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33 CFR 167.1701: In Prince William Sound: Precautionary areas.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER P—PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY
- PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES
- Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas
(a) Cape Hinchinbrook. A precautionary area is established and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
Latitude Longitude
60°20.59′ N 146°48.18′ W
60°12.67′ N 146°40.43′ W
60°11.01′ N 146°28.65′ W
60°05.47′ N 146°00.01′ W
60°00.81′ N 146°03.53′ W
60°05.44′ N 146°27.58′ W
59°51.80′ N 146°37.51′ W
59°53.52′ N 146°46.84′ W
60°07.76′ N 146°36.24′ W
60°11.51′ N 146°46.64′ W
60°20.60′ N 146°54.31′ W
(b) Bligh Reef. A precautionary area is established of radius 1.5 miles centered at geographical position 60°49.63′ N, 147°01.33′ W.
(c) Pilot boarding area. A pilot boarding area located near the center of the Bligh Reef precautionary area is established. Regulations for vessels operating in these areas are in § 165.1109(d) of this chapter.
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