CCLME.ORG - 33 CFR PART 110—ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS

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(2) The geographic boundaries of each anchorage are contained in paragraph (e) of this section.

Table 110.224(D)(1)
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Anchorage No. General location Purpose Specific regulations
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4.......................... San Francisco Bay.... General.............. Notes a, b.
5.......................... ......do............. ......do............. Do.
6.......................... ......do............. ......do............. Note a.
7.......................... ......do............. ......do............. Notes a, b, c, d, e.
8.......................... ......do............. ......do............. Notes a, b, c.
9.......................... ......do............. ......do............. Notes a, b, m.
10......................... ......do............. Naval................ Note a.
12......................... ......do............. Explosives........... Notes a, f.
13......................... ......do............. ......do............. Notes a, e, g.
14......................... ......do............. ......do............. Notes a, f, h.
18......................... San Pablo Bay........ General..............
19......................... ......do............. ......do............. Note b.
20......................... ......do............. ......do.............
21......................... ......do............. Naval................
22......................... Carquinez Strait..... General..............
23......................... Benicia.............. General.............. Notes c, d, e, l.
24......................... Carquinez Strait..... General.............. Note j.
26......................... Suisun Bay........... ......do............. Note k.
27......................... ......do............. ......do.............
28......................... San Joaquin River.... ......do.............
30......................... ......do............. Explosives...........
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Notes: a. When sustained winds are in excess of 25 knots each vessel greater than 300 gross tons using this anchorage shall maintain a continuous radio watch on VHF channel 13 (156.65 MHz) and VHF channel 14 (156.70 MHz). This radio watch must be maintained by a person who fluently speaks the English language.

b. Each vessel using this anchorage may not project into adjacent channels or fairways.

c. This anchorage is primarily for use by vessels requiring a temporary anchorage waiting to proceed to pier facilities or other anchorage grounds. This anchorage may not be used by vessels for the purpose of loading any dangerous cargoes or combustible liquids unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.

d. Each vessel using this anchorage may not remain for more than 12 hours unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.

e. Each vessel using this anchorage shall be prepared to move within 1 hour upon notification by the Captain of the Port.

f. The maximum total quantity of explosives that may be on board a vessel using this anchorage shall be limited to 3,000 tons unless otherwise authorized with the written permission of the Captain of the Port.

g. The maximum total quantity of explosives that may be on board a vessel using this anchorage shall be limited to 50 tons except that, with the written permission of the Captain of the Port, each vessel in transit, loaded with explosives in excess of 50 tons, may anchor temporarily in this anchorage provided that the hatches to the holds containing explosives are not opened.

h. Each vessel using this anchorage will be assigned a berth by the Captain of the Port on the basis of the maximum quantity of explosives that will be on board the vessel.

i. [Reserved]

j. Each vessel using this anchorage shall promptly notify the Captain of the Port, upon anchoring and upon departure.

k. See §162.270 of this title establishing restricted areas in the vicinity of the Maritime Administration Reserve Fleet.

l. Vessels using this anchorage must exceed 15 feet draft, have engines on standby, and have a pilot on board.

m. Any vessel anchoring in a “dead-ship” status shall have one assist tug of adequate bollard pull on standby and immediately available (maximum of 15 minute response time) to provide emergency maneuvering. When the sustained winds are 20 knots or greater, or when the wind gusts are 25 knots or greater, the tug must be alongside.

(e) Boundaries—(1) Anchorage No. 4. Bounded by the west shore of San Francisco Bay and the following lines: Beginning on the shore southwest of Point San Quentin at latitude 37°56'28" N., longitude 122°28'54" W.; thence east-southeasterly to latitude 37°55'55" N., longitude 122°26'49" W., thence southwesterly to latitude 37°54'13" N., longitude 122°27'24" W., thence southeasterly to the shore of Tiburon Peninsula at Point Chauncey at latitude 37°53'40.5" N., longitude 122°26'55" W. When Explosives Anchorage No. 13 is activated by the Captain of the Port, it and the forbidden anchorage zone surrounding it are excluded from Anchorage No. 4.

(2) Anchorage No. 5, Southampton Shoal. In San Francisco Bay at Southampton Shoal bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates:

37°55[min]48[sec] N. 122°25[min]52[sec] W; to
37°55[min]50[sec] N. 122°26[min]32[sec] W; to
37°54[min]49[sec] N. 122°26[min]39[sec] W; to
37°54[min]03[sec] N. 122°26[min]06[sec] W; to
37°53[min]25[sec] N. 122°25[min]30[sec] W; to
37°53[min]23[sec] N. 122°25[min]09[sec] W; to
37°55[min]19[sec] N. 122°25[min]33[sec] W; to
37°55[min]42[sec] N. 122°25[min]45[sec] W; thence
back to
37°55[min]48[sec] N. 122°25[min]52[sec] W.

(3) Anchorage No. 6. Bounded by the east shore of San Francisco Bay and the following lines: Beginning at the shore of the southernmost extremity of Point Isabel at latitude 37°53'46" N., longitude 122°19'19" W.; thence westerly along the north shore of Brooks Island to the jetty extending westerly therefrom; thence westerly along the jetty to its bayward end at latitude 37°54'13" N., longitude 122°23'27" W.; thence south-southeasterly to latitude 37°49'53" N.; longitude 122°21'39" W.; thence southeasterly to latitude 37°49'32.5" N., longitude 122°21'20.5" W.; thence easterly to latitude 37°49'34" N., longitude 122°20'13" W.; thence east-southeasterly to latitude 37°49'30" N., longitude 122°19'45.5" W.; thence east-northeasterly to the shore at Emeryville at latitude 37°50'04" N., longitude 122°17'41" W.; excluding from this area, however, the channel to Berkeley Marina delineated by lines joining the following points:

37°52[min]08[sec] N., 122°19[min]07[sec] W.
37°52[min]03[sec] N., 122°19[min]17.5[sec] W.
37°52[min]00[sec] N., 122°19[min]15.5[sec] W.
37°51[min]01[sec] N., 122°22[min]07[sec] W.
37°50[min]43[sec] N., 122°22[min]00[sec] W.
37°50[min]53[sec] N., 122°21[min]32[sec] W.
37°51[min]47[sec] N., 122°18[min]59[sec] W.

(4) Anchorage No. 7, Treasure Island. In San Francisco Bay at Treasure Island bounded a line connecting the following coordinates:

37°49[min]36[sec] N., 122°22[min]40[sec] W; to
37°50[min]00[sec] N., 122°22[min]57[sec] W; to
37°50[min]00[sec] N., 122°23[min]44[sec] W; to
37°49[min]22.5[sec] N., 122°23[min]44[sec] W; to
37°48[min]40.5[sec] N., 122°22[min]38[sec] W; to
37°49[min]00.0[sec] N., 122°22[min]16[sec] W; thence
along the shore to
37°49[min]36[sec] N., 122°22[min]40[sec] W.

(5) Anchorage No. 8. In San Francisco Bay bounded by the west shore of Alameda Island and the following lines: Beginning at 37°47'52" N, 122°19'58" W; thence west-northwesterly to 37°48'02.5" N 122°21'01.5" W; thence west-southwesterly to 37°47'51.5" N, 122°21'40" W; thence south-southwesterly to 37°47'35.5" N, 122°21'50" W; thence south-southeasterly to 37°46'40" N, 122°21'23" W; thence easterly to 37°46'36.5" N, 122°19'52" W; thence northerly to shore at 37°46'53" N, 122°19'53.5" W (NAD 83).

(6) Anchorage No. 9. In San Francisco Bay bounded on the east by the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay and on the north by the southern shore of Alameda Island and a line beginning at 37°46'21.5" N, 122°19'07" W; thence westerly to 37°46'30" N, 122°21'56" W; thence south-southeasterly to 37°41'45" N, 122°20'22" W (San Bruno Channel Light 1); thence south-southeasterly to 37°38'38.5" N, 122°18'48.5" W (San Bruno Channel Light 5); thence southeasterly to 37°36'05" N, 122°14'18" W; thence northeasterly to shore at 37°37'38.5" N, 122°09'06.5" W (NAD 83).

(7) Anchorage No. 10. In San Francisco Bay bounded by the east shore of Sausalito and the following lines: Beginning on the shore of Sausalito at latitude 37°51'20" N., longitude 122°28'38" W.; thence southeasterly to latitude 37°50'57.5" N., longitude 122°27'57" W.; thence southwesterly to the shore of Sausalito at latitude 37°50'36" N., longitude 122°28'34" W.

(8) Anchorage No. 12. In San Francisco Bay east of the city of San Francisco a circular area having a radius of 500 yards centered at latitude 37°44'32.5" N., longitude 122°20'27.5" W. A 667-yard-wide forbidden anchorage zone surrounds this anchorage.

(9) Anchorage No. 13. In San Francisco Bay east of the Tiburon Peninsula a circular area having a radius of 333 yards centered at latitude 37°55'26" N., longitude 122°27'27" W. A 667-yard-wide forbidden anchorage zone surrounds this anchorage except where such zone would extend beyond the limits of Anchorage No. 4.

Note: See §110.224(e)(2) for a description of Anchorage No. 4.

(10) Anchorage No. 14. In San Francisco Bay east of Hunters Point an area 1,000 yards wide and 2,760 yards long, the end boundaries of which are semicircles, with a radii of 500 yards and center, respectively at latitude 37°42'37" N., longitude 122°19'48" W. and latitude 37°43'29" N., longitude 122°19'48" W. (NAD 83); and the side boundaries of which are parallel tangents joining the semicircles. A forbidden anchorage zone extends 667 yards out from the perimeter on each side.

(11) Anchorage No. 18. In San Pablo Bay bounded by the west shore of San Pablo Bay and the following lines: Beginning at the shore at Point San Pedro at latitude 37°59'16" N., longitude 122°26'47" W.; thence easterly to latitude 37°59'16" N., longitude 122°26'26" W.; thence northerly to latitude 38°03'46" N., longitude 122°25'52.5" W.; thence northwesterly to the shore south of the entrance to Novato Creek at latitude 38°05'13.5" N., longitude 122°29'04" W.; excluding from this area, however, the channel to Hamilton Field and the extension of this channel easterly to the boundary of the anchorage, and the pipeline area therein.

(12) Anchorage No. 19. In San Pablo Bay bounded by the northeast shore of San Pablo Bay and the following lines: Beginning at the shore of Tubbs Island at latitude 38°07'39" N., longitude 122°25'18" W.; thence southerly to latitude 38°00'36" N., longitude 122°25'20" W.; thence northeasterly to latitude 38°03'13" N., longitude 122°19'46" W.; thence east-northeasterly to latitude 38°03'37" N., longitude 122°17'13" W.; thence northerly to the long dike extending southwesterly from Mare Island at latitude 38°03'52.5" N., longitude 122°17'10" W.; thence along the long dike to the shore at Mare Island.

(13) Anchorage No. 20. In San Pablo Bay bounded by the southeast shore of San Pablo Bay and the following lines: Beginning at the northeast corner of Parr Terminal No. 4 at Point San Pablo at latitude 37°57'59" N., longitude 122°25'35" W.; thence northeasterly to latitude 38°01'27.5" N., longitude 122°21'33" W.; thence east-northeasterly to the Union Oil Co. pier at Oleum at latitude 38°03'18" N., longitude 122°15'37" W.; and thence along this pier to the shore.

(14) Anchorage No. 21. In San Pablo Bay south of Mare Island a rectangular area beginning at latitude 38°03'56" N., longitude 122°15'56" W.; thence easterly to latitude 38°04'02" N., longitude 122°15'20" W.; thence southerly to latitude 38°03'48" N., longitude 122°15'16" W.; thence westerly to latitude 38°03'42" N., longitude 122°15'52" W.; thence northerly to the point of beginning.

(15) Anchorage No. 22, Carquinez Strait. In Carquinez Strait an area bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates:

38°02[min]36.8[sec] N. 122°09[min]59[sec] W; to
38°02[min]06.6[sec] N. 122°09[min]46.7[sec] W; to
38°01[min]53.8[sec] N. 122°09[min]00[sec] W; to
38°02[min]33.9[sec] N. 122°09[min]00[sec] W; thence
back to
38°02[min]36.8[sec] N. 122°09[min]59[sec] W.

(16) Anchorage No. 23, Benicia. In Carquinez Strait an area bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates:

38°02[min]33.9[sec] N. 122°09[min]00[sec] W; to
38°01[min]53.8[sec] N. 122°09[min]00[sec] W; to
38°01[min]57.4[sec] N. 122°08[min]19.3[sec] W; to
38°02[min]33[sec] N. 122°08[min]18.6[sec] W; thence
back to
38°02[min]33.9[sec] N. 122°09[min]00[sec] W.

(17) Anchorage No. 24. Bounded by the north shore of Carquinez Strait and the following points: Beginning on the shore at Dillon Point at 38°03'44" N, 122°11'34" W; thence southeasterly to 38°03'21" N, 122°10'43" W; thence southeasterly to 38°02'36" N, 122°10'03" W (Carquinez Strait Light 23); thence to the shore at the Benicia City Wharf at 38°02'40" N, 122°09'55" W (NAD 83).

(18) Anchorage No. 26. On the west side of Suisun Bay, adjacent to and northeast of the city of Benicia within the following boundaries:Beginning on the shore northeast of Army Point at latitude 38°02'54" N., longitude 122°07'37" W.; thence south-southeasterly along the Southern Pacific bridge to latitude 38°02'38" N., longitude 122°07'24" W.; thence easterly to latitude 38°02'42" N., longitude 122°07'07.5" W.; thence northeasterly to latitude 38°05'42" N., longitude 122°04'06" W.; thence northwesterly to the shore at latitude 38°05'58" N., longitude 122°04'28" W.; thence along the shore to the point of beginning.

(19) Anchorage No. 27. In the northeast portion of Suisun Bay bounded by the north shore and the following lines: Beginning on the shore of Grizzly Island at latitude 38°08'13" N., longitude 122°02'42.5" W.; thence southerly to tripod at Preston Point on Roe Island at latitude 38°04'16" N., longitude 122°02'42" W.; thence along the south shore of Roe Island to latitude 38°04'05" N., longitude 122°01'35" W.; thence east-southeasterly to latitude 38°03'42.5" N., longitude 121°58'54" W.; thence easterly to the shore of Chipps Island at latitude 38°03'42.5" N., longitude 121°55'05" W.

(20) Anchorage No. 28. The area bounded on the east by the shore of Lower Sherman Island and the following lines: Beginning at Point Sacramento on Lower Sherman Island at latitude 38°03'45" N., longitude 121°50'17.5" W.; thence southwesterly to latitude 38°03'37.5" N., longitude 121°50'31" W.; thence south-southeasterly to latitude 38°02'11" N.; longitude 121°49'58" W.; thence to the shore of Lower Sherman Island at latitude 38°02'23" N., longitude 121°49'49" W.

(21) Anchorage No. 30. The portion of the Old San Joaquin River Channel bounded on the west by the shore of Mandeville Point and the following lines: Beginning on the shore of Mandeville Point at latitude 38°04'01" N., longitude 121°32'05" W.; thence northeasterly to latitude 38°04'07.5" N., longitude 121°31'58" W.; thence southeasterly to latitude 38°03'47" N., longitude 121°31'42.5" W.; thence westerly to the shore of Mandeville Point at latitude 38°03'47.5" N., longitude 121°31'56" W.

[CGD12 84–07, 51 FR 12315, Apr. 10, 1986; 51 FR 15322, Apr. 23, 1986, as amended by CGD12 86–13, 52 FR 11646, Apr. 10, 1987; CGD11–88–03, 53 FR 17028, May 13, 1988; CGD11–88–01, 53 FR 20618, June 6, 1988; CGD11–88–04, 53 FR 37557, Sept. 27, 1988; CGD11–91–07, 57 FR 11578, Apr. 6, 1992; CGD11–94–005, 59 FR 64580, Dec. 15, 1994; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33663, June 28, 1996; CGD11–97–002, 63 FR 32740, June 16, 1998; CGD11–01–003, 66 FR 33833, June 26, 2001; USCG–2003–15404, 68 FR 37740, June 25, 2003]

§ 110.228 Columbia River, Oregon and Washington.
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(a) The anchorage grounds.—(1) Astoria North Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning north of Astoria, Oregon, at latitude 46°11'47" N, longitude 123°49'39" W; thence continuing northerly to latitude 46°12'05" N, longitude 123°49'35" W; thence northeasterly to latitude 46°13'16" N, longitude 123°46'23" W; thence southerly to latitude 46°13'01" N, longitude 123°46'12" W; thence southwesterly to latitude 46°11'52" N, longitude 123°49'13" W; thence westerly to the point of beginning.

(2) Astoria South Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning north of Astoria, Oregon, at latitude 46°11'38" N, longitude 123°48'59" W; thence continuing northerly to latitude 46°11'47" N, longitude 123°49'08" W; thence northeasterly to latitude 46°13'03" N, longitude 123°45'50" W; thence northeasterly to latitude 46°13'07" N, longitude 123°45'37" W; thence southerly to latitude 46°12'56" N, longitude 123°45'30" W; thence southwesterly to latitude 46°12'24" N, longitude 123°46'33" W; thence southwesterly to latitude 46°12'07" N, longitude 123°47'24" W; thence southwesterly to the point of beginning.

(3) Longview Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning southeast of Longview, Washington, at latitude 46°07'15" N, longitude 122°59'08" W; thence continuing northeasterly to latitude 46°07'23" N, longitude 122°58'56" W; thence southeasterly to latitude 46°06'58" N, longitude 122°58'20" W; thence southeasterly to latitude 46°06'42" N, longitude 122°57'56" W; thence southerly to latitude 46°06'33" N, longitude 122°58'04" W; thence westerly to latitude 46°06'35" N, longitude 122°58'10" W; thence northwesterly to latitude 46°06'42" N, longitude 122°58'23" W; thence northwesterly to the point of beginning.

(4) Kalama Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning northeast of Sandy Island at latitude 46°00'59" N, longitude 122°51'31" W; thence continuing southeasterly to latitude 46°00'55" N, longitude 122°51'27" W; thence southeasterly to latitude 46°00'36" N, longitude 122°51'11" W; thence southerly to latitude 45°59'42" N, longitude 122°50'48" W; thence westerly to latitude 45°59'39" N, longitude 122°50'59" W; thence northerly to latitude 46°00'35" N, longitude 122°51'26" W; thence northwesterly to latitude 46°00'52" N, longitude 122°51'41" W; thence northeasterly to the point of beginning.

(5) Woodland Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning east of Columbia City, Oregon, at latitude 45°53'56" N, longitude 122°48'13" W; thence continuing easterly to latitude 45°53'58" N, longitude 122°47'58" W; thence southerly to latitude 45°53'29" N, longitude 122°47'41" W; thence westerly to latitude 45°53'21" N, longitude 122°47'59" W; thence northerly to latitude 45°53'42" N, longitude 122°48'09" W; thence northerly to the point of beginning.

(6) Henrici Bar Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning near the mouth of Bachelor Slough at latitude 45°47'25" N, longitude 122°46'45" W; thence continuing southeasterly to latitude 45°46'46" N, longitude 122°46'10" W; thence southeasterly to latitude 45°46'26" N, longitude 122°45'56" W; thence southerly to latitude 45°46'04" N, longitude 122°45'46" W; thence southerly to latitude 45°45'42" N, longitude 122°45'41" W; thence southerly to latitude 45°45'38" N, longitude 122°45'41" W; thence westerly to latitude 45°45'38" N, longitude 122°45'48" W; thence northerly to latitude 45°46'17" N, longitude 122°46'06" W; thence northwesterly to latitude 45°47'21" N, longitude 122°46'55" W; thence northeasterly to the point of beginning.

(7) Willow Bar Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning northeast of Reeder Point at latitude 45°43'41" N, longitude 122°45'36" W; thence continuing easterly to latitude 45°43'40" N, longitude 122°45'26" W; thence southerly to latitude 45°41'28" N, longitude 122°46'12" W; thence westerly to latitude 45°41'30" N, longitude 122°46'22" W; thence northerly to the point of beginning.

(8) Kelley Point Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning east of Kelley Point at latitude 45°39'07" N, longitude 122°45'36" W; thence continuing northeasterly to latitude 45°39'11" N, longitude 122°45'32" W; thence southerly to latitude 45°39'03" N, longitude 122°45'17" W; thence westerly to latitude 45°38'58" N, longitude 122°45'22" W; thence northerly to the point of beginning.

(9) Hayden Island Anchorage. An area enclosed by a line beginning south of Mathews Point at latitude 45°38'44" N, longitude 122°44'35" W; thence continuing easterly to latitude 45°38'27" N, longitude 122°43'21" W; thence southeasterly to latitude 45°38'12" N, longitude 122°43'03" W; thence westerly to latitude 45°38'19" N, longitude 122°43'40" W; thence northwesterly to latitude 45°38'42" N, longitude 122°44'36" W; thence northeasterly to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) All designated anchorages are intended for the primary use of deep-draft vessels over 200 feet in length.

(2) If a vessel under 200 feet in length is anchored in a designated anchorage, the master or person in charge of the vessel shall:

(i) Ensure that the vessel is anchored so as to minimize conflict with large, deep-draft vessels utilizing or seeking to utilize the anchorage; and

(ii) Move the vessel out of the area if requested by the master of a large, deep-draft vessel seeking to enter or depart the area or if directed by the Captain of the Port.

(3) No vessel may occupy a designated anchorage for more than 30 consecutive days without a permit from the Captain of the Port.

(4) No vessel being layed-up or dismantled or undergoing major alterations or repairs may occupy a designated anchorage without a permit from the Captain of the Port.

(5) No vessel carrying a Cargo of Particular Hazard listed in §126.10 of this chapter may occupy a designated anchorage without permission from the Captain of the Port.

(6) No vessel in a condition such that it is likely to sink or otherwise become a hazard to the operation of other vessels shall occupy a designated anchorage except in an emergency and then only for such periods as may be authorized by the Captain of the Port.

(7) Except as allowed for emergencies, no vessel may occupy either the Henrici Bar or Willow Bar Anchorages during the commercial drift fishing seasons established by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Vessels occupying either of these anchorages at the time a drift fishing season is announced must depart prior to commencement of the season. In no case, however, shall a vessel have less than 48 hours to effect the move.

(8) ODFW will normally notify the Captain of the Port four days in advance of any commercial drift fishing season. Once notified, the Captain of the Port will inform the Portland Steamship Operators Association (PSOA) via the Merchant's Exchange and will notify the Columbia River and Bar Pilots.

[CGD13 85–07, 52 FR 46761, Dec. 10, 1987]

§ 110.229 Straits of Juan de Fuca, Wash.
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(a) Anchorage grounds—(1) Nonanchorage area (Port Angeles Harbor). Beginning at a point on the shore at latitude 48°07'04.5" N., longitude 123°24'15.6" W.; thence to latitude 48°07'39.1" N., longitude 123°24'00" W.; thence to latitude 48°07'36.7" N., longitude 123°23'46" W.; thence to a point on the shoreline at latitude 48°06'57.4" N., longitude 123°24'04" W.

(b) The regulations. (1) No vessel may anchor in this nonanchorage area at any time.

(2) Dragging, seining, fishing, or other activities which may foul underwater installations within this nonanchorage area are prohibited.

(3) Vessels may transit his nonanchorage area, but must proceed by the most direct route and without unnecessary delay.

(4) The city of Port Angeles will mark this area with signs on the shoreline visible (during normal daylight) 1 mile to seaward reading, “Do not Anchor in This Area.”

[CGD 72–233, 39 FR 41849, Dec. 3, 1974]

§ 110.230 Puget Sound Area, Wash.
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(a) The anchorage grounds—(1) Freshwater Bay emergency explosives anchorage, Strait of Juan de Fuca. All of Freshwater Bay and adjacent waters shoreward of a line beginning at Observatory Point, latitude 48°09'03", longitude 123°38'12", thence due north approximately 1,150 yards to latitude 48°09'36", longitude 123°38'12"; thence 90°, approximately 6,450 yards, to latitude 48°09'36", longitude 123°33'27"; thence 180° to the shoreline.

(i) This area does not constitute an explosives anchorage for loading or discharging explosives, but is established exclusively for use by explosives laden vessels enroute to the ammunition dumping area which encounter adverse weather and sea conditions and are forced to await more favorable conditions before proceeding to sea.

(1–a) Bellingham Bay General Anchorage. The waters of Bellingham Bay within a circular area with a radius of 2,000 yards, having its center at latitude 48°44'15", longitude 122°32'25".

(1–b) Bellingham Bay Explosives Anchorage. The waters of Bellingham Bay within a circular area with a radius of 1,000 yards, having its center at latitude 48°42'48", longitude 122°33'37".

(2) Port Townsend Explosives Anchorages—(i) Fair weather anchorage area. A circular area having a radius of 300 yards, whose center is at latitude 48°06'26", longitude 122°43'46".

(ii) Foul weather anchorage area. A circular area having a radius of 300 yards, whose center is at latitude 48°04'05", longitude 122°44'52".

(3) Holmes Harbor General Anchorage. All of Holmes Harbor lying southerly of a line ranging 310° through Hackney Island, between the shores of Whidbey Island.

(4) Port Gardner General Anchorage, Possession Sound. Beginning at a point bearing 211°, 560 yards, from Snohomish River Light 5; thence 180°, 675 yards; thence 216°, 250 yards; thence 254°, 800 yards; thence 302°, 1,700 yards; thence 49°, 1,280 yards; thence approximately 115°, 1,525 yards, to the point of beginning.

(5) [Reserved]

(6) Thorndike Bay Emergency Explosives Anchorage, Hood Canal. Beginning at a point bearing 267°, 3,500 yards, from Hood Canal Light 7; thence 180°, 1,000 yards to a point approximately 251°, 3,725 yards, from Hood Canal Light 7; thence 270°, 1,350 yards to a point approximately 256°, 5,000 yards, from Hood Canal Light 7; thence due north 1,000 yards, to a point approximately 268°, 4,900 yards, from Hood Canal Light 7; thence approximately 90°, 1,350 yards, to the point of beginning.

(7) Smith Cove General Anchorage (west), Elliott Bay. Shoreward of a line beginning at Fourmile Rock Light; thence to a point bearing 207°, 1,100 yards, from Fourmile Rock Light; thence southeasterly to a point bearing 6°30', 2,075 yards, from Duwamish Head Light 2; thence due north to the shore of Smith Cove.

(8) Smith Cove General Anchorage (east) Elliott Bay. Shoreward of a line beginning at latitude 47°37'36.3" N., Longitude 122°22'38" W.; thence due south 1,350 yards to latitude 47°36'56.6" N., Longitude 122°22'38" W.; thence due east to the shore at latitude 47°36'56.6" N., Longitude 122°21'18.8" W.

(9) Elliott Bay General Anchorage (east). Shoreward of a line beginning at the northeast corner of Harbor Island at latitude 47°35'26.2" N., longitude 122°20'41" W.; thence due north 1,025 yards to latitude 47°35'56.5" N., longitude 122°20'41" W.; thence due west on said line to its intersection with the east line of the West Waterway at latitude 47°35'56.5" N., longitude 120°21'25.5" W.; thence due south to the northwest corner of Harbor Island at latitude 47°35'17.3" N., longitude 122°21'25.5" W.

(10) Elliott Bay General Anchorage (west). Shoreward of a line beginning at latitude 47°35'06.7" N., longitude 122°21'36.8" W.; thence due north to latitude 47°35'46" N., longitude 122°21'36.8" W.; thence on a bearing 335° T for 400 yards to latitude 47°35'56.5" N., longitude 122°21'44" W.; thence due west to Duwamish Head Light; thence due south to the shoreline.

(11) Orchard Point General Anchorage, Puget Sound. Beginning at Orchard Point Light; thence 106°, two miles; thence 180° to the northern shore of Blake Island; thence west and south along the shoreline to the southern end of Blake Island at approximate longitude 122°29'16"; thence 250° to the dock at Harper; thence westerly and northerly along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(12) [Reserved]

(13) Commencement Bay General Anchorage. A quadrilateral area bounded as follows: Beginning at latitude 47°17'37" N., longitude 122°26'00" W.; thence due south to latitude 47°17'19" N., longitude 122°26'00" W.; thence due east to a point bearing 286°T from Hylebos Waterway Light 1 at a distance of 450 yards; thence due north to latitude 47°17'33" N., longitude 122°25'00" W.; thence west northwest to the point of beginning.

(14) Cherry Point General Anchorage. The waters within a circular area with a radius of 0.8 nautical mile, having its center at latitude 48°48'30" N., longitude 122°46'00" W.

(15) Anacortes General Anchorages. (i) Anacortes East (ANE) Anchorage Area. The waters within a circular area with a radius of 600 yards, having its center at 48°31'27" N., 122°33'45" W. [Datum: NAD 1983].

(ii) Anacortes Center (ANC) Anchorage Area. The waters within a circular area with a radius of 600 yards, having its center at 48°30'54" N, 122°34'06" W. [Datum: NAD 1983].

(iii) Anacortes West (ANW) Anchorage Area. The waters within a circular area with a radius of 600 yards, having its center at 48°31'09" N, 122°34'55" W. [Datum: NAD 1983].

(16) Cap Sante Tug and Barge General Anchorage. The Cap Sante Tug and Barge General Anchorage includes all waters enclosed by a line connecting the following points: 48°31'16" N, 122°36'00" W, which is approximately the northeast tip of Cap Sante; then southeast to 48°30'53" N, 122°35'28" W; then west southwest to 48°30'45" N, 122°35'52" W, approximately the south tip of Cap Sante; then north along the shoreline to the point of origin. [Datum: NAD 1983].

(17) Hat Island Tug and Barge General Anchorage. The Hat Island Tug and Barge General Anchorage includes all waters enclosed by a line connecting the following points: 48°31'19" N, 122°33'04" W, near the west side of Hat Island; then southwest to 48°30'37" N, 122°33'38" W; then east to 48°30'37" N, 122°32'00" W; then northwest to the point of origin. [Datum: NAD 1983].

(b) The regulations. (1) No vessel shall anchor in any general anchorage described in paragraph (a) of this section without prior permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP), or his authorized representative. Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound is designated as the COTP's authorized representative. All vessels should seek permission at least 48 hours prior to arrival at the anchorage area in order to avoid unnecessary delays.

(i) Except for the Anacortes General Anchorages, a berth in a general anchorage, if available, may be assigned to any vessel by the Captain of the Port or his authorized representative upon application and he may grant revocable permits for the continuous use of the same berth. For the Anacortes General Anchorages, the following hierarchy will be applied for assignment of a berth: tankers conducting lightering operations, then loaded tankers, and then all other vessels.

(ii) Tugs and oil barges using the Cap Sante and Hat Island General Anchorages are exempt from the requirement to obtain the COTP's permission.

(2) Except for the Anacortes General Anchorages, no vessel shall occupy any general anchorage for a period longer than 30 days unless a permit is obtained from the Captain of the Port for that purpose. There is a 10 days maximum stay at the Anacortes East and Anacortes Center general anchorages, and 6 day maximum stay at the Anacortes West general anchorage.

(3) The COTP or his authorized representative may require vessels to depart from the Anacortes General Anchorage before the expiration of the authorized or maximum stay. The COTP or his authorized representative will provide at least 24-hour notice to a vessel required to depart the Anacortes General Anchorage.

(4) No vessel in a condition such that it is likely to sink or otherwise become a menace or obstruction to the navigation or anchorage of other vessels shall occupy any general anchorage except in an emergency and then only for such period as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port.

(5) Within the Anacortes General Anchorages, lightering operations shall only be conducted in the Anacortes West and Anacortes Center anchorages.

(6) Tugs and barges using the Cap Sante and Hat Island Barge General Anchorages are required to ensure their vessels and barges do not project beyond the holding area's boundaries. The tug must be manned, remain in attendance with the barge and maintain a communications guard with VTS on an appropriate VTS VHF radio working frequency, which is currently channel 5A.

(7) No vessel shall anchor in any general anchorage described in paragraph (a) of this section without prior permission from the Captain of the Port, or his authorized representative. No vessel shall occupy any general anchorage for a period longer than 30 days unless a permit is obtained from the Captain of the Port for that purpose. No vessel in a condition such that it is likely to sink or otherwise become a menace or obstruction to the navigation or anchorage of other vessels shall occupy a general anchorage except in an emergency and then only for such period as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port. A berth in a general anchorage, if available, may be assigned to any vessel by the Captain of the Port upon application and he may grant revocable permits for the continuous use of the same berth.

(8) Explosive anchorages are reserved for vessels carrying explosives. All vessels carrying explosives shall be within these areas when anchored.

(9) Whenever any vessel not fitted with mechanical power, anchors in an explosive anchorage, the Captain of the Port may require the attendance of a tug upon such vessel, when, in his judgment, such action is necessary.

(10) Vessels carrying explosives shall comply with the general regulations in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, when applicable.

(11) Every vessel at anchor in an explosives anchorage shall display by day a red flag at least 16 square feet in area at its mast head or at least 10 feet above the upper deck if the vessel has no mast, and by night a red light in the same position specified for the flag. These signals shall be in addition to day signals and lights required to be shown by all vessels when at anchor.

(12) Every vessel constructed of wood shall, unless there are steel bulwarks or metallic cases or cargo on board, be fitted with radar reflector screens of metal of sufficient size to permit target indication on the radar screen of commercial type radars.

(13) Fishing and navigation by pleasure and commercial craft are prohibited within the area at all times when vessels which are anchored in the area for the purpose of loading or unloading explosives display a red flag by day and a red light by night, unless special permission is granted by the Captain of the Port.

(14) No explosives handling in any explosive anchorage will be undertaken by any vessel unless personnel from the Captain of the Port are on board to supervise the handling of explosives.

(15) No vessel shall remain at anchor in any explosive anchorage unless there is on board such vessel a competent watchman or a tug in attendance.

[CGFR 67–46, 32 FR 17728, Dec. 12, 1967]

Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting §110.230, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and on GPO Access.

§ 110.231 Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska, Large Passenger Vessel Anchorage.
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(a) The anchorage grounds. Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska, Large Passenger Vessel Anchorage. The waters of Ketchikan Harbor, Ketchikan, Alaska, enclosed by the following boundary lines: A line from Thomas Basin Entrance Light “2” to East Channel Lighted Buoy “4A”, to Pennock Island Reef Lighted Buoy “PR”, to Wreck Buoy “WR6”, then following a line bearing 064 degrees true to shore. This anchorage is effective 24 hours per day from 1 May through 30 September, annually.

(b) The regulations. (1) When transiting through the anchorage, all vessels using propulsion machinery shall proceed across the anchorage by the most direct route and without unnecessary delay. Sudden course changes within the anchorage are prohibited.

(2) No vessels, other than a large passenger vessel of over 1600 gross tons, (including ferries), may anchor within the anchorage without the express consent of the Captain of the Port, Southeast Alaska.

[CGD17–99–002, 64 FR 29558, June 2, 1999]

§ 110.232 Southeast Alaska.
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(a) The anchorage grounds—(1) Hassler Harbor—explosives anchorage. The waters of Hassler Harbor within a circular area with a radius of 1,500 yards, having its center at latitude 55°12'52" N., longitude 131°25'52" W.

(b) The regulations. (1) Except in an emergency, only a vessel that is transporting, loading or discharging explosives may anchor, moor, or remain within the Hassler Harbor explosives anchorage.

(2) A master or person in charge of a vessel shall obtain a written permit from the Captain of the Port, Southeast, Alaska, to anchor, moor, or remain within the explosives anchorage. The vessel shall anchor in the position specified by the permit.

(3) The net weight of the explosives laden aboard all vessels anchored, moored, or remaining within the anchorage shall not exceed 800,000 pounds.

(4) The Captain of the Port, Southeast, Alaska, may require a nonself propelled vessel to be attended by a tug while moored, anchored, or remaining within the explosives anchorage.

(5) A wooden vessel must:

(i) Be fitted with a radar reflector screen of metal of sufficient size to permit target indication on the radar screen of commercial type radar; or

(ii) Have steel bulwarks; or

(iii) Have metallic cases or cargo aboard.

(6) Each vessel moored, anchored, or remaining within the explosives anchorage and carrying, loading, or discharging explosives from sunrise to sunset shall display:

(i) A red flag from the mast; or

(ii) A sign posted on each side of the vessel reading “Explosive—Keep Clear—No Smoking or Open Flame” in letters that are 3 inches or larger and have sufficient contrast with the background to be seen from a distance of 200 feet.

(7) Each vessel moored, anchored, or remaining within the anchorage during the night shall display:

(i) Anchor lights; and

(ii) A 32 point red light located from the mast or highest part of the vessel to be visible all around the horizon for a distance of 2 miles.

[CGFR 71–86A, 36 FR 20603, Oct. 27, 1971, as amended by CGD 77–020, 42 FR 30618, June 16, 1977]

§ 110.233 Prince William Sound, Alaska.
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(a) The anchorage grounds. In Prince William Sound, Alaska, beginning at a point at latitude 60°40'00" N., longitude 146°40'00" W.; thence south to latitude 60°38'00" N., longitude 146°40'00" W.; thence east to latitude 60°38'00" N., longitude 146°30'00" W.; thence north to latitude 60°39'00" N., longitude 146°30'00" W.; thence northwesterly to the beginning point.

(b) The regulations. (1) This anchorage area is for the temporary use of vessels during:

(i) Adverse weather or tidal conditions;

(ii) Vessel equipment failure; or

(iii) Delays at Port Valdez;

(2) No vessel may anchor in this anchorage without notifying the vessel traffic center in Valdez; and

(3) Each vessel anchored shall notify the vessel traffic center in Valdez when it weighs anchor.

[CGD 77–144, 43 FR 21459, May 18, 1978]

§ 110.235 Pacific Ocean (Mamala Bay), Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii (Datum: NAD 83).
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(a) The anchorage grounds—(1) Anchorage A. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 350 yards with the center located at:

Latitude Longitude
21°16[min]57[ 157°53[min]12[sec] W
sec] N

(2) Anchorage B. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates:

21°17[min]06[sec] N 157°54[min]40[sec] W; to
21°17[min]22[sec] N 157°54[min]40[sec] W; to
21°17[min]22[sec] N 157°54[min]19[sec] W; to
21°17[min]06[sec] N 157°54[min]19[sec] W; and thence
to
21°17[min]06[sec] N 157°54[min]40[sec] W

(3) Anchorage C. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 450 yards with the center located at:

21°17[min]09[sec] N 157°54[min]55[sec] W

(4) Anchorage D. The waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 450 yards with the center located at:

21°17[min]21[sec] N 157°55[min]20[sec] W

(b) The regulations. (1) Anchors must be placed inside the anchorage areas.

(2) The anchorages are general anchorages for commercial vessels. Anchorage A should be used only if Anchorages B, C, and D are full.

(3) No bunkering operations or vessel to vessel transfer of oil in bulk of any kind is permitted within Anchorage A.

(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the owner or person in charge of any vessel from complying with the rules of navigation and with safe navigation practice.

(c) Before entering into the anchorage grounds in this section you must first obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Honolulu.

[CGD14–93–003, 59 FR 40820, Aug. 10, 1994, as amended by CGD14–03–001, 68 FR 20346, Apr. 25, 2003]

§ 110.236 Pacific Ocean off Barbers Point, Island of Oahu, Hawaii: Offshore pipeline terminal anchorages.
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(a) The anchorage grounds—(1) Anchorage A. The waters within an area described as follows: A circle of 1,000 feet radius centered at latitude 21°17'43.6" N., longitude 158°07'36.1" W. (Datum NAD 83)

(2) Nonanchorage area A. The waters extending 300 feet on either side of a line bearing 059° from anchorage A to the shoreline at latitude 21°18'10.6" N., longitude 158°06'47.1" W. (Datum NAD 83)

(3) Anchorage B. The waters enclosed by a line beginning at latitude 21°16'20.1" N., longitude 158°04'59.1" W.; thence to latitude 21°15'52.5" N., longitude 158°05'7" W.; thence to latitude 21°15'59.7" N., longitude 158°05'35.9" W.; thence to latitude 21°16'27.4" N., longitude 158°05'28" W.; thence to the point of beginning. (Datum NAD 83)

(4) Nonanchorage area B. The waters extending 300 feet on either side of a line bearing 334.5° from anchorage B to the shoreline at latitude 21°17'39.1" N., longitude 158°06'03.2" W. (Datum NAD 83)

(5) Anchorage C. The waters enclosed by a line beginning at latitude 21°16'46.6" N., longitude 158°04'29.1" W.; thence to latitude 21°16'46.6" N., longitude 158°04'02.1" W.; thence to latitude 21°16'32.6" N., longitude 158°04'02.1" W.; thence to latitude 21°16'32.6" N., longitude 158°04'29.1" W.; thence to the point of beginning. (Datum NAD 83)

(6) Nonanchorage area C. The waters extending 300 feet on either side of a line bearing 306° from anchorage C to the shoreline at latitude 21°17'42.6" N., longitude 158°05'57.9" W. (Datum NAD 83)

(7) Anchorage D. The waters enclosed by a line beginning at latitude 21°17'48.6" N., longitude 158°07'10.1" W.; thence to latitude 21°17'44.6" N., longitude 158°07'06.1" W.; thence to latitude 21°17'37.6" N., longitude 158°07'14.1" W.; thence to latitude 21°17'41.6" N., longitude 158°07'18.1" W.; thence to the point of beginning. (Datum NAD 83)

(b) The regulations. (1) No vessels may anchor, moor, or navigate in anchorages A, B, C, or D except:

(i) Vessels using the anchorages and their related pipelines for loading or unloading;

(ii) Commercial tugs, lighters, barges, launches, or other vessels engaged in servicing the anchorage facilities or vessels using them;

(iii) Public vessels of the United States.

(2) When vessels are conducting loading or unloading operations as indicated by the display of a red flag (international code flag B) at the masthead, passing vessels of over 100 gross tons shall not approach within 1,000 yards at a speed in excess of 6 knots.

(3) The owner of any vessel wanting to use an anchorage ground and use of the related pipeline facilities shall notify the Captain of the Port, Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, at least 24 hours in advance of desired occupancy of the anchorage ground by the vessel. Such notification must include the maximum height above the waterline of the uppermost portion of the vessel's mast and a description of the masts' lighting including height of the highest anchor light and any aircraft warning lights to be displayed by the vessel at night.

(4) When, in the opinion of the Captain of the Port, or his authorized representative, oil transfer operations within these anchorages could jeopardize the safety of vessels or facilities in the area, or cause an undue risk of oil pollution, such oil transfer operations shall be immediately terminated until such time as the cognizant Coast Guard officer determines that the danger has subsided.

(5) Nonanchorage areas A, B, and C are established for the protection of submerged pipelines. Except for vessels servicing pipeline facilities, no anchoring, dragging, seining or other potential pipeline fouling activities are permitted within these areas.

(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the owner or person in charge of any vessel from complying with the rules of the road and safe navigation practice.

(7) The regulations of this section are enforced by the Captain of the Port or his duly authorized representative.

[CGD 73–59R, 38 FR 16777, June 26, 1973, as amended by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33663, June 28, 1996; USCG–2002–12471, 67 FR 41332, June 18, 2002]

§ 110.237 Pacific Ocean at Waimea, Hawaii, Naval Anchorage.
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(a) The Anchorage grounds. All the waters within a circle having a radius of 300 yards centered at latitude 21°56'50.7" N., longitude 159°41'22.9" W. (Datum NAD 83)

(b) The regulation. Except in an emergency, no vessel except a Naval vessel may anchor or moor in this anchorage without permission of the Captain of the Port, Honolulu, Hawaii.

[CGD 74–187, 41 FR 54176, Dec. 13, 1976, as amended by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33663, June 28, 1996; USCG–2002–12471, 67 FR 41332, June 18, 2002]

§ 110.238 Apra Harbor, Guam.
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(a) The anchorage grounds (Datum: WGS 84). (1) General Anchorage. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

13°27[min]32.0[sec] N 144°39[min]36.8[sec] E
13°27[min]21.0[sec] N 144°39[min]22.8[sec] E
13°27[min]12.5[sec] N 144°37[min]25.4[sec] E

and thence along the shoreline to

13°27[min]45.5[sec] N 144°39[min]34.8[sec] E

and thence to the point of beginning.

(2) Explosives Anchorage 701. The water in Naval Anchorage A bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 350 yards and located at:

13°26[min]54.0[sec] N 144°37[min]53.5[sec] E

(3) Naval Explosives Anchorage 702. The waters in the General Anchorage bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 350 yards and with the center located at:

13°27[min]29.9[sec] N 144°38[min]13.0[sec] E

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

13°26[min]47.3[sec] N 144°37[min]42.6[sec] E
13°27[min]02.0[sec] N 144°37[min]42.6[sec] E
13°27[min]10.6[sec] N 144°39[min]00.8[sec] E
13°26[min]59.6[sec] N 144°39[min]00.8[sec] E
13°26[min]59.6[sec] N 144°39[min]08.6[sec] E
13°26[min]54.3[sec] N 144°39[min]08.6[sec] E
13°26[min]54.3[sec] N 144°39[min]24.2[sec] E
13°26[min]42.2[sec] N 144°39[min]24.2[sec] E
13°26[min]40.4[sec] N 144°38[min]01.8[sec] E

and thence to the point of beginning.

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

13°26[min]43.7[sec] N 144°39[min]53.3[sec] E
13°26[min]53.6[sec] N 144°40[min]03.8[sec] E
13°26[min]51.0[sec] N 144°40[min]06.0[sec] E
13°26[min]41.0[sec] N 144°39[min]56.0[sec] E

and thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations—(1) General Anchorage. Any vessel may anchor in the General Anchorage except vessels carrying more than 25 tons of high explosives.

(2) Explosives Anchorage 701. Vessels carrying more than 25 tons of high explosives must use Anchorage 701, unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port.

(3) Naval Explosives Anchorage 702. Except Naval vessels using the anchorage as directed by local Naval authorities, no vessel may anchor so that any part of the hull or rigging, or the anchor tackle may extend into Anchorage 702 at any time.

(4) Naval Anchorages A and B. (i) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section, non-naval vessels may not anchor within these anchorages or use the mooring buoys therein without permission of the local Naval authorities obtained through the Captain of the Port. (There is a user charge for the use of these mooring buoys.)

(ii) Small craft that are continuously manned and capable of getting underway may anchor within these anchorages during daylight hours without prior approval of the Captain of the Port. (continued)