(a) Location. The following areas are safety zones:

(1) Safety zone one includes all waters within 250 yards of the dredge displaying lights and shapes for vessels restricted in ability to maneuver as described in 33 CFR 83.27, as well as all related dredge equipment, while the dredge is operating in Marcus Hook Range. For enforcement purposes, Marcus Hook Range includes all navigable waters of the Delaware River, bound by a line drawn perpendicular to the center line of the channel at the farthest upriver point of the range to a line drawn perpendicular to the center line of the channel at the farthest downriver point of the range.

(2) Safety zone two includes all the waters of Anchorage 7 off Marcus Hook Range, as described in 33 CFR 110.157(a)(8).

(3) Safety zone three includes all the waters of Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek, as described in 33 CFR 110.157(a)(10).

(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to assist with enforcement of the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section.

(c) Regulations. (1) Entry into or transiting within the safety zone one is prohibited unless vessels make satisfactory passing arrangements via VHF-FM radio channel 13 or 16 with the operating dredge per this section and the rules of the Road (33 CFR chapter I, subchapter E). Vessels requesting to transit shall contact the operating dredge via VHF-FM radio channel 13 or 16 at least 1 hour prior to arrival. Alternatively, vessels may obtain permission from the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay (COTP) via VHF-FM radio channel 16 or via phone at (215) 271-4807.

(2) Vessels desiring to anchor in safety zone two, Anchorage 7 off Marcus Hook Range, must be at least 650 feet in overall length and must obtain permission from the COTP at least 24 hours in advance by calling (215) 271-4807. The COTP will permit, at maximum, two vessels at a time to anchor on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Vessels will only be allowed to anchor for a 12-hour period. Vessels under 650 feet in overall length may request to anchor in Anchorage 7, off Marcus Hook Range by contacting the COTP at the phone number detailed above and may be approved on a case-by-case basis. Vessels that require an examination by the Public Health Service, Customs, or Immigration authorities will be directed to an anchorage for the required inspection by the COTP.

(3) Vessels desiring to anchor in safety zone three, Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek, must be at least 500 feet in overall length. Vessels under 500 feet in overall length may request to anchor in Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek, and may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

(4) This section applies to all vessels except those engaged in the following operations: enforcement of laws, service of aids to navigation, and emergency response.

(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted by Federal, State, and local agencies in the patrol and enforcement of the zone.

(e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from July 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025, unless cancelled earlier by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay.