Safety Zone; Transit of Rig Pride Portland, Portland, ME

Resumo

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone around the oilrig Pride Portland and its assisting tugs during the unmooring and outbound transit of the rig from the vicinity of the Portland Ocean Terminal in Portland Harbor out to conduct sea trials, the return of the rig from sea trials and the final transit out of Portland Harbor upon completion of the rig's construction. This safety zone is needed to protect persons, facilities, vessels and others in the maritime community from the safety hazards associated with the transit of a large tow with limited maneuverability. Entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine.