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33 CFR §147.843

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  1. (a)Description. Thunder Horse Semi-Submersible, Mississippi Canyon 778 (MC 778), located at position 28°11′26″ N, 88°29′44″ 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].
  2. (b)Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except the following:
    1. (1)An attending vessel;
    2. (2)A vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in towing; or
    3. (3)A vessel authorized by the Commander, USCG Heartland District.