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Originally Posted by PaulMyers
It says "2 miles ahead and 1 mile astern of certain designated vessels" and I believe the vessels they are talking about are the LNG ships. I haven't heard anything about bulk cargo, crude or fuels (gasoline, jet or diesel) ships. We have been calling the Coast Guard every time we bring in or ship out butane and propane barges and they are never escorted.
It is pretty stupid though.   |
If you were in the ship channel on anchor , fishing and a LNG ship is coming towards you....do you now have to leave before the ship get within 2 miles. What if you are fishing along the Washout or 9 mile cut.....do you have to move away from the channel?