🌊Temporary Safety Zone in Matagorda Ship Channel
Safety Zone; Matagorda Ship Channel, Port Lavaca, TX
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Matagorda Ship Channel. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the repair of submerged dredge pipeline in the Matagorda Ship Channel. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or a designated representative.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
$$ - Med
This regulation establishes a temporary safety zone affecting vessel traffic in the Matagorda Ship Channel, which may impact business operations reliant on marine transport. Businesses must seek permission to enter the safety zone, thus affecting logistics and schedules.