(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.
Dated: May 13, 2005.