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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters of Gravesend Bay within a 110–yard radius of a point in position 40°36'30” N, 074°02'14” W (NAD 83), approximately 70–yards southeast of the Verrazano Bridge Brooklyn tower.
(b) Regulations.
(1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(2) Entering into, transiting through, diving, dredging, dumping, fishing, trawling, conducting salvage operations, remaining within or anchoring within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) New York or the designated on-scene representative.
(3) The “designated on-scene representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP New York.
(4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone may contact the COTP New York or the designated representative at the Coast Guard Sector New York Command Center via VHF Channel 16 or by phone at (718) 354–4353 to request permission.
(5) Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP New York or the on-scene representative.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.165.172 Safety Zone; Underwater Hazard, Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn, NY - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/cfr-sect-33-165-172/
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