§ 165.T07-101 - Security Zone; HOVENSA Refinery, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.  


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  • (a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All waters from surface to bottom encompassed by a line connecting the following coordinates based on the NAD 83: The point at 17°41′32″ North, 64°45′09″ West; thence to 17°41′44″ North, 64°44′39″ West; thence to 17°38′30″ North, 64°43′12″ West; thence returning to the beginning point at 17°41′32″ North, 64°45′09″ West.

    (b) Regulations. Under § 165.33, with the exception of vessels with scheduled arrivals to the HOVENSA Facility, no vessel may enter the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San Juan (COTP) or a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer designated by the Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the status of this zone by Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (156.8 Mhz). The Captain of the Port San Juan can be reached on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) or by calling (787) 289-2040, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The HOVENSA Facility Port Captain can be reached on VHF Marine Band Radio channel 11 (156.6 Mhz) or by calling (340) 692-3488, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.