Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 147.817 — Sir Douglas Morpeth Tension Leg Platform Safety Zone
33 C.F.R. § 147.817
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(a) Description. The Sir Douglas Morpeth Tension Leg Platform (Morpeth TLP), Ewing Bank Block 921A (EW 921A), is located at position 28°02′05.28″ N, 90°01′22.12″ W. The area within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) from each point on the structure's outer edge is a safety zone.
(b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except the following:
(1) An attending vessel;
(2) A vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in towing; or
(3) A vessel authorized by the Commander, USCG Heartland District.
Authorizing Statute
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Aids to maritime navigation; penalty14 U.S.C. § 544
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Laws and regulations governing lands43 U.S.C. § 1333