WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Safety Zone; San Pedro Bay, Long Beach, CA.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 18 by S.L. Crecy, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach.

Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of Port of Long Beach Berth G232, and within a 500-yard radius of all first-responder vessels involved in response operations. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards from unsecured shipping containers present in the water. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorize...