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(9) Work Area (9): The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:
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40°40[min]34.3[sec] N 074°07[min]54.0[sec] W
40°41[min]08.5[sec] N 074°07[min]38.5[sec] W
40°41[min]11.6[sec] N 074°07[min]50.8[sec] W
40°41[min]17.6[sec] N 074°07[min]56.4[sec] W
40°41[min]20.0[sec] N 074°08[min]00.3[sec] W
40°41[min]42.3[sec] N 074°08[min]21.2[sec] W
40°41[min]59.4[sec] N 074°09[min]11.0[sec] W
40°41[min]55.8[sec] N 074°09[min]13.1[sec] W
40°41[min]39.1[sec] N 074°08[min]24.6[sec] W
40°41[min]21.0[sec] N 074°08[min]07.6[sec] W
40°40[min]46.1[sec] N 074°08[min]38.9[sec] W
40°40[min]44.5[sec] N 074°08[min]30.2[sec] W
40°40[min]50.4[sec] N 074°08[min]30.3[sec] W
40°41[min]13.4[sec] N 074°08[min]09.7[sec] W
40°41[min]13.7[sec] N 074°08[min]05.6[sec] W
40°41[min]03.2[sec] N 074°07[min]55.7[sec] W
40°40[min]54.4[sec] N 074°07[min]55.7[sec] W
40°40[min]35.9[sec] N 074°08[min]03.9[sec] W
40°40[min]34.3[sec] N 074°07[min]54.0[sec] W
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(c) Projected dates for each work area. Dredging is scheduled to commence in Work Area (2) on April 19, 1999. As contracts are let for dredging of each of the remaining work areas, commencement dates will be made available via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information broadcasts, facsimile, and at New York Harbor Operations Committee meetings.
(d) Regulations. (1) No vessel shall enter or transit any work area where drill barges and/or dredges are located without permission of Vessel Traffic Service New York (VTSNY).
(2) Each vessel transiting in the vicinity of the work areas, where drill barges and/or dredges are located, is required to do so at no wake speed.
(3) No vessel shall enter the RNA when they are advised by the drilling barge or VTSNY that a misfire or hangfire has occurred. Vessels already underway in the RNA shall proceed to clear the impacted area immediately.
(4) Vessels, 300 gross tons or greater, and tugs with tows are prohibited from meeting or overtaking other vessels when transiting alongside an active work area.
(5) Vessels, 300 gross tons or greater, and tugs with tows transiting with the prevailing current (as measured from the Battery tide station) are regarded as the stand-on vessel.
(6) Prior to entering the RNA, the master, pilot or operator of each vessel, 300 gross tons or greater and tugs with tows, shall ensure that they have sufficient propulsion and directional control to safely navigate the area under the prevailing conditions, and shall notify VTSNY as to their decision regarding the employment of assist tugs while transiting the RNA.
(7) Hawser or wire length must not exceed 100 feet, measured from the towing bit on the tug to the point where the hawser or wire connects with the towed vessel or barge, for any vessel with another vessel/barge in tow.
(8) Waiver. The Captain of the Port, New York may, upon request, authorize a deviation from any regulation in this section if it is found that the proposed operations can be done safely. An application for deviation must be received not less than 24 hours before the intended operation and must state the need and describe the proposal.
(9) Tugs with tows includes a tug with a vessel or barge in tow, alongside, or being pushed.
[USCG–1998–4443, 64 FR 18579, Apr. 15, 1999; CGD01–98–165, 64 FR 34313, June 25, 1999]
§ 165.166 Safety Zone: Macy's July 4th Fireworks, East River, NY.
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(a) Regulated area. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Upper New York Bay south of a line drawn from Pier A (Fireboat Station Pier), Battery Park City, in approximate position 40°42'15.4" N 074°01'06.8" W (NAD 1983) to the easternmost corner of the Ellis Island Security Zone, in approximate position 40°41'57.6" N 074°02'06.7" W (NAD 1983); north of a line drawn from Pier 7, Jersey City, NJ, in approximate position 40°41'26.4" N 074°03'17.3" W (NAD 1983) to Liberty Island Lighted Gong Buoy 29 (LLNR 34995), in approximate position 40°41'02.2" N 074°02'24.7" W (NAD 1983), on to Governor's Island Extension Light (LLNR 35000), in approximate position 40°41'08.3" N 074°01'35.4" W (NAD 1983); all waters of the East River north of a line drawn from Governors Island, in approximate position 40°41'25.3" N 074°00'42.5" W (NAD 1983) to the southwest corner of Pier 9A, Brooklyn; south of a line drawn from East 47th Street, Manhattan through the southern point of Roosevelt Island to 46 Road, Queens; and all waters of Newtown Creek west of the Pulaski Bascule Bridge.
(b) Activation period. This section is activated annually from 6:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. on July 4th. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather then this section is in effect from 6:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. on July 5th.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(2) No vessels, except the Staten Island Ferries, will be allowed to transit the safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port, New York.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
(4) Vessels equal to or greater than 20 meters (65.6 feet) in length, carrying persons for the purpose of viewing the fireworks, may take position in an area inside the safety zone, at least 200 yards off the bulkhead on the west bank and just off the pierhead faces on the east bank of the East River between the Williamsburg Bridge and North 9th Street, Brooklyn. This area is bound by the following points: 40°42'45.5" N 073°58'07.4" W; thence to 40°42'50.4" N 073°58'23.2" W; thence to 40°43'23.1" N 073°58'12.7" W; thence to 40°43'21.5" N 073°57'45.7" W; (NAD 1983) thence back to the point of beginning. All vessels must be in this location by 6:30 p.m. (e.s.t.) the day of the event.
[CGD01–00–242, 66 FR 20405, Apr. 23, 2001, as amended by CGD01–05–017, 70 FR 35536, June 21, 2005]
§ 165.167 Safety Zone: East River Western Channel, Manhattan, NY.
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(a) Location. The waters of the East River enclosed by the following boundaries are established as a safety zone: beginning on the Manhattan riverbank at a point 40°45'35.7" N, 073°57'25.2" W (Point A), thence southeasterly to a point 40°45'34.8" N, 073°57'23.2" W (Point B), thence southwesterly along the western boundary of the federal navigable channel to a point 40°45'09.5" N, 073°57'46.3" W (Point C), then northwesterly to the Manhattan riverbank at a point 40°45'10.5" N, 073°57'48.9" W (Point D), thence northeasterly along the riverbank to the place of beginning (Point A). All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.
(b) Regulations. The general regulations contained in §165.23 of this part apply.
[CGD01–02–090, 67 FR 56489, Sept. 4, 2002]
§ 165.168 Safety Zones; Coast Guard Activities New York Fireworks Displays.
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(a) New York Harbor. The following areas are safety zones:
(1) Liberty Island Safety Zone: All waters of Upper New York Bay within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°41'16.5" N 074°02'23" W (NAD 1983), located in Federal Anchorage 20–C, about 360 yards east of Liberty Island.
(2) Ellis Island Safety Zone: All waters of Upper New York Bay within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge located between Federal Anchorages 20–A and 20–B, in approximate position 40°41'45" N 074°02'09" W (NAD 1983), about 365 yards east of Ellis Island.
(3) South Beach, Staten Island Safety Zone: All waters of Lower New York Bay within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°35'11" N 074°03'42" W (NAD 1983), about 350 yards east of South Beach, Staten Island.
(4) Raritan Bay Safety Zone: All waters of Raritan Bay in the vicinity of the Raritan River Cutoff and Ward Point Bend (West) within a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°30'04" N 074°15'35" W (NAD 1983), about 240 yards east of Raritan River Cutoff Channel Buoy 2 (LLNR 36595).
(5) Coney Island Safety Zone: All waters of Lower New York Bay within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks land shoot located on the south end of Steeplechase Pier, Coney Island, in approximate position 40°34'11" N 073°59'00" W (NAD 1983).
(6) Arthur Kill, Elizabeth, New Jersey Safety Zone: All waters of the Arthur Kill within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks land shoot located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in approximate position 40°38'50" N 074°10'58" W (NAD 1983), about 675 yards west of Arthur Kill Channel Buoy 20 (LLNR 36780).
(7) South Ellis Island Safety Zone: All waters of Upper New York Bay within a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°41'39.9' N 074°02'33.7' W (NAD 1983), about 260 yards south of Ellis Island.
(8) Rockaway Beach Safety Zone: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°34'28.2' N 073°50'00.0' W (NAD 1983), off Beach 116th Street.
(9) Rockaway Inlet Safety Zone: All waters of Rockaway Inlet within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°34'19.1' N 073°54'43.5' W (NAD 1983), about 1,200 yards south of Point Breeze.
(10) Pierhead Channel, NJ Safety Zone: All waters of Pierhead Channel and the Kill Van Kull within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°39'18.8" N 074°04'39.1" W (NAD 1983), approximately 315 yards north of the Kill Van Kull Channel.
(11) Midland Beach, Staten Island Safety Zone: All waters of Lower New York Bay within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°34'12.0" N 074°04'29.6" W (NAD 1983), approximately 800 yards southeast of Midland Beach.
(12) Wolfes Pond Park, Staten Island Safety Zone: All waters of Raritan Bay within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°30'52.1" N 074°10'58.8" W (NAD 1983), approximately 540 yards east of Wolfes Pond Park.
(b) Western Long Island Sound. The following areas are safety zones:
(1) Peningo Neck, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°56'21" N 073°41'23" W (NAD 1983), about 525 yards east of Milton Point, Peningo Neck, New York.
(2) Satans Toe, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°55'21" N 073°43'41" W (NAD 1983), about 635 yards northeast of Larchmont Harbor (East Entrance) Light 2 (LLNR 25720).
(3) Larchmont, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°54'45" N 073°44'55" W (NAD 1983), about 450 yards southwest of the entrance to Horseshoe Harbor.
(4) Manursing Island, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°57'47" N 073°40'06" W (NAD 1983), about 380 yards north of Rye Beach Transport Rock Buoy 2 (LLNR 25570).
(5) Glen Island, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°53'12" N 073°46'33" W (NAD 1983), about 350 yards east of the northeast corner of Glen Island, New York.
(6) Twin Island, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks land shoot in approximate position 40°52'10" N 073°47'07" W (NAD 1983), at the east end of Orchard Beach, New York.
(7) Davenport Neck, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in Federal Anchorage No. 1–A, in approximate position 40°53'46" N 073°46'04" W (NAD 1983), about 360 yards northwest of Emerald Rock Buoy (LLNR 25810).
(8) Glen Cove, Hempstead Harbor Safety Zone: All waters of Hempstead Harbor within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°51'58" N 073°39'34" W (NAD 1983), about 500 yards northeast of Glen Cove Breakwater Light 5 (LLNR 27065).
(9) Bar Beach, Hempstead Harbor Safety Zone: All waters of Hempstead Harbor within a 180-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°49'50" N 073°39'12" W (NAD 1983), about 190 yards north of Bar Beach, Hempstead Harbor, New York.
(10) Larchmont Harbor, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All waters of western Long Island Sound within a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°55'21.8" N 073°44'21.7" W (NAD 1983), about 540 yards north of Umbrella Rock.
(11) Orchard Beach, The Bronx, Safety Zone: All waters of Long Island Sound in an area bound by the following points: 40°51'43.5" N 073°47'36.3" W; thence to 40°52'12.2" N 073°47'13.6" W; thence to 40°52'02.5" N 073°46'47.8" W; thence to 40°51'32.3" N 073°47'09.9" W (NAD 1983), thence to the point of origin.
(c) East River. The following areas are safety zones:
(1) Pier 14, East River Safety Zone: All waters of the East River within a 180-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°42'07.5" N 074°00'06" W (NAD 1983), about 250 yards southeast of Pier 14, Manhattan, New York.
(2) Wards Island, East River Safety Zone: All waters of the East River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks land shoot in approximate position 40°46'55.5" N 073°55'33" W (NAD 1983), about 200 yards northeast of the Triborough Bridge.
(3) Pier 16, East River Safety Zone: All waters of the East River within a 180-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°42'12.5" N 074°00'02.0" W (NAD 1983), about 200 yards east of Pier 16.
(4) Newtown Creek, East River Safety Zone: All waters of the East River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°44'24.0' N 073°58'00.0" W (NAD 1983), about 785 yards south of Belmont Island.
(d) Hudson River. The following areas are safety zones:
(1) Pier 60, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°44'49" N 074°01'02" W (NAD 1983), about 500 yards west of Pier 60, Manhattan, New York.
(2) The Battery, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River and Anchorage Channel within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°42'00" N 074°01'17" W (NAD 1983), about 500 yards south of The Battery, Manhattan, New York.
(3) Battery Park City, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°42'39" N 074°01'21" W (NAD 1983), about 480 yards southwest of North Cove Yacht Harbor, Manhattan, New York.
(4) Pier 90, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°46'11.8' N 074°00'14.8" W (NAD 1983), about 375 yards west of Pier 90, Manhattan.
(5) Yonkers, New York, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°56'14.5" N 073°54'33" W (NAD 1983), about 475 yards northwest of the Yonkers Municipal Pier, New York.
(6) Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°59'44.5" N 073°53'28" W (NAD 1983), about 425 yards west of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
(7) Pier D, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°42'57.5" N 074°01'34" W (NAD 1983), about 375 yards southeast of Pier D, Jersey City, New Jersey.
(8) Pier 54, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°44'31" N 074°01'00" W (NAD 1983), about 380 yards west of Pier 54, Manhattan.
(9) Pier 84, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°45'56.9" N 074°00'25.4" W (NAD 1983), about 380 yards west of Pier 84, Manhattan.
(10) Peekskill Bay, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of Peekskill Bay within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 41°17'16" N 073°56'18" W (NAD 1983), about 670 yards north of Travis Point.
(11) Jersey City, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 40°42'37.3" N 074°01'41.6" W (NAD 1983), about 420 yards east of Morris Canal Little Basin.
(12) Newburgh, NY, Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 41°30'01.2" N 073°59'42.5" W (NAD 1983), approximately 930 yards east of Newburgh, NY.
(e) Notification. Coast Guard Activities New York will cause notice of the activation of these safety zones to be made by all appropriate means to effect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the public, including publication in the local notice to mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile. Fireworks barges used in these locations will also have a sign on their port and starboard side labeled “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY”. This sign will consist of 10&inch; high by 1.5&inch; wide red lettering on a white background. Shore sites used in these locations will display a sign labeled “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY” with the same dimensions.
(f) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 p.m. (e.s.t.) to 1 a.m. (e.s.t.) each day a barge with a “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY” sign on the port and starboard side is on-scene or a “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY” sign is posted in a location listed in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section. Vessels may enter, remain in, or transit through these safety zones during this time frame if authorized by the Captain of the Port New York or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene.
(g) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene-patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U. S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
[CDG01–00–004, 65 FR 43239, July 13, 2000, as amended by CGDO1–00–221, 66 FR 16000, Mar. 22, 2001; CGD01–03–102, 69 FR 41199, July 8, 2004]
§ 165.169 Safety and Security Zones: New York Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone.
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(a) Safety and security zones. The following waters within the New York Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone are safety and security zones:
(1) Indian Point Nuclear Power Station (IPNPS). All waters of the Hudson River within a 300-yard radius of the IPNPS pier in approximate position 41°16'12.4" N, 073°57'16.2" W (NAD 83).
(2) U.S. Coast Guard Cutters and Shore Facilities. All waters within 100 yards of: Each moored, or anchored, Coast Guard Cutter; Coast Guard Station New York, Staten Island, NY; Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, NJ; Coast Guard Station Kings Point, NY; and Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team New York, Bayonne, NJ.
(3) Commercial Waterfront Facilities. All waters within 25 yards of each commercial waterfront facility that is capable of accepting barge, ferry or other commercial vessels. For purposes of this section, “commercial waterfront facility” means all piers, wharves, docks and similar structures to which barge, ferry or other commercial vessels may be secured; areas of land or water under and in immediate proximity to them; buildings on such structures or contiguous to them; and equipment and materials on such structures and in such buildings.
(i) When a barge, ferry or other commercial vessel is conducting transfer operations at a commercial waterfront facility, the 25-yard zone is measured from the outboard side of the commercial vessel.
(ii) Vessels may transit through any portion of the zone that extends into the navigable channel for the sole purpose of direct and expeditious transit through the zone so long as they remain within the navigable channel, maintain the maximum safe distance from the commercial waterfront facility and do not stop or loiter within the zone.
(4) Liberty and Ellis Islands. All waters within 150 yards of Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and the bridge between Liberty State Park and Ellis Island.
(5) Bridge Piers and Abutments, Overhead Power Cable Towers, Piers and Tunnel Ventilators. All waters within 25 yards of any bridge pier or abutment, overhead power cable tower, pier or tunnel ventilators south of the Troy, NY Locks. Vessels may transit through any portion of the zone that extends into the navigable channel for the sole purpose of direct and expeditious transit through the zone so long as they remain within the navigable channel, maintain the maximum safe distance from the waterfront facility and do not stop or loiter within the zone.
(6) New York City Passenger Ship Terminal, Hudson River, NY. (i) Location. All waters of the Hudson River bound by the following points: From the northeast corner of Pier 96 where it intersects the seawall, thence west to approximate position 40°46'23.1" N, 073°59'59.0" W, thence south to approximate position 40°45'55.3" N, 074°00'20.2" W (NAD 1983), thence east to the southeast corner of Pier 84 where it intersects the seawall, thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin.
(ii) Enforcement period. This zone will be enforced whenever passenger vessels are pierside at Pier 88, 90 or 92 or whenever the passenger ship terminal or the adjacent Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Manhattan is being used as an Emergency Operations Center. The activation and termination of a particular zone will be announced in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7.
(7) La Guardia Airport, Bowery and Flushing Bays, Queens, NY. (i) Location: 200-Yard Zone. All waters of Bowery and Flushing Bays within approximately 200 yards of La Guardia Airport bound by the following points: Onshore at Steinway, Queens, in approximate position 40°46'32.1" N, 073°53'22.4" W, thence to 40°46'52.8" N, 073°53'09.3" W, thence to 40°46'54.8" N, 073°52'54.2" W, thence to 40°46'59.3" N, 073°52'51.3" W, thence to 40°47'11.8" N, 073°53'17.3" W, thence to 40°47'13.0" N, 073°53'16.1" W on Rikers Island, thence easterly along the Rikers Island shoreline to approximate position 40°47'12.9" N, 073°52'17.9" W, thence to 40°47'16.7" N, 073°52'09.2" W, thence to 40°47'36.1" N, 073°51'52.5" W, thence to 40°47'35.1" N, 073°51'50.5" W, thence to 40°47'15.9" N, 073°52'06.4" W, thence to 40°47'14.5" N, 073°52'03.1" W, thence to 40°47'10.6" N, 073°52'06.7" W, thence to 40°47'01.9" N, 073°52'02.4" W, thence to 40°46'50.4" N, 073°52'08.1" W, thence to 40°46'26.8" N, 073°51'18.5" W, thence to 40°45'57.2" N, 073°51'01.8" W, thence to 40°45'51.2" N, 073°50'59.6" W, thence to 40°45'49.5" N, 073°51'07.2" W, thence to 40°45'58.8" N, 073°51'13.2" W, thence to 40°46'02.3" N, 073°51'20.1" W, thence to 40°45'48.4" N, 073°51'37.0" W, (NAD 1983) thence along the shoreline to the point of origin.
(ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Bowery and Flushing Bays within approximately 100 yards of La Guardia Airport bound by the following points: Onshore at Steinway, Queens, in approximate position 40°46'32.1" N, 073°53'22.4" W, thence to 40°46'50.6" N, 073°53'07.3" W, thence to 40°46'53.0" N, 073°52'50.9" W, thence to 40°46'57.6" N, 073°52'47.9" W, thence to 40°47'11.8" N, 073°53'17.3" W, thence to 40°47'13.0" N, 073°53'16.1" W on Rikers Island, thence easterly along the Rikers Island shoreline to approximate position 40°47'12.9" N, 073°52'17.9" W, thence to 40°47'16.7" N, 073°52'09.2" W, thence to 40°47'36.1" N, 073°51'52.5" W, thence to 40°47'35.1" N, 073°51'50.5" W, thence to 40°47'15.9" N, 073°52'06.4" W, thence to 40°47'14.5" N, 073°52'03.1" W, thence to 40°47'07.9" N, 073°52'09.2" W, thence to 40°47'01.4" N, 073°52'06.1" W, thence to 40°46'50.0" N, 073°52'14.6" W, thence to 40°46'22.2" N, 073°51'16.0" W, thence to 40°45'57.2" N, 073°51'01.8" W, thence to 40°45'52.4" N, 073°51'00.2" W, thence to 40°45'50.6" N, 073°51'07.9" W, thence to 40°45'58.8" N, 073°51'13.2" W, thence to 40°46'04.0" N, 073°51'23.3" W, thence to 40°45'51.2" N, 073°51'38.8" W, (NAD 1983) thence along the shoreline to the point of origin.
(iii) Enforcement period. The zones described in paragraph (a)(7) of this section will be effective at all times. When port security conditions permit, the Captain of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(7)(i) that lies outside of the waters described in paragraph (a)(7)(ii). Authorization to enter the waters that lie between the outer boundaries of the zones described in paragraphs (a)(7)(i) and (a)(7)(ii) will be communicated by the Captain of the Port to the public by marine broadcast, or local notice to mariners, or notice posted at www.harborops.com.
(8) John F. Kennedy Airport, Jamaica Bay, Queens, NY. (i) Location: Bergen Basin. All waters of Bergen Basin north of 40°39'26.4" N.
(ii) Location: Thurston Basin. All waters of Thurston Basin north of 40°38'21.2" N.
(iii) Location: 200-Yard Zone. All waters of Jamaica Bay within approximately 200 yards of John F. Kennedy Airport bound by the following points: Onshore east of Bergen Basin, Queens, in approximate position 40°38'49.0" N, 073°49'09.1" W, thence to 40°38'42.5" N, 073°49'13.2" W, thence to 40°38'00.6" N, 073°47'35.1" W, thence to 40°37'52.3" N, 073°47'55.0" W, thence to 40°37'50.3" N, 073°47'53.5" W, thence to 40°37'59.4" N, 073°47'32.6" W, thence to 40°37'46.1" N, 073°47'07.2" W, thence to 40°37'19.5" N, 073°47'30.4" W, thence to 40°37'05.5" N, 073°47'03.0" W, thence to 40°37'34.7" N, 073°46'40.6" W, thence to 40°37'20.5" N, 073°46'23.5" W, thence to 40°37'05.7" N, 073°46'34.9" W, thence to 40°36'54.8" N, 073°46'26.7" W, thence to 40°37'14.1" N, 073°46'10.8" W, thence to 40°37'36.9" N, 073°45'52.8" W, thence to 40°38'00.8" N, 073°44'54.9" W, thence to 40°38'05.1" N, 073°45'00.3" W, (NAD 1983) thence along the shoreline to the point of origin.
(iv) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Jamaica Bay within approximately 100 yards of John F. Kennedy Airport bound by the following points: Onshore east of Bergen Basin, Queens, in approximate position 40°38'49.0" N, 073°49'09.1" W, thence to 40°38'45.1" N, 073°49'11.6" W, thence to 40°38'02.0" N, 073°47'31.8" W, thence to 40°37'52.3" N, 073°47'55.0" W, thence to 40°37'50.3" N, 073°47'53.5" W, thence to 40°38'00.8" N, 073°47'29.4" W, thence to 40°37'47.4" N, 073°47'02.4" W, thence to 40°37'19.9" N, 073°47'25.0" W, thence to 40°37'10.0" N, 073°47'03.7" W, thence to 40°37'37.7" N, 073°46'41.2" W, thence to 40°37'22.6" N, 073°46'21.9" W, thence to 40°37'05.7" N, 073°46'34.9" W, thence to 40°36'54.8" N, 073°46'26.7" W, thence to 40°37'14.1" N, 073°46'10.8" W, thence to 40°37'40.0" N, 073°45'55.6" W, thence to 40°38'02.8" N, 073°44'57.5" W, thence to 40°38'05.1" N, 073°45'00.3" W, (NAD 1983) thence along the shoreline to the point of origin.
(v) Enforcement period. The zones described in paragraphs (a)(8) of this section will be effective at all times. When port security conditions permit, the Captain of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(8)(iii) that lies outside of the waters described in paragraph (a)(8)(iv). Authorization to enter the waters that lie between the outer boundaries of the zones described in paragraphs (a)(8)(iii) and (a)(8)(iv) will be communicated by the Captain of the Port to the public by marine broadcast, local notice to mariners, or notice posted at www.harborops.com.
(9) NYPD Ammunition Depot, Rodman Neck, Eastchester Bay, NY. (i) Location: 150-Yard Zone. All waters of Eastchester Bay within approximately 150 yards of Rodman Neck bound by the following points: Onshore in approximate position 40°51'30.4" N, 073°48'14.9" W, thence to 40°51'29.9" N, 073°48'20.7" W, thence to 40°51'16.9" N, 073°48'22.5" W, thence to 40°51'07.5" N, 073°48'18.7" W, thence to 40°50'54.2" N, 073°48'11.1" W, thence to 40°50'48.5" N, 073°48'04.6" W, thence to 40°50'49.2" N, 073°47'56.5" W, thence to 40°51'03.6" N, 073°47'47.3" W, thence to 40°51'15.7" N, 073°47'46.8" W, thence to 40°51'23.5" N, 073°47'41.9" W, (NAD 1983) thence southwesterly along the shoreline to the point of origin.
(ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. All waters of Eastchester Bay within approximately 100 yards of Rodman Neck bound by the following points: Onshore in approximate position 40°51'30.4" N, 073°48'14.9" W, thence to 40°51'30.1" N, 073°48'19.0" W, thence to 40°51'16.8" N, 073°48'20.5" W, thence to 40°51'07.9" N, 073°48'16.8" W, thence to 40°50'54.9" N, 073°48'09.0" W, thence to 40°50'49.7" N, 073°48'03.6" W, thence to 40°50'50.1" N, 073°47'57.9" W, thence to 40°51'04.6" N, 073°47'48.9" W, thence to 40°51'15.9" N, 073°47'48.4" W, thence to 40°51'23.5" N, 073°47'41.9" W, (NAD 1983) thence southwesterly along the shoreline to the point of origin.
(iii) Enforcement period. The zones described in paragraph (a)(9) of this section will be effective at all times. When port security conditions permit, the Captain of the Port will allow vessels to operate within that portion of the waters described in paragraph (a)(9)(i) that lies outside of the waters described in paragraph (a)(9)(ii). Authorization to enter the waters that lie between the outer boundaries of the zones described in paragraphs (a)(9)(i) and (a)(9)(ii) will be communicated by the Captain of the Port to the public by marine broadcast, local notice to mariners, or notice posted at www.harborops.com.
(10) Port Newark/Port Elizabeth, Newark Bay, NJ. All waters of Newark Bay bound by the following points: 40°41'49.9" N, 074°07'32.2" W, thence to 40°41'46.5" N, 074°07'20.4" W, thence to 40°41'10.7" N, 074°07'45.9" W, thence to 40°40'54.3" N, 074°07'55.7" W, thence to 40°40'36.2" N, 074°08'03.8" W, thence to 40°40'29.1" N, 074°08'06.3" W, thence to 40°40'21.9" N, 074°08'10.0" W, thence to 40°39'27.9" N, 074°08'43.6" W, thence to 40°39'21.5" N, 074°08'50.1" W, thence to 40°39'21.5" N, 074°09'54.3" W, (NAD 1983) thence northerly along the shoreline to the point of origin.
(11) Global Marine Terminal, Upper New York Bay. All waters of Upper New York Bay between the Global Marine and Military Ocean Terminals, west of the New Jersey Pierhead Channel.
(12) Approaches to New York, Atlantic Ocean. The following area is a security zone: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean between the Ambrose to Hudson Canyon Traffic Lane and the Barnegat to Ambrose Traffic Lane bound by the following points: 40°21'29.9" N, 073°44'41.0" W, thence to 40°21'04.5" N, 073°45'31.4" W, thence to 40°15'28.3" N, 073°44'13.8" W, thence to 40°15'35.4" N, 073°43'29.8" W, thence to 40°19'21.2" N, 073°42'53.0" W, (NAD 1983) thence to the point of origin.
(b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining in a safety or security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, New York.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of a safety or security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 718–354–4088 or on VHF channel 14 (156.7 MHz) or VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(3) Vessels not actively engaged in authorized vessel to facility transfer operations shall not stop or loiter within that part of a commercial waterfront facility safety and security zone extending into the navigable channel, described in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, without the express permission of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative, including on-scene patrol personnel.
(4) The zone described in paragraph (a)(12) of this section is not a Federal Anchorage Ground. Only vessels directed by the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative to enter this zone are authorized to anchor here.
(5) Vessels do not need permission from the Captain of the Port to transit the area described in paragraph (a)(12) of this section during periods when that security zone is not being enforced.
(c) Enforcement. Enforcement periods for the zone in paragraph (a)(12) of this section will be announced through marine information broadcast or other appropriate method of communication. The Coast Guard is enforcing the zone whenever a vessel is anchored in the security zone or a Coast Guard patrol vessel is on-scene.
[CGD01–02–132, 68 FR 2890, Jan. 22, 2003, as amended by CGD01–03–036, 69 FR 2670, Jan. 20, 2004; CGD01–03–020, 69 FR 23306, June 15, 2004]
§ 165.170 Safety Zone: Triathlon, Ulster Landing, Hudson River, NY.
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(a) Regulated area. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Hudson River, in the vicinity of Ulster Landing, bound by the following points: 42°00'03.7" N, 073°56'43.1" W; thence to 41°59'52.5" N, 073°56'34.2" W; thence to 42°00'15.1" N, 073°56'25.2" W; thence to 42°00'05.4" N, 073°56'41.9" W (NAD 1983); thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.
(b) Effective period. This section is in effect annually from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m. on the first Sunday after July 4th.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(2) No vessels will be allowed to transit the safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port, New York.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
[CGD01–00–248, 66 FR 29486, May 31, 2001]
§ 165.202 Safety Zones: Annual fireworks events in the Captain of the Port Cleveland Zone.
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(a) Safety zones. The following areas are designated safety zones:
(1) City of Cleveland 4th of July Fireworks Display, Cleveland, OH: All navigable waters of Cleveland Harbor and Lake Erie beginning at 41°30.823' N, 081°41.620' W (the northwest corner of Burke Lakefront Airport); continuing northwest to 41°31.176 N, 081°41.884' W; then southwest to 41°30.810' N, 081°42.515' W; then southeast to 41°30.450' N, 081°42.222' W (the northwest corner of dock 28 at the Cleveland Port Authority) then northeast back to the starting point at 41°30.443' N, 081°41.620' W. All geographic coordinates are based upon North American Datum 1983 (NAD 1983).
(2) Dollar Bank Jamboree Fireworks Display, Cleveland, OH: All navigable waters of Cleveland Harbor and Lake Erie beginning at 41°30.823' N, 081°41.620' W (the northwest corner of Burke Lakefront Airport); continuing northwest to 41°31.176 N, 081°41.884' W; then southwest to 41°30.810' N, 081°42.515' W; then southeast to 41°30.450' N, 081°42.222' W (the northwest corner of dock 28 at the Cleveland Port Authority) then northeast back to the starting point at 41°30.443' N, 081°41.620' W (NAD 1983).
(3) Browns Football Halftime Fireworks Display, Cleveland, OH: All navigable waters of Cleveland Harbor and Lake Erie beginning at 41°30.823' N, 081°41.620' W (the northwest corner of Burke Lakefront Airport); continuing northwest to 41°31.176 N, 081°41.884' W; then southwest to 41°30.810' N, 081°42.515' W; then southeast to 41°30.450' N, 081°42.222' W (the northwest corner of dock 28 at the Cleveland Port Authority) then northeast back to the starting point at 41°30.443' N, 081°41.620' W (NAD 1983).
(4) Lakewood City Fireworks Display, Lakewood, OH: All waters and adjacent shoreline of Lake Erie bounded by the arc of a circle with a 500-yard radius with its center approximate position 41°29.755' N, 081°47.780' W (off of Lakewood Park) (NAD 1983).
(5) Cleveland Yachting Club Fireworks Display, Rocky River, OH: All waters and adjacent shoreline of the Rocky River and Lake Erie bounded by the arc of a circle with a 200-yard radius with its center at Sunset Point on the western side of the mouth of the Rocky River in approximate position 41°29.428' N, 081°50.309' W (NAD 1983).
(6) Lorain 4th of July Celebration Fireworks Display, Lorain, OH: The waters of Lorain Harbor bounded by the arc of a circle with a 300-yard radius with its center east of the harbor entrance on the end of the break wall near Spitzer's Marina in approximate position 41°28.591' N, 082°10.855' W (NAD 1983).
(7) Lorain Port Fest Fireworks Display, Lorain, OH: All waters and adjacent shoreline of Lorain Harbor bounded by the arc of a circle with a 250-yard radius with its center at approximate position 41°28.040' N, 082°10.365' W (NAD 1983).
(8) Mentor Harbor Yacht Club Fireworks Display, Mentor, OH: All waters and adjacent shoreline of Lake Erie and Mentor Harbor bounded by the arc of a circle with a 200-yard radius with its center in approximate position 41°43.200' N, 081°21.400' W (west of the harbor entrance) (NAD 1983).
(9) Fairport Mardi Gras Fireworks Display, Fairport Harbor, OH: All waters and adjacent shoreline of Fairport Harbor and Lake Erie bounded by the arc of a circle with a 300-yard radius with its center east of the harbor entrance at Fairport Harbor Beach in approximate position 41°45.500' N, 081°16.300' W (NAD 1983).
(10) Ashtabula Area Fireworks Display, Ashtabula, OH: All waters and adjacent shoreline of Lake Erie and Ashtabula Harbor bounded by the arc of a circle with a 300-yard radius with its center west of the harbor in approximate position 41°54.167' N, 080°48.416' W (NAD 1983).
(b) Notification. Captain of the Port Cleveland will cause notice of the enforcement of these safety zones to be made by all appropriate means to effect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the public, including publication on the local notice to mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile. Fireworks barges used in these locations will also have a sign on their port and starboard side labeled “FIREWORKS-STAY AWAY”. This sign will consist of 10" high by 1.5" wide red lettering on a white background. Shore sites used in these locations will display a sign labeled “FIREWORKS-STAY AWAY” with the same dimensions.
(c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 p.m. (local) to 1 a.m. (local) each day a barge with “FIREWORKS-STAY AWAY” sign on the port and starboard side is on-scene or a “FIREWORKS-STAY AWAY” sign is posted in a location listed in paragraph (a) of this section. Vessels may enter, remain in, or transit through these safety zones during this time frame if authorized by the Captain of the Port Cleveland or the designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander on scene.
(d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene Patrol Commander. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator shall proceed as directed.
(3) Several of the safety zones in this regulation encompass portions commercial navigation channels but are not expected to adversely affect shipping. In cases where shipping is affected, commercial vessels may request permission from the Patrol Commander or Captain of the Port to transit the safety zone. Approval will be made on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be made in advance and approved by the Captain of the Port before transits will be authorized. The Captain of the Port may be contacted via the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PAT COM) on Channel 16, VHF-FM.
[CGD09–03–202, 69 FR 43750, July 22, 2004]
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§ 165.500 Safety/Security Zones; Chesapeake Bay, Maryland.
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(a) Definitions. (1) Certain Dangerous Cargo (CDC) means a material defined in 33 CFR part 160.
(2) Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) means a material defined in 33 CFR part 127.
(3) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) means a material defined in 33 CFR part 127.
(4) Cruise ship means a vessel defined as a “passenger vessel” in 46 U.S.C. 2101 (22).
(b) Location. The following areas are a safety/security zone: All waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, from surface to bottom, within a 500 yard radius around cruise ships and vessels transporting CDC, LNG, or LHG while transiting, anchored, or moored within the COTP Baltimore zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) The COTP will notify the maritime community of affected vessels and the periods during which the safety/security zones will be enforced by providing notice to mariners in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7.
(2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard COTP, Baltimore, Maryland or his designated representative.
(3) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the COTP at telephone number 410–576–2693 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or his or her designated representative.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231, the authority for this section includes 50 U.S.C. 191.
[CDG05–03–008, 68 FR 43311, July 22, 2003]
§ 165.501 Chesapeake Bay entrance and Hampton Roads, VA and adjacent waters—Regulated Navigation Area.
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(a) Location. The waters enclosed by the shoreline and the following lines are a Regulated Navigation Area:
(1) Offshore zone. A line drawn due East from the mean low water mark at the North Carolina and Virginia border at latitude 36°33'03" N, longitude 75°52'00" W, to the Territorial Seas boundary line at latitude 36°33'05" N, longitude 75°36'51" W, thence generally Northeastward along the Territorial Seas boundary line to latitude 38°01'39" N, longitude 74°57'18" W, thence due West to the mean low water mark at the Maryland and Virginia border at latitude 38°01'39" N, longitude 75°14'30" W, thence South along the mean low water mark on the Virginia coast, and eastward of the Colregs Demarcation Lines across Chincoteague Inlet, Assawoman Inlet, Gargathy Inlet, Metompkin Inlet, Wachapreague Inlet, Quinby Inlet, Great Machipongo Inlet, Sand Shoal Inlet, New Inlet, Ship Shoal Inlet and Little Inlet, to the Colregs Demarcation Line across the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, continuing south along the Virginia low water mark and eastward of the Colregs Demarcation Line across Rudee Inlet to the point of beginning. All positions reference NAD 83.
(2) Inland zone. The waters enclosed by the shoreline and the following lines:
(i) A line drawn across the entrance to Chesapeake Bay between Wise Point and Cape Charles Light, and then continuing to Cape Henry Light.
(ii) A line drawn across the Chesapeake Bay between Old Point Comfort Light and Cape Charles City Range “A” Rear Light.
(iii) A line drawn across the James River along the eastern side of U.S. Route 17 highway bridge, between Newport News and Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
(iv) A line drawn across Chuckatuck Creek along the northern side of the north span of the U.S. Route 17 highway bridge, between Isle of Wight County and Suffolk, Virginia.
(v) A line drawn across the Nansemond River along the northern side of the Mills Godwin (U.S. Route 17) Bridge, Suffolk, Virginia.
(vi) A line drawn across the mouth of Bennetts Creek, Suffolk, Virginia.
(vii) A line drawn across the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River along the eastern side of the West Norfolk Bridge, Portsmouth, Virginia.
(viii) A line drawn across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River along the northern side of the I–64 highway bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia.
(ix) A line drawn across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River along the western side of the west span of the Campostella Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia.
(x) A line drawn across the Lafayette River along the western side of the Hampton Boulevard Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia.
(xi) A line drawn across Little Creek along the eastern side of the Ocean View Avenue (U.S. Route 60) Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia.
(xii) A line drawn across Lynnhaven Inlet along the northern side of Shore Drive (U.S. Route 60) Bridge, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
(b) Definitions. In this section:
CBBT means the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Hampton Roads.
Designated representative of the Captain of the Port means a person, including the duty officer at the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Hampton Roads, the Joint Harbor Operations Center watchstander, or the Coast Guard or Navy Patrol Commander who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his or her behalf and at his or her request to carry out such orders and directions as needed. All patrol vessels shall display the Coast Guard Ensign at all times when underway.
I–664 Bridge Tunnel means the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel.
Inland waters means waters within the COLREGS Line of Demarcation.
Thimble Shoal Channel consists of the waters bounded by a line connecting Thimble Shoal Channel Lighted Bell Buoy 1TS, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Gong Buoy 17, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 19, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 21, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 22, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 18, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 2, thence to the beginning.
Thimble Shoal North Auxiliary Channel consists of the waters in a rectangular area 450 feet wide adjacent to the north side of Thimble Shoal Channel, the southern boundary of which extends from Thimble Shoal Channel Lighted Buoy 2 to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 18.
Thimble Shoal South Auxiliary Channel consists of the waters in a rectangular area 450 feet wide adjacent to the south side of Thimble Shoal Channel, the northern boundary of which extends from Thimble Shoal Channel Lighted Bell Buoy 1TS, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Gong Buoy 17, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 19, thence to Thimble Shoal Lighted Buoy 21.
(c) Applicability. This section applies to all vessels operating within the Regulated Navigation Area, including naval and public vessels, except vessels that are engaged in the following operations:
(1) Law enforcement.
(2) Servicing aids to navigation.
(3) Surveying, maintenance, or improvement of waters in the Regulated Navigation Area.
(d) Regulations—(1) Anchoring restrictions. No vessel over 65 feet long may anchor or moor in the inland waters of the Regulated Navigation Area outside an anchorage designated in §110.168 of this title, with these exceptions:
(i) The vessel has the permission of the Captain of the Port.
(ii) Only in an emergency, when unable to proceed without endangering the safety of persons, property, or the environment, may a vessel anchor in a channel.
(iii) A vessel may not anchor within the confines of Little Creek Harbor, Desert Cove, or Little Creek Cove without the permission of the Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port shall consult with the Commander, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, before granting permission to anchor within this area.
(2) Anchoring detail requirements. A self-propelled vessel over 100 gross tons, which is equipped with an anchor or anchors (other than a tugboat equipped with bow fenderwork of a type of construction that prevents an anchor being rigged for quick release), that is underway within two nautical miles of the CBBT or the I–664 Bridge Tunnel shall station its personnel at locations on the vessel from which they can anchor the vessel without delay in an emergency.
(3) Secondary towing rig requirements on inland waters. (i) A vessel over 100 gross tons may not be towed in the inland waters of the Regulated Navigation Area unless it is equipped with a secondary towing rig, in addition to its primary towing rig, that:
(A) Is of sufficient strength for towing the vessel.
(B) Has a connecting device that can receive a shackle pin of at least two inches in diameter.
(C) Is fitted with a recovery pickup line led outboard of the vessel's hull.
(ii) A tow consisting of two or more vessels, each of which is less than 100 gross tons, that has a total gross tonnage that is over 100 gross tons, shall be equipped with a secondary towing rig between each vessel in the tow, in addition to its primary towing rigs, while the tow is operating within this Regulated Navigation Area. The secondary towing rig must:
(A) Be of sufficient strength for towing the vessels. (continued)