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ATTENTION BOATERS!
In Support of the Toledo Tall Ships event 2003 on July 16, 2003
the U. S. Coast Guard District Commander has created Regulated
Navigations Area (RNA). The RNA will be in effect from 9:00 am
until 7:00 pm. The regulated area would cover all portions of
the Maumee River upriver of a line drawn between north-east corner
of Grassy Island at 41º42'24"N, 083º26'48"W
and the south-west corner of Spoil area at 41º42'17"N,
083º26'38"W to the downriver side of the Anthony Wayne
Bridge. This is a precautionary measure in support of the anticipated
vessel congestion and to protect the safety of life.
WHAT
IS A Regulated Navigation area?
A Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) is a water area within a defined
boundary for which regulations for vessels navigating within the
area have been established by the district commander under the
authority of the PWSA and 33CFR 165.11. It is an area that requires
control of vessel operations to preserve the safety of the adjacent
waterfront structures, to ensure safe transit of vessels, or to
protect the marine environment.
What
is the puspose of the Regulated Navigation area?
The purpose of an RNA is to safeguard vessels, harbors, ports,
and waterfront facilities from destruction, loss, or injury resulting
from a potentially hazardous navigation situations or accidents,
or other causes of a similar nature. Once an RNA is established,
all persons and vessels within the area are required to obey any
direction or order issued by the COTP or Patrol Commander (PATCOM).
Within the RNA, the COTP may control the access and movement of
all vessels, persons, and vehicles (including their removal) and
may take control and possession of any vessel.
What
if I don’t realize I’m within the Regulated Navigation
area?
You’ll most likely be asked to enter a designated spectator
anchorage or leave the area by the U.S. Coast Guard or other Law
Enforcement Agency. If you remain longer than necessary within
the Regulated Navigation Area, a U.S. Coast Guard boarding team
will board and cite you.
What
are the penalties associated with violating a Regulated navigation
Area?
Violation of a U.S. Coast Guard Regulated navigation Area is a
civil violation that may carry fines up to 5,000. Failure to obey
the orders of the COTP or PATCOM may carry fines up to 15,000.
Where
exactly will the Spectator Anchorages be located?
Spectator
Anchorage ‘A’. All bearings are reflected as true.
South of Grassy Island, bounded as follows: Beginning at 41°
41 .56’ N, 083° 28 .35’ W South East to 41°
41 .52’ N, 083° 28 .29’ W South West to 41°
41 .18’ N, 083° 28 .73’ W then North West to 41°
41 .23’ N, 083° 28 .8’ W; and then to the point
of beginning. This chart is not to be used for navigation.
Spectator
Anchorage ‘B’. Beginning at 41° 41 .06’
N, 083° 29 .04’ W South East to 41° 41 .01’
N, 083° 28 .96’ W South West to 41° 40 .61’
N, 083° 29 .38’ W then North West to 41° 40 .661’
N, 083° 29 .45’ W; and then to the point of beginning.
Spectator
Anchorage ‘C’. Beginning at 41° 40 .48’
N, 083° 29 .66’ W then South East to 41° 40 .43’
N, 083° 29 .56’ W then South West to 41° 40 .18’
N, 083° 29 .89’ W then North West to 41° 40 .24’
N, 083° 29 .98’ W; and then to the point of beginning.
Still have
questions?
If you still have questions please feel free to contact us between
the hours of 8 A.M. and 4 P.M.
Or check us
out on the web at:
http://www.uscg.mil/d9/wwm/mso/toledo/
Call 419-418-6050
USCG Marine Safety
Office
420 Madison Ave, Suite 700, Toledo,
Ohio 43604-1209
Phone (419)
418-6050
Fax (419)
259-6374
U.S. Coast
Guard Marine Safety Office
Toledo Tall
Ships 2003
Regulated
Navigation Area in the Maumee River
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