§ 147.829 - Matterhorn Tension Leg Platform safety zone.  


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  • § 147.829 Matterhorn Tension Leg Platform safety zone.

    (a) Description. The Matterhorn Tension Leg Platform A (Matterhorn TLP), Mississippi Canyon 243 (MC 243), located at position 28°44′32″ N, 88°39′32″ W. The area within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) from each point on the structure's outer edge is a safety zone. These coordinates are based upon [NAD 83].

    (b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except the following:

    (1) An attending vessel;

    (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.

    [CGD08-03-017, 68 FR 59118, Oct. 14, 2003]