Regulation & law · 26/09/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Coast Guard Establishes Regulated Navigation Area in Gulf of Mexico to Protect Oil and Gas Wellhead
Summary
The US Coast Guard is creating a restricted area in the Gulf of Mexico to safeguard a leaking wellhead from potential hazards posed by vessels in the vicinity of an oil and gas discharge area, and unauthorized vessels may face penalties.