§ 165.T01-0623 - Regulated Navigation Area: Thames River New London, CT.

(a) Location. The following area is a regulated navigation area: All navigable waters of the Thames River adjacent to Fort Trumbull State Park in New London, CT, from surface to bottom bounded to the north by a line connecting the following points: Point “1”, 41°20′40″ N, 072°05′32″ W east to point “2”, 41°20′40″ N, 072°05′15″ W then southeast to point “3”, 41°20′31.8″ N, 072°05′03″ W then south to point “4”, 41°20′28″ N, 072°05′03″ W then east to point “5”, 41°20′30″ N, 072°04′48″ W; bounded to the east by following the shoreline south from point “5” to point “6”, 41°20′19″ N, 072°04′46″ W; bounded to the south by a line connecting the following points: point “6” west to point “7”, 41°20′17″ N, 072°05′13″ W then north to point “8” 41°20′27.2″ N, 072°05′15″ W then northwest to point “9” 41°20′29.5″ N, 072°05′17″ W then west to point “10” 41°20′29.5″ N, 072°05′30″ W then northwest to point “11” 41°20′31″ N, 072°05′34″ W; bounded to the west by following the shoreline north from point “11” back to the start, point “1”.

(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.10, 165.11, and 165.13 apply.

(2) In accordance with the general regulations, entry into, anchoring, or movement within this zone, during periods of enforcement, is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound (COTP) or the COTP's designated representative.

(3) During periods of enforcement, a “Slow-No-Wake” speed limit will be in effect. Vessels may not produce more than a minimum wake and may not attain speeds greater than six knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain steerageway when traveling with a strong current. In no case may the wake produced by the vessel be such that it would create a danger of injury to persons, or damage to vessels or structures.

(4) During periods of enforcement, SECURITE calls must be made by all persons and vessels conducting crane or dive operations.

(5) During periods of enforcement, all persons and vessels must comply with all orders and directions from the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.

(6) 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.

(7) Persons and vessels may request permission to enter the zone during periods of enforcement on VHF-16 or via phone at 203-468-4401.

(8) Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule, the Rules of the Road (33 CFR Part 84—Subchapter E, inland navigational rules) are still in effect and must be strictly adhered to at all times.

(c) Effective period. This rule is effective until October 31, 2014.

(d) Enforcement period. (1) Except when suspended in accordance with paragraph (d)(2) of this section, this regulated navigation area is in force 24 hours a day until October 31, 2014.

(2) Notice of suspension of enforcement: The COTP may suspend enforcement of the regulated navigation area. If enforcement is suspended, the COTP will cause notice of the suspension of enforcement to be made by all appropriate means to the affected segments of the public. Such means of notification may include, but are not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners. Such notifications will include the date and time that enforcement is suspended as well as the date and time that enforcement will resume.

(3) Violations of this regulated navigation area must be reported to the COTP, at 203-468-4401 or on VHFs-Channel 16. Persons in violation of this regulated navigation area may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.

Effective Date Note: By USCG-2012-0623, 77 FR 67568, Nov. 13, 2012, temporary §165.T01-0623 was added, effective Dec. 13, 2012 until Oct. 31, 2014.