§ 147.879 Safety Zone; Vito Floating Production System, Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Mississippi Canyon Block 939, Gulf of America
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Description.(a) The Vito FPS is in the deepwater area of the Gulf of America at Mississippi Canyon Block 939. The facility is located at 28°01′32.325″ N, 89°12′33.254″ W, (NAD 83) and the area within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) from each point on the facility structure's outer edge is a safety zone.
Regulation.(b) No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except for the following:
(1) An attending vessel, as defined in 147.20;
(2) A vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in towing; or
(3) A vessel authorized by the Commander, USCG Heartland District or a designated representative.
Requests for permission.(c) Persons or vessels requiring authorization to enter the safety zone must request permission from the Commander, USCG Heartland District or a designated representative. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Commander or designated representative.
[USCG-2022-0313, 88 FR 21474, Apr. 11, 2023]
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