⚓Temporary Safety Zone Regulations for Corpus Christi Ship Channel
Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Port Aransas, TX
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of the rig JOLLIET. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created while it is towed to Aransas Terminals. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The text establishes a temporary safety zone affecting vessel operation in the Corpus Christi Shipping Channel, requiring compliance from businesses operating in the area. Since it restricts entry unless authorized, businesses will need to navigate these regulations to avoid penalties, implicating operational adjustments.