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Fixed and Moving Safety Zone; Vicinity of the M/V ZHEN HUA 24; Houston Ship Channel and Morgan's Point, TX

The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 21, 2026. It took effect on January 21, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone and a fixed safety zone around the M/V ZHEN HUA 24 in the navigable waters of the Houston Ship Channel and its vicinity. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the transfer of gantry cranes. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston or a designated representative.

Key facts

Document number
2026-01070
Type
Final rule
Action
Temporary final rule
Agency
Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
Published
January 21, 2026
Takes effect
January 21, 2026
Dates
This rule is effective without actual notice January 21, 2026 through January 31, 2026. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from January 16, 2026, until January 21, 2026.
Docket
Docket Number USCG-2026-0036
Regulation ID (RIN)
1625-AA00
Code of Federal Regulations
33 CFR 165
Topics
Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
Pages
3

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