USCGFinal Rule
Safety Zone; Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has created a safety zone in the Port of Los Angeles to protect people and vessels in specific water areas. This regulation restricts who can enter these zones and what activities are allowed to prevent accidents, collisions, and other maritime hazards.
Key Points
- 1Certain areas of the Port of Los Angeles are now designated as restricted safety zones where boats and people may not be allowed to enter without permission
- 2The Coast Guard can enforce these restrictions and issue citations or fines to those who violate the safety zone rules
- 3Commercial shipping, tugboats, and other authorized vessels may still operate in these zones, but recreational boaters and unauthorized watercraft are restricted
- 4The regulation helps protect port workers, cargo, and the general public from the dangers of large ship traffic and port operations
- 5Anyone who operates a boat in the Port of Los Angeles should check current Coast Guard notices to know which areas are off-limits
Key Dates
Published
December 8, 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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