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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.165.1157 Security Zone;  Cruise Ships, Santa Barbara, California

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

(a) Location. The following areas are security zones:  All navigable waters, from the surface to the sea floor within a 100–yard radius of any cruise ship located within 3 nautical miles of the Santa Barbara Harbor Breakwater Light (Light List Number 3750;  34–24–17.364 N, 119–41–16.260W).

(b) Definition. “Cruise ship” as used in this section means any vessel, except for a ferry, over 100 feet in length, authorized to carry more than 12 passengers for hire;  making voyages lasting more than 24 hours, any part of which is on the high seas;  and for which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the U.S. or its territories.

(c) Regulations.

(1) Under general security zone regulations in subpart D, entry into or remaining in the zones described in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Los Angeles—Long Beach (LA–LB), or a designated representative of COTP LA–LB.

(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the COTP LA–LB at telephone number 1–310–521–3801 or on VHF–FM channel 16 (156.800 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, or his designated representative.

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