[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR150.317]

[Page 223]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 150--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart C--Vessel Navigation
 
Sec. 150.317  Clearances for other vessels.

    (a) When requested by the master of a vessel other than a tanker or 
support vessel, the Vessel Traffic Supervisor shall furnish information 
concerning other vessels underway or moored in the safety zone.
    (b) If the Vessel Traffic Supervisor determines that a vessel other 
than a tanker or support vessel may be standing into danger with respect 
to any vessel or part of the deepwater port installation in the safety 
zone, the Vessel Traffic Supervisor shall attempt to inform the master 
of that vessel by radio or other means.
    (c) Except in situations involving force majeure, the Vessel Traffic 
Supervisor shall not clear a vessel other than a tanker or support 
vessel to enter the safety zone of a deepwater port for any purpose that 
would interfere with the purpose of the deepwater port; endanger the 
safety of life, property, or the environment; or otherwise be prohibited 
by regulation.