§ 165.809 Security Zone; Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, Corpus Christi, TX.

(a) Location. The following area is designated as a security zone: All waters of the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor from the Inner Harbor Bridge (U.S. Hwy 181) to, and including the Viola Turning Basin.

(b) Regulations.

(1) No recreational vessels, passenger vessels, or commercial fishing vessels may enter the security zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Corpus Christi or a designated representative.

(2) Recreational vessels, passenger vessels and commercial fishing vessels requiring entry into the security zone must contact the Captain of the Port Corpus Christi or a designated representative. The Captain of the Port may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or via telephone at (361) 888–3162 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi or a designated representative.

(3) Designated representatives include U.S. Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, and petty officers.

(c) Authority. In addition to 46 U.S.C. 70034, the uthority for this section includes 46 U.S.C. 70116.

[USCG–2018–0533, 85 FR 48108, Aug. 10, 2020]