Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 33  /  Part 167  /  Sec. 167.1701 In Prince William Sound: Precautionary areas.

(a) Cape Hinchinbrook. A precautionary area is established and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------

6020.59 N 14648.18 W

6012.67 N 14640.43 W

6011.01 N 14628.65 W

6005.47 N 14600.01 W

6000.81 N 14603.53 W

6005.44 N 14627.58 W

5951.80 N 14637.51 W

5953.52 N 14646.84 W

6007.76 N 14636.24 W

6011.51 N 14646.64 W

6020.60 N 14654.31 W------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Bligh Reef. A precautionary area is established of radius 1.5 miles centered at geographical position 6049.63 N, 14701.33 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 Sec. 165.1109(d) of this chapter. [USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]