USCGFinal Rule
Safety Zone; Matagorda Ship Channel, Port Lavaca, TX
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone in the Matagorda Ship Channel near Port Lavaca, Texas to protect people and vessels in this busy waterway. This means certain areas will have restrictions on who can enter and what activities are allowed to prevent accidents and injuries.
Key Points
- 1A safety zone has been created in the Matagorda Ship Channel to control boat traffic and protect the area from hazards
- 2People operating boats or vessels in this zone must follow specific rules about where they can go and what they can do
- 3The Coast Guard will enforce these rules and can stop vessels that violate the safety zone restrictions
- 4This protects commercial shipping, fishing operations, and recreational boaters by reducing collision risks and other dangers
- 5Boaters and ship operators in the Port Lavaca area need to be aware of these new restrictions and follow Coast Guard guidelines
Key Dates
Published
December 10, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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