USCGFinal Rule

Safety Zone; USS Lexington, Corpus Christi, TX

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Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone around the USS Lexington warship museum in Corpus Christi, Texas to protect the vessel and visitors. This regulation restricts boat traffic and activities in the designated area around the ship to prevent accidents and security issues.

Key Points

  • 1A specific water area around the USS Lexington museum ship in Corpus Christi is now off-limits to unauthorized boats and vessels
  • 2The Coast Guard will enforce restrictions on swimming, diving, and other water activities in the safety zone
  • 3Boats and personal watercraft cannot enter the restricted area without special permission from the Coast Guard
  • 4The rule helps protect both the historic naval vessel and the safety of visitors and recreational boaters in the area
  • 5Violating the safety zone restrictions can result in fines or other enforcement action by the Coast Guard

Key Dates

Published

May 29, 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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