(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of Santa Monica Bay, from surface to bottom, enclosed by a line beginning at latitude 335459" N, longitude 1182650" W; then to latitude 335459" N, longitude 1182734" W; then to latitude 335400" N, longitude 1182734" W; then to latitude 335400" N, longitude 1182650" W; then to the point of beginning (NAD 1983).
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited except for:
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited except for:
(i) Commercial vessels authorized to use the offshore marine terminal for loading or unloading;
(ii) Commercial tugs, lighters, barges, launches, or other vessels authorized to engage in servicing the offshore marine terminal or vessels therein;
(iii) Public vessels of the United States.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the safety zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 1-800-221-8724 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the owner or person in charge of any vessel from complying with the Navigation Rules as defined in 33 CFR chapter I, subchapters D and E and safe navigation practice. [COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 03-002, 70 FR 30640, May 27, 2005]