Current through October 31, 2024
Section 147.817 - Sir Douglas Morpeth Tension Leg Platform safety zone(a)Description. The Sir Douglas Morpeth Tension Leg Platform (Morpeth TLP), Ewing Bank Block 921A (EW 921A), is located at position 28°02'05.28" N, 90°01'22.12" W. The area within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) from each point on the structure's outer edge is a safety zone.(b)Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except the following:(2) A vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in towing; or(3) A vessel authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.CGD08-01-025, 68 FR 4102 , Jan. 28, 2003