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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
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Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter P - Ports and Waterways Safety |
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Part 165 - Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas |
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Subpart F - Specific Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas |
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First Coast Guard District |
§ 165.T01-0434 - Regulated Navigation Area; East River, Brooklyn, NY.
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§ 165.T01-0434 Regulated Navigation Area; East River, Brooklyn, NY.
(a) Location. The following area is a regulated navigation area (RNA): All waters of the Manhattan half of the East River, south of a line drawn from (pa) 40°44′07.5″ N., 073°57′40.3″ W. (Dupont Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY) to 40°44′10.1″ N., 073°58′21.6″ W. (NAD 83) (East 25th Street, Manhattan, NY) and north of a line drawn from the northwest corner of Pier 5 Brooklyn to the northeast corner of the Governors Island Ferry Manhattan Terminal.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
(1) Designated Representative. A “designated representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the First District Commander or COTP to act on his or her behalf. A designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.
(2) Official Patrol Vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.
(c) Enforcement Period. This RNA is effective and will be enforced from 4 p.m. on May 16, 2017, through 5 p.m. July 14, 2017.
(d) Regulations.
(1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.10, 165.11, and 165.13 as well as the following regulations, apply.
(2) During periods of enforcement, all vessel movement within the RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. Vessels may not produce a wake nor not attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway.
(3) During periods of enforcement, upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel must proceed as directed.