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(6) Towboats may not make or break tows in the regulated navigation area.
(7) Vessels may not pass (meet or overtake) in the regulated navigation area and must make a SECURITE call when approaching the barrier to announce intentions and work out passing arrangements on either side.
(8) Commercial tows transiting the regulated navigation area must be made up with wire rope to ensure electrical connectivity between all segments of the tow.
(c) Compliance. All persons and vessels shall comply with this rule and any additional instructions of the Ninth Coast Guard District Commander, or his designated representative. The Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan is a designated representative of the District Commander for the purposes of this rule.
[CGD09–05–131, 70 FR 76694, Dec. 28, 2005]
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§ 165.T11-056 Safety Zone; Mission Creek Waterway, China Basin, San Francisco Bay, California.
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(a) Location. One hundred yards to either water-side of the Fourth Street Bridge, encompassing the navigable waters, from the surface to the sea floor, bounded by two lines; one line drawn from a point on the north shore of Mission Creek [37°46'29" N, 122°23'36" W] extending southeast to a point on the opposite shore [37°46'28" N, 122°23'34" W], and the other line drawn from a point on the north shore of Mission Creek [37°46'34" N, 122°23'30" W] extending southeast to a point on the opposite shore [37°46'33" N, 122°23'28] [Datum: NAD 83].
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in §165.23, entry into, transit through, or anchoring within this zone by all vessels is prohibited, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San Francisco, or his designated representative.
(c) Effective period. The safety zone will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2006, to 11:59 p.m. on September 1, 2006. If the need for this safety zone ends before the scheduled termination time, the Captain of the Port will cease enforcement of the safety zone and will announce that fact via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(d) Enforcement. The Captain of the Port will enforce this zone and may enlist the aid and cooperation of any Federal, State, county, or municipal agency to assist in the enforcement of the regulation. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. Patrol personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, federal, state, and local law enforcement vessels. Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
[COTP San Francisco Bay 05–011, 71 FR 541, Jan. 5, 2006]
Effective Date Note: By COTP San Francisco Bay 05–011, 71 FR 541, Jan. 5, 2006, §165.T11–056 was added, effective from 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2006 to 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2006.
§ 165.1101 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, CA.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: the water area within Naval Station, San Diego enclosed by the following points: Beginning at 32°41'16.5" N, 117°08'01" W (Point A); thence running southwesterly to 32°40'58.3" N, 117°08'11.0" W (Point B); to 32°40'36.0" N 117°07'49.1" W (Point C); to 32°40'17.0' N, 117°07'34.6" W (Point D); to 32°39'36.4" N, 117°07'24.8" W (Point E); to 32°39'38.5" N 117°07'06.5" W, (Point F); thence running generally northwesterly along the shoreline of the Naval Station to the place of the beginning. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Diego; Commander, Naval Base San Diego; Commander, Navy Region Southwest; or the Commanding Officer, Naval Station, San Diego.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 619–683–6495 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this security zone by the U.S. Navy.
[COTP San Diego 04–019, 70 FR 2021, Jan. 12, 2005]
§ 165.1102 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, California.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: The water area adjacent to the Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, California, and the Naval Supply Center, San Diego, California, described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the shoreline of Point Loma, at latitude 32°41'57.8" N, longitude 117°14'17.5" W (Point A), for a place of beginning; thence easterly to latitude 32°41'56.0" N, longitude 117°14'09.9" W (Point B); thence northeasterly to latitude 32°42'03.8" N, longitude 117°14'04.7" W (Point C); thence northeasterly to latitude 32°42'10.2" N, longitude 117°14'00.6" W (Point D); thence northwesterly to latitude 32°42'14.6" N, longitude 117°14'02.1" W (Point E); thence northwesterly to latitude 32°42'22.7" N, longitude 117°14'05.8" W (Point F); thence northwesterly to latitude 32°42'28.3" N, longitude 117°14'08.4" W (Point G); thence westerly to latitude 32°42'28.3" N, longitude 117°14'09.6" W (Point H); thence generally southerly along the shoreline of Point Loma to the place of beginning (Point A).
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, the Commander, Naval Base, San Diego, the Commander, Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, or the Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Center, San Diego. Section 165.33 also contains other general requirements.
[COTP San Diego Reg. 85–20, 51 FR 8197, Mar. 10, 1986. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1103 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, CA.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: The water adjacent to the Naval Submarine Base, San Diego, commencing on a point on the shoreline of Ballast Point, at 32°41'11.2" N, 117°13'57.0" W (Point A), thence northerly to 32°41'31.8" N, 117°14'00.6" W (Point B), thence westerly to 32°41'32.7" N, 117°14'03.2" W (Point C), thence southwesterly to 32°41'30.5" N, 117°14'17.5" W (Point D), thence generally southeasterly along the shoreline of the Naval Submarine Base to the point of beginning, (Point A). All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Diego; Commander, Naval Base Point Loma; or Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 619–683–6495 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this security zone by the U.S. Navy.
[COTP San Diego 03–010, 68 FR 25290, May 12, 2003]
§ 165.1104 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, CA.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: on the waters along the northern shoreline of Naval Base Coronado, the area enclosed by the following points: Beginning at 32°42'53.0" N, 117°11'45.0 W (Point A); thence running northerly to 32°42'55.5" N, 117°11'45.0" W, (Point B); thence running easterly to 32°42'57.0" N, 117°11'31.0" W, (Point C); thence southeasterly to 32°42'42.0" N, 117°11'04.0" W (Point D); thence southeasterly to 32°42'21.0" N, 117°10'47.0" W (Point E) thence running southerly to 32°42'13.0" N, 117°10'51.0" W (Point F); thence running generally northwesterly along the shoreline of Naval Base Coronado to the place of beginning. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.33 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Diego; Commander, Naval Base Coronado, or Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 619–683–6495 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this security zone by the U.S. Navy.
[COTP San Diego, 68 FR 25290, May 12, 2003]
§ 165.1105 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, California.
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(a) Location. (1) The following area is a security zone: The water area adjacent to Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California, and within 100 yards (91 meters) of Bravo Pier, and vessels moored thereto, bounded by the following points (when no vessel is moored at the pier):
(i) Latitude 32°41'53.0" N, Longitude 117°13'33.6" W;
(ii) Latitude 32°41'53.0" N, Longitude 117°13'40.6" W;
(iii) Latitude 32°41'34.0" N, Longitude 117°13'40.6" W;
(iv) Latitude 32°41'34.0" N, Longitude 117°13'34.1" W.
(2) Because the area of this security zone is measured from the pier and from vessels moored thereto, the actual area of this security zone will be larger when a vessel is moored at Bravo Pier.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station North Island. Section 165.33 also contains other general requirements.
[COTP San Diego Reg. 85–11, 51 FR 3776, Jan. 30, 1986, as amended at 52 FR 8893, Mar. 20, 1987. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1106 San Diego Bay, California—safety zone.
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(a) The waters of San Diego Bay enclosed by the following boundaries are a safety zone:
From a point located on the boundary of Coast Guard Air Station San Diego, California at latitude 32°43'37.2" N, longitude 117°10'45.0" W (point A), for a point of beginning; thence southeasterly to latitude 32°43'36.2" N, longitude 117°10'41.5" W (point B); thence southwesterly to latitude 32°43'20.2" N, longitude 117°10'49.5" W (point C); thence northwesterly to latitude 32°43'25.7" N, longitude 117°11'04.6" W (point D); thence northeasterly to latitude 32°43'35.7" N, longitude 117°10'59.5" W (point E); thence generally easterly along the air station boundary to the point of beginning (point A).
(b)(1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.23 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, except as provided for below.
(2) Vessels may transit the area of this safety zone without permission, but may not anchor, stop, remain within the zone, or approach within 100 yards (92 meters) of the land area of Coast Guard Air Station San Diego or structures attached thereto.
[CGD 85–034, 50 FR 14703, Apr. 15, 1985 and COTP San Diego Reg. 85–06, 50 FR 38003, Sept. 19, 1985. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1107 San Diego Bay, California.
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(a) Location. The area encompassed by the following geographic coordinates is a regulated navigation area:
32°41[min]24.6[sec] N 117°14[min]21.9[sec] W
32°41[min]34.2[sec] N 117°13[min]58.5[sec] W
32°41[min]34.2[sec] N 117°13[min]37.2[sec] W
Thence south along the shoreline to
32°41[min]11.2[sec] N 117°13[min]31.3[sec] W
32°41[min]11.2[sec] N 117°13[min]58.5[sec] W
Thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin.
Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) During submarine docking/undocking operations at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base on Ballast Point, San Diego Bay, California, mariners transiting within the regulated navigation area shall proceed at a speed that generates no wake from their vessel.
(2) The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and if time permits a Local Notice to Mariners, to inform the maritime community of the dates and times of the submarine docking/undocking operations covered by paragraph (b)(1).
(3) The master and/or operator of a vessel within the regulated navigation area shall comply with any other orders or directions issued by the Coast Guard as required for the safety of the submarine docking/undocking operations covered by paragraph (b)(1).
[CGD11–90–07, 56 FR 14645, Apr. 11, 1991; 56 FR 40360, Aug. 14, 1991, as amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30, 1998. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1108 Security Zones; Cruise Ships, Port of San Diego, California.
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(a) Definition. “Cruise ship” as used in this section means a passenger vessel, except for a ferry, 100 gross tons or more, authorized to carry more than 12 passengers for hire; capable of making international voyages lasting more than 24 hours, any part of which is on the high seas; and for which passengers are embarked, disembarked or at a port of call in the San Diego port.
(b) Location. The following areas are security zones:
(1) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 100 yard radius around any cruise ship that is anchored at a designated anchorage within the San Diego port area inside the sea buoys bounding the port of San Diego.
(2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 100 yard radius around any cruise ship that is moored at any berth within the San Diego port area inside the sea buoys bounding the Port of San Diego; and
(3) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 100 yard radius around any cruise ship that is underway on the waters inside the sea buoys bounding the Port of San Diego.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulation in §165.33 of the part, entry into or remaining in these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, San Diego or his designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zones may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number (619) 683–6495 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zones by the San Diego Harbor Police.
[COTP San Diego 02–026, 68 FR 1008, Jan. 8, 2003]
§ 165.1110 Security Zone: Coronado Bay Bridge, San Diego, CA.
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(a) Location. All navigable waters of San Diego Bay, from the surface to the sea floor, within 25 yards of all piers, abutments, fenders and pilings of the Coronado Bay Bridge. These security zones will not restrict the main navigational channel nor will it restrict vessels from transiting through the channel.
(b) Regulations. (1) Under §165.33, entry into, transit through, loitering, or anchoring within any of these security zones by all persons and vessels is prohibited, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or his designated representative. Mariners seeking permission to transit through a security zone may request authorization to do so from Captain of the Port or his designated representative. The Coast Guard can be contacted on San Diego Bay via VHF-FM channel 16.
(2) Vessels may enter a security zone if it is necessary for safe navigation and circumstances do not allow sufficient time to obtain permission from the Captain of the Port.
[COTP San Diego 04–015, 69 FR 43915, July 23, 2004]
§ 165.1120 Security Zone; Naval Amphibious Base, San Diego, CA.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: the waters of San Diego Bay, enclosed by lines connecting the following points: Beginning at 32°40'30.0" N, 117°10'03.0" W (Point A); thence running northeasterly to 32°40'54.0" N, 117°09'35.5" W (Point B); thence running northeasterly to 32°40'55.0" N, 117°09'27.0" W (Point C); thence running southeasterly to 32°40'43.0" N, 117°09'09.0" W (Point D); thence running southerly to 32°40'39.0" N, 117°09'08.0" (Point E); thence running southwesterly to 32°40'30.0" N, 117°09'12.9" W (Point F); thence running a short distance to 32°40'29.0" N, 117°09'14.0" W (Point G); thence running southwesterly to 32°40'26.0" N, 117°09'17.0" W (Point H); thence running northwesterly to the shoreline to 32°40' 31.0" N, 117°09' 22.5" W (Point I), thence running along the shoreline to the beginning point.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or the Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
(c) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this security zone by the U.S. Navy.
[CGD11–01–011, 67 FR 4661, Jan. 31, 2002]
§ 165.1121 Security Zone: Fleet Supply Center Industrial Pier, San Diego, CA.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: the waters of San Diego Bay extending approximately 100 feet from the north, west, and south sides of the Fleet Industrial Supply Center enclosed by lines connecting the following points: Beginning at 32°42'50" N, 117°10'25" W (Point A); to 32°42'50" N, 117°10'38" W (Point B); to 32°42'54" N, 117°10'38" W (Point C); to 32°42'54" N, 117°10'25" W (Point D).
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or the Commander, Navy Region Southwest. Section 165.33 also contains other general requirements.
(c) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this security zone by the U.S. Navy.
[CGD11–01–008, 67 FR 4660, Jan. 31, 2002]
§ 165.1122 San Diego Bay, Mission Bay and their Approaches—Regulated navigation area.
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(a) Regulated navigation area. The following area is a regulated navigation area (RNA): All waters of San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, and their approaches encompassed by a line commencing at Point La Jolla (32°51'06" N, 117°16'42" W); thence proceeding seaward on a line bearing 255° T to the outermost extent of the territorial seas; thence proceeding southerly along the outermost extent of the territorial seas to the intersection of the maritime boundary with Mexico; thence proceeding easterly, along the maritime boundary with Mexico to its intersection with the California coast; thence proceeding northerly, along the shoreline of the California coast—and including the inland waters of San Diego Bay and Mission Bay, California, shoreward of the COLREGS Demarcation Line —back to the point of origin. All coordinates reference 1983 North American Datum (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section—
COLREGS Demarcation Line means the line described at 33 CFR 80.1104 or 80.1106.
Public vessel means a vessel that is owned or demise—(bareboat) chartered by the government of the United States, by a State or local government, or by the government of a foreign country and that is not engaged in commercial service.
Vessel means every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water other than a public vessel.
(c) Applicability. This section applies to all vessels of 100 gross tons (GT) or more, including tug and barge combinations of 100 GT or more (combined), operating within the RNA, with the exception of public vessels, vessels not intending to cross the COLREGS Demarcation Line and enter San Diego Bay or Mission Bay, and any vessels exercising rights under principles of international law, including innocent passage or force majeure, within the area of this RNA. Vessels operating properly installed, operational, type approved automatic identification system (AIS) as denoted in 33 CFR 164.46 are exempted from making requests as required in this regulation.
(d) Regulations. (1) No vessel to which this rule applies may enter, depart or move within San Diego Bay or Mission Bay unless it complies with the following requirements:
(i) Obtain permission to enter San Diego Bay or Mission Bay from the Captain of the Port or designated representative immediately upon entering the RNA. However, to avoid potential delays, we recommend seeking permission 30 minutes prior to entering the RNA.
(ii) Follow all instructions issued by the Captain of the Port or designated representative.
(iii) Obtain permission for any departure from or movement within the RNA from the Captain of the Port or designated representative prior to getting underway.
(iv) Follow all instructions issued by the Captain of the Port or designated representative.
(v) Requests may be made by telephone at 619–278–7033 (select option 2) or via VHF–FM radiotelephone on channel 16 (156.800 Mhz). The call sign for radiotelephone requests to the Captain of the Port or designated representative is “Coast Guard Sector San Diego.”
(2) For purposes of the requirements in paragraph (d)(1) of this section, the Captain of the Port or designated representative means any official designated by the Captain of the Port, including but not limited to commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard, and any U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel. 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.
(e) Waivers. The Captain of the Port or designated representative may, upon request, waive any regulation in this section.
[CGD11–05–002, 70 FR 70495, November 22, 2005]
§ 165.1131 Security Zone: Wilson Cove, San Clemente Island, California.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: The water area adjacent to San Clemente Island, California within 1.5 nautical miles (1.73 statute miles, 2.8 kilometers) of the shoreline of San Clemente Island from Wilson Cove North End Light (LLNR 2565) to Spruce Pier, approximately 4.1 nautical miles (4.7 statute miles, 7.65 kilometers) southeast of Wilson Cove North End Light, described as follows:
Starting at a point on the shoreline of San Clemente Island, California, in position 33°01'25.0" N, 118°33'43.0" W, for a place of beginning (point A), thence northeasterly to 33°02'11.0" N, 118°32'13.5" W (point B), thence southeasterly to 32 °58'40.5" N, 118°29'15.5" W (point C), thence southwesterly to 32°57'54.0" N, 118°31'17.2" W (point D), thence northwesterly along the shoreline of San Clemente Island to the place of beginning.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, San Diego, California. Section 165.33 also contains other general requirements.
[COTP San Diego Reg. 87–04, 52 FR 18230, May 14, 1987. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1151 Security Zones; liquefied hazardous gas tank vessels, San Pedro Bay, California.
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(a) Definition. “Liquefied Hazardous Gas” as used in this section means a liquid containing one or more of the products listed in Table 127.005 of this part that is carried in bulk on board a tank vessel as liquefied petroleum gas, liquefied natural gas, or similar liquefied gas products.
(b) Location. The following areas are security zones:
(1) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 500 yard radius around any liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) tank vessel that is anchored at a designated anchorage either inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or outside at designated anchorages within three nautical miles of the breakwater;
(2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 500 yard radius around any LHG tank vessel that is moored, or in the process of mooring, at any berth within the Los Angeles or Long Beach port areas inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay;
(3) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within 1000 yards ahead and 500 yards on each side and astern of any LHG tank vessel that is underway either on the waters inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or on the waters within three nautical miles seaward of the Federal breakwaters.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into or remaining in these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach, or his or her designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number (800) 221–USCG (8724) or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(3) When any LHG tank vessels approach within 500 yards of a vessel that is moored or anchored, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains within the LHG tank vessel's security zone unless it is either ordered by or given permission from the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach to do otherwise.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of these security zones by the Los Angeles Port Police and the Long Beach Police Department.
[COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02–005, 68 FR 13233, Mar. 19, 2003]
§ 165.1152 San Pedro Bay, California—Regulated navigation area.
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(a) Applicability. This section applies to all vessels unless otherwise specified. (Note: All geographic coordinates are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83)).
(b) Deviations. The Captain of the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach or his or her designated representative may authorize a deviation from the requirements of this regulation when it is deemed necessary in the interests of safety.
(c) Location. (1) The San Pedro Bay Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) consists of the water area enclosed by the Los Angeles-Long Beach breakwater and a line connecting Point Fermin Light at 33°42.30' N, 118°17.60' W, with the following geographical positions:
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33°35.50[min] N...................... 118°17.60[min] W
33°35.50[min] N...................... 118°09.00[min] W
33°37.70[min] N...................... 118°06.50[min] W
33°43.40[min] N...................... 118°10.80[min] W
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(2) The San Pedro Bay RNA consists of the following named sub-areas, defined by lines connecting their respective geographic coordinates:
(i) The Los Angeles Pilot Area:
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Latitude Longitude
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33°42.50[min] N................. 118°15.10[min] W
(Los Angeles Light)
33°42.62[min] N................. 118°14.70[min] W
33°41.30[min] N................. 118°13.50[min] W
33°40.85[min] N................. 118°14.90[min] W
33°42.50[min] N................. 118°15.10[min] W
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(ii) The Long Beach Pilot Area:
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Latitude Longitude
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33°43.40[min] N................. 118°11.20[min] W
(Long Beach Light)
33°43.40[min] N................. 118°10.80[min] W
33°41.50[min] N................. 118°10.22[min] W
33°40.52[min] N................. 118°10.22[min] W
33°40.52[min] N................. 118°11.82[min] W
33°41.50[min] N................. 118°11.82[min] W
33°43.40[min] N................. 118°11.20[min] W
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(iii) The Los Angeles Deep Water Traffic Lane:
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Latitude Longitude
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33°42.47[min] N...................... 118°14.95[min] W
33°42.56[min] N...................... 118°14.75[min] W
33°39.48[min] N...................... 118°13.32[min] W
33°39.42[min] N...................... 118°13.55[min] W
33°42.47[min] N...................... 118°14.95[min] W
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(iv) The Long Beach Deep Water Traffic Lane:
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Latitude Longitude
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33°43.43[min] N...................... 118°11.15[min] W
33°43.39[min] N...................... 118°10.90[min] W
33°41.51[min] N...................... 118°10.71[min] W
33°41.50[min] N...................... 118°10.95[min] W
33°43.43[min] N...................... 118°11.15[min] W
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(v) Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area: A 0.5nm radius around 33°39.00' N, 118°13.19' W.
(d) General regulations. The following regulations contained in paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(3) of this section apply to power driven vessels of 1600 or more gross tons, a towing vessel of 8 meters (approximately 26 feet) or over in length engaged in towing, or vessels of 100 gross tons and upward carrying one or more passengers for hire.
(1) A vessel shall not exceed a speed of 12 knots through the water within the RNA.
(2) A vessel navigating within the RNA, shall have its engine(s) ready for immediate maneuver and shall operate its engine(s) in a control mode and on fuel that will allow for an immediate response to any engine order, ahead or astern, including stopping its engine(s) for an extended period of time.
(3) A vessel navigating within the RNA shall maintain a minimum separation from other vessels of at least 0.25 nm.
(e) Specific regulations—(1) Los Angeles Pilot Area. (i) No vessel may enter the Los Angeles Pilot Area unless it is entering or departing Los Angeles Harbor entrance (Angels Gate).
(ii) Vessels entering the Los Angeles Pilot Area shall pass directly through without stopping or loitering except as necessary to embark or disembark a pilot.
(2) Long Beach Pilot Area. (i) No vessel may enter the Long Beach Pilot Area unless it is entering or departing Long Beach Harbor entrance (Queens Gate).
(ii) Vessels entering the Long Beach Pilot Area shall pass directly through without stopping or loitering except as necessary to embark or disembark a pilot.
(iii) Every vessel shall leave Long Beach Approach Lighted Whistle Buoy “LB” to port when entering and departing Long Beach Channel and departing vessels shall pass across the southern boundary of the Long Beach Pilot Area.
(3) Los Angeles and Long Beach Deep Water Traffic Lanes. When a vessel of 50 foot draft or greater is using the Los Angeles or Long Beach Deep Water Traffic Lane no other vessel shall enter the Deep Water Traffic Lane if it will result in a meeting, crossing or overtaking situation.
(4) Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area. When a vessel of 50 foot draft or greater is embarking or disembarking a pilot in the Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area no other vessel shall enter the Deep Water Pilot Area.
(5) Vessels described in paragraph (d) of this section may not enter the waters between Commercial Anchorage G and the Middle Breakwater as defined by an area enclosed by the line beginning at Los Angeles Main Channel Entrance Light 2 (33°42.70' N, 118°14.70' W), thence east along the Middle Breakwater to Long Beach Light (33°43.40' N, 118°11.20' W), thence south to (33°43.08' N, 118°11.26' W), thence westerly to (33°43.08' N, 118°12.26' W), thence southwesterly parallel to the breakwater to (33°42.43' N, 118°14.30' W), thence to the point of origin, unless such vessel is:
(i) In an emergency;
(ii) Proceeding to anchor in or departing Commercial Anchorage G;
(iii) Standing by with confirmed pilot boarding arrangements; or,
(iv) Engaged in towing vessels to or from Commercial Anchorage G, or to or from the waters between Commercial Anchorage G and the Middle Breakwater.
[CGD11–00–007, 65 FR 62294, Oct. 18, 2000. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1154 Security Zones; Cruise Ships, San Pedro Bay, California.
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(a) Definition. “Cruise ship” as used in this section means a passenger vessel, except for a ferry, over 100 feet in length, authorized to carry more than 12 passengers for hire; making voyages lasting more than 24 hours, any part of which is on the high seas; and for which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the Port of Los Angeles or Port of Long Beach.
(b) Location. The following areas are security zones:
(1) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 100 yard radius around any cruise ship that is anchored at a designated anchorage either inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or outside at designated anchorages within 3 nautical miles of the Federal breakwaters;
(2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 100 yard radius around any cruise ship that is moored, or is in the process of mooring, at any berth within the Los Angeles or Long Beach port areas inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay; and
(3) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within 200 yards ahead, and 100 yards on each side and astern of a cruise ship that is underway either on the waters inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or on the waters within 3 nautical miles seaward of the Federal breakwaters.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into or remaining in these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Los Angeles-Long Beach, or his designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 1–800–221–USCG (8724) or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(3) When a cruise ship approaches within 100 yards of a vessel that is moored, or anchored, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains within the cruise ship's security zone unless it is either ordered by, or given permission from, the COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach to do otherwise.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
(e) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zone by the Los Angeles Port Police and the Long Beach Police Department.
[COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02–004, 67 FR 72563, Dec. 6, 2002]
§ 165.1155 Security Zone; Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Avila Beach, California.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: all waters of the Pacific Ocean, from surface to bottom, within a 2,000 yard radius of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant centered at position 35°12'23" N, 120°51'23" W. [Datum: NAD 83].
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Los Angeles-Long Beach, or his or her designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 1–800–221–8724 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
[COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02–006, 67 FR 77430, Dec. 18, 2002]
§ 165.1156 Safety Zone; Offshore Marine Terminal, El Segundo, CA.
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(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of Santa Monica Bay, from surface to bottom, enclosed by a line beginning at latitude 33°54'59" N, longitude 118°26'50" W; then to latitude 33°54'59" N, longitude 118°27'34" W; then to latitude 33°54'00" N, longitude 118°27'34" W; then to latitude 33°54'00" N, longitude 118°26'50" W; then to the point of beginning (NAD 1983).
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.23 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited except for:
(i) Commercial vessels authorized to use the offshore marine terminal for loading or unloading;
(ii) Commercial tugs, lighters, barges, launches, or other vessels authorized to engage in servicing the offshore marine terminal or vessels therein;
(iii) Public vessels of the United States.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the safety zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 1–800–221–8724 or on VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the owner or person in charge of any vessel from complying with the Navigation Rules as defined in 33 CFR chapter I, subchapters D and E and safe navigation practice.
[COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 03–002, 70 FR 30640, May 27, 2005]
§ 165.1171 Copper Canyon, Lake Havasu, Colorado River—Regulated Navigation Area.
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(a) Location. The following is a regulated navigation area:
(1) In the water area of Copper Canyon, Lake Havasu, Colorado River, beginning at the approximate center of the mouth of Copper Canyon and drawing a line down the approximate center of the canyon extending shoreward to the end of the navigable waters of the canyon, and comprising a semi-rectangular area extending 30 feet on each side of the line, for a total semi-rectangular width of 60 feet.
(2) This line is more precisely described as: beginning at latitude 34°25'67.6" N, longitude 114°18'38.5" W, thence southwesterly to latitude 34°25'64" N, longitude 114°18'45.7" W, thence northwesterly to latitude 34°25'65.6" N, longitude 114°18'46.7" W, thence southeasterly to latitude 34°25'60.7" N, longitude 114°18'42.7" W, thence southwesterly to longitude 34°25'51.4" N, latitude 114°18'46.2" W, thence southeasterly to latitude 34°25'47.1" N, longitude 114°18'49.4" W, thence to the end of the navigable waters of the canyon.
(b) Definitions. For the purposes of this section:
(1) Vessel: Every description of watercraft, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water, and regardless of mode of power.
(2) Patrol Vessel: Vessels designated by the Captain of the Port, San Diego, to enforce or assist in enforcing these regulations, including Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Vessels.
(c) Regulations. (1) Vessels, with the exception of patrol vessels, shall not anchor, moor, loiter in, or otherwise impede the transit of any other vessel within the regulated navigation area. Furthermore, all vessels, with the exception of patrol vessels, shall expeditiously and continuously transit the regulated navigation area via the most direct route consistent with navigational safety.
(2) During periods of vessels congestion within the Copper Canyon area, as determined by the Captain of the Port or his or her designated on-scene representative, the regulated navigation area will be closed to all vessels, with the exception of patrol vessels. During designated closure periods, no vessel may enter, remain in, or transit through the regulated navigation area, with the exception of patrol vessels. Designation of periods of vessel congestion and announcement of the closure of the regulated navigation area will be conducted by broadcast notices to mariners on VHF-FM Channel 16 no less frequently than every hour for the duration of the closure period.
(3) Each person in the regulated navigation area shall comply with the directions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated on-scene representative regarding vessel operation.
[CGD11–97–010, 63 FR 38308, July 16, 1998. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1181 San Francisco Bay Region, California—regulated navigation area.
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(a) Applicability. This section applies to all ressels unless otherwise specified.
(b) Deviations. The Captain of the Port, San Francisco Bay, or the Commanding Officer, Vessel Traffic Service San Francisco, as a representative of the Captain of the Port, may authorize a deviation from the requirements of this regulation when it is deemed necessary in the interests of safety.
(c) Regulated Navigation Areas—(1) San Francisco Bay RNA. (i) The following is a regulated navigation area—The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°47'18" N, 122°30'22" W; thence to 37°48'55" N, 122°31'41" W; thence along the shoreline to 37°50'38" N, 122°28'37" W; thence to 37°50'59" N, 122°28'00" W; thence to 37°51'45" N, 122°27'28" W; thence to 37°52'58" N, 122°26'06" W; thence to 37°51'53" N, 122°24'58" W; thence to 37°51'53" N, 122°24'00" W; thence to 37°51'40" N, 122°23'48" W; thence to 37°49'22" N, 122°23'48" W; thence to 37°48'20" N, 122°22'12" W; thence to 37°47'02" N, 122°21'33" W; thence to 37°47'02" N, 122°23'04" W; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(ii) The San Francisco Bay RNA consists of the following defined sub-areas:
(A) Golden Gate Traffic Lanes—(1) Westbound traffic lane: Bounded by the Golden Gate precautionary area and the COLREGS Demarcation Line (33 CFR 80.1142), between the separation zone and a line connecting the following coordinates:
37°48'30" N, 122°31'22" W; thence to 37°49'03" N, 122°29'52" W.
Datum: NAD 83
(2) Eastbound traffic lane. Bounded by the COLREGS Demarcation Line (33 CFR 80.1142) and the Golden Gate precautionary area, between the separation zone and a line connecting the following coordinates:
37°47'50" N, 122°30'48" W; thence to 37°48'30" N, 122°29'29" W.
Datum: NAD 83
(3) Golden Gate Separation Zone: The area 75 yards each side of a line connecting the following coordinates:
37°48'08" N, 122°31'05" W; thence to 37°48'46" N, 122°29'40" W.
Datum: NAD 83
(B) Golden Gate Precautionary Area: An area bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates beginning at:
37°48'30" N, 122°29'29" W; thence to 37°48'52" N, 122°28'41" W; thence to 37°48'52" N, 122°27'49" W; thence to 37°49'36" N, 122°27'46" W; thence to 37°49'55" N, 122°28'09" W; thence to 37°49'28" N, 122°28'45" W; thence to 37°49'03" N, 122°29'52" W; thence returning to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(C) Central Bay Traffic Lanes—(1) Westbound traffic lane: Bounded by the Central Bay precautionary area and the Golden Gate precautionary area, between the Central Bay and the Deep Water Traffic Lane separation zones.
(2) Eastbound traffic lane: Bounded by the Golden Gate precautionary area and the Central Bay precautionary area, between the Central Bay Separation Zone and a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°48'41" N, 122°25'17" W; thence to 37°48'50" N, 122°26'14" W; thence to 37°48'52" N, 122°27'49" W.
Datum: NAD 83
(3) Deep Water (two-way) Traffic Lane: Bounded by the Central Bay precautionary area and the Golden Gate precautionary area, between the Deep Water Traffic Lane separation zone and a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°49'55" N, 122°28'09" W; thence to 37°50'36" N, 122°27'12" W; thence to 37°50'47" N, 122°26'26" W.
Datum: NAD 83
(D) Central Bay Separation Zone: The area 75 yards each side of a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°49'17" N, 122°27'47" W; thence to 37°49'35" N, 122°25'25" W.
Datum: NAD 83
(E) Deep Water Traffic Lane Separation Zone: The area 75 yards each side of a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°49'36" N, 122°27'46" W; thence to 37°50'22" N, 122°26'49" W; thence to 37°50'25" N, 122°26'22" W.
Datum: NAD 83
(F) Central Bay Precautionary Area: An area bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°48'41" N, 122°25'17" W; thence to 37°49'32" N, 122°25'13" W; thence to 37°50'25" N, 122°26'22" W; thence to 37°50'47" N, 122°26'26" W; thence to 37°51'04" N, 122°24'58" W; thence to 37°51'53" N, 122°24'58" W; thence to 37°51'53" N, 122°24'00" W; thence to 37°51'40" N, 122°23'48" W; thence to 37°49'22" N, 122°23'48" W; thence to 37°48'20" N, 122°22'12" W; thence to 37°47'02" N, 122°21'33" W; thence to 37°47'02" N, 122°23'04" W; thence returning along the shoreline to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(2) North Ship Channel RNA. The following is a regulated navigation area—The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°51'53" N, 122°24'58" W; thence to 37°54'15" N, 122°27'27" W; thence to 37°56'06" N, 122°26'49" W; thence to 37°56'06" N, 122°26'34" W; thence to 37°54'48" N, 122°26'42" W; thence to 37°54'02" N, 122°26'10" W; thence to 37°51'53" N, 122°24'00" W; thence to returning to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(3) San Pablo Strait Channel RNA. The following is a regulated navigation area—The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°56'06" N, 122°26'49" W; thence to 37°57'26" N, 122°27'21" W; thence to 38°00'48" N, 122°24'45" W; thence to 38°01'54" N, 122°22'24" W; thence to 38°01'44" N, 122°22'18" W; thence to 37°57'37" N, 122°26'23" W; thence to 37°56'06" N, 122°26'34" W; thence returning to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(4) Pinole Shoal Channel RNA. The following is a regulated navigation area—The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
38°01'54" N, 122°22'25" W; thence to 38°03'13" N, 122°19'50" W; thence to 38°03'23" N, 122°18'31" W; thence to 38°03'13" N, 122°18'29" W; thence to 38°03'05" N, 122°19'28" W; thence to 38°01'44" N, 122°22'18" W; thence returning to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(5) Benicia-Martinez Railroad Drawbridge Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): The following is a regulated navigation area—The waters bounded by the following longitude lines:
(i) 122°13'31" W (coinciding with the charted location of the Carquinez Bridge)
(ii) 121°53'17" W (coinciding with the charted location of New York Point)
Datum: NAD 83
(6) Southampton Shoal Channel/Richmond Harbor RNA: The following, consisting of two distinct areas, is a regulated navigation area—
(i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°54'17" N, 122°22'00" W; thence to 37°54'08" N, 122°22'00" W; thence to 37°54'15" N, 122°23'12" W; thence to 37°54'30" N, 122°23'09" W; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(ii) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°54'28" N, 122°23'36" W; thence to
37°54'20" N, 122°23'38" W; thence to
37°54'23" N, 122°24'02" W; thence to
37°54'57" N, 122°24'51" W; thence to
37°55'05" N, 122°25'02" W; thence to
37°54'57" N, 122°25'22" W; thence to
37°53'26" N, 122°25'03" W; thence to
37°53'24" N, 122°25'13" W; thence to
37°55'30" N, 122°25'35" W; thence to
37°55'40" N, 122°25'10" W; thence to
37°54'54" N, 122°24'30" W; thence to
37°54'30" N, 122°24'00" W; thence returning to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(7) Oakland Harbor RNA: The following is a regulated navigation area—The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at:
37°48'40" N, 122°19'58" W; thence to
37°48'50" N, 122°20'02" W; thence to
37°48'29" N, 122°20'39" W; thence to (continued)