, Naval Station Norfolk, before granting a vessel permission to anchor in Anchorage G.

(v) A vessel located within Anchorage G may not handle or transfer Class 1 (explosive) materials within 400 yards of Norfolk Harbor Entrance Reach.

(vi) A vessel may not handle or transfer Class 1 (explosive) materials within 850 yards of another anchored vessel, unless the other vessel is also handling or transferring Class 1 (explosive) materials.

(vii) A vessel may not handle or transfer Class 1 (explosive) materials within 850 yards of Anchorage F or H.

(5) Anchorage I: Anchorage Berths I–1 and I–2. A vessel that is 500 feet or less in length or that has a draft of 30 feet or less may not anchor in Anchorage Berth I–1 or I–2 without the permission of the Captain of the Port.

(6) Anchorage K: Anchorage Berths K–1 and K–2. A vessel that is 500 feet or less in length or that has a draft of 30 feet or less may not anchor in Anchorage Berth K–1 or K–2 without the permission of the Captain of the Port.

(7) Anchorage N. Portions of this anchorage are a special anchorage area under §110.72aa of this part during marine events regulated under §100.501 of this chapter.

(8) Anchorage O. (i) A vessel may not anchor in Anchorage O unless it is a recreational vessel.

(ii) No float, raft, lighter, houseboat, or other craft may be laid up for any reason in Anchorage O without the permission of the Captain of the Port.

(9) Anchorage Q: Quarantine Anchorage. (i) A vessel that is arriving from or departing for sea and that requires an examination by public health, customs, or immigration authorities shall anchor in Anchorage Q. Vessels not needing examination may use Anchorage Q at any time.

(ii) Every vessel using Anchorage Q must be prepared to move promptly under its own power to another location when directed by the Captain of the Port, and must promptly vacate Anchorage Q after being examined and released by authorities.

(iii) Any non-self-propelled vessel using Anchorage Q must have a tugboat in attendance while undergoing examination by quarantine, customs, or immigration authorities, except with the permission of the Captain of the Port.

[CGD05–04–043, 70 FR 29955, May 25, 2005]

§ 110.170 Lockwoods Folly Inlet, N.C.
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(a) Explosives Anchorage. Beginning at a point southeast of Shallotte Inlet at latitude 33°52'31", longitude 78°18'49"; thence south to latitude 33°51'31", longitude 78°18'42"; thence east to latitude 33°51'51", longitude 78°14'35"; thence north to latitude 33°52'52", longitude 78°14'40"; thence west to the point of beginning.

(b) General regulations. (1) This anchorage is reserved for the exclusive use of vessels carrying explosives.

(2) Vessels in this anchorage shall not anchor closer than 1,500 yards to one another. This provision is not intended to prohibit barges or lighters from lying alongside vessels for transfer of cargo.

(3) The maximum quantity of explosives aboard any vessel that may be in this anchorage is 8,000 tons.

(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the owner, master, or person in charge of any vessel from the penalties of the law for obstructing navigation or for not complying with the navigation laws in regard to lights, fog signals, etc.

[CGFR 69–1, 34 FR 839, Jan. 18, 1969]

§ 110.173 Port of Charleston, SC.
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(a) The anchorage grounds—(1) Commercial Anchorage A. This anchorage is located adjacent to the western edge of Folly Island Channel and southwest of Rebellion Reach and is bounded by the following coordinates:

32°45'34" N., 79°52'12" W.; to

32°46'17" N., 79°53'21" W.; to

32°45'51" N., 79°53'23" W.; to

32°45'34" N., 79°52'55" W.; thence back to

32°45'34" N., 79°52'12" W.

(2) Commercial Anchorage B. This anchorage is located adjacent to the south side of South Channel and bounded by the following coordinates:

32°45'28" N., 79°53'40" W.; to

32°45'28" N., 79°54'46" W.; to

32°45'19" N., 79°54'46" W.; to

32°45'12" N., 79°54'06" W.; to

32°45'16" N., 79°53'40" W.; thence back to

32°45'28" N., 79°53'40" W.

(3) Commercial Anchorage C. This anchorage is located 1800 yards, 118° true from St. Michaels Church Spire and has a diameter of 500 yards. Vessels using this anchorage must anchor in the center.

(4) Commercial Anchorage D. This anchorage is located 51°30' true, 1375 yards from St. Michaels Church Spire and has a diameter of 1400 feet. The use of this anchorage is limited to loaded vessels for a period of not more than 24 hours.

(b) The regulations. (1) Except in cases of great emergency, no vessel shall be anchored in the main ship channels as defined by broken lines marking their boundaries on NOAA Chart 11524. Vessels must be anchored in such a way as not to interfere with the free navigation of channels in the port, including Cooper, Ashley, Wando Rivers, and Town Creek, nor to obstruct the approach to any pier or entrance to any slip, nor to impede the movement of any vessel or craft.

(2) Vessels using the anchorages opposite the eastern waterfront of Charleston shall place their anchors as near as possible in the center of the anchorage. Vessels not using a designated commercial anchorage shall not place their anchors within the main ship channels, nor shall be so anchored as to swing within 400 feet of any wharf or pier on the eastern waterfront of Charleston. Vessels may be so anchored as to swing into the main ship channels only if they are so placed with reference to the customary winds, tides, and currents of the harbor, as to swing only during slack water, and that during this period there shall remain in the waters adjacent to the channel an area of sufficient depth as to permit the safe passage of loaded vessels.

(3) No vessel may anchor within the designated anchorages for more than 72 hours without the prior approval of the Captain of the Port.

(4) No vessel may anchor unless it maintains a bridge watch, guards and answers Channel 16 FM, and maintains an accurate position plot.

(5) If any anchored vessel is so close to another that a collision is probable, each vessel must communicate with the other vessel and the Captain of the Port on Channel 16 FM and shall act to eliminate the close proximity situation.

(6) No vessel may anchor unless it maintains the capability to get underway within 4 hours.

(7) No vessel may anchor in a “dead ship” status (propulsion or control unavailable for normal operations) without the prior approval of the Captain of the Port.

(8) Dragging of anchors in or across main ship channels and cable areas is prohibited.

(9) Vessels which, through force of great emergency, are anchored contrary to the foregoing regulations in this section shall be shifted to new berths in accordance with such regulations at the earliest opportunity. (continued)