WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Safety Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 27 by Patrick C. Burkett, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.
Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for certain waters of the Patapsco River, in Baltimore, MD within 2, 000 yards around position latitude 39deg12.40' N, longitude 076deg31.00 W. The Coast Guard is establishing this safety zone to protect personnel and vessels from possible grounding or allision with a submerged hatch cover from the M/V W SAPPHIRE. Additionally, the safety zone is needed to ensure a safe working environment for the first responders ...