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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.147.847 Safety Zone;  BW PIONEER Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading System Safety Zone

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Description. The BW PIONEER, a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) system, is in the deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico at Walker Ridge 249. The FPSO can swing in a 360 degree arc around the center point of the turret buoy's swing circle at 26°41'46.25” N and 090°30'30.16” W. The area within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) around the stern of the FPSO when it is moored to the turret buoy is a safety zone. If the FPSO detaches from the turret buoy, the area within 500 meters around the center point at 26°41'46.25” N and 090°30'30.16” W is a safety zone.

(b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except the following:

(1) An attending vessel;

(2) A vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in towing;  or

(3) A vessel authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.

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